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Last updated January 28, 2007
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2007:
26-6--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show; J.O.G.S. International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd.; Fri. 11-6; free admission; rough rock, polished rock, findings, finished jewelry, Brazilian gems and stones, amber, jewelry designers, minerals, fossils, mammoth bones and carvings; contact Vitaliy, 650 S. Hill St., Ste. 612, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 629-3030; e-mail: info@jogsshow.com; Web site: www.jogsshow.com.
27-4--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale show; George Zraket; BGMS Gem Central, 5151 S. Country Club; 10-6 all days; US and international exhibitors, designer jewelry, rough and faceted gemstones, specimens, cabochons, crystals, beads, lapidary, findings; contact George Zraket, 6060 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250-4626, (480) 998-4000; e-mail: gzraket@aol.com; Web site: www.beaudrygemshow.com.
27-10--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; five locations: The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada; The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd.; Clarion Hotel - Randolph Park, 102 N. Alvernon Way; Quality Inn, 1025 E. Benson Hwy.; Ramada Limited, 665 N. Freeway; 10-6 daily, 10-5 last day; free admission; more than 400 international dealers, free shuttle among locations, Artist Gallery at InnSuites Hotel; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: MZ0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
29-5--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; 3340 E. Michigan, next to the Hollidome; Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
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FEBRUARY 2007:
2-4--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
3-4--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 16th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; American Legion Bldg., Bay County Fairgrounds, 15th St. (Hwy. 98) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping; contact Al Zar, (850) 763-0109; e-mail: Aquezpie@bellsouth.net.
8-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Tucson Gem and Mineral Show"; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children under 14 free with paying adult; lectures, seminars, junior education area, special and guest exhibits from museums, universities and private collectors, Wed. evening reception, Sat. night dinner and silent auction; contact Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, P.O. Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; website: Web site: www.tgms.org.
9-11--FT. MYERS, FLORIDA: 46th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. (downtown); Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
9-11--MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: 30th annual show, "Symphony of Gemstones"; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, supplies, books, beads, demonstrations, grand prize; contact Glenda Hartpence, (321) 501-4060.
9-11--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
9-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show; J.O.G.S. International Exhibits; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; contact Vitaliy, 650 S. Hill St., Suite 612, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (877) GEM-SHOW; e-mail: info@lastcallshow.com; Web site: www.lastcallshow.com.
10-11--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Annual show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 S.E. Jerome St.; Sat. 8-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: slabs@whidbey.net.
16-18--VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Treasure Coast Rock & Gem Society; Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; jewelry, beads, rocks, pearls; contact Pedro Araoz, (772) 231-0005.
16-25--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Mineral exhibit, "County Fair and National Date Festival"; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Gem & Mineral Bldg., Bldg. 1, 46-350 Arabia St.; 10-10 each day; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674.
17--PHOENIX, ARIZONA: 57th annual show, "Phoenix Gem & Mineral Show and Prospectors Day"; Maricopa Lapidary Society, Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum, Arizona Prospectors; Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, 1502 W. Washington St.; Sat. 10-4; free admission; gold panning, metal detecting, dealers, lapidary and wirewrapping demonstrations, kids' crafts, jewelry making; contact Laurette Kennedy, 1502 W. Washington St.; Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 738-2552; e-mail: lkennedy11@aol.com; Web site: www.mines.az.gov.
17-18--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 45th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral; Ollie Liner Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children $1; dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children's wheel, exhibits from area rock clubs and members; contact Mildred Matlock, 701 Zephyr St., Plainview, TX 79072; e-mail: jmatlock@Texasonline.net.
17-18--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 41st annual show, "Presidents Gemboree"; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org.
23-25--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
23-25--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 169th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
24-25--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 14th annual show and sale; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; 4th floor, New York State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5; admission $6; includes the New York in Bloom Flower Show; contact Mike Hawkins, (518) 486-2011, (518) 473-7154; e-mail: mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov.
24-25--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show and sale; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho (formerly Western Idaho Fairgrounds), Glenwood and Chinden; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Charlie Smith, P.O. Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002.
24-25--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 54th annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact John Peterson, P.O. Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 402-9227.
24-25--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show; Missisisppi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart Bldg., State Fairgrounds, I-55 and High Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-5, contact Sharon McClanahan, (601) 956-9997; e-mail: stan@tompkinsbarron.com.
24-25--MONROE (SEATTLE), WASHINGTON: 12th annual show, "Gold Gem and Mineral Show"; Washington Prospectors Mining Association; Evergreen Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $5, children 13 and under free with adult; exhibits, demonstrations, seminars, gems, minerals, jewelry, gold, silver, gold prospecting equipment and services, door prizes; contact Keith Hovland, (360) 678-7759, or Jack Hausner, (425) 488-4383.
24-25--PASADENA, TEXAS: 32nd annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, youths (12-18) $1, kids under 12 and Scouts free; contact Al Pennington, 281-481-1591; Web site: www.ghg.net/gpenning/annual.htm.
24-25--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Pre-spring show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, quality mienrals, fine jewelry, fossils, agates, petrified wood; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343.
24-25--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
25-26--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Treasures of the Earth 2007"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, Scouts in uniform and kids 12 and under free; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, handmade jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; contact Ellen Bauer, (925) 458-2539; or e-mail: ebauer-lapidary@yahoo.com.
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MARCH 2007:
2-4--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Orange County Fairgrounds/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
2-4--HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Centennial Hall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 3-day pass, children under 12 free; rough and finished minerals, gemstones, mineral specimens, spheres, wands, wire wrapping, 14k and sterling silver jewelry, fossils, beads, tools, supplies, books, raffle, fluorescent mineral display, educational displays, demonstration room, $1-off flier on Web site; contact Larry Ham, (510) 887-9007; e-mail: info@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org.
