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March 2026

6-8—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds-Kuhlman Ctr, 861 Salisbury Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Adult, $3 Senior, $1 Kids; Daily demonstrations of flint knapping & gold panning. Gem mine. Kids' activities booth all 3 days. Food for purchase on premises. VENDOR NOTE: We are NOT accepting or soliciting new vendors at this show; contact Angie Shaffer, IN 

 7-8—WEST BEND, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000 County Hwy PV; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $4, Children Under 12: Free; Come and see geological and earth science displays, demonstrations, minerals, fossils, Native American artifacts, and our fluorescent rock and mineral display. There are club sales, as well as rock and mineral dealers/sales. Fun and activities for the entire family; contact John Rettler; Email: johnrettler@gmail.com; Website: https://kmgsrocks.com 

 13-15—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr., Exit 112th St. off I-29 or KCI Exit (Cookingham Dr.) off I-435; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, (2-day pass $11, 3-day pass $17) Age 5-12 $4, Age 4 and under free; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction at 7 p.m. Saturday; contact Bruce Stinemetz, (816) 795-5159; Email: brucestinemetz@att.net; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or Facebook: Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show 

 14-14—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Mineral Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymasium, 8013 Laramie Ave (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking; A special live auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour. First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, handmade jewelry, books, magazines, two display cases with lights (1 wall, 1 floor), and lapidary treasures galore. Find us on Facebook; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: https://chicagorocks.org 

 21-22—WHEATON, ILLINOIS: Annual show; ESCONI - Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Now in the Main Exhibition Building with 20 vendors, demonstrators, displays, live and silent auctions, books for sale and a kid's area; contact Dave Carlson, (847) 902-2542; Email: fossil54@att.net; Website: www.esconi.org 

 28-29—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Children under 12, free when accompanied with adult; Silent Auction, Children's Activities, Drawings; contact Connie Lavin, IL, (815) 222-8197; Email: nival48@hotmail.com 

 28-29—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, 1301 Caig Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Join us for our 56th Annual Rock & Mineral Show. Guest speakers throughout the weekend, great vendors, kids' activities, delicious food and the amazing fluorescent display! Donations are appreciated! Mark your calendars and hope to see you in March; contact Laurie Trocke, (608) 425-0763; Email: glowyrocks@gmail.com; Website: badgerrockclub.org 

 28-29—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th St SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Admission donation requested is $3 for adults over 18; $1 for students 12-18, and free for under 12 and youth groups with leader; The show includes exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, programs and children's activities. Children's activities include: making fossil footprint casts, hunting for rocks in our famous pebble pit, and sluicing for minerals at the Gem Flume; contact Marv Houg , (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org 

 April 2026 

 11-12—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion, Illinois, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, fluorescent demonstrations, raffle, featured mineral exhibits, silent auctions, Spin-n-Win for kids and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org 

 12-12—WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 10-5; Free; Demonstrations, exhibits, presentations, family activities and silent auction. Vendors will be selling crystals, fossils, apparel and jewelry. Speakers throughout the day; contact Mickey Johnson, (319) 232-5934; Email: Mlj091555@aol.com 

 25-26—PLATTE CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Pony Express Prospecting Association; Platte Purchase Building, Platte County Fair Grounds, 15730 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults: $10, Children 16 and under free; Demonstrations of prospecting equipment, Daily Speakers, Hourly Raffles, Vendors, Panning, Geode Cracking; contact Jerimia Unger, (816) 215-9882; Email: papestjoe@gmail.com

25-26—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 62nd Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystal, Amethyst, Books & Activities for children & Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com 

May 2026

1-3—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds , 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free; New! Kids Rock Pile; contact Larry Hackney, (203) 247-4300; Email: larryrocks538@gmail.com; Website: www.mgmc.club

1-3—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $5, Kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; Something for everybody! Kids Games & Crafts, Gold Mine & Panning, Petoskey Stone Polishing, Specimen Table, Demonstrators, Daily Prize Drawing, Grand Prize Drawing Sunday, Hourly prize drawing, Displays and Over 45 Vendors from a cross the USA; contact David Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org

