NOVEMBER 2021
5-6—HURRICANE, UTAH: Annual show; Antonella Funk; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show, Washington County Legacy Park 5500 West 700 South, PO Box 537; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; FREE ADMISSION for everyone.; This Rock & Gem Show will be a 2-day event of fun for the whole family. Multiple vendors selling rocks, gems, beads, petrified wood, minerals, chakras rocks, meditations tools, demonstrations, chakra reading booth, silent auction, interactive learning, and prizes! contact Antonella Funk, PO Box 537, Ferron, UT 84523-0537, (435) 609-9265
5-6—HURRICANE UT 84737, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 S. Hurricane UT 84737, 45 E 200; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Free Admission. Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Holistic Crystals, Jewelry, Beads, Petrified Wood, Demonstration, Silent Auctions with Door Prices.; Southern Utah Rock & Gem Show is our annual free event that families, collectors and people of all ages can enjoy. Come and enjoy the fun with us. We have vendors from all over. They will love to answer your questions. For questions call or text Antonella Funk at (435) 609-9265. ; contact Antonella Funk, P. O. Box 537, Ferron, UT 84523, (435) 609-9265; Email: antonellalr@yahoo.com
5-7—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Wholesale and retail show; Shows of Integrity- Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Bead Shows; Kansas City International Exposition Hall, 11730 N W Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children 5 to 12 $3, 4 and under Free - Check www.showsofintegrity.com for $1 off coupon for every adult; *Beads *Diamonds *Gold & Silver Chain * Meteorite *Carvings *Cabochons *Cut Stones *Findings - Gold & Silver *Fossils *Gems *Gold Jewelry *Silver Jewelry *Minerals *Rock & Gem Specimens *Silver Jewelry * Wire Wrapped Jewelry *Watches *Bracelets *Rings *Estate Jewelry *Gifts; contact Terry James, 18362 S Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 815-5957; Email: t_james78@hotmail. com; Website: showsofintegrity.com
6-7—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Sady Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 Maryland Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Adults $5; Over 40 vendors, kids activities, exhibits; contact Jerri Heer, 9016 122nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol. com; Website: Tampabayrockclub.org
6-7—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem and Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Pavilion, 1451 SW Fairgrounds Rd, 38 Detrick Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE Admission; Featuring a wide variety of gemstones, fossils, crystals, all types of minerals, specimens, slabs, artisan sterling silver jewelry and more. Vendors, raffle, silent auction, kids wheel.; contact Susan; Email: susan.rggc@gmail.com; Website: https://roguegemandgeology.org
6-7—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 General Admission, Free admission for active military, first responders and scouts in uniform; Gems, jewelry, Minerals specimens, fossils, meteorites, beads tools, equipment, fluorescent room. Demonstrations, displays, kids activities, door prizes, raffle and auction materials. ; contact Michael Hopkins, 2005 Rockne Ct, Concord, CA 94518, (925) 570-4179; Email: mhopkins@ironhorsedesign.net 6-7—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, Hall D, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6.00; with discount ticket $5.00; 2-day ticket $9.00; children under 12 years $1.00; Gemarama 2021, the 52nd Annual Show of Tuscarora Lapidary Society, will feature more than 25 vendors featuring precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, jewelry and minerals. There will be demonstrations in lapidary and jewelry arts, exhibits and kids activities. Food and free parking available. ; contact Linda Green, (610) 490-5252; Email: information@lapidary.org; Website: www.lapidary.org
6-7—AMARILLO, TEXAS: 59th Annual Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral, and Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, free admission for people in uniform and children 13 and under; Door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations and Wheel of Fortune for the kids.; contact Shanna Smith; Website: https://www.facebook.com/Golden-SpreadGem-Mineral-and-Treasure-Society-1489121894750990/
6-7—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock and Mineral Society; 1820 30th St Dr. Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, Hawkeye Downs Expo Center 4400 6th. St. SW Cedar Rapids; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults $3, students (12-18) $1, free admission for children and youth groups with adults; Vendors selling a variety of items, educational programs, displays with a special feature highlighting Iowa meteorites, demonstrations, and activities for children; contact Marvin Houg, 1820 30th St Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 364-2868; Email: M_Houg@ yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org
12-14—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Building # 1 Appalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $3.00 for adults, $1.00 students, children 6 and under free; There will be fossil casting; contact Robert George Morgan, 181 Harmony Acres Drive East, JONESBORO, TN 37659, (423) 956-9486; Email: morganjewellry@msn.com
12-14—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for everyone 11 and older, ticket is good for all 3 days - Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show - Over 40 dealers with items from around the world Educational displays and demos; contact Sarah Metsa, HGMS Publicity Chair, (713) 444-0498; Email: publicity@hgms.org; Website: www.hgms.org
13-14—YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Yuba/Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, free admission for children 12 and under; contact Karen Horita, (916) 677-6696; Email: horita@comcast.net; Website: sutterbuttesgemin.org
13-14—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under 12 free); contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com
