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February 2023

4-5—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 adults, $1 off coupon available on website or Fl today advertisement, children under 12 are free with an adult; We will have about 25 vendors selling, rocks, minerals, specimens, gems, slabs, handmade and fabricated jewelry and findings. There will be a sluice and spinning wheel primarily for the kids and those young at heart. Silent auction and raffles will be running both days; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net; Website: www.centralbrevardgems.com

9-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Ticketed event - Open to the Public - Retail Sales - This Show is for all ages - Adults, Seniors, Kids, etc.; 68th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® THEME: SILICA – Agates and Opals and Quartz, Oh My; contact Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc, (520) 322-5773; Email: tgms@tgms.org; Website: www.tgms.org/show

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

17-19—SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

17-26—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society of Cabazon, CA; Riverside Co. Fair & National Date Festival, 46350 Arabia Street; Fri. 3-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; Fair admission: $11 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, $9 for Youth; Find us in the Gem and Mineral Building along with various vendors and our competitive showcases. Hours: 3-10 p.m. Tues-Friday; contact Peggy Richard, (951) 963-6751; Email: peggylrichard@yahoo.com; Website: SGMGS.org

18-19—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; The Community Center at San Gabriel Park, 445 East Morrow Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults 13 and older $3: Kids 6-12 $2; Under 6 are free. Cash only, no large bills; 52nd Annual WCGMS Gemboree Gem Show! Featuring twelve of the finest vendors, Wheel of Fortune game, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing for one adult and one youth at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Rolling Rock club meeting at 9 am on Sunday; contact Janet OPella; Email: wcgmsgemboree@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/WilliamsonCountyGemSociety

18-19—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; ADULTS - $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - free; Variety of Dealers featuring Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry and more. Activities include Rock & Gem Identification, Demonstrations, Educational Displays, Silent Auction, Free Kids Activities. Something for everyone and every age; contact Kelly Plumb, (510) 693-9075; Email: Kellyplumb900@yahoo.com; Website: Antiochlapidaryclub.com

24-26—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

24-26—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: www.mingusgem.club

24-26—GOLDEN, COLORADO: Annual show; Denver Gem & Mineral Guild; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Fun for the whole family, with geode cracking, beautiful minerals from around the world, (and meteorites from around the solar system) ancient fossils, fluorescent room with rocks that glow in the dark, gems, opals, custom-made stone tables, magnificent hand-crafted custom jewelry; contact Dr. Beth Simmons, (303) 902-1708; Email: MineralGuild@gmail.com; Website: denvergem.org/February-Show/

25-25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Bone Valley GM&FS; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, P.O. Box 906; Sat. 9-4:30; $3 Adults, Children under 18 and teachers Free; Door prizes, spin & win mineral wheel, kids treasure dig, educational displays, silent and chance auctions, lots of dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gifts, hobby supplies; contact Jim Reed, (863) 255-0651; Email: BoneValley.info@gmail.com; Website: www.bonevalley.net/

25-26—JACKSON , MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8: Students $3: Scouts & leaders in uniform $2: Children 5 & under free; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, Minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges/ State organizations. Demonstrations of lapidary art : flint knapping, cabochon cutting, jewelry making and displays. Childrens activities; contact Leslie A Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com

25-26—JACKSON , MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-4; Adults $8: Students $3: Scouts & Leaders in Uniform $2: Children 5 & under Free; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more. Demonstrations of Lapidary art including flint knapping, cabochon cutting, and jewelry making. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges and State organizations. Childrens Activities; contact Leslie A Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com; Website: www.missgems.org

25-26—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo CA 94589; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, kids under 12 free; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: vjgems.co/

25-26—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Spring rock and gem show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; free parking; contact Paul Burger; Email: cavemonpaul@hotmail.com

25-26—BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Rock and Mineral Sale; Buena Vista Museum Tim Elam; Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science, 2018 Chester Ave ; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4; All Ages; Everything from raw to polished rocks, minerals and fossils. There's even a little something for the kids. This will defiantly bring out your inner rock hound or turn you into a collector! Two days filled with beautiful rocks, minerals and fossils of all kinds and from all over the world; contact Jessica Herrold, (661) 324-6350; Email: info@buenavistamuseum.org; Website: www.buenavistamuseum.org/

25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free; We offer demonstrations, showcases, kid’s games, silent auction, & loads of vendors; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151

