Mineral Shows are happening all across the world, even around YOUR TOWN!
We list all the gem and mineral shows across America and we update the show calendar every three months with the most complete list of rock gem & mineral shows online!
We take out all the bead and jewelry shows, the shows listed below are for people looking to go to a real gem and mineral show!
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Mineral Shows in May 2022
May 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
May 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
May 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
May 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 Addmission; The 2022 CFMS Show & Convention. We will have kids booths, both competition and non-competion 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
May 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
May 7-8—KINGMAN , ARIZONA:
Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners ; 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
May 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; Website: Cynthia Kelman
May 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. Vendor applications at www.SNGMS.org. Email sngmsJamboreeShowChair@gmail.com; contact Amber Palecek, 3111 S. Valley View Blvd, suite E-125, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89102, (702) 343-7150; Email: sngmsJamboreeShowChair@gmail.com; Website
May 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
May 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
May 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
May 28-29—CANBY, OREGON:
Annual show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free; 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
May 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
Mineral Shows in June 2022
June 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
June 3-5—WAUSEON, OHIO:
Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 108, Wauseon, OH, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 SR 108, Wauseon, OH, Fulton County Fairgrounds; 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
JUNE 4 – 5 MONROE, NEW YORK (Orange County):
Annual Show; Orange County Mineral, Gem, Jewelry and Fossil Show , June 4, 2022 & June 5, 2022 10 AM – 4 PM Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950. Fun for the entire family featuring artisans, craftsmen, collectors, dealers and exhibitors. Enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, educational displays, fluorescent minerals, and fossils. Purchase rare minerals from all over the world. The most complete Mastodon found in New York will be on display. Food and refreshment available for purchase. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3. Scouts in uniform and children under 12 are FREE. Rain or Shine. This is an outdoor event. Contact Ron Nelson 914-850-2486 or e-mail rn33@icloud.com Website Facebook Event
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
Mineral Shows in July 2022
July 1-3—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO:
Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; McGee Park, 41 Road 5568; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Raffle tickets, hourly door prizes, silent auction, kids corner, polishing demonstrations, & more; contact Tory Bonner; Email: torycbonner@gmail.com
July 8-10 – DURANGO, COLORADO:
68th Annual show; Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show; La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango, Colorado, 2500 Main Ave; Fri & Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 daily, 12 and under free accompanied by an adult; contact email: info@durangorocks.org;
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July 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
July 16-17—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA:
Annual show; Carlton County Gem and Mineral Club with Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce; Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Evans Drive, Moose Lake, MN; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free to all; Vendors offering minerals, fossils, jewelry, books, and lapidary equipment, Kid’s dig at the high school; door prizes in the arena. Stampede 3 pm on Saturday dumping two truckloads of gravel with many agates, half dollars and quarters. Masks required in arena; contact Lynn Sverci, (218) 721-2679
July 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
July 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
July 30-30—CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA:
Annual show; Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society; Bethany Reformed Church, 702 W 7th St; Sat. 10-5; Adults $2, Kids (12 and under) Free; contact Harlan Hoogeterp; Email: rockswap@segams.org
July 30-31—MATTITUCK , NEW YORK:
Annual show; Long Island Mineral and Geology Society; Mattituck Jr/Sr High School, 15125 Main Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 12 and over $6, under 12 free with paying adult, $1 off when you show the flyer; Over 30 dealers of fine gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, meteorites and related items. We have a scavenger hunt, geode cracking, gem cutting, and educational displays. Last entry at 4:30 pm; contact Elizabeth Wiesemann, (516) 458-6638; Email: elizabeth.wiesemann@gmail.com; Website
July 31st – August 7th – Spruce Pine, NC:
38th Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show; Donna Collis; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View, 28777; (7 days) Sunday 9-6, Monday 9-6, Tuesday 9-6, Wednesday 9-6, Thursday 9-6, Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-6; Free parking and admission; 60+ dealers; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, lapidary equipment, beads, jewelry making supplies, quartz; contact Donna Collis, 828-765-5519; email collisdonna@yahoo.com; Website
Mineral Shows in Augus 2022
August 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; Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Displays, Jewelry, Gemstones, Rough and Polished Rocks, Beautiful Fluorescent Display, Demonstrators additional contact: Howard Clements, 541-396-3635 howardclements34@gmail.com; contact Debbie McPherson, (541) 404-4970; Email: mcphersonclan@frontier.com
August 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 $5.00 ($4.00 if you mention this listing); Show & Sale of Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals and Beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 323-3130; Email: frankcox@comcast.net; Website
August 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; $10.00 per person; The largest gem, mineral & fossil show east of Denver. The show features over 250 dealers from around the world and across the United States. Our dealers feature gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry gemstone, beads, findings, mineral supplies; contact Laura L. Delano, (941) 223-1351; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website
August 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); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads and jewelry; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website