2-4--LARGO, FLORIDA: 36th annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Socitey; Minnreg. Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children under 6 free; working demonstrations, bead stringing, wire craft, channel work, gem cutting, exhibits, door prizes; contact Sue Black, P.O. Box 13254, St. Petersburg, FL 33733, (727) 345-8994; e-mail: sueblack@tampabay.rr.com.
2-4--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
2-4--RICHMOND, INDIANA: 34th annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne County Fairgrounds, N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; dealers; contact Lucille Mays, 158 S.W. 15th St., Richmond, IN 47374, (765) 935-5574.
2-4--SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show, "GemStreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, ticket good all weekend, children under 12 free; rough and finished minerals, high-quality gemstones, mineral specimens, spheres, wands, wire wrapping, 14k and sterling silver jewelry, authentic Native American jewelry, beads, tools, supplies, fossils; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770580, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-GEMS; e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com.
2-11--EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA: 60th annual show; Imperial Valley Gem & Mineral Show; California Mid-Winter Fairgrounds; Fri. 12-10, Sat. 12-10, Sun. 12-10, Mon. 4-10, Tue. 4-10, Wed. 4-10, Thu. 4-10, Fri. 4-10; contact Paul Steward, P.O. Box 1721, El Centro, CA 92244, (760) 355-1888.
3-4--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 38th annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fairbarn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-3340, Lola Lamb, 2200 Cecilia, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662.
3-4--CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; displays, dealers, silent auction, children's tables, black light display, demonstrators; contact Tom Rogers, 6508 E. Lewis Ln., Nampa, ID 83686, (208) 465-5529; e-mail: lmr_tmr@safelink.net.
3-4--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: 45th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Al Amin Shrine Center, 2001 Suntide Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5.00 weekend pass, 12 and under free with adult purchase; jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Jerrold Simpson, (361) 851-8788; jsimpson1@stx.rr.com
3-4--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, across from Costco; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gem, jewelry and mineral dealers, lapidary demonstrations and exhibits, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, hand-on activities, crafts, games; contact Norma Kikkert, 19809 Filbert Rd., Bothell, WA 98012; e-mail: kev1123@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/eastkingco/index.html.
3-4--NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 44th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical & Community College, Churchmans Rd. (Rte. 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, juniors $3, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, museum displays, dealers, door prizes, specimen raffle, demonstrations, kids' specimens; contact Karissa Hendershot, (302) 762-7760, or Gene Hartstein, (302) 234-4488; e-mail: gene@fossilnut.com.
3-4--NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Spring show; New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn-Midtown, 440 W. 57 St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, students and seniors $5, children free; retail and wholesale dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, club lecture program, displays; contact Excalibur Mineral Corp., 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: info@excaliburmineral.com; Web site: www.excaliburmineral.com.
3-4--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 45th annual show, "Ventura Gem Show"; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; mineral, rock, fossil and jewelry displays and exhibits, 15 dealers, jewelry making demonstrations, prize raffles, video presentations, kids' activities, country store; contact Ed Clark, (805) 983-0028; e-mail: clarkoe@adelphia.net; Web site: www.vgms.org. gem,
4-5--PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Show, "Bountiful Bead Show"; Montage Salon & Gallery; 2030 N. 12th Ave.; Sun. 11-5, Mon. 11-5; contact Carolyn Jones, (850) 934-8139; e-mail: beadware@erols.com.
8-11--DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 42nd annual show, "Rockhound Roundup"; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; Soutwest New Mexico Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; buyers' market, lapdiary equipment, displays, demonstrations, auctions Fri. and Sat., guided field trips Thu., Fri. and Sat., contact Bud Daily, (505) 267-4399; Web site: www.dgms.bravehost.com.
9-10--DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Show, "Bountiful Bead Show"; Firely Beads; 3074-10 Ross Clark Circle; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; contact Juanita Sykes, (334) 677-7731; e-mail: beadware@erols.com.
9-11--ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Show, "GemStreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.; Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, ticket good all weekend, children under 12 free; rough and finished minerals, high-quality gemstones, mineral specimens, spheres, wands, wire wrapping, 14k and sterling silver jewelry, authentic Native American jewelry, beads, tools, supplies, fossils; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770580, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-GEMS; e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com.
9-11--CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 12th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
9-11--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
9-11--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Rock Heaven 2007"; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children under 12 free; hourly door prizes, raffle prizes, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, display cases, club sales table; contact Rose Jackson, (503) 359-3723; e-mail: jeweledrose@comcast.net.
9-11--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Show, "Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show"; The Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Dr.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, coupon on Web site; demonstrations by local club members; contact Kim Brown, P.O. Box 200, Independence, MO 64050, (913) 722-1519; e-mail: gemcutterkim@aol.com; Web site: www.kcgemshow.org.
9-11--OGDEN, UTAH: 56th annual show, "Gemstone Junction 2007"; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Union Station, 25th and Wall Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult; displays, show cases, educational exhibits, demonstrations, gem faceting, lapidary, flint knapping, silversmithing, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, wheel of fortune, Touch & See Table; contact Tom, (801) 791-2828, Richard, (801) 540-0478, or Les, (801) 782-5664.
9-11--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 48th annual show; Show, "Rocks & Minerals of the Northwest"; Spokane Fair & Expo Center, Broadway and Havana; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors (65+) $4, scouts in uniform and children under 12 free, one ticket for three days; more than 70 displays, more than 30 dealers, demonstrations, grab bags, silent auction, Spin-the-Wheel, door prizes; contact Randy Anderson, (509) 467-1991, or Dee Schwendiman, (509) 892-1621.
10--CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 58th annual silent auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; Salvation Army, Irving Parks Corps bldg., 4056 N. Pulaski; Sat. 5:30-10; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, lapidary treasures, cash only; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, 6304 W. Highland Ave., Chicago, IL 60646, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org.