2-2—FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee; Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 Rolling Meadows Drive; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission; We’re thrilled to announce a brand new bead show coming to Fond du Lac, WI! Join us for the inaugural Fond du Lac Bead Show. Explore dazzling beads, jewelry-making supplies, and handcrafted treasures. Connect with local and regional artists, makers, and bead enthusiasts; contact Karen Domine; Email: vpprogramming@loosebeadsociety.org; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1515598526218907 

 2-3—ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of WI Gem & Mineral Society; Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; silent auction, kid's activities, door prizes, dealers & displays; contact Kim Aschbrenner, (715) 212-4238; Email: moonstonemystics@gmail.com; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com 

 8-10—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. Route E ; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6; Seniors (60+) and youth (12-18) $3; Children 11 and under free; Demonstrations - Door Prizes - Silent Auctions - "Kidz Mine" and Dealers from the Midwest; contact Mary Kay Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: http://cmrlc.org 

 16-17—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center-Forum Building, 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adult Admission: $5, Kids 12 & Under: Free; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: wigeo.org 

June 2026

5-6—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Back Lawn, 815 East Farm Road 182; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Free; Springfield's outdoor show with 20+ vendors selling all sorts of rock-related items including jewelry, geode cracking, slabs, rough, minerals, display specimens, novelties, and much more. The club sells raffle tickets for a show raffle item. Free parking and entry; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.ogms.rocks 

 26-28—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Hwy 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 61st Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary Equipment & Supplies, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies, 4-H Project & Science Project Material. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact Kathy Shaffer, 812-929-5367; Email: djt5766jkft@msn.com; Website: lawnrencecountyrockclub.org 

 July 2026 

 17-18—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem and Mineral Club; Lakeland High School, 9573 WI-70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free; Educational displays about gems, minerals, fossils and geology; lapidary demonstrations; silent auctions and raffles; activities for kids; and dealers with rough and finished products for sale; contact Ron Zimmer; Email: rzimmer@charter.net; Website: https://www.lakelandgemclub.org/ 

 25-26—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 59th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping & Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and snacks available by the 4-H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223 

 August 2026 

 22-23—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short Street - (On Highway 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Door Prizes, Children's Activities & Children's Museum. Demonstrations & Displays. Museum quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available for purchase; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223; Website: http://www.cameronamericanlegion.org/rockclub.html 

 29-30—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet & Sale; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendor Spots - 20' x 40' - $25.00 per day. Gems, Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the dates of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drinks available for purchase; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com 

 September 2026 

 12-13—AMANA, IOWA: Annual Rock Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free; This is our annual auction in the Amana Colonies. The auction is free and open to the public. Over 1200 flats of rocks, fossils, minerals, and equipment to be auctioned off. Food is available. Stop by on Friday evening from 5-7 to view items; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@Yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org/auction.html 

 October 2026 

 3-4—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, kids 12 and under are free; Worthen Earth Searchers annual show has around 40 vendors. Activities include sluice, geode cracking, pearl picking, and a great silent auction; contact Cindy M Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: worthenearthsearchers.org 

 3-4—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Offering; Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show. Dealers. Children's Activities. Demonstrations of Jewelry and Lapidary; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com

10-11—FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Annual show; Sac and Fox Lapidary Club; The Old Armory Building, 122 East Broadway Ave, One block east of square; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Activities for kids; contact Ron Brown; Email: Ron1947@ronbrownfamily.net

16-18—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex (West Hall), 3001 N. Grant Avenue; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person ages 5+; $20 family pass; 30+ vendors selling jewelry, geode cracking, slabs, rough, minerals, display specimens, novelties, meteorites, gold, and more, Club sponsors the Kids Corner, Silent Auction, Rock Identification Booth, Grab Bag sales, Membership signups, and raffle ticket sales. Bring the family; contact Amy Hinkler, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: www.ogms.rocks

16-18—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society; Allen County (Indiana) Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 12 and Older $5; Find unique jewelry, buy loose gems, add fossils or minerals to your collection; contact Bev Jenkins, (260) 701-0312; Email: cabsbybev@gmail.com; Website: threeriversgemandmineral.com

24-25—CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Martha Miss; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz