Rock & Gem

NOVEMBER 2021

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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

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