August 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; You will find everything from rough to finished gemstone jewelry! Free polished rock for every child and free kids activities. Great Family Event. Free Parking. Mark your calendar now and plan on attending; contact James Starke; Email: james.a.starke@gmail.com; Website
August 26-27—SILVERLAKE, 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; Dealers, Member Display Cases, Food, Door Prizes, Gem Dig, Demonstrators, Spin Table, free parking; contact Vicki Johnson, (360) 751-8031; Email: vickijrocks@msn.com
August 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
August 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
August 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; Free mineral kits for kids; mineral ID table, Collecting field trip Sat. 9 a.m., mineral craft classes on Sunday, Large Amethyst Cathedral raffle Sunday at 2; contact William F. deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; Email: wdellie@gmail.com
August 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; 58th Annual Show; Dealers, Demonstrations, Fluorescent Display, Silent Auctions and Activities for Children; contact Jim Travis; Email: boatnik@aol.com; Website
Mineral Shows in September 2022
September 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; JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the leading gem and jewelry events in North America for all gemstone, jewelry, and mineral industry professionals and is one of the key jewelry markets in the world; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website
September 2-4—ST PETERSBURG , FLORIDA:
Retail show; Jerri Heer; St Petersburg Colisium, 535 Fourth Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads Seeking new vendors; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website
September 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; Vendors from across the U.S. bring custom faceted-gemstones, beads, pearls, crystals, minerals, and fossils. There is a wide variety of finished jewelry in gold and silver as well as custom-designed jewelry; contact Ellen White, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point 23062, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website
September 9-11—BOWLING GREEN , FLORIDA:
Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds-Pratt Pavilion, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 Adults, under 12 free. $1 off coupon available online; Over 40 Vendors, Club Booth, Displays, Mini Classes. Free Parking; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com; Website
September 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; Show Theme: Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones & Crystals 28 Dealers featuring Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils, Cutting Rough, Tools, and Decorator Items Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations Hourly Drawing for $20 Gift Certificate – good at any dealer in the show; contact W. A. Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website
September 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, children under 12 free; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Jheerx6@gmail.com; Website
September 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
September 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; Our show is a great events for children interested in geology and paleontology. The show will feature popular children’s author Paleo Joe, who will have a booth at the show throughout the weekend. There are also displays where kids can view, touch and pose with different gem and minerals; contact Michael B. Larson c/o Tulip City Gem & Mineral; Email: tcgmc.news@gmail.com; Website
September 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; Family Educational Experience – 3rd Annual Show – Rocks, Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry – Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, Children’s Activities – Spinner – NEW in 2022 – Fluorescent Mineral Display – Free parking – Concession; contact J. Hassett; Email: surc.show@gmail.com; Website
September 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
September 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 reponders free; Geode Cracking, Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction – over 35 vendors ; contact Featherriverrocks.org
September 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; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The RGMS provides displays Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones ; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website
September 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
September 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; Rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry! Lots of activities for children; mini mines with free rocks, quarter increment silent auction, and quarter rock wheel, a winner every time, lectures for adults and children by the famous Jeri Jones,(PA authority on earthquakes and volcanoes); contact Betsy Oberheim, (717) 469-2243; Email: aoberheim3@comcast.net; Website
September 24-25—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:
Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club; Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 North Third Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $6/ Children Under 12 FREE With Paying Adult; Lots of Great Vendors Lectures and Demonstrations Quarter Auction Food and Drinks Available; contact Caren Sealover; Email: info@rockandmineral.org; Website
September 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
September 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; Annual Fall Show. Quality vendors selling minerals, gems, fossils, hand crafted jewelry using natural stones, polished stones, crystals, books and collecting equipment; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net
September 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; Snack Bar *Kid’s Corner *Arrowhead Napping Demos *Free Parking *Grab Bags *Jewelry *Rocks *Minerals *Silent Auction *Door Prizes *Rock Shop Tour; contact Pat Engelmann, (541) 650-8253; Email: macsbest13@gmail.com
September 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
September 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) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website
September 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; Jewelry, Fossils, Tools and Equipment, Mineral Specimens, Kids Activities, Interactive Exhibits, Geode Cutting, GJGMC members Mineral and Fossil Displays; contact Jeff Southern, (970) 234-0953; Email: papspix@yahoo.com; Website
September 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; Rock and mineral displays, wire-wrapping, lapidary demonstrations, gold-panning, geode-cracking, flint-knapping, children’s activities, sales of minerals and jewelry, experts for identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website