10-11--CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY: Show; North Jersey Mineralogical Society; Pope John Paul II Elementary School, 775 Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, children over 12 $2; gems, jewelry, minerals, meteorites, fossils, crystals, New Jersey and worldwide specimens, fluorescent minerals, spheres; contact Robert Horn, 411 Mansfield Village, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, (908) 813-0808; e-mail: Mineraldog@Comcast.net.
10-11--ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem & Mineral Club; Escondido National Guard Armory, 304 Park Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Matt Boeck, (760) 296-8971; e-mail: mkboeck@hotmail.com.
10-11--GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 43rd annual show; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; more than 40 educational exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, free workshop, free kids' specimens, free kids' mini mine, 22 national dealers, fossils, jewelry, findings, beads, minerals, geodes, gifts, shells, slabs, fluorescents, books, equipment, carvings, meteorites, jewelry boxes, New Age items, gems, gem rough; contact George Durland, 8600 Bunnell Dr., Potomac MD 20854, (301) 299-8213; e-mail: GDurland1@verizon.net.
10-11--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Show, "Oregon Territory Treasures"; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Garwin Carlson, (541) 882-8276, or Marvin Stump, (541) 882-8341.
10-11--MACOMB, ILLINOIS: 27th annual show; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs; Western Illinois University, Murry St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, equipment, kids' Spin & Win game and geode cracking, sphere making, glass bead making, and wire wrapping demonstrations, rock, mineral, fossil and artifact identification, fluorescent display, silent auction, door prizes; contact Steve Holley, 30795 N. Norris Blacktop, Farmington, IL 61531, (309) 647-8864; e-mail: ifossil@hotmail.com.
10-11--SALINAS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Spreckels Veterans Memorial Bldg., 5th and Llano St. (Spreckels exit); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; beads, gemstones, jewelry, rocks, minerals; contact Bob Brewer, (831) 758-6274, or James Bassett, (831) 758-5830; e-mail: jbmsc@sbcglobal.net.
10-11--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Magic of Crystals"; Pasadena Lapidary Society, San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 914-5030; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net.
10-11--SUSSEX, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Wisconsin National Guard Armory, W239 N5678 Maple Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1.50, children 25 cents; contact Liz Fuher, (262) 246-6684.
10-11--TAMPA, FLORIDA: "Fossil Fest 2007"; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fair Grounds, intersection of U.S. 301 and I-4; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, "how-to" seminars, kids games, fossil mine, raffles, door prizes, silent auction; contact Barbara Fite, P.O. Box 1766, Lutz, FL 33548, (813) 977-0892; e-mail: bfite1@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.tampabayfossilclub.com.
10-11--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: 41st annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult; contact Bud and Terry McMillin, (209) 524-3494; Web site: www.motherlodemineralsociety.com.
10-11--TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley, 999 Frontier Rd., just east of C.S.I.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Mickey Tanner, 1075 Wirsching, Twin Falls, ID 83301, or Julia McLinn, P.O. Box 342, Twin Falls, ID 83303, (208) 733-2444; e-mail: flykid@cableone.net.
15-18--SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual tailgate; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League ball park, 6707 Little League Dr.; Fri. 9-dusk, Sat. 9-dusk, Sun. 9-4; contact Al Carrell, (951) 961-5988, Emma Rose, (951) 288-6182, or Lyle, (909) 887-3394.
16-18--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 38th annual show, "Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Expo"; Treasures of the Earth; New Mexico Expo Fairgrounds, School Art Bldg.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1 Fri., $3 Sat. and Sun., children under 13 free; more than 30 dealers, mineral displays, demonstrations, free door prizes, silent auctions, children's corner; Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf1@qwest.net; Web site: www.agmc.info.
16-18--HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 37th annual show, "Unifour Parade of Gems"; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40 exit 125; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact George Max, (828) 328-9107, or Eric Fritz, (828) 495-7031.
16-18--MICHIGAN CENTER, MICHIGAN: 45th annual show, "Gem Heaven in '07"; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Michigan Center Masonic Lodge, 355 Napoleon Rd.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adult $2, seniors $1, school kids 50 cents, children under 5 free; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, silent auction, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary tools, jewelry, books, displays; contact Bob Moorehead, (517) 688-3436.
16-18--ROME, GEORGIA: Show, "Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show"; Rome, Georgia, Mineral Society; Chappel Hill United Methodist Church, 1818 Kingston Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, exhibits, demonstrations, dooor prizes; contact Tim Biggart, P.O. Box 495024, Mount Berry, GA 30149, (706) 232-7143; e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu.
16-18--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Fort Mason Center/Herbst Pavilion, Landmark Bldg. A; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
16-18--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 170th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
16-18--SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show, "Spring Parade of Gems"; Utah Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main, indoor tennis court; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, jewelry and equipment dealer, door prizes, rock sales, demonstration, touch table, wheel of fortune, novelty sales, educational area, including geology and lapidary classes, merit badge help, gold panning, grab bags; contact Frank Weight, P.O. Box 65, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 489-4040; e-mail: gemgma@msn.com.
16-18--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show; El-Mar Enterprises, Tampa Gem & Mineral Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children free; 40 dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, gold and silver findings, fossils, geodes; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
16-18--VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 50th anniversary show; Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society; Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St.; Fri. 1-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students and seniors $4, children under 6 free; special display of members' artistic items, Leechtown Gold display, dealers from all over Canada; contact Don Meyer, P.O. Box 8437, Victoria, BC V8W 3S1, (250) 381-3356; e-mail: dmeyer@shaw.ca; website: Web site: www.islandnet.com/~vlms.
17-18--CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS: Show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Carterville Intermediate School, School St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; educational displays, rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary displays, fluorescent minerals, flint knapping, selected dealers, door prizes, silent auctions; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62882, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: Mchontofalsky1019@charter. net; Web site: http://thebuzz.semissourian.com/main.wsi?group_id=232.
17-18--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 43rd annual show, "Iowa Meteorites and Gold"; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Teamsters Hall, 5000 J St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; contact Leslie Blin, 505 5th Ave., Marion, IA 52302-3258, (319) 377-3339.
