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Bonita Creations at the Culver City Rocks Show |
September 2016
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3-5—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Jean Miller, Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-6 pm, Mon. 9 am-4 pm; Admission is Free!; Canby Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, & Fossil Show -Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Jade, Carvings, Beads, Crystals, Enhydros, Rough & Polished Stones, Slabs, Opals, Sunstones, Native American Jewelry, Turquoise, Singing Bowls, and More!!! Free Admission, Wheelchair Acessable, Raffle Prizes, Fun for the whole family! FREE STRAND OF PEARLS TO THE FIRST 75 WOMEN THROUGH THE GATE EACH DAY! Free tumbled stone to each child through the gate.
3-5—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society, Western New Mexico University Intramural Gym; 1000 West College Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; Free Admission; A great family event! Large assortment of vendors, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, daily field trips for collecting & for geology and mining history with educational displays.
Website: www.rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
9-11—TOLEDO, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club, Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4.50, Children under 12 free; 45th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show hosted by the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club. The show offers something for the entire family. Offering finished jewelry, beads, gem trees, faceted stones, mineral specimens, fossils, cabochons, tools, carvings, and more. The club will be demonstrating various lapidary techniques such as faceting, beading, and lapidary skills like making a cabochon. The kids will enjoy the children’s area featuring games, activities, and free mineral specimens. Members proudly exhibit their craft and collections along with special exhibits from local universities. A selection of rock and mineral specimens will be for sale along with other items. ; contact Stephen Shimatzki, 4295 County Rd 16, Woodville, OH 43469, (419)-861-0147; e-mail: sjs132@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.rockyreader.com
9-11—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Educational Building, Fairgrounds; Gate 9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10 -7 , Sat. 10 -7 , Sun. 12-5 ; Adults/Seniors $3, Students grade K - 12th free with adult, Children free with adult; 45th annual show & sale featuring dealers specializing in fine jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals, beads, cutting materials, equipment and supplies. Over 30 educational exhibits. Visit the club corner for geode sales & cutting, grab bags, demonstrations and techniques of mineral identification. Hourly door prize drawings, food and refreshment stand on site.
Web site: www.forsythgemclub.com
9-11—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Club, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds; 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Dealers and swappers in fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry and lapidary equipment plus silent auctions, door prizes and much more. Kids activities, demonstrations, educational displays and programs for all.
9-11—RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center; 1350 N Wells Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 weekend pass, Children 11 and under free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world will be on site. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
10-11—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association, Vern Burton Community Center; 308 East 4th Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission
10-11—WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society - Walla Walla WA, Walla Walla County Fairgrounds; 363 Orchard Street, Community Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3, Free admission for children
10-11—SILOAM SPRINGS , ARKANSAS: Tailgate swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society , Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society Clubhouse; Hwy 43 No.and Lawliss Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10am-4pm; Free Admission; Gem wash, grab bags, and auction 1pm on SaturdayWeb site: nwarockhounds.org
10-11—NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club, Eagles Hall #310; 515 Curran Highway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $4, Children free; The event will include gems, minerals, crystals, fossil, gifts, door prizes, refreshments, and activities for children
10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNETICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, New Milford High School; Route 7 & Larson Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children under 12 free; Jewelry, gems and minerals, grand door prize, hourly door prizes, mineral displays, specimen identification.