13-14—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society; 255 East Drive, 255 East Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5:30; $5 (Save $1 with coupon); https:// www.canaveral-mgs.com/; contact MELISSA J HORAN, 1178
Firthview dr, Melbourne, FL 32935, (321) 960-4134; Email: 4memelissa@gmail.com; Website: https://www.canaveral-mgs. com/
13-14—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Retail show; New York Gems Jewelry and Mineral Show; The High School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street, 24448 89th ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission Fee $ 6 Kinds admission Free with a Paid Adult; New Location -- Fashion Height School 225 West 24th Street, GYM 3rd FL Selected dealers from near and far selling exquisite minerals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, rocks, crystals; hourly door prices contact Mohamed Bary 347 247 6568, email barygems@gmail.com, Web, barygems.com; contact Mohamed Bary, P O Box 260041, Bellerose, NY 11426, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: Mohamed Bary
13-14—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Retail show; New York Gems Jewelry and Mineral Show; The High School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street, 24448 89th ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission Fee $ 6 Kinds admission Free with a Paid Adult; New Location -- Fashion Height School 225 West 24th street, GYM 3rd FL, Selected dealers from near and far selling exquisite minerals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, rocks, crystals; hourly door prices contact Mohamed Bary 347.247.6568, email barygems@gmail.com, Web, barygems.com; contact Mohamed Bary, P O Box 260041, Bellerose, NY 11426, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: Mohamed Bary
19-21—CRESTWOOD, KENTUCKY: Annual show; KYANA Geological Society; Camp Crestwood, 7206 Clore Lane; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; Free; Lots of vendors selling minerals, gemstones, fossils, handmade jewelry, and much more. Free Admission, Free parking, Just minutes from Louisville KY; contact Gerard Lasley, (502) 802-2481; Email: kyanageoshowchair@gmail.com; Website: https://www.kyanageo.org/
19-21—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; The Columbia, SC Gem and Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. ; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $5.00 for adults, Sixteen & under free. All military free; Club memberâ ™s rock collections on exhibit & lapidary demonstrations. South Carolina amethyst on display; contact Sue Shrader, PO Box 6333 , Columbia, SC 29060, (803) 736-9317; Email: ashrader@ mindspring.com; Website: http://www.cgms.rocks
20-21—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Palmer Taskerud, CA, (619) 440-6116; Email: palmer. taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org
20-21—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center, 1800 Rodeo Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, seniors and veterans $5, children under 12 $3, family of four $2, free admission for scouts in uniform; contact Diana Case, PO Box 550395, Dallas, TX 75355, (469) 688-4057; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com
20-21—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; 0; contact Cheryl Boney, 5790 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, (619) 277-4981; Email: cherylboney@yahoo.com; Website: ecvgms@gmail.com
20-21—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; Expo Center East at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults/Seniors $9, 2-day pass $14 (visit website to get $1 coupon), free admission for children under 12; More than 70 dealers, demonstrations, displays, speakers, and activities for children; contact Barbara Ringhiser; Email: bar5678@aol.com; Website: www.gmspb.org
DECEMBER 2021
3-5—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Temple, 6331 Alabama Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE ADMISSION; Rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, Fossils, chain saw wood carving, plus silent auctions, door prizes and more. Kids Activities, Educational Displays. ; contact Elizabeth Kosturakis, PO BOX 31516, El Paso, TX 79930, (915) 328-5488; Email: ekosturakis@gmail. com; Website: epmgs.com
4-4—HIXSON, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Tennessee Valley Rock & Mineral Society; At the Pavillion Chester Frost Park, Chester Frost Park; Sat. 9-5; Free; contact BC Ozzie Osbonlighter, 1389 Penny Lane, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379, (423) 400-1796; Email: bcoozzie@epbfi.com
10-12—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Enter on Davis Rd; 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, healing stones, geodes, fossils, crystals; contact Damian; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
10-12—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Annual Christmas Show; Dozens of vendors from across the U.S. offering gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, artifacts, meteorites, and trinitite; contact Richard Jacquot, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks. com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
JANUARY 2022
7-9—MESA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, NE Corner of Dobson Road and Route 60 (Superstition Freeway); daily 9-5; Free Parking and Admission; The largest show in the Valley, the 49th Flagg Gem and Mineral Show. Over 100 vendors, food booths, displays, club tables, ATM and security. Free samples and activities for kids; contact Dana Slaughter, 2952 E Silverbell Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, (602) 312-9791; Email: dsminerals@aol.com; Website: flaggshow.info
14-16—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adult: $3, Couples: $5 and students and kids: Free; ; contact Jodi Brewster, PO Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (623) 810-9780; Email: jodibrewster66@ gmail.com; Website: gilagem.org
14-16—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society; Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5; Adults $2, ages