17-18--MENASHA, WISCONSIN: Show, "Fox Rocks!"; Weis Earth Science Museum, University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-4; free admission; demonstrations, displays, dealers; contact Joanne Kluessendorf, Weis Earth Science Museum, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952, (920) 832-0125; e-mail: jkluesse@uwc.edu; Web site: www.weismuseum.org.
17-18--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 53rd annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; junior activities, working miniature rock shop, ride the Rockosaurus; contact Susan Gardner, 15428 62nd Ave. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028, (425) 483-2295; e-mail: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org.
17-18--TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Willowdale Gem & Mineral Club; Armour Heights Community Center, Avenue Rd. at Wilson Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; lapidary, faceting, carvings, displays, dealers, micromounts, fluorescent minerals, children's games; contact Ed McCabe, 134 Betty Ann Dr., Willowdale, ONT, M2N 1X4, (416) 221 9583; e-mail: edmund.mccabe@sympatico.ca.
17-18--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, County Bldg., junction I-80 and Hwy. 37; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Phyllis Malicki, (707) 745-3255.
23-25--ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual swap, show and sale; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Main Bldg. #1, Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, northeast corner of state Hwy. 99 (U.S. 377) and Richardson Bypass (state Hwy. 1 and 3E) intersection; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids' fossil dig, many unusual items, demonstrations, silent auctions, public auction Sat.; contact Ed Vermillion, P.O. Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527-6431; e-mail: okieed42@classicnet.net.
23-25--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual show, "Indoor and Outdoor Rock and Gem Rendezvous"; San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; Kern County Fairgrounds, 1411 S. P St., corner of S. P and Belle Terrace; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; sphere making, cabochon making, silversmithing, wire wrapping demonstrations, hourly drawings, raffles, spin the wheel of fortune, silent auction, Trading Post, U.S. and international dealers, rocks, fossils, gems, rough rock, dichroic glass making lapidary equipment, beads, beading supplies; contact Lewis M. Helfrich, 2225 River Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 872-8230; e-mail: lewsrocks@netzero.net; Web site: http://heartostone.com/jewelrycreations.
23-25--BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 47 annual show; Rock Hobby Club of Greater St. Louis; Machinists Hall, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; museum and university exhibits, guest exhibits, working demonstrations, hobby supplies; contact Vickie Corley, (314) 439-5556; e-mail: sales@butterfliedbygod.com; or Willis Smith; e-mail: missouri-gem@sbcglobal.net.
23-25--COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: 31st annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Mingus Union High School, 1801 E. Fir St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1 Fri., $3 Sat. or Sun., 3-day pass $5, children under 12 free; contact Ron Luce, 1647 E. Skyline Dr., Cottonwood, AZ 86326, (928) 649-2129, or Richard Casmier, P.O. Box 556, Rimrock, AZ 86335, (928) 592-0232.
23-25--EUGENE, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Performance Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
23-25--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 46th annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; geodes, copper minerals, exhibits, door prizes, grab bags, demonstrations, gem and mineral dealers; contact Dave Halliburton, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com.
23-25--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 9th annual spring show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
23-25--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: 32nd annual show; City of Morganton; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children $1; exhibitors, minerals, gems, jewelry, dealers, specimens, lapidary supplies; contact Gary Leonhardt, 300 Collett St., Morganton, NC 28655, (828) 438-5350; e-mail: tsuther@ci.morganton.nc.us; Web site: www.ci.morganton.nc.us.
23-25--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 31st annual show, "Capital Area Gem Festival"; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Scott Bldg., State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, club activities, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Prep Maynard, 3300 Julian Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604, (919) 876-3434.
24-25--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Hwy 49.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $2; dealers, door prizes, raffle, demonstrators, exhibits, kids' booth; contact Tom Reeves, (209) 754-4863; e-mail: star@volcano.net.
24-25--CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 29th annual show; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club; Quality Inn & Suites, 1095 Wayne Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; contact Chenin Hollaway, 509 Charles St., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 372-2256; e-mail: chenindesigns@comcast.net.
24-25--HAMBURG, NEW YORK: "Agates: Nature's Stained Glass Window"; Buffalo Geological Society; Grange/Market Bldgs., Erie County Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; kids' mini-mine, "Grandpa's Corner" with bead crafting, sand art, and more, more than 25 dealers, fossils, minerals, geology, books, equipment, lapidary arts, specialists in wire wrapping, cabochons, gems, jewelry, minerals, lapidary, fossils; contact Steve Birtz, 2230 Fix Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072, (716) 773-6386; e-mail: SBirtz@aol.com.
24-25--MONROE, WISCONSIN: Show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe Senior High School, 1600 26th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission, donations accepted; scavenger hunt, onyx pendant making, roaming rock wizard, spinner games, demonstrators, dealers, silent auction, hourly door prizes, member displays, informative speakers, meet with authors, adventurers, museum curators, scientists and fellow rockhounds; contact David Zimmerman, P.O. Box 303, Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 921-0206; e-mail: david@innovativeproduct.us; Web site: www.angelfire.com/wi2/blgs.
24-25--OLD WESTBURY, NEW YORK: 35th annual show; Island Rock Hounds; Old Westbury High School, Post Rd. and Jericho Turnpike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4.50, children under 12 free; contact Nancy Colburn, P.O. Box 521, Bellmore, NY 11710, (516) 334-4398; e-mail: nileda55@yahoo.com.
24-25--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair"; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lu Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, Scouts in uniform and children under 12 free; fossils, minerals, gems, dealers, exhibits, kids' Fossil Dig, Kids' Corner, free kids' mineral specimens, door prizes, Scouting merit badge information; contact Karenne Snow, P.O. Box 626, Medford, NJ 08055, (609) 953-1987; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net.