Web site: www.http://danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com/
10-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Eons Expos, LLLP, Denver Coliseum; 4600 Humboldt Street; Daily 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm, Daily 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm; Admission is Free!; Open 9 am-6 pm every day except Sunday, 9 am-5 pm. Admission is Free; Parking is Free; Come see 250 dealers on both levels of the Denver Coliseum plus in 100 tent spaces outside. It's all here: fine minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, artisan jewelry, gold, silver, lapidary, beads and rough — split evenly between wholesale and retail. Running from Sept 10 - 18, this is Denver's only weekend-to-weekend show and attracts 18,000 visitors over those nine days. With 2,000 tables covered with earth treasures and free parking for 1,500 cars on the 33 acre complex, this is America's largest mineral, fossil, gem & jewelry show. The low booth fee and aggressive advertising ensures that the show continues to grow 20% annually -- which makes it interesting to visit every year. Meet the cast of the TV show 'Prospectors' who will be at the show selling their finds. Peruse the dinosaurs on display. Ogle museum-quality sculptures in solid blocks of clear quartz. Take home a piece of the Moon. Select specimens found in only one place on Earth, being offered by the mine owner herself. Prices range from just $1 to $1 million; Contact Heather Grana,; e-mail: Heather@EonsExpos.com; Web site: http://www.ColiseumShow.com; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; e-mail: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com
Web site: www.Eons-Expos.com
11-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St; Daily 10 -6 , Sun. 10 -5 ; Free Admission; 175 Dealers selling minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, lapidary products, decorator items, and more. Denver's longest-running satellite show - over 30 years in the same location!; contact Regina Aumente, 505-867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com;
Web site: www.mzexpos.com
14-17—GOLDEN, COLORADO: Annual show; Fine Mineral Show, Denver Marriott; W. 1717 Denver W. Blvd.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5; Free Admission; contact Dave Waisman, (509)-458-2331; e-mail: info@finemineralshow.com
16-18—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Shows, Richmond Raceway Complex; 600 E Laburnum Avenue; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Students 16 and under free; Vendors from across the United States bring a variety of merchandise. Their items include 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry. Loose stones, beads and findings, pearls, mineral specimens, rocks, crystals. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs on site. Display of Virginia rocks and minerals and of dinosaur bones by the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society. ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804)-642-2011; e-mail: ellen@treasuresoftheearth.com; Web site: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
16-18—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; 77th Annual California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Show & Convention Hosted by the El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, El Dorado County Fairgrounds; 100 Placerville Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children under 12 free; Special prize drawings, minerals, exhibits & demonstrations, gems, jewelry, gold, slabs, tools, meteorites, displays, fossils, kids activities, geode cutting, fluorescent tent, silent auction and club bargain table, gold related lectures, gold panning,kids gem search e-mail: info@eldoradomineralandgem.org
Web site: www.cfms2016show.com
16-18—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club, Soccer Spot Sportsplex; 5 River Hills Drive; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults/Seniors $3, Students/Children free admission; Make our 47th Annual Show a September destination. Check out some common, strange, different and precious things we have found: Dealers, fossils, minerals, exhibits, jewelry, gems, rocks, beads, club sales, artisan market, silent auction, kid's games, sluice, petoskey polish, fluorescent tent, and lapidary demonstrations.;
Web site: www.tulipcity.org
16-18—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Denver Gem and Mineral Council, Denver Mart Expo Hall; 451 E. 58th Avenue; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Students/Seniors $4, Children under 12 free; Show has minerals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, cutting material, decorator items, beads, and more. There are about 100 show cases both competitive and non-competitive, plus educational booths. Featured presentations. Free gold panning for the kids.; contact Lesley Sebol; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com
16-18—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world will be on site. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com;
Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
16-18—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc., Lincoln City Park; N. West Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; Digs for Mozarkite during show. Silent auctions
Web site: Mozarkite.com
16-18—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Event Show Management, San Antonio Event Center; 8111 Meadow Leaf Drive; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $20; If you are a wholesaler or manufacturer of jewelry, gifts or accessories, then this show is for you! It is your chance to sell in a professional, cash and carry, trade-only marketplace. Space is limited, ensuring greater return on your booth investment with an excellent buyer-to-exhibitor ratio. This event sells out every year and we are anticipating explosive attendance in 2016. So, if you are serious about retail success, then make this golden opportunity an important part of your selling strategy.
Web site: www.parkertradeshow.com
16-18—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; M.A.G.M.A., Camp Stephens; Camp Stephens Boyscout Camp, Clayton Road; Fri. 9-6; Free Admission; 5th Bi-Annual Asheville, North Carolina Gem, Mineral and Fossil show. Sponsored by Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association. Numerous indoor and outdoor vendors with a top selection of gems, minerals and fossils from the USA and around the world.
