March 2018
FEB 28 - MARCH 3rd: Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair - March (3FJ) is the perfect marketplace to launch or source your latest Autumn/Winter collections. The steady growth in the number of exhibitors since its launch in 2007 attests to the strong industry support and the show’s growing popularity. Grab this chance to meet quality buyers and explore new business opportunities. Join us at 3FJ from 28 February to 3 March 2018 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
• Over 300 exhibitors from around the world will showcase their bestsellers and new collections
• Highlighted Theme zones - Designer Atelier, Fashion Accessories Zone, and Stainless Steel Jewellery Pavilion
• Five group pavilions representing mainland China, India, Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan region will bring a vast array of trendsetting products
• Over 6,000 visitors from around the world are expected to attend
Website: http://exhibitions.asiafja.com/3fj/en-us/
2-4—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, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
2-4—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society, 5199 U.S.40 East, Centerville, Ind.; 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $5, Seniors $3, Students 7-18 $1, Children under7 free; Our raffle item this year is a 20lb.-11\\\"x7\\\"x4\\\" beautiful labradorite; contact Judy Burton, 912 Kent Ln., Troy, OH 45373, 937-339-1966; e-mail: jleeburton@woh.rr.com
2-4—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley, Newark Pavilion; 6403 Thornton Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6 or $10, $5 or $9, free ; 70th Annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show A Smoky Quartz Jubilee! Every year the Society hosts a Mineral and Gem show at the Newark Pavilion in Newark, California. This year is our 70th anniversary show and we will have over quality jewelry, mineral, gem, bead and fossil dealers displaying their items. Plus special displays of Smoky Quartz to commemorate our “70th Anniversary Smoky Quartz Jubilee!”. Our show is considered by many to be the best show in Northern California - if not the entire west (Tucson excluded). Club members, sister club members and dealers fill the Pavilion\\\'s Halls with many great educational exhibits. For the eighth year running, we will have the largest display of fluorescent minerals in California thanks to the Fluorescent Mineral Society. The large display of these rocks is much better seen in person, but you can click here to view some fluorescent rocks and minerals. There will be onsite security all three days.; contact Jodi Minshall, 21086 Royal Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541, (510)-331-6785; e-mail: jminshal@earthlink.net; Website: http://www.mgscv.org
3 - 4 -- HUNGARY - University of Miskolc.
The Miskolc International Mineral Show, one of the most significant shows in Central Europe, is organised already 36rd times at the University of Miskolc. The importance of our show is reflected not only in the number of exhibitors and visitors that in each year exceeds one hundred and 7-8 thousands respectively, but also in the tradition that different events join the show. These include representative, thematic exhibitions, popular scientific lectures and professional meetings. In several cases, publication of new books was timed to this event. Our goal from the beginning was that everybody who is interested somehow in mineralogy, i.e. collector, dealer, professional or simple visitor would be satisfied with the show. Our aim is to make this show for a stable meeting point for these people. As in the first years, nowadays we focus on exhibitors from Central European countries, however we also endeavour to link mineral collectors from Western and Eastern Europe.
We hope to see you in Miskolc on the next and further Mineral Shows to take pleasure in the sight of the wonderful world of minerals.
3rd and 4th of March 2018 - in the multipurpose hall Zofingen Strengelbacherstrasse 27c
Opening hours: Saturday: 10.00-17.00h Sunday: 10.00-17.00h
Ticket prices: Adults and adolescents 18 years and over: CHF 7. Children from 7 years: Fr.
Together with the exhibitors, we look forward to your esteemed visit!