24-25--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Roseville Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show"; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, kids 12 and under free; more than 35 vendors, minerals, crystals, gold, opal, jewelry, rough and cut stones, gemstones, supplies, equipment, petrified wood, fossils, demonstrations, exhibit cases, special children's activities, silent rock auctions, educational exhibits; contact Jim, (530) 367-5108, or Gloria, (530) 367-2262; e-mail: g16marie@ftcnet.net; Web site: www.rockrollers.com.
24-25--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 38th annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall, 150 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; cabochon making, geode cutting, and gemstone faceting demonstrations, fluorescent demonstration by UV Bob, kid's mini-mine, door prizes, exhibits, dealers, special exhibit and silent auction from Carnegie Mineral Museum; contact Hazel Remaley, (570) 888-7544; e-mail: northridge@infoblvd.net.
30-31--COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: 7th annual show, "Obsidian"; Panorama Gem & Mineral Club; Fort Colville Grange Hall, Hwy. 20, 1 mile east of Colville; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; contact Johnie Pitman, (509) 684-8882.
31--CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS: Mineral family festival, “Mineral Madness 2007”; Harvard Museum of Natural History, Boston Mineral Club; Harvard MNH, 26 Oxford St.; Sat. 9-5; museum admission $9, seniors and students $7, ages 3-18 $6, children under 3 free; activities, demonstrations, interactive displays, mineral identification, mineral scavenger hunt, fluorescent mineral displays, meteorite exhibit; contact Harvard MNH, (617) 495-3045; Web site: www.hmnh.harvard.edu.
31--WOODBURY, MINNESOTA: Show; St. Croix Rockhounds; Valley Creek Mall, 175 Weir Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; educational exhibits; contact Bill Cordua, 414 Lewis St., River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-3139; e-mail: william.s.cordua@uwrf.edu.
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MARCH-APRIL 2007:
30-1--PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: Show, Pensacola Jewelry, Bead & Mineral Show"; El-Mar Enterprises; Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gemstones, findings, 10k and 14k gold, beads, minerals, fossils; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
30-1--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
31-1--JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 38th annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; ultraviolet mineral display and lecture, door prizes, exhibits, silent auction, displays, dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, children’s “search and find scavenger hunt” questionnaire; contact Valerie McMartin, (607) 625-2087, or Al Conklin, (607) 625-4140.
31-1--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4630 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, students $2, children under 13 free; lapidary demonstrations, video programs, silent auction, sluice mining; contact John Piziak, 16534 Avenida Del Lago, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 239-9165; e-mail: Johnpiziak@earthlink.net.
31-1--POCATELLO, IDAHO: 51st annual show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds, Commercial Bldg.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Kathy or Marty Rakatansky, 80 Cedar Hills, Pocatello, ID 93204, (208) 233-2438; e-mail: rak30@aol.com.
31-1--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 59th annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; 1641 Long St.; contact Dee David, (541) 367-4895; e-mail: ced@centurytel.net.
31-1--TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 58th annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Torrance Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; no dealers; contact Leslie Neff or Larry Hoskinson, (310) 318-2170.
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APRIL 2007:
4-7--WYOMING, MICHIGAN: 33rd annual show; Indian Mounds Club; Rogers Plaza, 28th St., 1/4 mile west of U.S. Hwy. 131; Wed. 9:30-9, Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-8; contact Eldon Potter, (616) 532-0239, or Harry Brummel, (616) 453-1658.
6-8--OCALA, FLORIDA: Show, "Ocala Jewelry, Bead & Mineral Show"; El-Mar Enterprises; Ocala City Auditorium, 828 N.E. 8th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gemstones, findings, 10k and 14k gold, beads, minerals, fossils; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
6-8--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Show; Bead Faire Inc.; Seattle Center/Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
7-8--ABILENE, TEXAS: 2007 Gem & Mineral Jewelry Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center, Downtown Abilene, N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6 to 12 $1.50; silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, geodes, "sand" art, demonstrations, lapidary, silversmithing, wire craft, carving, faceting, beading, glass bead making, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Sallie Lightfoot, 7558 US Hwy. 277S, Abilene, TX 79606, (325) 692-4642; e-mail: slightfoot@aol.com; Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub.
7-8--PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Paradise of Gems”; Paradise Gem & Mineral Club; Veteran's Memorial Hall, Skyway and Elliot; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; gold panning, silent auction, treasure hunt; contact Shirley Thompson, 1802 El Toro Ct., Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 872-1846; e-mail: shirley1846@comcast.net; Web site: http://goldnuggetwebs.com/PGMC/.
13-15--BEREA, OHIO: Show, "GemStreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd. (use Bagley Rd. Entrance); Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, ticket good all weekend, children under 12 free; rough and finished minerals, high-quality gemstones, mineral specimens, spheres, wands, wire wrapping, 14k and sterling silver jewelry, authentic Native American jewelry, beads, tools, supplies, fossils; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770580, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-GEMS; e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com.
13-15--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 6th annual show, "Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; Kasey Enterprises; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students $1.50, children free; open to the public, wholesale and retail vendors, fine jewelry, beads, gemstones, crystals, pearls, minerals, fossils, tools, door prizes, funds raised for Humboldt County 4-H Domestic Exchange Program; contact Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519-2927, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net.
13-15--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 171st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads;Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
13-15--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. D St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
14-15--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 46th show; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park Multi-Purpose Bldg., 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, dealers, door prizes, silent auctions, raffle, lapidary demonstrations, exhibits, kids' activities; contact Dick Fleharty, (360) 332-8767; e-mail: dickf1938@earthlink.net.
14-15--CANTON, ILLINOIS: 47th annual show; Fulton County Rockhounders; Wallace Park, 250 S. Avenue D; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, displays, dealers, fluorescent display, free mineral, fossil and rock identification, sphere making; contact Steven Holley, (309) 231-8861; e-mail: ilfossil@hotmail.com.
