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2022-08-01 -

AUGUST 2022

31-7—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Grassy Creek Mineral & Gem Show, 136 Majestic View; daily 9-6; Free admission and parking; contact Donna Collis, (828) 765-5519; Email: collisdonna@yahoo.com; Website: www.grassycreekgemshow.org

5-7—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Findlay Toyota Event Center, 3201 N. Main; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Seniors, Kids under 12, Veterans $4, Kids under 12 Free with a paid adult admission; contact Melanie Capps, (208) 818-2363; Email: melaniecapps123@gmail.com; Website: www.prescottgemmineral.org

5-7—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $5 cash admission, $6 credit cacontact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: info@ aksshow.com; Website: www.aksshow.com

5-7—NORTH BEND, OREGON: 59th Annual Rock Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; The Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont St; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $1 children under 12 free; additional contact: Howard Clements, 541-396-3635 howardclements34@gmail.com; contact Debbie McPherson, (541) 404-4970; Email: mcphersonclan@frontier.com

6-7—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; The Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8, Seniors $7, Kids 12 and under Free - Parking $10; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: www.rockrollers.com/show.html

10-10—HANCOCK, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Friends of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association; Quincy Mine, 49750 US Highway 41; Wed. 10-7:30; Free Admission - Donations Accepted; contact Dale Hartmann, (715) 477-2519; Email: brujodale@ coslink.net; Website: quincymine.com

11-14—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Rachel Ford; Buena Vista Rodeo grounds, Buena Vista Rodeo grounds; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Admission and Parking are FREE; contact Rachel Ford; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: www.bvrockshow.com

12-14—DALTON, GEORGIA: Annual show; Dalton Gem and Mineral Jewelry Show; Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton Convention Center; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $3 good for all three days kids under 16 free; contact Mohammad Tahir, (706) 537-8960; Email: tahir1269@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/daltongemandmineraljewelryshow/

12-14—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale and retail show; East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc.; Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 per person; contact Laura L. Delano, (941) 223-1351; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.mineralshowslld.com

12-14—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 8-1 N. Tamiami Trail (US. 41), 755 S. Palm Ave. #203; daily 10-5; Adult $5 ($4 if you mention this listing); contact Frank Cox, (941) 323-3130; Email: frankcox@comcast.net; Website: Frankcoxproductions.com

13-14—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free); contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

13-14—GONZALES, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Lamar Dixon Expo Center-Trademart Building, 9039 S St. Landry Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children 5-12 $3; Military Personnel Free with ID, $1 off Scouts in Uniform; contact Wanda Gawarecki, (225) 603-3870; Email: mercymom3@gmail.com; Website: www.brgemandmineral.org

13-14—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock and Gem Club; Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 196th Street SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; contact Eric Adams, (206) 940-1949; Email: vtceo@hotmail.com

18-21—WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO: Annual show; Kim and Bodie Packham; Ute Pass Saddle Club Grounds, 19570 E. HWY 24; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE; contact Kim Packham, (719) 360-9665; Email: wpgemshow@outlook.com

19-21—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Lake George Company, Hwy 24 (East of the Post Office); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: www.lggmclub.org

19-21—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC; Lebanon PA, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Valley

Expo; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6 - Children 12 and under free; discount coupon on website; contact Teresa Schwab, USdivider, (301) 807-9745; Email: beadware@ rcn.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

19-21—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); daily 10-5; Adult $5 ($4 if you mention this listing); contact Frank Cox, (941) 954-0202; Email: frankcox@comcast.net

20-20—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Shelton Rock and Mineral Society; Mason County Recreation Area, 2100 E Johns Prairie Road; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission and Free Parking for shoppers and browsers; contact Susan, (360) 275-9432; Email: srms242@yahoo.com

20-21—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center , 500 E F St, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; FREE; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: travis462@ outlook.com; Website: tvgms.org

20-21—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; FREE; free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2022-show/

20-21—AUBURN, WASHINGTON: Cascade Gem and Mineral Show; Cascade Mineralogical Society; Green River College, Phys. Ed. facility, 12401 SE 320th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free; contact James Starke; Email: james.a.starke@gmail.com; Website: www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org

20-21—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fairgrounds, 101 Short Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

20-21—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; $4; contact Del Glasner, (318) 517-7372; Email: larockclub@gmail.com; Website: larockclub.com

26-27—CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Silver Lake Grange, 4200 Spirit Lake Hwy, Exit #49 off I-5; 5 miles up Spirit Lake Hwy; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5; free; free parking; contact Vicki Johnson, (360) 751-8031; Email: vickijrocks@msn.com

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; 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; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: bizpam1@gmail.com