3-4—APPLETON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Weis Earth Science Museum, The Grand Meridian; 2621 N. Oneida Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2, Children free under 12 years; Fox Rocks mineral, fossil & jewelry show. Continuous silent auction, kids\\\' activities, dealers, demonstrations, door prizes.; contact Joanne Kluessendorf, Weis Earth Science Museum, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952, (920)-832-0125; e-mail: joanne.kluessendorf@uwc.edu; Website: www.weismuseum.org
3-4—TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society, Ken Miller Rec Center; 3341 Torrance Blvd., (entrance on Madrona); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; \\\"Nature\\\'s Treasures\\\" Artisan\\\'s Gift Shop, fluorescent mineral exhibit, demonstrators, exhibitors, children\\\'s activities, prize drawings, door prizes, slabs, lots of rough rock, used equipment, books magazines, silent auction, and yummy food items. ; contact Nancy Pekarek, Torrance, CA, (310)-257-8152; e-mail: pekareks@hotmail.com; Website: southbaylapidaryandmineralsociety.com
3-4—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East KingCo Rock Club Kirkland WA, Pickering Barn; 1730 10th Avenue NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Stone sculpture exhibit, kid’s activities, silent auction, raffle, What\\\'s My Rock identification and hourly door prizes. ; contact Cindy Smith, (206)-953-3456; e-mail: showchair@eastkingco.org
3-4—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Wholesale and retail show; New York Mineralogical Club, Watson Hotel; 440 W 57 Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission $6, Children under 12 free; Retail and wholesale dealers in minerals, fossils, jewelry and gemstones. Hosted by the New York Mineralogical Club, the oldest club in the U.S.. Daily lectures, free rocks for kids, restaurant and parking on premises. ; contact Tony Nikischer, 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 202, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434)-964-0875; e-mail: info@excaliburmineral.com; Website: www.newyorkmineralogicalclub.org
3-4—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc., University of Delaware – Wilmington Campus Arsht Conference Center; 2800 Pennsylvania Ave (Rt-52; Sat. 10-5, Mon. 11-5; Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $4, Children free underr 12 and scouts in uniform w/ adult; The show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens, displays from regional and university museums, a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies, door prizes, a fossil/mineral symposium, demonstrations of gem cutting and polishing and a children’s table, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Elaine Kipp, (410)-392-6826 ; e-mail: Kippekipp@msn.com; Web site: www.delminsociety.net
3-4—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts & jewelry making; raffle & silent auctions; a \\\"Country Store\\\" flea market & plant sale. children\\\\\\\'s activities. A Southern California tradition for over 50 years!; contact Diane Cook, P.O. Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805)-312-8467; e-mail: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org
3-4—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society, O\\\'Connor Field House; 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Children 11 and under free; We will have dealers, demonstrators, door prizes every half hour, grand prize, showcases, black light display, silent auction, wheel of gems, sand dig, grab bags, make a critter ; contact Darell Ehlers, 1301 Anderson Corner Rd, Parma , ID 83660, (208)-674-1213; e-mail: ddehlers@fmtc.com;
Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com
3-4—MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut , Maloney High School; 121 Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults/Seniors $5; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut will hold our 47th Show & Sale. See the World of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Vendors plus Wholesale Dealer, educational exhibits, beads, lapidary supplies, LIVE gem cutting demonstrations, wire wrapping, free kids games, Door Prize Drawings every HALF HOUR, food & refreshments, and a free mineral and free ticket for Grand Prize Drawing with each paid admission. Free parking. Free admission for Scouts in uniform! ; contact Tom Benedict, LMSCC, P.O. Box 476, Meriden, CT 06450; e-mail: MeridenMineralClub@gmail.com; Website: www.LMSCC.org
3-4—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Monrovia Rockhounds, The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens of Los Angeles; 301 Baldwin Ave; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; Adults $9, Seniors/Students $6, Children $4; There will be vendors selling Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Findings. Monrovia Rockhounds members will crack Geodes, identify rocks in our famous Grab Bags and man Treasure Wheel where everybody wins, let you pick out fossils at our Dino Dig and Fossil Find. ; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-2115, (626)-359-1624; e-mail: joannaritchey@gmail.com; Website: www.moroks.com
3-4—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, RMB Regional Fairgrounds; 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6; 56th Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry show. Rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary materials and equipment, educational resources, displays, exhibits, demonstrations, shopping, and education for everyone. Open to the public. Raffle prizes. Door prizes, silent auction, kid’s wheel, touch table, mineral & gem identification. Grand prize and raffle prizes drawn at end of show, do not need to be present to win. ; contact Russell Wheeler, (361)-944-7877; e-mail: president@gcgms.org; Website: www.gcgms.org