March 2023

3-5—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; 71st Oregon Agate and Mineral Society Annual Show; OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) Auditorium, 1945 SE Water Avenue; Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 9:30-5; free; Demonstrations and exhibits showcasing lapidary and creativity skills, jewelry, kids corner, rock, mineral, and slab sales, rock food table, touch table and much more! (no vendors); contact Sonia Watt; Email: sonywatt@yahoo.com

3-5—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. of St Petersburg, FL; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6/Student with parent or ID $5/Under 6 Free/Good for all three days; Come experience our world class vendors of Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Slabs, Cabochons, Fossils, Beads and More. Door Prizes, Exhibits, Gem Mining Flume for young and old, Silent Auction every half hour, lapidary demonstrations, and debuting the newly discovered Lapidary Stone, Markonite; contact Breta McGuire, (727) 344-9676; Website: sgams.com

3-5—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; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

3-5—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; $10/3 day; $6/day; under 13 Free w/adult; Family-friendly, Educational event. 35+ dealers, local & from across the country: Jewelry, Supplies, Gemstones, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, Opals, Faceted Gems, Beads. Fluorescents. Exhibits. Gem ID. Kids Spin Wheel. Geodes. Door Prizes. Auction, Sat. 2 p.m. Hand crafted - Raffle $1; contact Cathy; Email: showchair@mgscv.org; Website: mgscv.org/show.html

3-5—FOREST GROVE, OREGON: Annual show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Forest Grove National Guard Armory, 2950 Taylor Way; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $1; children 12 & under free with adult; 64th Annual Rock and Gem Show Vendors, Displays, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Kid’s corner fun, Demonstrations; contact William Harvey Jr; Email: WLHARVEYJR@msn.com; Website: www.tvgc.org

4-5—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 69th Annual Show - Rock & Gem Show 2023; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; OConner Field House, 2207 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids 11 and under free with adult; Dealers, Demonstrators, Blacklight Display, Wheel of Gems, Sand Dig, Grab Bags, Door Prizes Every Half Hour, Raffles, Silent Auction, Grand Prize; contact Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website: www.OwyheeRocks.com

4-5—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5; Minerals, gemstones, crystals, exhibits, and much more; contact Tom Benedict; Email: meridenmineralclub@gmail.com; Website: www.lmscc.org

4-5—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium , 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 at the door; Find Coupons on our Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/Canaveralmgs; contact Melissa J Horan , (321) 960-4134; Email: 4memelissa@gmail.com

4-5—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18-59) $6 ($5 with coupon), Juniors (12–17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult; Family Friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Christine Verdi; Email: 1DMS.President@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/Delaware-Mineralogical-Societys-Annual-Gem-Mineral-and-Fossil-Show-109057331950888

4-5—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show; East KingCo Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Avenue NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; We have 26 gem, jewelry and mineral dealers, gem and mineral displays, stone sculpture exhibit, kid’s activities, silent auction, Whats My Rock identification and hourly door prizes; contact Kim Villines, (425) 828-3872; Email: earthlightgems@gmail.com; Website: EastKingCo.org

4-5—MESA, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club; Mesa Community College, 1401 S Dobson Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $3, children 18 and under free; Over 100 vendors of rocks, gems, minerals, and other vendors connected with this great hobby. Educational value for children. Dog-friendly event. Food vendors. Come find some great deals and meet some cool people who love rocks; contact Linda Huss, Secretary, (480) 319-1960; Email: secretary@ajrockclub.com; Website: ajrockclub.com/

4-5—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Spring Rock and Gem Show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; Free Parking, 2-weekend event; contact Paul Burger; Email: cavemonpaul@hotmail.com

4-5—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free! Fairgrounds does charge a parking fee; 50 exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts & jewelry making; raffle prizes & silent auctions; a Second-Hand Treasures Store & plant sale; 15+ dealers; children's activities & free resources for teachers. A SoCal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Richard Slyker, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org

10-11—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 half table - $40 full table- Visitors $5 Fri & $10 Sat (includes lunch on Sat.); 46th Leidy Micromount Symposium Study and explore mineral specimens enhanced by magnification through the microscope; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: leidymicroscopical.com

10-11—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem and Mineral Club; Northeast Washington Fairground, 317 West Astor; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Venders, display cases, black light display, kid’s activities; contact Johnie Pitman; Email: jgpitman@outlook.com; Website: panoramagem.com/