27-28—CANTON, NEW YORK: Annual show; St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St., 1 Indian Head Trail; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $3.00 children 12 < free; contact William F. de Lorraine, (315) 287-4652; Email: wdellie@gmail.com

27-28—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Geology Section of the Peoria Academy of Science; East Side Center, #1 East Side Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; contact Jim Travis; Email: boatnik@aol.com; Website: pasgeology.com

SEPTEMBER 2022

1-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale show; Yelena Masenko; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; General Admission: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 6293030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website: jogsshow.com/

2-4—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; Jerri Heer; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: Hrgemshows.com

2-5—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

3-4—AUGUSTA, MAINE: Annual show; Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club; Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3; contact Sharon E Wright

9-11—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Pratt Pavilion, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun.

11-5; $6 one day, $12 three-day pass, kids under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Jheerx6@gmail.com; Website: Rockyreader.com

9-11—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Show and sale; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; FREE; contact Brian Mercer, (317) 459-1572; Email: bkremercer@gmail.com; Website: 500earthsciencesclub.org

9-11—KENNER, LOUISIANA: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Hall C; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash admission $5, credit card $6; contact Kay Clift; Email: info@ aksshow.com; Website: www.aksshow.com

9-11—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.; Educational Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 412 27th Street, Northwest; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; Adults $ 3 - Children thru Grade 12, free with accompanying adult; contact W. A. Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com

10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Road (Route 7); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full-time students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform; contact Elizabeth Triano, (845) 319-6089; Email: lizziewriter@comcast.net; Website: www.facebook.com/ events/1370912340085449

10-11—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; RenoSparks Convention Center (New Location), 4590 South Virginia Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.50 everyone except kids under 12 free; contact Steve Norman, (775) 560-4782; Email: snorm11@hotmail.com; Website: renogms.org

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—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, Mile Marker 251, HWY 87; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults, kids 13 and under free, $3 for adults on Fri; contact Rollo Pool, (928) 595-2059; Email: rollo_pool@outlook.com; Website: www.rimstonesrockclub.org

16-18—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo - Main Expo Hall, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission is $4 for Adults. $3 for Students & Seniors. Children age 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted free - Admission good for all three days. Cash only for tickets; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: showboss@shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org; Website: tinyurl.com/SVGMS-Show-2022

16-18—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, 20 miles south of Sedalia, east on Main Street, north side of road, 1211 S Carr Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; contact John, (816) 835-2044; Website: Mozarkite.com

16-18—CEDAR CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Southern Utah Rock Club, Inc; Cross Hollow Event Center, 22 N. Cross Hollow Road; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; contact J. Hassett; Email: surc.show@gmail.com; Website: www. southernutahrockclub.org

16-18—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Soccer Stop Sportsplex, 5 River Hills Drive; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Attendance is free for children, while there is a $3 fee for adults; Email: tcgmc.news@gmail.com; Website: www.tulipcity.org/

17-18—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Annual show; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors / Students $3, Children under 12 Free with Adult; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org

17-18—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair St, 22331 Samson Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; 17 and older, $5 16 and younger free, military free, first responders free; contact Featherriverrocks.org

23-25—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Retail show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19th N Ninth St. Clarkdale, Arizona; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com

23-25—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

24-25— SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 (Children 12 and under free); contact Mary Rafferty; Email: 2022show@slogem.org; Website: www.slogem.org/show.htm

24-25—BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids Free; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net

24-25—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 81503; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5 Seniors/Veterans: $4 Child 12 & Under: Free; contact Jeff Southern, (970) 234-0953; Email: papspix@yahoo.com; Website: www. grandjunctionrockclub.org

24-25—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society of San Antonio; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 5961611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website: www.SWGMS.org

24-25—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc.; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website: browncountyrock.webs.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; contact Walter Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org

24-25—FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds Dairy Building, 1694 Judson Ave, Dairy Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission, Donation Requested; contact Show Chair; Email: showchair@minnesotamineralclub.org; Website: minnesotamineralclub.org/ minnesota-mineral-club-annual-show/

24-25—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central PA Rock and Mineral Club; Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 North Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 ($5 with coupon or ad) Children 12 and under; free; contact Betsy Oberheim, (717) 469-2243; Email: aoberheim3@comcast.net; Website: rockandmineral.org

24-25—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 64th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; contact Pat Engelmann, (541) 650-8253; Email: macsbest13@gmail.com

24-25—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, 4158 County Road II; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adult, $1 Student with ID, Kids under 12 free; contact Michael Lenz, (920) 637-1322; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net

30-2—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn; Albuquerque Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission (Parking $10.50); contact Jay Penn 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http://abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show