8-11—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Deming Gem & Mineral Society, SWNM State Fairgrounds; 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd., Deming; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Rockhound Roundup the 53rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Sale. Everything from rough rock to finished jewelry for sale. Equipment sales, demonstrations, silent & live auctions, Mexican & American food, children\\\'s activities, guided field trips, raffle and gift drawings. Something for everyone.; contact Marilyn Page, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031, (575)-544-9019; e-mail: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website: theDGMS.com
9-10—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club, Colville Ag Trade Center; NE WA Fairgrounds; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; contact Bill Allen, (509)-936-2446; e-mail: Sago2@hotmail.com
9-11—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Aiken and Augusta Gem and Mineral Societies, Julian Smith Casino; 2200 Broad Street; Fri. 10-6; Admission $3 or $5 for a weekend pass, Children under 12 free; Display cases, Ongoing demonstrations of lapidary arts, Treasure dig for children of all ages. All specimens in the grab bags are individually labeled; contact Chris Glass, 7 Knollwood Blvd, North Augusta, SC 29841, (706)-284-9239; e-mail: crismineral@gmail.com
9-11—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Alameda County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com
9-11— KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs, KCI Expo Center; 11730 NW Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children 4 and under free; Multi-day passes available. Retail dealers plus swap area and wholesale area. Lectures, special exhibits, demonstrations. Scholarship benefit auction 7:00 PM Saturday. Silent Auctions Saturday and Sunday. ; contact Bruce Stinemetz, P.O. Box 200 , Independence, MO 64051, (816)-795-5159; e-mail: kcgsinfo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.kcgemshow.org or www.gemshowkc.org
9-11—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society & Augusta Gem and Mineral Society, Julian Smith Casino; 2200 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $3/day $5 weekend pass, Children under 12 free; Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, tanzanite and more in fine jewelry. Gorgeous everyday jewelry, loose gemstones. Fabulous minerals and fossils from around the world. Geode cutting, Kid’s Treasure Dig, Grab Bags of identified minerals and gems. Jewelry and cabochon making demos. Door prizes. Member case displays. Educational resources. Free “Adopt-a-Rock.” ; contact Chris Glass, Show Chair, GA, (706)-284-9239; e-mail: cglassfossil@yahoo.com; Website: http://agams.club or http://www.aikengmfs.org
9-11—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 42nd ; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Along Stoddard Wells Road; Exit # 157 from I-15, proceed 12 Mi. NE ; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Famous \\\"Tailgate\\\" event is an outdoor/dry-camping venue in Mojave Desert beneath the Verde Antique Marble Quarry. First come-First camp FREE Vendor spaces (no holding of sites for friends). Donations to club accepted. Variety of wholesale and retail vendors of rough materials, slabs, finished jewelry, fossils & minerals, equipment and all lapidary items. Sat 9am-1pm field trip for marble varieties. Youth members host silent auction. Green & yellow \\\"Tailgate\\\" signs mark route on county graded dirt road. PLEASE see MAP & Flier at club web site for details. Rain or shine, we will be there!; contact Brett Ward, 15555 Main St., # D4, Hesperia, CA 92345, (760)-948-1232; e-mail: bretts88@verizon.net; Website: www.vvgmc.org
9-11—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Washington Co. Fairplex; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1, Children 12 & under free; There will be vendors, kids activities, door and raffle prizes, displays & demonstration silent auction.; contact Rose Jackson, (503)-349-7418; Website: www.tvrgc.org
9-11—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc, Virginia Beach Convention Center; 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5, Students 16 and under free; Vendors from across the United States bring their merchandise to you. Their items include 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry. Loose stones, beads and beading supplies, pearls, art jewelry. Crystals, mineral specimens, fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs. Display of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. Gemologist available for on-site appraisals. ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804)-642-2011; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
10-10—FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopical Society, Nothminster Presbyterian; 140 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9am-3pm; Free Admission; 42nd Annual Micromount Symposium sponsored by the Leidy Microscopical Society. Learn about the world of mineral micromounts.; contact Don McAlarnen, (610)-584-1364; e-mail: don.mcalarnen@hpe.com
