Show Dates
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MARCH 2021
19-21—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied by a paying adult; Select dealers from near and far selling exquisite minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, rocks, geodes, fossils, crystals; contact Damian; Email: mbellpoint@ gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
19-21—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, seniors $2, students $1, free admission for children 5 and under; Dealers offering gems, minerals, fossils, and an area for children; contact Sally Hoskin, P.O. Box 633, Michigan Center, MI 49254, (517) 522-3396; Email: info@mgmsrockclub.com; Website: http://mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.html
19-21—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA Club and Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 12th biannual gem, mineral and fossil show, dozens of vendors from across the U.S. offering gems, minerals, fossils, and rocks; demonstrations; displays; contact Rick Jacquot, PO Box 542, 3897 New Leicester Hwy, LEICESTER, NC 28748, (828) 7794501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.americanrockhound.com
26-27—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc Agri-Plex, 1710 N Broadway Avenue; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; contact Melody Ulanowski, 2706 N 382, Wetumka, OK 74883, (405) 609-0312; Email: melody. ulanowski@gmail.com
26-28—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, children ages 11-17 $2, free admission for children 10 and under; A new show promoter, bringing gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from about the world; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www. americangemshow.com
26-28—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society; Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair & Expo Center; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 (3-day pas $8) $1 off for seniors and military personnel with ID, free admission for children 12 and under; contact Jim Mc Adams, Jacksonville, FL 32258, (904) 704-1958; Email: James.mcadams@ymail.com; Website: https://jgms.wildapricot.org/
26-28—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Dr. SE, 5254 Olde School Drive; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 (good for all three days), free admission for children under 12, military and law enforcement personnel with ID; 27 vendors selling gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry; contact Dean Russell (Show Chairperson), 5254
Olde School Drive, Hickory, NC 28602; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: www.cvgmc.com
27-28—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, Inc.; Wysox Volunteer Fire Hall, 111 Lake St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, students $1, and free admission for children age 8 and under; Special exhibits, fluorescent programs, dealers selling minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, geode cutting, and activities for children; contact Bob McGuire, PA; Email: uvbob1942@gmail.com; Website: chehannarocks. com
27-28—SWEET HOME, OREGON: 72nd Annual Gem and Mineral Show - River Wonders: Agates and Jaspers; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 50 cents; Vendors offering a wide variety of materials, displays by artisans and hobbyists, demonstrations, raffles and door prizes; contact Ed Anderson, (541) 451-1577; Email: ela4rocks@gmail.com
27-28—POCATELLO, IDAHO: 65th Annual Rock and Gem Show; South East Idaho Gem and Mineral Society (SEIGMS); Bannock County Fairgrounds, 10588 Fairground Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; Featuring vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, fossil dig, displays, and activities for children; contact Val Wuthrich, (208) 720-8239; Email: valwuthrich@ gmail.com
APRIL 2021
7-11—EDISON, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Eons Expos, RLLLP; NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue; Wed. 12-8, Thu. 12-8, Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-7; Wed-Fri $15 (unlimited re-entry), SatSun $20 (unlimited re-entry), family pass (weekdays) $30, family pass (Sunday) $40; Wholesale and retail sale, free parking every day, all COVID-19 restrictions followed for your safety; contact Lowell Carhart, 106 Horseguards Ave, Bossier City, LA 71111, (804) 291-6357; Email: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Website: https://ny-nj-gemshow.com
7-18—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; JOGS International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714, 650 S Hill St, Suite 513; daily 10-6; Buyers: Free Guests: $20; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show brings together international wholesalers, manufacturers, and designers of jewelry, gem dealers, and stone cutters, showcasing new designs and new ideas. Exhibitors bring the best selection and largest stocks to choose from; contact Yelena Masenko, 650 S Hill St, Suite 513, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website: jogsshow.com
10-11—JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St. ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, free admission for children under 12 when accompanied by a paying adult; Dealers selling various minerals and fossils, jewelry and gemstones, beads and supplies; demonstrations and displays, and show will be held in adherence with regulations related to COVID-19 restrictions - masks must be worn and access may be limited; contact Thomas Ogden, 96 West Main St., Bainbridge, NY 13733, (607) 967-8552; Email: stonecutterton@ yahoo.com; Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/New-York-Southern-Tier-GeologyClub-571826199572927/
10-11—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free admission for children 18 and under; Gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, jewelry, with displays and demonstrations; contact Michael Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org
10-11—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for kids ; Mountains of minerals, plus rough, finished jewelry, findings, and many other rock-related items on sale, vendors, and activities for children; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: https://mariposagemclub.org
10-11—ABILENE, TEXAS: Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Taylor County Expo Center / Display Building, 1700 HWY 36; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, children 6-12 $2, free admission for children age 5 and under and uniformed scouts and military personnel; Displays featuring rock specimens, lapidary work, silversmithing, wirewrapping and jewelry making, demonstrations, vendors with a variety of items, and presentation of a scholarship to a university student; contact Linda J. Walker, P.O. Box 206, Hawley, TX 79525; Email: ctgms50@gmail.com
16-18—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, free admission for children under 15 when accompanied with a paying adult; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, gems, crystals, fossils and rocks; contact Damian; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www. bellpointpromotions.com
16-18—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 East Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, children 11-17 $2, and free admission for children 10 and under; NEW LOCATION. NEW DATE. FREE PARKING. Featuring dealers offering gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, and fossils; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
17-18—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 56th Annual Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral; City Recreation Center, Memorial and B Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, free admission for children 12 and under; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and minerals to lapidary jewelry, demonstrations, displays, and activities for children; contact Nicole Strong, 208-768-7953; Email: nicolek_hansen@hotmail. com; Website: www.ifrockhounds.com
17-18—PORTLAND, MAINE: Annual show; Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society (MMGS); Brick South, 8 Thompson Point Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors $4, free admission for children under 12; Show will feature more than 200 tables of rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and jewelry, with a wholesale area for licensed dealers, exhibits, and activities for children; contact Jon Dykstra, 17A Grove Street, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6041; Email: DYKSTRA.JON@GMAIL.COM; Website: www.mainemineralclub.org
17-18—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Cental Florida
Seminole Blvd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, children $2, free admission for scouts in uniform; Featuring vendors offering: minerals, rocks, fossils, beads, gemstones, handmade jewelry and cabochons, artifacts, with demonstrations, displays, and activites for children; contact President Salvatore Sansone, 6100 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32809, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol,com; Website: www.cfmgs.net
23-25—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 59th Parade of Gems — A Blast from the Past 40+ Years After Mt. St. Helens Blew; Yakima Rock and Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fair Park, 1301 South Fair Avenue, Modern Living Bld.; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 ($1 off with coupon), students $2, free admission for children age 12 and under with paying adult; Dealers offering jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, with door prizes, silent auction, activities for children; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 2013 South 41st Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 910-3484; Email: marthams@q.com; Website: www.yakimarockclub.com
24-25—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co. Rd 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children under 18; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, specimens, jewelry, gems; demonstrations and displays; activities for children; contact Dewey Buck, PO Box 885, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 3083012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com
24-25—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show and sale; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Pavilion, 1451 SW Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; More than 20 vendors offering gems, crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, silver and jewelry; contact Susan; Email: susan.rggc@ gmail.com; Website: roguegemandgeology.com.