30-2—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 41st Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show and the Annual Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Meeting; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event & Conference Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; (at the door) $7 for weekend pass Kids 12 and under free with paying adult; contact Linda Harvey; Email: lindaharvey2010@gmail.com; Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com

17-18—SANFORD, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Sanford Civic Center, 401 S. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $5, Kids $2, Scouts in uniform fee; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org

OCTOBER 2022

1-2—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission $1, Children under 12 Free; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: mikepepping@dahlford.us; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org

1-2—MONROE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave SE, (Off Hwy 2, Just West of Monroe, WA); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Free Parking; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: cmvw@frontier.com; Website: marysvillerockclub.com

1-2—CABOT, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Cabot Event Center, 508 North Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 Adults, Children under 12, first responders, scouts, military in uniform free; contact David Murray, (501) 346-5990; Email: lenoramur@aol.com; Website: centralarrockhound.org

7-9—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@ TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

7-9—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 North 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; $3 Adults kids under 13 free; contact Lara Serbin, (602) 405-2926; Email: lara@serbinstudio.com; Website: www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/

7-9—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5/person Adult; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

8-8—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Annual Members Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville Co. Fairgrounds, 1542 East 73rd South, South of Sandy Downs Racetrack on Woodruff Ave; Sat. 9-5; $3 Children 12 and under free; contact Bill Thielbahr, (208) 524-0139; Email: tbar@srv.net

8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway), 2 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (under12 free); contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

8-9—TOPEKA, KANSAS: Annual show; Topeka Gem and Mineral Society; Agriculture Hall, Stormont Vail Event Center, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 w/adult Free. Coupon is available at our website; contact M Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.topekagms.org

8-9—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Maudie Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: huachucamineralandgemclub.info

8-9—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12/under free with parents; contact Susan Lovelace, (619) 9871140; Email: selovelace@showdirection.com

9-9—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Museum, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sun. 9-4; Free; Free admission to show and museum, free parking; contact Mishell Rose, (760) 728-6599; Email: info@fgms.org; Website: www.fgms.org

14-16—WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; The John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6 Adult Admission and $3 Admission for Students, Military, & Members (all with ID) covers all days! Kids under 12 and Scouts in Uniform are Free! Kids under 12 will get free Grab Bags of specimens; contact J. David Cope, (504) 214-6754

14-16—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

15-15—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, 3598 Chestnut Dr; Sat. 10-5; Free admission and parking; contact Virginia Rotramel, (951) 403-2634; Email: whrc@rockchippers.org; Website: www.rockchippers.org

15-16—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission - $6, Children 12 & Under FREE and FREE Parking; contact Show Committee; Website: www.dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows

15-16—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for the weekend; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 816-8329; Email: mlandjl@yahoo.com

15-16—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock H.S., Hwy 89A and Upper Red Rock Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $4 - Children under 12 FREE; contact Bill Schwartz; Email: bschwar12@ msn.com; Website: sedoangemandmineral.org 15-16—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center, 4800 US 301, Tampa FL 33610, Special Events Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Includes Parking, Kids under 12 free. Look for online coupons; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 684-2039; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: tampabayrockclub.org

15-16—BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas Beals Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, 127 Herschel Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5; contact Michael Zagielski, (860) 997-3350; Email: mzagielski@comcast.net

21-23—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society (AGMS); Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Children ages 12 and under free, Ages 13-18 $2, Adults $8, Military ID and Seniors (60+) $7; contact Laird Fowler, (512) 458-9546; Email: showchairman@austingemandmineral.org; Website: www.agms-tx.org

21-23—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society (The Lansing, Michigan area Rock Club); Ingham County Fairgrounds Main Arena, 700 East Ash Street; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teen $3, 12 and under FREE with Adult, Scouts In Uniform Free, ($1 off with Coupon @ www. Michrocks.org); contact Ruth Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: Geacie48@gmail.com; Website: www.MichRocks.org

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

21-23—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society (MAPS); Orr Building State of Illinois Fair Grounds, State of Illinois Fairgrounds 66 4H Rd Springfield Il 62629, 45 Birch Drive; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; contact Thomas Williams Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@comcast.net

21-23—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Frankin NC Gem & Mineral Society; Robert C Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults; 12 & under Free; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Website: visitfranklinnc.com

22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio's Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children (7-14) $1, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform Free; Handicap Accessible. Free Parking; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: Gemboree Network

28-30—WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge (R.O.C.K.); Viridian Library and Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $2 except for scouts in uniform and children under 12 are free admittance; contact Angela Deiter - (801) 634-5167/ Janica Wright (801-641-8588)

29-30—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Oklahoma Gem & Mineral Society; State Fair Park - Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6; 12 and under Free; contact Douglas Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: omgs-minerals.org

