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FEBRUARY 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
12-13—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 Jerome St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free; We are hosting area dealers with spectacular earth-made gems and precious mineral specimens as well as pre-cut slabs to make your masterpieces. There is a spinning wheel for the kids. Watch live demonstrations. Visitors receive a free raffle ticket for door prizes; contact Harriett Vick, (360) 720-9199; Email: hmvick33@gmail.com
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
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
26-27—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6.00, Children under 12 admitted free; Wheel of Fortune, geode cutting, grab bags, hourly drawings, demonstrations, silent auction; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: http://vjgems.co/
MARCH 2022
4-6—LARGO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center (formerly Minn Reg Hall), 6340 126 Ave N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Donations: $5/adults good for all 3 days, children under 6 FREE, students with parent or ID card $4, $1 off with coupon; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Beads, Door Prizes, Exhibits and more; contact Bill Schmidt, 5622 Orange Rd, Seminole, FL 33772; Email: sgamsgemshow@gmail.com; Website: sgams.com
5-6—MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults; under 12 free; minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, and more; contact Tom Benedict; Email: tbenedict@ymail.com; Website: www.lmscc.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 $4.00, and children under 12 and scouts in uniform free with Adult. ; Mineral, lapidary and fossil exhibits. Displays from regional and university museums. Outstanding dealers. Quality specimen raffles. Free door raffle. Lapidary demonstrations. Children’s booth where youngsters may purchase inexpensive minerals and fossils; contact Elaine Kipp; Email: kippekipp@hotmail. com; Website: www.DMSrocks.org - Note this is the new website
5-6—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 68th Annual Rock and Gem Show – Gems For You in “22”; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; OConner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00, kids 11 and under free with adult; Dealers, demonstrators, blacklight display, wheel of gems, sand dig, grab bags, door prizes every half hour, raffles, silent auction, grand prize; contact Paul Deveau, Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society, PO Box 1053, Caldwell, ID 83605, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q. com; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com
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
10-13—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; 57th Annual Rockhound Roundup, Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 4150 Raymond Reed Blvd; Free Admission & Parking; Sales of jewelry, rough rock, rock-related items, and equipment. Guided field trips, metal detecting contest, educational displays, Friday night silent and Saturday night live auctions. Breakfast and lunch. Something for everyone; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website: TheDGMSclub.com
11-12—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd, 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 half table / $40 whole table for two days; 45th Annual Leidy Micromount Symposium - Micromount sales, Silent Auctions, Give-Away Tables, Speakers; contact Donald McAlarnen, 916 Senator Rd, East Norriton, PA 19403-4033, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: https://efmls.org/societies/ leidy-microscopical-society/
11-12—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club; Stevens County Fairground, Ag Trade Center, 317 West Astor; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; free; contact Johnie Pitman, (509) 684-8887; Email: jgpitman@outlook.com
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; contact Bruce Stinemetz, PO Box 1101, Independence, MO 64051, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or www. gemshowkc.org
11-13—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: 62nd Annual Rock and Mineral Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 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
12-12—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (across from the public library on Oakton St.); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking. All ages, family-friendly; The first table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on a great variety of minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, jewelry, cabs and slabs, rough rock, books, magazines, and lapidary art. Children must be accompanied by an adult; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, IL, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: Facebook/ Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; https://chicagorocks.org
12-13—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem, and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building (next to grandstands), 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 high school age and up, children middle school and younger - free; Show features a wide variety of items from our vendors; demonstrations and displays; silent auctions, fossil collectors, and flintknappers. Kids corner is one of the most popular attractions; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: oldgrayelf@sbcglobal.net
12-13—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE; Our 62nd Annual Tournament of Gems - "Inspiration Unearthed." Dealers selling everything rock, gem, geology and jewelry related. Sand scoop and Wheel of Fortune for the kids, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, minerals, gemstones and lapidary exhibits, prize raffle, snack bar, free parking; contact Ellen Ferrell, CA, (727) 512-0381; Email: ellenbf2007@aol.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2022-show/
12-13—FILER, IDAHO: Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult, Families $5 ; Show includes member display cases, dealers rough and jewelry work, door prizes, youth games, demonstrations, polished rock grab bags, silent auction; contact Chris Funk, (208) 539-5369