12 and up; contact Leona Feldhausen , 2655 Nebraska Avenue #247, Palm Harbor , FL 34684, (727) 709-3236; Email: Sheffieldleona@gmail.com
14-16—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society Inc; Gila County fairgrounds, 900 E Fairgrounds Rd Globeâ ‹, AZ; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Single: $3.00 Couples: $5.00 Students and kids: free; Wire wrapping, lapidary, silversmithing, and special fossil presentation by John O'Brien; contact Jodi Brewster, PO Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (623) 8109780; Email: jodibrewster66@gmail.com; Website: gilagem.org
14-23—LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; Tropicana Hotel and Casino, 2121 Casino Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; Adult $6, Children 5 to 12 $3, Children 4 and under Free; 10 day Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Bead Show; contact Terry James
14-23—LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; Tropicana Hotel and Casino, 2121 Casino Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; 0; 10 day Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Bead Show; contact Terry James, 18362 S Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 815-5957; Email: t_james78@hotmail.com; Website: info@showsofintegrity.com
15-16—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16 South, Ladybird Johnson Park; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Carvings 7 Lapidary Equipment. Geologist to identify your "mystery rocks" Free door prizes.; contact Frank Rowell, 474 Lost Hollow Road, , Llano, TX 78643, (325) 2481067; Email: franksrowell@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
21-23—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem and Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Drive; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children & Students $1; The 25th Annual Gemstone and Jewelry Show. Several mineral, jewelry and craft displays, Silent Auction on Sat & Sun, Door & Grand Prizes, Kids Games, Demonstrations, The Rock Food Table, Vendors with gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, and much more. Check etgms.org for show updates; contact Margaret Kalinski; Email: mlkilanski@yahoo.com; Website: etgms.org
FEBRUARY 2022
18-20—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites; Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W Washington St; daily 10-5; Entrance is included with admission to the Indiana State Museum. Adults $17, Youth $12; Additional information about the Indiana State Museum and all of its programs can be found at Indianamuseum.org. ; contact Megan Mance; Email: mmance@indianamuseum.org; Website: indianamuseum.org
18-20—LIVE OAK, FLORIDA: Annual Federation Rockhound Roundup; Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Suwannee River Music Park, 3076 95th Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; Free; SFMS Member vendors from seven states: FL, GA, TN, MS, NC, SC, AL. Rough rock, slabs, jewelry, cabs, minerals, fossils and more!; contact Jerri Heer, 9016 122nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33637, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website: Southeastfed.org
MARCH 2022
5-6—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Dealers selling gems & minerals, fossils, jewelry & healing stones; hourly silent auctions; exhibits; kids' activities; demonstrations of lapidary arts & jewelry making; raffle; flea market & plant sale. ; contact Richard Slyker, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org
5-6—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is free, but the Fairgrounds charges a parking fee.; Our 59th show! Kids will enjoy activities. See demos of lapidary & jewelry arts & exhibits from private collections of minerals, fossils & jewelry from throughout So-Cal. Raffle prizes are drawn & a silent rock auction is held hourly. 15 dealers & a Second Hand Treasures Shop & plant sale.; contact Richard Slyker, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805) 3128467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org
5-6—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc.; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Juniors (12-16) $4.00; Children under 12 and Scouts in Uniform free when accompanied by an adult.; The show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens, displays from regional and university museums, a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies, demonstrations of gem cutting and polishing, a symposium on related topics. ; contact Elaine Kipp; Email: kippekipp@ hotmail.com; Website: www.delminsociety.net
5-6—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard, P.O. Box 1573; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Kid's activities & demos of lapidary arts & exhibits from private collections of minerals, fossils, & lapidary works. Raffle prizes & an hourly silent auction. 15 dealers, along with a 2nd-hand Treasures Store.; contact Richard Slyker, P.O. Box 1573, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@ vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org
11-13—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: 62nd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Amory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1.00 children 12 & under free with adult; Vendors, Displays, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Kid’s Corner Fun, Demonstrations; contact Tiffany Jackson; Email: Viperlapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.tvgc.org
11-13—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Drive; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, (2-day pass $10, 3-day pass $14) Age 5-12 $3, Age 4 and under free. Cash only at the gate. ; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. Free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction 7 PM Saturday. For information contact Bruce Stinemetz at 816-795-5159 www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org, or Facebook: Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show.; contact Bruce Stinemetz, PO Box 1101,, Independence, MO 64051, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org