10-10—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 69th Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society, St. Peter\\\'s United Church of Christ gym; 8013 Laramie Ave (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free Admission; Something for everyone who has rocks on their mind: minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones, handmade jewelry, rough rock, geodes, books, magazines, and lapidary treasures galore. The variety is amazing. First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission. Free parking. ; contact Jeanine Mielecki, (312)-623-1554; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: www.chicagorocks.org
10-11—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds; 900 N Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6, Children 12/under free w/adult; 52nd Annual Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show! Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, fluorescents and more! Learn to make beautiful jewelry out of natural rocks and gemstones from our demonstrators. Children\\\'s activities including making your own bracelet, and carving soapstone. We also have a Newly Expanded HUGE fluorescent display room. There are dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads & supplies. We have much, much more... We would love to have you visit our show! See our website for more info and pictures! ; contact Bud & Terry McMillin, PO Box 1263, 900 N. Broadway, Modesto, CA 95355, (209)-524-3494; e-mail: bud.mcmillin.b7yj@statefarm.com; Web site: http://www.turlockgemshow.com
10-11—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club, Crown Hill Center; 9250 14th Ave NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Family fun! Explore our world of rocks, gems, and fossils. Many junior activities, demonstrations, club member displays, the best grab bags, Rockosaurus rides, Rockhound Dinner, dealers, door prizes, and more!; contact Susan Gardner, (425)-483-2295; Website: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org
10-11—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society, San Antonio Event Center; 8111 Meadow Leaf Dr. , Near corner of Marbach and I-410; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors/Military $3, Students $2 w/ID, Children under 12 $1; 57TH Fiesta of Gems. Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, silent auction, hourly and grand prizes, games, exhibits, make your own cabachon, parking $3; contact Robert Bowie, TX 78133, (830)-387-1766; e-mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Website: www.swgemandmineral.org
10-11—FILER, IDAHO: 68th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club, Twin Falls County Fairgrounds; 215 Fair Avenue, East of Filer on US Highway 30; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2, under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Demonstrations and Displays by: Herrett’s Museum, Hagerman Fossil Beds, Snake River Gold Prospector’s Association. Dealers, silent auctions, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, 50 display cases, hands-on mineral table, educational exhibits, black light room, sand dig for gems, wheel of fortune, grand prize drawing. ; contact Chris Funk, Magic Valley Gem Club, POB 725, Twin Falls, ID 83303, (208)-539-5369; e-mail: rmetts@cableone.net
10-11—HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club, Hadley Famrs Meeting House; 41 Russell St. (Route9); Sat. 9:30 -5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5, Children 12 and under free with paid adult; Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Gems Crystals, Lapidary and Mineral Art. Free rock & mineral identification offered by UMass Geology Dept. Exhibits ; contact Helen Rodak, 31 Huntington Rd., Hadley, MA 01035; e-mail: helenrodak@gmail.com; Website: www.westernmassmineralshow.com
10-11—SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Valley Rock and Gem, Spreckels Vet\\\'s Hall; 5th and Llano Sts; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, free; Displays, snack bar, vendors, jewelry, slabs, fossils, demonstrations, make and take, wheel of fortune, tumbled stone bags, specimens; contact Gary Beck, (831)-679-2896; e-mail: garybeckpca@yahoo.com; Website: salinasrockandgem.pagecloud.com
10-11—SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society, San Marino Masonic Center; 3130 Huntington Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Pasadena Lapidary Society’s Annual Tournament of Gems returns with our 60th show ‘Can You Dig It!!’, featuring Exhibits, Demonstrations and Dealers. There will be faceted gems, jewelry, minerals, beads, kids’ games, grab bags, silent auction, free hourly door prize drawing, and raffle prizes! ; contact Ellen Ferrell, CA, (727)-512-0381; e-mail: info@pasadenalapidary.org; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/
10-11—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks, Flathead County Fairgrounds; Expo Building, 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $2; Our rock show features a wide variety of items from our vendors; demonstrations and displays by our club members and the local gold prospectors group; silent auctions featuring items from local rockhounds, fossil collectors, and flint knappers. Our kids\\\' corner is one of the most popular attractions giving children an opportunity to hunt for gems and play games for mineral and rock prizes ; contact Lloyd Fager, (608)-436-0780; e-mail: oldgrayelf@sbcglobal.net
10-11—KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual show; Rock and Arrowhead Club, Klamath County Fairgrounds; 3531 South 6th Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9:30-4; Admission $2 donation; contact Laura Limb, PO Box 1803, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, (541)-281-8058