12-13—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 adult, children 12 and under free with paid adult; MLMS 55th Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show! Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Fluorescents, Children’s activities and more! Large Fossil Museum including a Megalodon, courtesy of The Tethy’s Ocean Project. Visit our website for more information and pictures; contact Bud & Terry McMillin, 3117 Williamsburg Way, Modesto, CA 95355, (209) 484-4416; Email: terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com
18-20—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and outdoor vendors offering gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, rocks, meteorites, trinitite, moldavite, silver and gold jewelry, crystals and other hobby-related items. Rain or shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more
info; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
18-20—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual show; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free; Faceting, amethyst, minerals, jewelry, wire wrapping, knapping, rough rocks, petrified wood, opals, fossils, gems, rock sales, educational books, lapidary equipment & supplies, junior club booth, touch table, grab bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes every half hour to one hour, blacklight display; contact David Merrill, 512 West 200 South, Payson, UT 84651; Email: drmerrill@hotmail.com; Website: timprocks.weebly.com
18-20—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, 300 San Pedro Dr. N.E.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 are free; Show in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 50 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment. Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays. Sponsored by the Abq Gem & Mineral Club; contact Paul Hlava, 300 San Pedro NE,
18-20—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St., 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, Seniors $2, Students $1, 5 & under free; Kids area, gems, minerals and fossils; contact Sally Hoskin, MI, (517) 522-3396; Email: main@mgmsrockclub.com; Website: http://mgmsrockclub. com/annual-show.html
18-20—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $5 Admission Cash Only at the door. Kids under 7 free if accompanied w/paying responsible adult; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact Bellpoint Gem Show; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
19-20—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Expo - Seven Feathers Arena, 1 Penninger Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors $3, Kids under 6 Free; contact Elizabeth Ellingson; Email: elizabeth@silverrockdesign.com; Website: www.craterrock.com
25-27—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc.; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Drive, SE, 5254 Olde School Drive; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $5.00 good for all three days. Children 12 and under free. Law enforcement active or retired military with credentials, scouts and leaders in uniform free; 28+ vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry; contact Dean Russell, 5254 Olde School Drive, Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 303-1448; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com
25-27—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds, Inc.; The Ranch, McKee Building, Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission is $4.00 one day or 3-day pass $7.00. Student (12-18) $1.00. Children under 12 are free accompanied by an adult. Admission cash only; Exhibits feature copper and New World Minerals. Metro State University teaches hands-on rock identification; contact Nancy Howerter, Show Chair, CO, (970) 2069569; Email: fcrockhounds@gmail.com; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org
26-27—POCATELLO, IDAHO: Annual show; South East Idaho Gem and Mineral Society (SEIGMS); Bannock County Fairgrounds, 10588 Fairground Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 per adult under 12 is free with a paying adult; We will feature vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, fossil dig, spin the gem wheel, door prizes, awesome displays, and more; contact Joe Rodriguez, ID; Email: joe.rodriguez@itd.idaho.gov
26-27—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.00 adults, $2.00 kids 12 & under. All uniformed scouts are free; Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair. Demonstrations by the Leidy Microscopical Society. Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits; contact Douglas M Klieger, PA; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org
26-27—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission & parking. Goodwill donations; Join us for our 51st Annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show. We'll have vendors in rocks, gems, minerals & jewelry; fantastic speakers; fluorescent display; kids activities; demonstrators in lapidary and jewelry making; club displays and more; contact Laurie Trocke, 4771 County Road II, Highland, WI 53543, (608) 935-0597; Email: glowyrocks@gmail.com; Website: Badgerrockclub.org
26-27—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Wysox Volunteer Fire Co. Social Hall, 111 Lake Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $3.00, Students $1.00, under 8 free; Special exhibit from Susquehanna River Archaeological Center. Member exhibits. Kids activities. Dealers selling minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry and lapidary. Door prizes; contact Bob McGuire, PO Box 224, Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; Email: uvbob1942@gmail.com; Website: www. chehannarocks.com
26-27—FERNDALE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club; Pioneer Pavillion, 2007 Cherry Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Show features dealers and displays; contact Wes Gannaway; Email: debnwes@comcast.net; Website: www.mtbakerrockclub.org
26-27—CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Western Mass Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show; Castle of Knights Meeting and Banquet House, 1599 Memorial Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Admission $5; 12 and under free with paid adult; Scouts in uniform free; New location, free parking, free mineral specimens for children, door prize drawing, postcard drawing, a non-profit educational organization; contact Barbara Meyer, CVMC Show Co-Chairperson, 17 Shadowbrook Estates, South Hadley, MA 01075, (978) 394-3144; Email: bimeyer56@yahoo.com; Website: https://cvmineralclub.org