10-12—APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; 47th Annual Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgate, Stoddard Wells Rd; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free; When arriving, please take 1-15 toward Barstow to Bell Mtn Rd / Stoddard Wells Rd Exit 157 & Dale Evans Parkway. Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough materials, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble varieties; contact Mark Lantz, (760) 243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website: vvgmc.org

10-12—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club - Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgate; 15056B Seventh Street, Stoddard Wells Road, 11473 Mint St; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org

10-12—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr, 2102 SE Shale Ridge Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, 2-day pass $12, 3 day pass $18, Child 5-12 $4, Child 4 & under Free,; Free Parking. Special exhibits, fluorescent minerals, flintknapping, lapidary demonstrations, 60+ retail dealers; wholesale dealers, identification booth, gold panning lessons. silent auctions, scholarship benefit auction Saturday evening; contact Bruce Stinemetz, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website: kcgemshow.org

10-12—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Augusta Gem & Mineral Society and Aiken Gem & Mineral Society; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $4 Daily Pass or $6 Weekend Pass - Children under 12 FREE with paying adult; Member Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Hourly Door Prizes, Treasure Dig, Grab Bags, Geodes Sold & Cut, Grand Door Prize, Snack Bar Dealers: Gold Silver, Fine & Everyday Jewelry, Loose Gemstones, Cabochons, Slabs, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Treasures, Beads & More; contact Wayne Parker; Email: agams.club@gmail.com; Website: www.aikengmfs.org or www.agams.club

11-11—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 72nd Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and free parking; Plus 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, geodes, jewelry, book, magazines, lapidary treasures and more; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: chicagorocks.org

11-12—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 - 9th Street, Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for both days- 12 & under free); It's going to be grand. Best vendors, wonderful merchandise. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 50 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

11-12—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show and sale; New York Mineralogical Club; High School of Fashion Industries, 225 West 24th Street New York GYM 3rd Floor; Sat. 10-6, Sat. 11-5; Admission $6 per person and 12 years under free with a paid adult; Free lectures and hourly door prices, dealers from far and near with a large selection; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com

11-12—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, kids 12 and under free; Animatronic dinosaur for kids to touch; contact Belinda Wendland; Email: bwendx2@yahoo.com

11-12—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 - 9th Avenue (at Lincoln Way), Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (good for both days- under 12 free); This is going to be grand. Best vendors, wonderful merchandise. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 30 booths; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

11-12—FILER, IDAHO: 73rd Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $2 children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult; Member display cases, dealers rough and jewelry work, door prizes, youth games, demonstrations, polished rock grab bags, silent auction and more; contact Sam Marsh; Email: bigdawg66@yahoo.com ; Website: magicvalleygemclub.org

11-12—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Gold, Gem, and Mineral Show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 North Meridian Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $2 high school age and up, children middle school and younger - free; 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; contact Lloyd Fager, (608) 436-0780; Email: oldgrayelf@sbcglobal.net

17-19—MARIETTA , GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Ctr, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $8 Admission (cash only); Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

17-19—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Annual show; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free; Faceting, amethyst, minerals, jewelry, wire wrapping, knapping, rough rocks, petrified wood, opals, fossils, gems, rock sales, educational books, lapidary equipment & supplies, junior club booth, touch table, grab bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes every half hour to one hour, black light display; contact Jerry Davis, (801) 830-92; Email: carpetman405@gmail.com; Website: timprocks.weebly.com

17-19—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show and sale; Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 South Main Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Free; Founded in 1958, the Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society is among the oldest and largest in Utah. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the Springville Senior Center, 65 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. Visitors are welcome! Hope to see you soon; contact Ann Hribal, (801) 851-0283; Email: Hribal@comcast.net

17-19—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri. $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, kids under 13 Free; Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Expo, in the Creative Arts Bldg. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper. 50 + dealers, mineral specimens, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, slabs, rough, petrified wood, tools, equipment Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays; contact Paul Hlava, 505-850-7524; Email: paulhlava@q.com; Website: www.agmc.info

17-19—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; MAGMA Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Numerous vendors offering a great variety of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary equipment, old collections and all sorts of other treasures. Our new venue has heat and air. Clean restrooms and fantastic food served daily! Free admission, Rain or shine; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