14-15--FORT DODGE, IOWA: Show; River Valley Rockhounds; Opera House, Fort Museum, west on Bus. Hwy. 20; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; displays, dealers, silent auction, children's special interest area, door prizes; contact Hugh Carroll, 2234 146th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 576-5517; e-mail: midnightwriter@dodgenet.com.
14-15--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: 32nd annual show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact John Anderson, P.O. Box 551, N. Bellmore, NY 11710-0551, (516) 781-8410.
14-15--GRESHAM, OREGON: Show; Mount Hood Rock Club; Mount Hood Community College Gymnasium, 26000 S.E. Stark; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Gail Bumala, (503) 637-5165; e-mail: boomart@cascadeaccess.com.
14-15--HELENA, MONTANA: 58th annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center, corner of Neill and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children 12 and under free with adult; 25 dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, agate, mineral specimens, fossils, lapidary equipment, books, children's ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags, and silent auction, raffle, hourly door prizes; contact Gary Parisi, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com.
14-15--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 42nd annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; City Recreation Center; Memorial and B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, more than 40 special exhibits, faceting, knapping, wire wrapping, opal and rock polishing demonstrations, silent auction, youth activities, free gem identification Sun.; contact Bill Thielbahr, 3400 S. 35th W., Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, (208) 524-0139; e-mail: tbar@srv.net.
14-15--MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Mountains of Minerals"; California State Parks Mining and Mineral Museum, CSM&MM Association, Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, exhibits, children's activities, guest speakers, raffles, silent auctions; contact CSM&MM, (209) 742-7625; e-mail: mineralmuseum@sti.net.
14-15--MARSHALL, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Midwest Faceters Guild; Marshall Activities Center, 15325 W. Michigan Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, 2 days $4, students $1, children under 12 free; raffles, demonstrations, displays, faceting rough, specimens; contact Tyler Miller, 2071 W. Reid Rd., Flint, MI 48507, (810) 655-6530; e-mail: tmiller277@comcast.net; Web site: www.midwestfacetersguild.org.
14-15--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Spring show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, quality mienrals, fine jewelry, fossils, agates, petrified wood; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343.
14-15--SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: 52nd annual show, "Nature's Showcase"; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; exhibits, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary demonstrators, kids' earth science education area; contact Marc Mullaney, 1685 Cross Way, San Jose, CA 95125, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: geologistm@aol.com; Web site: www.scvgms.org.
15-16--PORTLAND, MAINE: Annual show; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; University of New England gym, Stevens Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Sheryl Gandy, 513 Main St., Monmouth, ME 04259.
20-22--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 2nd annual spring show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext., I-64 exit 121, south on Hwy. 20, follow yellow signs; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
20-22--DECATUR, ILLINOIS: 55th annual show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Lutheran High School Gym (LSA), 2001 E. Mound; Fri. 3-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $1, children under 15 free; gem and mineral sluice, kids' day Fri., call to schedule; contact Tony Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@insightbb.com.
20-22--MARFA, TEXAS: 18th annual show, “Texas Big Bend Gem & Mineral Show”; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Am Vet Bldg.; free admission; minerals from Mexico, jewelry, beads, kids’ corner, door prizes, field trips; contact Paul Graybeal, (432) 729-4526; e-mail: paulgraybeal@moonlightgemstones.com.
20-22--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
20-22--WICHITA, KANSAS: 54th annual show, "Meteorites & Dazzling Treasures"; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, ages 12-17 $1, under 12 free with adult; latest Kansas meteorite finds, dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, jewelry, kids' items; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net; Web site: http://geocities.com/wgms2001.
20-22--XENIA, OHIO: Show, "Greater Dayton Area Jewelry, Mineral, Bead, & Gift Show"; Fair & Balanced Promotions; Greene Co. Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Franko, P.O.Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankowrap@juno.com.
21-22--BUTTE, MONTANA: Show, "Montana Gold and Treasure Show"; Treasure State Treasure Hunters; Red Lion Hotel, 2100 Cornel Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 12 free; demonstrations, raffles, door prizes; contact Ralph, (406) 691-0306, or Allen, P.O. Box 488, Ronan, MT 59864, (406) 253-1678; e-mail: jabin@ronan.net.
21-22--EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 44th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave., intersection of Hwy. 93 and I-94; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction, exhibits, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry; contact Roger Goss, (715) 723-0196.
21-22--JOPLIN, MISSOURI: Outdoor rock swap; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; historic Redings Mill Inn, intersection of 86 Hwy and NN, south of Joplin on Main St. (86 Hwy); Sat. 8-dusk, Sun. 8-dusk; free admission; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: joplinmuseum@sbcglobal.net.
21-22--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Society; Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Dave Westland, (509) 735-9678.
21-22--PATAGONIA, ARIZONA: 1st annual show; Stage Stop Inn, 303 W. McKeown Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Don Kastner, (520) 394-0125; e-mail: dek1934@msn.com.
21-22--TROY, OHIO: 24th annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Activity Bldg., County Rd. 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $1; specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, raffles, children's activities; contact Tom Dilworth, (937) 323-6482, or Donna Kuszpa, (937) 435-8297.
21-22--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
21-22--YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Parade of Gems: 70 Years"; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Bldg., Fair Ave. and E. Nob Hill Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $3.50, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult contact Marti Sondgeroth, 55 W. Washington Ave. #89, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401.
27-29--CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: 39th annual show; Charlotte Gem & Mineral Club; Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 2500 E. Independence Blvd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, seniors $2.50, children under 12 free; jewelry, gems, gem rough, geodes, minerals; contact Jimmy or Becky Strickland, (704) 537-6010; e-mail: jsrskat@msn.com; Web site: www.charlottegem.com.
27-29--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Spring Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: MZ0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
27-29--GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children 50 cents; contact Sue Brown, P.O. Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 476-3682; e-mail: rockmominor@hotmail.com.