26-27—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:304; Adults $3.00, Students (12-18) $1.00, children under 12 Free, Youth Groups with adult-Free; Multiple vendors, exhibitions, demonstrations, lots of various kid activities, gem sluice, pebble pit, bring your interesting rock and get identified, silent auction, displays, hot food available, lots of photo ops, Theme of the show is meteorites. Masks are required.; contact Marv Houg, 1820 30th St, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org
APRIL 2022
1-3—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission price TBD; Grab bags, door prize and geode tickets. Buy a geode at the geode booth and be the first to see it sliced open. Silent auction items for kids and adults. See club members demonstrate their crafts – making gem trees, cutting stones and wire wrapping jewelry; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com;
2-3—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.; Lancaster Event Center, 84th and Havelock Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 per day or 2-day Pass $11 Children under 11 FREE with adult admission. Get $1 off admission with a can donation to the food bank; youth booth, dealers, exhibits, demonstrators, free Nebraska gem dig pile, fluorescence mineral display, fun for the whole family; contact James Marburger, 334 Locust, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: https:// www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/
2-3—ORANGE, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Amity Middle School, 100 Ohman Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; 6.00 Adults Children Under 12 Free Accompanied by Adult; contact Arthur Doyle, 35E Flintlock Road, Ledyard, CT 06339, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: www. newhavenmineralclub.org
9-10—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3 donation, Children 8-18, $2 donation. Children under 8, free; A great variety of dealers with minerals, gemstones, fossils, slabs, cabochons, finished jewelry. Special children's activities, educational displays, lapidary demonstrations, gem wash for gemstones, family-friendly.; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@ earthlink.net
9-10—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc.; Pavilion Of the City of Marion Illinois, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $2 Children 18 and under Free; Educational displays, Silent auctions, Door prizes, Raffle, UV light shows, Kids Spin-n-Win Dealers, and much more.; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org
9-10—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; City Recreation Center, Corner of Memorial Drive and B Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3, free admission for children under 12; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and mineral specimens to finished jewelry; demonstrations and displays; and various activities for children; contact Nicole Strong, (208) 768-7953; Email: nicolek_hansen@hotmail.com; Website: http//ifrockhounds.com
15-17—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Events Center, 2100 West 11400 South, 5740
S Carranza Dr; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, Kids 12 and Under Free; 74 Vendors offering rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, crystals, gold, rock art, lapidary, jewelry, wood, dino bone. Demonstrations, displays, activities for kids. Something exciting and fun for everyone; contact Roberta Chase, 5740 S Carranza Dr, Taylorsville, UT 84129, (801) 541-7569; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com; Website: wasatchgemsociety.com
22-24—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: CFMS Show And Convention; The Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Avenue H; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission is Free; Kids Booth, Plenty of Vendors, Displays, Silent Auctions and More! Admission and parking are free.; contact Jamie Quinn, 37039 Calle Grande, Palmdale, CA 93550; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com
22-24—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, Modern Living Building, 1301 South Fair Avenue; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 $1 off with coupon Students - $2 K – 12 years old free with paying adult; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 2013 South 41st Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401, 5099103484; Email: marthams@q.com; Website: www. yakimarockclub.com, www.facebook.com/YakimaRockandMineraClub
22-24—WICHITA, KANSAS: Show and sale; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - $5, Youth 13 - 17 $1, Children 12 and under free; Friday, April 22 is Education Day. Attractions for children, exhibits, dealers from across the U.S.; contact Gene Maggard, 8318 SE Highway, Leon, KS 67074, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org
23-24—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidios Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5.00, Seniors (55+) $4.00, Children 7-14 $1.00, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform Free; Show participants will adhere to safety regulations related to Covid19. Dealers will be selling rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, lapidary art and supplies; displays and demonstrations and activities for children; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240-6806, (330) 673-9664; Email: gemboree76@gmail.com
23-24—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 58th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Featuring gemstones, minerals, agates, geodes, fossils, petrified wood, rock art, beads, supplies, copper, silver, and rough rock. Activities for children. Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703-6061, (715) 8345747; Email: bizpam1@gmail.com
23-24—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00, 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) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail. com; Website: Dewey Buck
30-1—TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fair Grounds, 207 Boston Road, Rt. 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $6.00 per person, $5.00 with ad; Seniors $5.00; Children under 12 FREE; contact Kenneth Barrie Cooper, 21 Oakwood Knoll Road, Ipswich, MA 01938, (978) 337-4486; Email: drkencoop@comcast.net
MAY 2022