September 30-2 October—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; Many Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid’s Activity Corner with games & prizes. Many Exhibits of fossils, lapidary arts, minerals, faceted gems. Demonstrators showing the process of creating precious stones, wire wrapping and more. Presentations, Door & Raffles; contact Linda Harvey; Email: lindaharvey2010@gmail.com; Website
September 30-2 October—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
Mineral Shows in October 2022
October 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; Dealers selling gems, minerals, fossils, geodes, beads, jewelry, and supplies. Door prizes, educational displays, demonstrations and make and take activities, fluorescent room, Kids dig, spinning wheel and other games for all. Check out our new larger venue across from Cabot High School; contact David Murray, (501) 346-5990; Email: lenoramur@aol.com; Website
October 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; New & Larger Location! 46th Annual Rocktoberfest! Children’s Activities, Displays, Door Prizes, Food, Grab Bags, Lapidary Demonstrations, Raffle, Silent Auction, Vendors. Welcome back after two years!!; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: cmvw@frontier.com; Website
October 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; Silent Auctions, Rocks, Fossils, Jewelry and more! Geode Cracking, Wire Wrapping; contact Mike Shumate, (217) 219-2315; Email: mikepepping@dahlford.us; Website
October 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; Rocks, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Slabs, Cabs, Gold Panning, Scavenger Hunt, and Rock Painting; contact Lara Serbin, (602) 405-2926; Email: lara@serbinstudio.com; Website
October 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; Vendors have jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The local clubs provide displays, demonstrations and geode cutting on site; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website
October 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; Full Gem and Mineral Show with Jewelry, Gems, Mineral and Fossil Specimens, Rough Rock, Geodes, Components, Beads and Findings; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website
October 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; Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies, Rock & Fossil Dealers, Junior Rockhound Presentations, 4H Displays, Speakers, Free Demonstrations: Silversmithing, Stone Cutting-Rocks, Wire Wrapping & Sphere Making, Silent Auctions, Door Prize Drawings; contact M Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website
October 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); Crystals, gems, jewelry over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website
October 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; Vendors inside and out. Handicapped accessible. Free admission and free parking. Fluorescent display, Raffle (hourly and door prize). Family-friendly; contact Maudie Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website
October 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; Featuring vendors with jewelry, beads, geodes, slabs, gems, and minerals,carvings, and more, Door prizes, silent auctions, displays, demos., scavenger hunt for kids, treasure wheel, and more; contact Susan Lovelace, (619) 987-1140; Email: selovelace@showdirection.com
October 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. Free booths for nonprofit groups promoting minerals, gems, or fossils. Vendors must apply by August 1. Family-friendly event in downtown Fallbrook. Don’t miss the spectacular raffle; contact Mishell Rose, (760) 728-6599; Email: info@fgms.org; Website
October 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; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website
October 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; Demonstrations of cabochon cutting and jewelry making! Exhibits of specimen materials, cabochons, and jewelry. Games for kids, and geode cracking, too; contact J. David Cope, (504) 214-6754
October 15-15—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Woodlalnd 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; Website
October 15-16—TAMPA, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; 10207 Fisher Ave, 4800 N US-301; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Seniors and Military $7, kids under 12 free; Visit one of the Largest indoor Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry, Bead, Crystal and Lapidary shows, (over 38K SQ FT). Over 50 vendors offering Rough through finished Jewelry. A huge kids activity area. Full concessions, and an ATM out front. Plus Free Parking at the Florida State Fairgrounds ; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 719-5563; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com
October 15-16—BRISTOL, CONNETICUT:
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
October 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; The 2022 Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see. 20+ Vendors from across the United States; contact Show Committee, IA; Website
October 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; Website
October 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; Topic Lagerstatten Talk Friday at 5:30 pm Friday Live Auction 5:30 pm both events at the Northfield Inn Springfield Il; contact Thomas Williams Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@comcast.net
October 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; Rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, gemstone jewelry, specimens, jewelry repair, beads, findings, demonstrations, door prizes given each hour; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Website
October 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 Coupom @ www.Michrocks.org); Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary & Jewelry Show …. Displays, Silent Auction, Dealers, Hourly Door Prizes, Raffle, Fluorescent Display, Working Demonstrations, Petoskey Stone Polishing,Touch & Feel Table, FREE Parking ; contact Ruth Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: Geacie48@gmail.com; Website
October 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; Fluorescent Mineral Display, Lapidary Arts Displays, Geode Cracking, Gem Mine, Children’s Activities, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Silent Auction. Our Future Rockhounds of America Chapter makes displays. Handicap Accessible. Free Parking; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: Gemboree Network
October 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
October 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
October 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; 2022 Gems & Stones & Petrified Bones – Come see & purchase crystals, fossils, artisan jewelry, gems, rough rock, and tools from 40 vendors. There will be exhibits & demonstrations of lapidary techniques. Win door prizes, bid on silent auctions, see a fluorescent display and children’s activities; contact Douglas Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website