10-11—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club, Washington County Fairplex; 873 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $1, Children 12 & under free; This year marks our 60th Annual Show. Door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations, exhibits, kid\\\'s corner and wide variety of vendors. ; contact Rose Jackson, P.O. Box 732, Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503)-349-7418; e-mail: 1jeweledrose@gmail.com; Website: www.tvrgc.org
16-18—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Retail show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club , Expo NM State Fairgrounds; 300 San Pedro NE, 87108; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admisison $3, Children free under 13; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Expo. Mar. 16-18, 2018, in Creative Arts Bldg. @ Expo NM State Fairgrounds. Enter Gate 3 at San Pedro & Copper. Friday is DOLLAR DAY. Sat. & Sun. $3, kids under 13 are Free. Door prizes, raffle, silent auctions, display, junior table. 50+ dealers, gemstones, mineral specimens, slabs, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, tools, equipment.; contact Paul Hlava, (505)-265-4178; e-mail: paulhava@q.com; Website: www.agmc.info
16-18—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society, American One Event Center; 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4, Seniors $2, Students $1, Children 5 & under free; Many activities for kids, over 20 dealers and demonstrators. Gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, raffle, exhibits, displays, lapidary supplies, door prize drawings, and 3 days of silent auctions. ; contact Sally Hoskin, P.O. Box 633, Michigan Center, MI 49254, (517)-522-3396; e-mail: info@mgmsrockclub.com; Website: http://mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.html
16-18—ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; M.A.G.M.A., Camp Stephens; 263 Clayton Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Numerous indoor and outdoor vendors specializing in gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites and artifacts from North Carolina and around the world. ; contact Richard Jacquot, PO Box 542, Leicester, NC 28748, (828)-779-4501; e-mail: rick@wncrocks.com; Website: www.americanrockhound.com
16-18—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, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
16-18—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual Rock, Gem and Mineral Show - ; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society, Spanish Fork Fair Grounds; 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Each attendee receives a free polished rock of their choice. The show consists of dealers, display cases (approximately 25), a Wheel of fortune booth, a rock sale booth, a junior booth screening sand for topaz, a grab bag booth (the face of one rock is polished for each bag sold), a rock and bone touch table, a raffle every 1/2 hour, demonstration booths, a membership booth, a concession booth to purchase food, and of course Mr. Bones walking around as a dinosaur.; contact Karl Brough, (435)-660-0032 ; e-mail: jkbrough@gmail.com
16-18—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc., Richmond Raceway Complex; 600 E Laburnum Ave, PO Box 59; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5, Children 16 and under free; This show has something for everyone! Vendors from across the United States bring their merchandise to you. Their items include 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry. Loose stones, beads and beading supplies, pearls, art jewelry. Crystals, mineral specimens, fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers who can design, remount and set stones and make repairs. Display of dinosaur bones and Virginia rocks and minerals by the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society ; contact Jane Westbrook, PO Box 59, Gloucester Point, VA 23062, (804)-642-2011; e-mail: jane@treasuresoftheearth.com; Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
17-18—VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show; Hastings Centre Rockhounds, Hastings Community Centre; 3096 East Hastings Street, Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Donation; Friendly, educational fun for the whole family. Lapidary demonstrations and arts on display. Special show in regard to Hastings Centre Rockhounds\\\' 70th Anniversary, Vancouver\\\'s longest running mineral club. Dealers\\\' and Members\\\' jewelry, beads, rocks and gems on sale. Soapstone carving workshop, spin & win, door prizes, silent auctions for kids and adults, bargain buckets and grab bags, lapidary/silversmithing studio tours, books, food and more.; contact Sante Gasparin, BC, Canada, (604)-805-0623; e-mail: squintog10@gmail.com
17-18—DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Annual show; Dothan Gem and Mineral Club, Houston County Farm Center; 1701 East Cottonwood Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; The show is the place to find minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary rough, beads and handcrafted items such as cabachons, jewelry, and knapped knives. There will be hourly door prizes, silent auctions, and grab bags for the kids.; contact Jeff DeRoche, 121 W. Crawford St., Dothan, AL 36301, (334)-673-3554; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Website: www.wiregrassrockhounds.com
17-18—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission $6, Children 12 and under free; Vendors of minerals and jewelry, educational exhibits, rocks that glow in the dark, how to make arrowheads, etc.; contact Sonia Dyer, (408)-629-5735; e-mail: sonia.dyer@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.scvgms.org