Web site: www.americanrockhound.com
17-17—TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Agate City Rock Shop, Agate City Grounds; 721 7th Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Collectors, buy, sell, trade. Lake Superior agate, Thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres.
Web site: www.agatecity.com
17-18—MAYS LANDING, NEW JERSEY: Annual show; Cape-Atlantic Rockhounds, Cape-Atlantic Rockhounds Clubhouse; 2641 Cologne Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Food on premise.
Website: http://www.capeatlanticrockhounds.com/
17-18—CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: 51st Annual Rock and Gem Show; The Southern Washington Mineralogical Society, Castle Rock Fairgrounds; SW Corner of Highway 411 and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Black light, display cases, food, country store, door prizes, gem dig, demonstrators, spin table, silent auction and kids scavenger hunt.
17-18—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: Show and sale; 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 $4, Students $2, Children under 12 free; Sale of Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Gems, Beads, Meteorites. Show Theme is "The World of Agates and Jaspers". Sluice for gemstones. Fluorescent mineral display, lapidary demos, sale of lapidary rough. Mineral displays of agates and jaspers by: The New York State Museum, Vassar College Museum, Gunnison Mineral Museum Pawling, NY and MHV Gem & Mineral Society Members; Fifth Annual. Photography Exhibit of Earth Science Subjects.
Website: www.mhvgms.org
17-18—HOWELL, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Livingston Gem and Mineral Society, Hartland Education Support Service Center; 9525 Highland Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults/Seniors $3, Students $1, Children under 12 free; There will be demonstrators, displays and youth activities.
Website: livingstongemandmineralsociety.com
17-18—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Feather River Lapadary & Mineral Society Inc., Silver Dollar Fair Grounds; 2357 Fair St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-4; Admission $3, Children under 16 free; Opals, rough rock, crystals, fossils, minerals, jewelry, beads. Demonstrators in wire wrapping jewelry making, geode cutting, cabbing, faceting. display cases. Kids game wheel of fortune, treasure hunt, grab bags also first 250 kids though the doors both days receive a wire wrapped arrowhead necklace.
Website: featherriverrocks.org
17-18—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club, Sunnyview Expo Center; 500 E County Rd Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2, Students $1 w/ID, Children under 12 free; 45th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. There will be member displays, rocks, minerals, fossils, door prizes, exhibits, kid's events, lapidary arts and jewelry.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club-202088083155987/
23-25—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society, Joplin Museum; 504 Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; 18th annual Fall Rock Show. Door Prizes. Held at the Joplin Museum in Historic Schifferdecker Park. Located at the intersection of 7th street and Schifferdecker Ave.
23-25—OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Shows, Ocean City Convention Center; 4001 Coastal Highway; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children 16 and under free; Vendors from across the United States bring a variety of merchandise. Their items include 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry. Loose stones, beads and findings, pearls, mineral specimens, rocks, crystals. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs on site.
Website: www.treasuresoftheearth.com
23-25—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S State St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 weekend pass, Children 11 and under free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world will be on site. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
23-25—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Augusta Expo; 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3, Seniors/Students $2, Children Free
Website: www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org
24-25—LODI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club, Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fairgrounds ; 413 E. Lockeford Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6, Children free; Earth's Treasures gem and mineral show. There will be exhibits, demonstrators, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, crystals, fluorescents displays, finished jewelry, jewelry making supplies, tools, gold panning, student and children activities, rock identification, super raffle, snack bar, and more
Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com
24-25—SOUTH SIOUX CITY , NEBRASKA: Annual show; Siouxland gem and mineral society, South Sioux City Senior Citizens Center; 1501 W 29th St.; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; There will be exhibits, gems, agates, rough and polished specimens, beads, geodes, minerals, superb faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, and a silent auction.
24-25—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Monterey Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $4, Children free; Featuring jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, and fossils. This annual event also has over 50 displays featuring the gem, mineral, and fossil collections of guest and member exhibitors. In addition, there will also be demonstrations of jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding and polishing. This is a family event with plenty of great activities for the kids. This event supports the Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society's educational outreach for Monterey schools.
Website: www.cvgms.rocks
24-25—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, Howard County Fair Ground; 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults/Seniors $6, Children/Students 12 and under free; Wishing well grab bag for minerals, fossils and gems. Find gems in the Gem Mine!
Website: www.gemcuttersguild.com
24-25—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts; 50 Mark West Springs Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6, Children 12 and under free; Something for everyone, dealers, gold-panning and info booth, rock ID (bring your mystery rock), lapidary demonstrations, games, door prizes, Raffle Madness at 4 each day, wire-wrapping classes, sculpture display, Silent Auction, exhibit cases, and lots of friendly club members to talk to about rockhounding and club activities.
Web site: SRMGS.org
24-25—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society, Community Activities Bldg. ; 1400 Roosevelt Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3; contact Val Concello, (650)-954-6020; Web site: SequoiaGemandMineralSociety.org]
24-25—FRANKLIN , NEW JERSEY: Annual show; Franklin Mineral Museum, Franklin School; 50 Washington Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Children $4; This show attracts people from all over the world. The dealers are well known and reputable. Some of them have been attending since inception. The attendance draws over 2000 citizens throughout the weekend. A great family outing with many stops for the day. Visit the show, museums, and digs that are happening all weekend long in beautiful Sussex County.
Website: http://spmom3.wix.com/franklin-gem-mineral
28-2—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Hi-Desert Rockhounds and the Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree, Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst Street; Daily 9-6; Free Admission; 41th Annual Joshua Tree Gem, Mineral and Craft Show. The Hi-Desert Rockhounds and the Sportsman's Club of Joshua Tree present their Annual Gem, Mineral and Craft Show. There will be rocks, minerals, jewelry, gold panning and more. Something for everyone.
Website: http://www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html
Website: http://www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html
30-1—NASHVILLE, INDIANA: Show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Brown County Historical Society; 90 E. Gould Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; Free Admission; Brown County Rock Show & Swap Meet at the History Center in historic downtown Nashville, Indiana
Website: http://browncountyrocks.webs.com/
30-2—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, Indiana State Fairgrounds - Ag/Hoticulture Bldg; 1202 East 38th Street; Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 11 am-5 pm; Adults $5 (Good all 3 days), Children Under age 16 free when accompanied by an adult; Jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S. who can reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals. Wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers. Hourly door prizes including a Ring with a precious stone that will be given as a Grand Prize. Note the Fairgrounds charges $5 per day for parking.
Website: www.toteshows.com
30-2—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Jay Penn, NM Expo State Fairgrounds; 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9 -5 , Sat. 9 -5 , Sun. 9-5 ; Free Admission; Abq. Fall Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show in Creative Arts Bldg at Expo NM State Fairgrounds. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro & Copper. 60+ dealers, gemstones, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, tools.
Website: abqfallshow.wix.com/abq-fall-show
30-2—CAMP VERDE , ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club. Inc, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel and Conference Center; 555 W. Middle Verde Rd. Camp Verde, AZ; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission $3, Children under 12 free; Children's special events room, variety in wire wrapping, rocks, gems and minerals, variety of dining experiences, and shuttle service to the casino.
Website: mingusgemandmineralclub@gmail.com
30-2—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 weekend pass, Children 11 and under free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world will be on site. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
30-2—CAMP VERDE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral club, Cliff Castle Casino; 555 W. MiddleVerdeRd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $3.00, $3.00, $3.00, under 12 free; The Lodge Hotel & Conference Center at Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, Arizona - offering easy interstate access - major 1-17 traffic source - variety of dinning experience- shuttle service for guests - full RV hookup sites available at Distant Drums RV Park with shuttle service to and from the Venue A. Separate Kid's Event, with games and some very special presentations from some of the best vendors.
Website: mingusgemmineralclub.org
30-2—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail; Daily 10-5; Admission $5, Children under 16 free; Gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils and beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941)-954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net;
Website: frankcoxproductions.com
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