17-19—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

17-19—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Jackson County Fairgrounds - American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $4, Seniors $2, Students $1 - 4 and under FREE. Veterans FREE on Friday and Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform Free; Everyone Welcome! Family Fun for All! We have: GEMS, MINERALS, ROCKS, FOSSILS, HOURLY RAFFLE, BIG RAFFLE, EXHIBITS, LAPIDARY SUPPLIES, HUGE SILENT AUCTION, DEMONSTRATORS, DOOR PRIZES, BEADS AND JEWELRY. We also have fun activities for the kids in the family. Would love to see you; contact Sally, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website: mgmsrockclub.com Facebook: Michigan Gem and Mineral Society

18-18—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado Street; Sat. 1-4; Free admission, Free parking; Rough N Cut sale - rocks and minerals, gems, equipment and everything related. Bargains galore! No early birds - although you can visit our free admission museum, open Saturday 10-4 before and during the event; contact Miles Smith, (760) 728-1130; Email: Info@fgms.org; Website: www.fgms.org

18-19—WINSTED, CONNETICUT: Retail show; Silver Spiral Creations; Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free; Crystal, minerals, jewelry, cabochons, stone accessories; contact Lynne Patnode, (860) 459-9165; Email: Silverspiralcreations@gmail.com; Website: silverspiralcreations.com

18-19—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Show; Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring gems & minerals from around the world! Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Stone Carvings, Lapidary Rough, Geode Cutting, and Artisan Jewelry; contact Dave Morrell, (559) 362-8904; Email: lemooregemandmineralclub@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/AndLemoore

18-19—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, 16344 Shady View Lane; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults: $6, Kids 12 & under Free, Military & first responders & their dependents free with valid ID Free Parking; Beautiful gems and minerals, kids discovery corner, demonstrations, exhibits, hourly prizes, and touch table; contact James Fox, (408) 356-7711; Email: jfox152@comcast.net

18-19—CENTRAL POINT, OREGON: Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society - Crater Rock Museum; The EXPO - Seven Feathers Arena, 1 Peninger Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5,12 and under free; contact Liz Ellingson, (541) 664-6081; Email: craterrockgemshow@gmail.com; Website: www.craterrock.com

18-19—OLD BETHPAGE, NEW YORK: Show; Island Rockhounds; Bethpage Restoration Village Administration Building, 1307 Round Swamp Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 for all, children free with paying adult; Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Dealers! Club Exhibits! The last entry is 45 minutes before closing. Download a coupon on website IslandRockhounds.org for $1 off each admission; contact Cheryl Neary; Email: IslandRockHoundsAdvertising@gmail.com; Website: IslandRockhounds.org

18-19—MISSOULA, MONTANA: 28th Annual Hellgate Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Lapidary Sale; Hellgate Mineral Society; Hilton Garden Inn, 3700 North Reserve St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3, children 14 and under free with adult admission; Vendors selling all aspects of the lapidary trade. Demonstrating cab making, faceting, wire wrapping & flint knapping. 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, a florescent mineral tent, and cases; contact Neil Maier or Lora Hall; Email: info@hellgatemineralsociety.org; Website: hellgatemineralsociety.org

24-26—CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission, all ages; The 3rd Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more; contact Peggy J Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: peggykeatingbolm2@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/events/941764213213343/?ref=newsfeed

24-26—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

24-26—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 62nd Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show; Rock Rollers Club of Spokane WA; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8; Seniors and Military $7; Scouts in uniform and Children 12 and under FREE; Dealers, showcases, children’s activities and door prizes! Admission good all weekend Free Parking See us on Facebook: Spokane Rock Rollers Gem Mineral & Jewelry show; contact Steve Koon; Email: silakoondioxide@yahoo.com; Website: www.rockrollers.org

24-26—LOVELAND, COLORADO: Annual show; Fort Collins RockHounds Club 60th Annual 2023 Club Gem & Mineral Show; The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds, Thomas M McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adult admission is $4 for one day or $7 for a 3-day pass. Student (12-18 years old) admission is $1. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. (Admission is cash only. The dealers take plastic.); Club exhibits will feature Jade and petrified wood. Metro State University hosts rock identification educational experience. Door prizes, two grand prizes, grab bag sales, children's activity table, demonstrations, and the silent auction are ongoing. Our dealers have everything for rockhounds; contact Nancy Howerter, (970) 206-9569; Email: fcrockhounds@gmail.com; Website: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org

24-26—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Drive, SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6 which is good for all three days. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Law enforcement officers and active or retired military with credentials, Scouts and Leaders in uniform will be admitted free anytime during this 3 day event; The Facebook page with show news is Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. Annual Show; contact Dean Russell, (828) 303-1448; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: cvgmc.com