27-29--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show, "Jacksonville Jewelry, Bead & Mineral Show"; El-Mar Enterprises; Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gemstones, findings, 10k and 14k gold, beads, minerals, fossils; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
27-29--RICKREALL (SALEM), OREGON: 52nd annual show; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 10 miles west of Salem; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $1, children under 12 free; dealers, display cases, demonstrators, fluorescent show, kids' treasure hunt, silent auction, door prizes; contact Cathy Fisher, (503) 851-1837; e-mail: catlfish@comcast.net. Web site: www.wamsi.org.
27-29--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
28-29--CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale, "Gemboree"; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org.
28-29--ELMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Earth's Treasure"; Grays Harbor Geology & Gem Society; Elma Fairgrounds, 43 Elma McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, vendors, door prizes, silent auction, rock sales by the bucket; contact Gary Emberly, 624 Fairmont Pl., Aberdeen, WA 98520, (360) 533-6196.
28-29--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 35th annual show and outdoor swap; New Jersey Earth Science Association, Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 14 free with adult; guest speakers, “Mineral Magic” show, children’s activities, fluorescent and white light mineral exhibits, hourly door prizes; contact Sterling Hill Mining Museum, (973) 209-7212 or Fred Stohl, 10 Millen Dr., Toms River, NJ 08753-5219, (732) 341-3553.
28-29--HAMILTON, MONTANA: Show, "Bitterroot Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show"; Bitterroot Gem & Mineral Society; Hamilton Senior Center, 400 S. 4th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 10 free with adult; contact Harvey or Margaret Sharp, (406) 363-1590; e-mail: sharp_margaret@msn.com.
28-29--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show, "Greater Southern Antique, Gem & Jewelry Show"; Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson Fair Grounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Sharon McClanahan, (601) 956-9997; e-mail: stan@tompkinsbarron.com.
28-29--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Pipkin Bldg., Fairgrounds, Central and E. Pkwy.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under $1, scouts in uniform free; exhibits, door prizes, kids' area; contact James Butchko, 4220 Dunn Ave., Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 743-4839; e-mail: rockclub@earthlink.net; Web site: www.memphisgeology.org.
28-29--SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Civic Auditorium, corner of Center St. and Church St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; 22 mineral and gem dealers, raffles, children's treasure wheel, door prizes, special large specimen raffle, free rock and magazine table, lapidary demonstrations, geology talks, exhibit cases, fluorescent room; contact Eleanor and Hubert Drake. 521 Cuesta Dr., Aptos, CA 95003, (831) 688-8086; e-mail: hmdrake@pacbell.net.
28-29--WACO, TEXAS: 47th show; Waco Gem & Mineral Club; Heart of Texas Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children under 12 free with adult; contact Kay Langston, 629 Whiskey Hill Rd., Axtell, TX 76624, (254) 863-0206.
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MAY 2007:
4-6--BISHOP, CALIFORNIA: Show; Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Bishop Fairgrounds; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-3; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trips; contact Francis Pedneau, (760) 876-4319, or Jeff Lines, (760) 937-4498; e-mail: franceem@qnet.com.
4-6--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
4-6--KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Show; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center (fairgrounds), 2900 Lake St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 50th anniversary celebration; contact Kitty Starbuck, 7636 E. V Ave.; (269) 649-1991; e-mail: minedump@iserv.net.
4-6--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 15th annual sale and swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10:30-4; free admission; contact Marvin Lundquist, 441 N. Charles, McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-7003; e-mail: swederocker@mpks.net.
4-6--PERRY, GEORGIA: Show, "Perry Jewelry, Bead & Mineral Show"; El-Mar Enterprises; Georgia National Fairgrounds, Heritage Hall, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $4, children free; gemstones, findings, 10k and 14k gold, beads, minerals, fossils; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
4-6--WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Greater Pittsburgh Area Show"; Fair & Balanced Promotions; Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St., I-79 northbound exit 40, southbound exit 41; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Franko, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankowrap@juno.com.
5--AITKIN, MINNESOTA: 5th annual show, "Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show"; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; 40 Club Convention Center, Hwy. 210, 10 blocks west of stoplight in downtown Aitkin; Sat. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, door prizes, tailgate section; contact Kat Thomas, (218) 678-3298; e-mail: katmoose@emily.net; or Mavis McGuire, (218) 927-3804; e-mail: mmwt564b@emily.net.
5-6--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Art in Stone"; Kern County Mineral Society; Kern County Fairgrounds, Ming Ave. and S. P St.; Sat/ 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Bill Leslie, 18631 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, CA 93263, (661) 746-3167; e-mail: mjblaslie@msn.com.
5-6--CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA: Show, "A Hobby for All Ages"; Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club; West Hillhurst Arena, 1940 6 Ave. NW; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children 6 and under free with adult; 18 dealers, 64 show cases, demonstration, silent auction, kids' fish pond, hourly door prizes, guest participants Alberta Paleontological Society, Archaeological Society of Alberta, Calgary Faceters Guild; contact Trudy Martin, 110 Lissington Dr. SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5E3, (403) 287-1570; e-mail: martintm@telus.net; Web site: www.crlc.ca.
5-6--CINCINNATI, OHIO: 42nd annual show and sale, "Geofair 2007"; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e-mail: tehuizing@fuse.net; Web site: www.geofair.com.
5-6--MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: 34th annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N. Broadway Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-8782.
5-6--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 4th annual show and sale, "Treasures of the Earth 2006"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3 ($2 with flier), Scouts in uniform and children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geology supplies, kids' activities, raffles, programs, demonstrations, exhibits; contact George Walko, (800) 473-3602, or Jim Moorehead; e-mail: anthonyste@epix.net.
5-6--TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: 44th annual wholesale and retail show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rte. 1 N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Web site: www.nahant.com/nsrmc.