4-8—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Echo Valley Gem Show; Echo Valley Showplace (across from GLW), 6456 Sylva Rd; Wed. 10-5:30, Wed. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Dealers from around the world selling extraordinary minerals, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough rock, jewelry, beads, crystals; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
6-8—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Avenue H; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; The 2022 CFMS Show & Convention. We will have kids booths, both competition and non-competition displays, seminars, discussions and more. We will also have several vendors with lots of wonderful items for sale, as well as demonstrators; contact Jamie Backus, 37039 Calle Grande, Palmdale, CA 93550, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: Avgem.weebly.com/
6-8—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Grounds, 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free; Auction on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Special kid's events, free rock ID and hourly door prizes; contact Kim Vasper; Email: kimvasper@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://www. mcphersongemandmineralclub.org/ 6-8—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Mt Hood Rock Club; Kliever Memorial Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; 24+ Vendors selling: minerals, rocks, beads, jewelry, fossils, and more. Activities will include: kid’s corner with games and activities, raffle prizes, door prizes and hourly prizes, demonstrations in lapidary & wire wrapping, silent auction table with bargains, displays of fossils, minerals; contact Darrell Engelhard; Email: mhrcdc@gmail.com; Website: www. mthoodrockclub.com
6-8—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: CFMS Show And Convention; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Avenue H; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; The show will have lots of vendors, displays, demonstrators and fun for the whole family. Perfect time to get mom a special gift or let her find something special for herself. We will also have seminars and talks for all ages.; contact Jamie Backus, 37039 Calle Grande, Palmdale, CA 93550, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: Avgem.weebly.com/
7-8—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th St. S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2.00, Kids under 12- $1.00, Moms Free on Sunday (Mother's Day).; Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, & Handcrafted Jewelry. Exhibits, Rock Cutting/ Geode Cracking, Kid's Corner, Sluicing, Door Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Sharon Smith, sharon@agatesrock.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org
7-8—MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 47th Annual show featuring dealers, demonstrations, displays, continuous silent auctions and kid's activities; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N Broadway Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, (608) 347-1765; Email: kelman@tznet.com;
7-8—BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Boulder City Spring Jamboree, 900 Arizona Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.; Huge two-room Show and Sale just outside Las Vegas. Rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, kids activities and more in a climate-controlled building; contact Amber Palecek, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd, Suite E-125, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89102, (702) 343-7150; Email: sngmsJamboreeShowChair@gmail.com; Website: snvgms.org
7-8—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstones; Kingman Academy of Learning, 3420 N. Burbank St. 86409; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission Plenty of Parking; Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Handcrafted jewelry and art, rocks, slabs & cabs, knapped obsidian knives, mineral specimens, silent auction, educational displays, activities for the kids, door prizes every half hour. Lots of fun and wonder for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, Kingman, AZ, (425) 268-9983; Email: ddaes1961@hotmail.com
14-15—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Building at Hart Park, 72nd and State Street; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adults $3.00 or 2 for $5.00, Children Free; 20+ dealers, Exhibits, Children's Activities; contact Paul F. Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Court, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; Email: pvs@wi.rr.com
21-22—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 25th Anniversary Rock, Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 children 12 and under free with paid adult; Exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping; silent auction; junior activities; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent displays; Geode cracking. Tailgating on Sunday morning; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com
27-29—SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $7, ages 11-17 $2, free admission for 10 and under; Vendors offering gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@ gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
28-29—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6 Adults, $5 Military Seniors and Students, Children 12 and under free; Gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry show and sale. Kids corner. Fun for the whole family; contact Glenda Bradley, 2581 SW Hulen St, Burleson, TX 76028, (817) 229-5467; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com; Website: http://www.fortworthgemandmineralclub.org/
28-29—MONROE, WASHINGTON: 67th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show; Everett Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds (East Entrance), 18359 Cascade View Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Crystals and geodes; displays and exhibits; tools and equipment; kids’ activities; silent auction; Club Sales table; hourly door prizes; dealers; and demonstrations. New Location; contact Fritz Mack, (425) 232-0809; Website: www.everettrockclub.com
28-29—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club's 56th Annual gem and rock show! Free admission and free parking. Vendors, door prizes, demonstrations, Kid's Korner, guess the weight, raffle, bargain rock, displays, silent auction, free fluorescent show; contact Betsy Bensen; Email: betsybensen@msn.com