29-30—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

29-30—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Annual show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; contact Paul Burger; Email: cavemonpaul@hotmail.com

NOVEMBER 2022

4-6—KENNER, LOUISIANA: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash Admission $5, credit card $6; contact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: info@aksshow.com; Website: www.aksshow.com

5-5—WALDORF, MARYLAND: Show and sale; Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club; Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway; Sat. 9-4; Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Juniors (7to17) $3, Under 7 Free; Free parking; contact Dave Lines, (240) 427-7062; Website: www.SMRMC.org

5-6—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem, Mineral & Treasure Society; Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; $4 adults 13 and under free, First Responders & Scouts in Uniform free; contact Steve Guerrero, (806) 678-0379; Email: andrew6772@yahoo.com; Website: www. amarillotreasure.com

5-6—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fair Grounds, 520 South Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free admission; contact Mr. John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; Email: jfrocks@dslextreme.com

5-6—OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center, 100 Station Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 ($5 with discount coupon); 2-day adult ticket $9; children under 12 years $1; Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform accompanied by adult scoutmaster admitted free; contact Linda Green, (610) 490-5252; Email: tuscaroralapidary@gmail.com; Website: www.lapidary.org

5-6—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; The School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street GYM 3rd Floor; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 Admission; Children under 12 free with a paid adult; contact Mohamed Bary; Email: barygems@gmail.com

11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; West Coast Gem & Mineral Show produced by LLD Productions, Inc; Holiday Inn Orange County Airport, 2726 South Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; contact Laura Delano

11-13—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; Building No. 1, Appalachian Fairgrounds, 100 Lakeview St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; $3 adults, $1 students, children 6 and under free; contact Robert G Morgan, (423) 956-9486; Email: morganjewellry@msn.com

11-13—HUMBLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Houston Gem and Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $9.00 good for all three days. Kids 10 and under are free; contact Scott Singleton, Show Chairman, (281) 530-0942; Email: show@hgms.org; Website: hgms.org

12-13—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and GemClub; UNO Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors, UNO Students, 12-18 $3, under 12 free with paying adult; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 209-0747; Email: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Website: Nerockgem.org

18-20—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

18-21—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; JOGS International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Fri. 10-6; $15; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website: jogsshow.com/

19-20—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd, 2940 Bellarosa Circle; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $9, 2-Day Pass $14, Children 12 and under Free; Visit website for $1 off coupon. Free Parking; contact Richard Tracey, (803) 518-1385; Email: rtracey@gladesassociates.com; Website: gmspb.org

19-20—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo grounds, 1258 4 Mapleview Street, 5790 Dehesa Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to the public; contact Cheryl Boney, (619) 277-4981; Email: cherylboney@yahoo.com

19-20—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Society; Mesquite Convention Center at the Hampton Inn, 1750 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 - Adults, $4 - Kids under 12, free - Scouts in uniform, $5 - Seniors, Teachers w/ID, Vets w/ID; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org

19-20—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc; Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors $4, Teens (13-17) $3, Children 12 and under FREE, GMU Students & Faculty FREE w/ID; contact Tom Taaffe; Email: rockcllctr@gmail.com; Website: www.novamineralclub.org

19-20—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Presidents Hall, Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; contact Danielle Foss, (360) 506-9910; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com

19-20—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview Street, 222 Pictor Ln; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; contact Palmer Taskerud, (619) 440-6116; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org

21-21—PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Palm Springs Gem

& Jewelry Show; Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-5; General Public: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@ jogsshow.com; Website: jogsshow.com/

DECEMBER 2022

2-4—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Cash admission $5, credit card $6; contact Kay Clift, (504) 265-8830; Email: info@ aksshow.com; Website: www.aksshow.com

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; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@ gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

FEBRUARY 2023

11-12—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 57th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 SE Jerome St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free; contact Victoria Lovett; Email: vick_o_rama@hotmail.com

25-25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Bone Valley GM&FS; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, P.O. Box 906; Sat. 9-4:30; $3 Adults, Children under 18 and teachers Free; contact Jim Reed, (863) 255-0651; Email: BoneValley.info@gmail.com; Website: www.bonevalley.net/

25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151

MARCH 2023

4-5—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 69th Annual Show - Rock & Gem Show 2023; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Conner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids 11 and under free with adult; contact Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com

17-19—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri. $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 Free; contact Paul Hlava

APRIL 2023

MAY 2023

26-28—SALEM, VIRGINIA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

OCTOBER 2023

20-22—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com

NOVEMBER 2023

3-5—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Honolulu Show, LLC; Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-6; Adults $10 | Children $5; Brought to you by the founder of the Denver Show, the 22nd Street Show and the NJ Show. contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Website: www.Honolulu.Show