25-26—CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Gem and Mineral Show; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors 55 and older $4, kids (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; Door prizes, gem and mineral dealers with lapidary items, jewelry, beads, rock slabs, gem and mineral specimens. We have a fluorescent display, kids games, silent auction for kids and adults; contact Vicky Waltz, (330) 862-2162; Email: fvwaltz46@live.com

25-26—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission, Goodwill donations appreciated; Please join us for our 52nd Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show. Tons of kids activities, Speakers throughout the weekend, Vendors in beautiful minerals, fossils, gems & jewelry, Club displays, Demonstrations & our Amazing Fluorescent Display; contact Laurie A Trocke, (608) 935-0597; Email: laurie.trocke@landsend.com; Website: Badgerrockclub.org

25-26—TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, S Broadway St @ Hyde; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune. Family Friendly. Door Prizes; contact Dan Lorimier, (575) 740-2927; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org

25-26—WYSOX, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, Inc; Wysox Vol. Fire Hall, 111 Lake Road, PO Box 224; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $3, Students - $1, Under 8 free; Special exhibit by Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, fluorescent mineral program, kids mini-mine, geode cutting, dealers selling minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry; contact Bob McGuire, (570) 928-9238; Email: uvbob1942@gmail.com; Website: www.chehannarocks.com

25-26—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LU Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult, $2 kids 12 and under. Scouts in uniform free; Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits. Kids mineral corner and fossil dig with free giveaways.Scouting merit badge information available. Food and door prizes throughout both days; contact Douglas M Klieger, (610) 316-8052; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: phillyrocks.org

25-26—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii; Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel, Main Tower, Kou Ballroom, 2424 Kalakaua Ave; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; FREE Admission; This show is organized by and for the members of the Rock & Mineral Society of Hawaii. We can't wait to welcome you to our first club show of 2023 with a room full of gems, minerals and fossils by 100% local vendors; contact Markus Faigle; Email: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Website: /hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/hawaii-rock-show-spring-2023/

25-26—POCATELLO, IDAHO: Annual show; South East Idaho Gem and Mineral Society (SEIGMS); Bannock County Fairgrounds, 10588 Fairground Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $3 Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; We will feature vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, fossil dig, spin the gem wheel, door prizes, awesome displays, and more; contact Joe Rodriguez; Email: rodrider4@msn.com

25-26—FERNDALE, WASHINGTON: 61st Annual Rock and Gem Show; Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Club; Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors and displays on hand; contact Wes Gannaway; Email: debnwes@comcast.net; Website: www.mtbakerrockclub.org

March 2023-April 2023

31-2—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; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

31-2—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off regular admission. One admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 24,500 sf of fabulous vendors including jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, beads, minerals, rough, fossils and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

31-2—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg, NC Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free; Club areas – Hospitality with grab bags, free magazines, membership and raffle prize tickets, Geode of club purchased geodes, cut open, Silent Auction for both children and adults of minerals, fossils and jewelry and Demonstration with artists wire wrapping, making gem trees and cutting stones; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website: tarheelclub.org

April 2023

1-2—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3. Children under 10, free; Arkansas Rocks! is our theme, with rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry galore. Kids Corner area features childrens activities. Educational displays featuring club members findings. Lapidary Demonstrations to show how rocks are cut and polished. Silent auction and door prizes all day; contact DeLane Cox, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@earthlink.net

1-2—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; FL State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center, 4800 US 301, Enter through MLK Jr. entrance; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10 at the door, $8 if purchased in advance through club website; Parking is free. ATM out front. Inside event with A/C. Concession stand. Over 63 vendors, offering rough, slabbed, cabbed, rocks, geodes, minerals, crystals, jewelry, and fittings. A special kids section with: a sluice, rock IDing, blacklights, microscope, cornhole and rock painting; contact Greig Lundergan, (813) 684-2039; Email: tbmscshow@gmail.com; Website: tampabayrockclub.org

1-2—ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA: Show; Dales Rocks & More; Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; $1 Adults / 14 and under Free with Adult; Come & enter an exciting world where artisans are showing their one-of-a-kind pieces! We are coming together to present unique Rocks, crafts and collections! It is amazing; contact Dale Fure, (612) 708-82; Email: dalesrocks_more@outlook.com