JUNE 2022
3-5—WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 108, Wauseon, OH; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Admission is $4.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Seniors 60 & older and Students, 12 and Under Free; Come join us at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Junior Fair Building in Wauseon, OH for our 61st Annual Show; contact Sherm Kardatzke, 1355 W. Maumee, Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 673-5487; Email: sakardatzke@gmail. com; Website: statelinegms.com
3-5—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door. Kids Under 7 Free if Accompanied w/ Paying Responsible Adult; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail. com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
17-19—BIG PINEY, WYOMING: Annual show; Sublette County Rock Hounds; Sublette County Fairgrounds, Event Center, 10937 Hwy 189; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $2.00; Rough rock, slabs, cabs, beads, jewelry-making supplies, fossils, and jewelry. Mr. Bones Dinosaur Puppeteer, kids activities, fluorescent mineral display, demonstrators, exhibits, field trips, door prizes and raffles. Food concessions on site.; contact Jim Gray, PO Box 1351, Big Piney, WY 83113, (307) 260-6442; Email: jimgray@wyoming.com
17-19—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Rocky Mountain Federation & Mineralogical Society Conference & Show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; The Orleans Hotel and Casino, 4500 W Tropicana Ave.; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2; Adults: $5.00, Children under 12 with parent: Free; Rock, gem and jewelry vendors plus free drawings, raffles, door prizes, speakers, displays and kids activities; contact Andrea Packo; Email: sngmspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org
17-19—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
24-26—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Shows of Integrity; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N W Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Wholesale-only retail sales tax gem related businesses; The Annual Wholesale-Only Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Gift Show. This show will have everything from, beads, minerals, loose stones, Native American jewelry, estate jewelry, gold, silver and gems for your business buying; contact Terry James, 18362 S Hwy 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 815-5957; Email: t_james78@hotmail.com; Website: www.showsofintegrity.com
JULY 2022
9-10—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Show; Elks Lodge, Show Low, Arizona, 805 E. Whipple Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2.00 Juniors (18 and under with Student ID) Free (accompanied by an adult); contact Carl Hickman, 4523 Indian Bend Road, Snowflake, AZ 85937, (928) 536-3744; Email: carlhickman8@earthlink.net; Website: www. whitemountain-azrockclub.com
20-24—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Echo Valley Gem Show; Echo Valley Showplace (across from GLW), 6456 Sylva Rd.; Wed. 10-5:30, Thu. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Dealers from around the world selling extraordinary mineral, fossils, cabochons, slabs, rough rock, jewelry, beads, crystal; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www. bellpointpromotions.com
28-31—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr., 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Dealers at this OUTDOOR show. There are mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons and beads; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com
AUGUST 2022
26-28—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks. Admission is $5 Cash Only at door; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www. bellpointpromotions.com
27-28—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 20' - $25.00 per day. Gems & minerals & rock-related equipment. Make payment on the date of the show. Payable to Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or shine! Something for everyone! Shop and swap. No overnight camping. Food and drink available; contact Paul Tubbs, 619 Van Buren Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703-6061, (715) 834-5747; Email: bizpam1@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2022
10-11—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Kathy Schreiner, (360) 460-0827; Email: kmsjes@olypen.com
16-18—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors are welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more information. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828) 779-4501; Email: rick@wncrocks. com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
24-25—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Seniors $3, Kids (6-12) $2, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons and geode cracking. Demonstrations, fluorescent tent, kid’s corner, silent auction, hourly door prizes, and grand prizes; contact Walter Beneze, PO Box 6371, Lubbock, TX 79494, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www. lubbockgemandmineral.org
30-2—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Albuquerque Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, 87108; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission (Parking $10.50); 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, equipment; contact Jay Penn 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http:// abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
OCTOBER 2022
21-23—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, ages 11-17 $2, free admission for 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
DECEMBER 2022
9-11—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA, Jacquot & Son Mining; Camp Stephens, 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Indoor and Outdoor Vendors offering: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Artifacts, Rocks, Meteorites, Trinitite, Moldavite, Silver and Gold Jewelry, Crystals and other hobby related items. Food and Drink Available Daily. Rain or Shine. More outside vendors welcome, contact Rick: 828-779-4501 for more info; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748
9-11—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gwinnett Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $5 Cash Only at the Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com