17-18—MISSOULA, MONTANA: Missoula MT annual rock and gem show; Hellgate Mineral Society, Hilton Garden Inn; 3720 North Reserve St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $2, Children under 14 free with paid adult; We will have vendors selling all aspects of the lapidary trade. We will be demonstrating cab making, faceting, wire wrapping & flint knapping. We have one table especially for the kids, where they dig through the gravel and pick out gemstones. We also have a club table, selling grab bags, mineral cards, rock pencils, mineral coloring books, and other items for kids. We will have a florescent mineral tent, and about 20 display cases. The hotel will have a kiosk selling wrap sandwiches, drinks, and goodies. ; contact Bob Riggs, (406)-543-3667 ; e-mail: robert.riggs3@gmail.com
17-18—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem and Mineral Club, Lemoore Trinity Hall; 470 Champion Street ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry, beads, lapidary rough and supplies. Kids activities, demonstrations, free parking. ; contact Christopher Wertenberger, (559)-309-3433; e-mail: kim-morrell@hotmail.com; Web site: Lemoore Gem And Mineral on Facebook
23-25—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds, McKee Building, The Ranch; Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults/Seniors $4, Students 12-18 yrs $1, Children under 12 free; This year’s club exhibits feature Fluorite and Fossils. Metro State University will host a hands-on rock identification educational experience. Door prizes, mineral specimen grab bag sales, children\\\'s activity table, demonstrations and the silent auction are ongoing. Gem and mineral dealers sell everything from ore-grade specimens to fine jewelry and stone beads. ; contact Nancy Howerter, PO Box 272777, Fort Collins, CO 80527, (970)-218-2356; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com; Website: fortcollinsrockhounds.org
23-25—SPOKANE , WASHINGTON: 59th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show; Rock Rollers Club of Spokane, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center; N. 404 Havana; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children 12 and under free; Fossils, crystals, minerals, specimens, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, and a grand prize. ; contact Mike Shaw, (509)-251-1574; e-mail: showchair@rockrollers.org
23-25—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Damian w/ Bellpoint Promotions, Cobb County Civic Center ; 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $5, Children under 16 free; Please join us for a great event featuring amazing gem, mineral, fossil, jewelry, bead & metaphysical dealers selling their beautiful finds from all over the globe. ; contact Damian Belgali, GA, (678)-852-8273; e-mail: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
23-25—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Lane County Events Center; 796 W 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
23-25—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc., Hickory Metro Convention Centeer; 1960 13th Ave., SE; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00 good for all 3 days, Children 12 & under free; The Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club will hold their forty-eighth annual gem, mineral, fossil, and jewelry show at the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Chaperoned school, boy or girl scouts, 4 H, church youth, day care, retirement home groups, law enforcement officers and military in uniform will be admitted free anytime during this 3 day event. Admission is $5.00 which is good for all three days. Children 12 and under are admitted free.; contact Dean Russell, 5254 Olde School Drive, Hickory, NC 28602, (828)-303-1448; e-mail: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: cvgmc
24-25—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; The Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and the Delaware Valley Paleontological Society, Lu Lu Temple; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults/Seniors $5, Children $1; Scouts in uniform admitted free. Fossils, minerals, gems speakers, and exhibits. learning activities include a fossil dig and a kid\\\'s mineral corner. Also Scouting Merit Badge information available. Food and Door Prizes throughout both days.; contact Douglas Klieger, (610)-644-2492; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: www.philamineralsociety.org
24-25—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society, Placer County Fairgrounds ; 800 All America City Blvd., off Washington; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children 12 and under Free; 56th Roseville Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show - Northern California’s BIG Gem and Mineral Show!!! A fun family event, with educational activities, vendors, and many exhibits, throughout the fairgrounds. Hosted by the Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society, a nonprofit organization. Vendors, 4 buildings, plus outside grounds ~ full of activities, special exhibits, vendors inside and outside, bringing treasures from all over the world. Featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Brilliant Ethiopian Opal, Beads, Gemstones, Gold Panning - take home real gold! Meteorites, and for Kids - “Education Station\\\\\\\". Also; World Class Mineral Specimens, Gold Nuggets and Nugget Jewelry, Prospecting equipment, detectors and supplies, Hand crafted jewelry, Petrified Wood, Tourmaline, Polished Stones, Jade, and Stone carvings. Watch Demonstrations in the Lapidary Arts & bid on Silent Auctions. Also, a full menu cafeteria to meet your needs for drink and food. ; contact Gloria Marie, (916)-216-1114; Website: http://www.rockrollers.com/show.html
24-25—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Annual show; Blue Grass Gem And Mineral Club, Clarion Hotel; 1950 Newtown Pike; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $2, Children $1; Lexington Rock Gem and Jewelry Show. Show includes minerals, jewelry, equipment dealers, exhibits, KY Agate, fluorescent display, club sales, prizes and auctions. Scouts in uniform free admission.; contact Allen Ferrell, Lexington, KY 40504, (859)-277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Website: www.bggamc.homestead.com
24-25—ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society, Calaveras County Fairgrounds; 101 Frogtown Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5, Children under 12 free with adult; 42th Anniversary Gem Show The Annual Calaveras Gem and Mineral Show. Amazing displays, vendors and Super Raffle! Free demonstrations, silent auction, Fun and interesting activities for children. Door Prizes! Raffle! Food on site. Great Fun! ; contact Robin Williams, CA, (209)-728-8277; e-mail: robinski@yahoo.com; Website: calaverasgemandmineralsociety.org
24-25—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock And Minerals Club, Hawkeye Downs Expo Center; 4400 6th St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; Adults $3, Students $1, Children under 12 free; Crinoids featured,Iowa’s fossil. Exhibits,programs,demos,dealers, educational programs. Food on site. Various children’s activities. Gem sluice,pebble pit plus more. Silent auction,door prizes, raffles. ; contact Marv Houg, 1820 30th St. Dr., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, (319)-364-2868; e-mail: M_houg@yahoo.com; Website: Cedarvalleyrockclub.org
24-25—CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Franklin County Rock and Mineral Club-Chambersburg, PA, Hamilton Heights Elementary School; 1589 Johnson Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5, Children under12 free with adult; There will be jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, displays, and door prizes ; contact Matt Eldon, 120 East 2nd St., Waynesboro, PA 17268, (717)-765-9770; e-mail: fcrmc1978@gmail.com; Web site: Facebook-Franklin County Rock and Mineral Club
24-25—ANTHEM, ARIZONA: Annual show; Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club, Boulder Creek High SchoolBoulder Creek High School; 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, Seniors/Students $2, Children under 12 free; It\\\'s a fun day for the whole family. The best part is the Children\\\'s educational and game corner where students can purchase 12 labeled keepsake samples and play inexpensive games to win special rock prizes. Vendors will show their wares of Authentic Jewelry, Beads, Meteorites, Fossils, Lapidary Equipment, Cabochons, Faceted and Polished Gems, Rock and Mineral Specimens, Rock Art, Wire Wrapped and Beaded Jewelry, Lab Generated Gems and much more. An amazing \\\"Glow in the Dark\\\" display of Fluorescent Rocks will be featured. Don\\\'t miss it! There will be hourly drawings for door prizes and a Silent Auction with collector quality gems and specimens. Admission is $3 for Adults; $2 for Students and Seniors; Children under 12 are free. Proceeds help fund a scholarship to a graduating student from Boulder Creek High School who will be pursuing studies in science. Find more information on our website www.dmrmc.com, Meet Up and Facebook, or call Ed Winbourne at (978) 460-1528. email : ewinbourne@gmail.com ; contact Ed Winbourne, (978)-460-1528; e-mail: ewinbourne@gmail.com; Website: www.dmrmc.com
24-25—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society, 48th Annual, Rock, Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show, Rock County Fairgrounds, Craig Center Bldg.; 1301 Craig Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society, 48th Annual, Rock, Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays, lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, hourly door prizes, and educational films. Activities for kids: Fishpond, spinner game, scavenger hunt, quarry quest, educational craft projects, and roving rock wizard. Food: Full Menu. ; contact Deb Wehinger, 708 W 2nd Ave, , Brodhead, WI 53520; e-mail: jdrules3@gmail.com; Website: http://www.badgerrockclub.org/
30-1—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, Children free (ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop. Free hourly door prizes.; contact Yooy Nelson, (503)-252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
30-1—ALPINE, TEXAS: Show and sale; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club, Alpine Civiv Center; 801 W. Holland Ave., (W. Hwy 90); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Inside and outside vendors. Exhibits (non-competitive).; contact Judith Brueske, PO Box 195, Alpine, TX 79831, (432)-244-9503; e-mail: ocoent895@gmail.com
31-1—SWEET HOME, OREGON: 70th Annual Gem and Mineral Show ; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society, Sweet Home High School Gym; 1641 Long Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $.50, Children 12 and under free with paid adult; Once again we will have displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. We will feature demonstrations by dedicated lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wirewrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors offer a wide variety of gem, mineral, fossil, slabs and one of a kind home décor and collectibles. Activities for adults include silent auction, raffles, door prizes and expert rock identification. Children can participate in art activities, silent auctions, raffle and door prizes.; contact Ed Anderson, (541)-451-1577 ; e-mail: ela4rocks@gmail.com