1-2—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St, 530 Timber Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with club for admission details; Rocks, Gems, Fossils, Jewelry. Childrens Area. Free Parking. Silent Auction. Door Prizes. Raffle Prizes. Mineral identification available; contact Frank Edward Lavin, (815) 222-8197; Email: Nival42@hotmail.com

1-2—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lancaster Event Center (Lincoln Room), 84th Street and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 per adult or $11 2-day pass Children under 11 and with paid adult - FREE; Youth booth, dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent display, and a FREE Nebraska Gem Dig. Over 4,000 free parking spaces. Bring the postcard or advertisement or canned food for the Food Bank of Lincoln and receive $1 off admission; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: James.Marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org/

1-2—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Morris Center at Joe Freeman Coliseum, 723 AT&T Center Parkway Gate E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Seniors & Military $3 Kids over 7 $1; 61ST Annual Fiesta of Gems Silent Auction, Make a Cab, Lucky Wheel, 26 dealers, fun for the entire family, Parking $5; contact R A Bowie, (830) 387-1766; Email: krbotx@gvtc.com; Website: swgms.org

1-2—SWEET HOME, OREGON: 73rd Annual Sweet Home and Mineral Show; Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults - .50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. Demonstrations by lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wire wrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors offer a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils and slabs. Activities for adults include raffles and door prizes; contact Ed Anderson, (541) 451-2740; Email: ela4rocks@gmail.com

1-2—CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; Adults $5, kids 12 & under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Free parking, free mineral specimen for kids, Door Prize Drawings, Exhibits, Food available onsite. CVMC is a non-profit educational organization; contact Barbara Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: bjmeyer56@yahoo.com; Website: www.cvmineralclub.org

7-9—PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Hwy, 9016 122nd Av; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responders $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 20,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

7-9—OGDEN, UTAH: 70th Gemstone Junction Rock and Gem Show; Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 N 1200 W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; (Donation) Adults $5; Students 12 – 18 $3; Children under 12 free with an adult; EXPLORE: Wheel of Fortune, gem search, touch & See area with rock specimens, visit dinosaur park fossil experts, buy a grab bag, watch lapidary demonstrations, see Mr. Bones walking dinosaur puppets VISIT: OVER 25 DEALERS selling Fossils, Rocks, Minerals, Gold, Jewelry, Beads, Gemstones, Supplies; contact Margie Miller, (385) 205-9187; Website: goldenspikegem.org

7-9—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: gemfaire.com

8-9—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; We’ll have a large raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and delicious food, as well as mineral specimens, rough lapidary, jewelry and much other rock-related items; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemclub.org

14-16—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 adults, kids 12 and under free; Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Table, Show and Tell, Demonstrations, Show Case Displays, Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone and more; contact Roberta Chase, (801) 541-7569; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com

14-16—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd, 9016 122nd Av; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and Under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all 3 days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads, fossils, rough rocks and more; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: hrgemshows.com

14-16—RICKREALL, OREGON: WAMS River of Gems 66th annual rock show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per person 18 and older, 17 and younger are free; There will be dealers, demonstrators, display cases, silent auctions, oral auction, a fluorescent exhibit, and games for the kids; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: wams.riverofgems@gmail.com; Website: www.WAMSI.net

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: www.americangemshow.com

15-16—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 57th Annual Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, Corner of Memorial Drive and B Street, 520 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $3, Children under 12 free; Vendors selling everything from rough rock and mineral specimens to finished jewelry, several kids' activities (a sand dig, thunder egg hunt, wheel of fortune, etc.), demonstrations by several club members, and the show cases filled by our members, most vendors, and the club itself. Food available; contact Tom Strong, (337) 384-6820; Email: wildlandlapidary@gmail.com; Website: ifrockhounds.com

15-16—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Fluorescent displays, silent auctions, raffle, spin-n-win artifacts and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org

15-16—ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Atascadero Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Trafic Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Contact the club for admission information; contact Kim Noyes; Email: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Website: slrockhounds.org

16-16—WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Blackhawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Admission is free. Donations appreciated; Iowa Rockhounds: Rock, Mineral and Fossil Collecting! Demonstrations and presentations throughout the day. Flintknapping, faceting, silversmithing, crystals and geodes for sale, hand-crafted jewelry, gems and minerals will be found during the show. Silent Auctions held throughout the day; contact Dave Malm; Email: davidmalm@cfu.net