12-13--BOZEMAN, MONTANA: 48th annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin Co. Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dan Carter, (406) 763-5034, or Doug Ellis, (406) 266-4452; e-mail: opalcrusher@hotmail.com.
12-13--GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 60th annual show, "60 Years on the Dinosaur Diamond"; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; silent auction, demonstrations, grab bags, children's activities, special exhibits, retail dealers; contact Joe or Gaylene Montano, (970) 241-7774.
12-13--RENO, NEVADA: Show; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, ages 6-12 $3, under 6 free; contact John Peterson, (775) 356-8820 ; Web site: http://renorockclub.com.
12-14--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 6th annual show, "Mother's Day Gemboree"; Franklin Chamber of Commerce; Macon County Community Bldg., U.S. 441, south of Franklin; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; gems, minerals, fine jewelry; contact Tony Angel, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, (800) 336-7829.
18-20--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Superior California Gem & Mineral Association; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Bill Seward, (530) 365-8641.
18-20--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Spring West Coast Gem & Mineral Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol, near South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 100 dealers, US, China, Brazil, Russia, India; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: MZ0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
18-20--GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
18-20--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 17th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
18-20--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Cal Expo/Bldg. A & B, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
18-20--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 172nd show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202, e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.
18-20--SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Show, "Southeastern Michigan Gem & Mineral Show'; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society of Michigan; Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6:30, Sun. 11-5; contact Mike Bomba, 1419 Gregory, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, (313) 381-8455, or Norm Hanschu, 6607 Sturbridge Ln., Canton, MI 48187-2638, (734) 455-8596; e-mail: nwhanschu@prodigy.net.
19-20--HERMISTON, OREGON: Annual show; Hatrockhounds; Umatilla County Fairgrounds, Cooper Hall, Orchard Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Mike Filarski, P.O. Box 502, Irrigon, OR 97844; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net.
19-20--RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: 3rd annual Fairburn agate & rock swap; R.C. Parks & Recreation Dept.; Hwy. 44E, 1/2 mile west of B.H. Speedway; buy, sell, trade, rocks, fossils, minerals; free admission; bring your specimens, experts will be on hand to help identify and evaluate, auction Sat. at 5:30, agate discussion and program to follow; contact Tom Woodden, (605) 393-1963, or Jim Hardesty, (605) 393-2163; e-mail: BigJim57703@peoplepc.com.
19-20--WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: 50th annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, entrance at 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 16 free; dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, children's activities, special exhibits, displays; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com.
19-20--YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction,w slabs, specimens, large items, kids' rock bingo, spin the wheel, informational sessions, 14 dealers, jewelry, carved stones, specimens, lapidary equipment, in conjunction with the Yucaipa Iris Festival; contact William Jochimsen, P.O. Box 494, Yucaipa, CA 92399, (909) 790-1475; e-mail: bjm2285@aol.com; Web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/yucaipagem/id3.html.
25-27--JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA: Show, "Jekyl Island Jewelry, Bead & Mineral Show"; El-Mar Enterprises; Jekyll Island Convention Center, Beachside Hall, 2 Beachview Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gemstones, findings, 10k and 14k gold, beads, minerals, fossils; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, 1810 Jim Redman Pkwy., Plant City, FL 33563, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: elmarshows@hotmail.com.
25-27--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 16th annual spring show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
25-27--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
26--TOWSON, MARYLAND: 18th annual show; Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society; Goucher College, Dulaney Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-4; minerals, original jewelry, mineral auction, displays; contact Bernie Emery, (410) 832-5906, or Larry Krause, (410) 828-0024; e-mail: managingeditor@verizon.net.
26-27--FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 56th annual show, "Let's Rock"; Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club; Amon Carter Exhibits Bldg., Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, children under 12 free; more than 25 dealers, exhibits, kids' games, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing, silent auction; contact Steve Hilliard, P.O. Box 418, Decatur, TX 76234, (817) 925-5760, or Kay Anderson, (817) 597-8912; e-mail: wkanderson@sbcglobal.net.
26-27--VIRGIN VALLEY, NEVADA: 3rd annual show; thegemdealer.com; Opal Negra Mine Millsite, Sagebrush Creek Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; field trip Mon.; contact Scott Ryals, P.O. Box 2543, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (800) 803-7601; e-mail: gemshow@thegemdealer.com;
Web site: www.thegemdealer.com/gemshow/virginvalleygemshow.htm.
26-27--WHEATON, ILLINOIS: 31st annual show; Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association; Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and seniors (13-17) $3, children under 13 free; nationally known dealers, beads, books, equipment, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, supplies, tools, live demonstrations, faceting, fossil preparation, gem trees, glass fusing, jewelry making, micro mounts, scrimshaw, silver, opal cutting, wire wrapping, exhibits, silent auctions, door prizes, children's activities; contact Rich Dillon, P.O. Box 360, Wasco, IL 60183-0360, (630) 377-0197; e-mail: cgma@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.chicagolandgemshow.org.
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JUNE 2007:
1-3--LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Palace Station Hotel/Casino, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
1-3--WAUSEON, OHIO: Show, "Rocks! We Dig 'Em"; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Bldg.; 8514 SR 108; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; first annual Bead Rally; contact Doris E. Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com.
2--MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “Spring Mineralfest”; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Popular St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones, geodes, more than 100 tables, specimens for sale or trade, contemporary, classic and field-collected specimens, fluorescent minerals, gold panning and sluicing demonstrations, kids’ activities, free mineral specimens for children under 12; contact Vince Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com.
2-3--BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: 34th annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Historical State Park; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Rick Kittinger, 1612 Colesburg Circle, Hoover, AL 35226, (205) 823-2970; e-mail: rick.kittinger@bellsouth.com.
2-3--COEUR D' ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai Co. Fairgrounds, Government Way and Kathleen; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Mike Rose, (208) 667-8591; e-mail: rockinroses2@msn.com.
2-3--GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora Gems; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: YBidwell2@aol.com.
2-3--LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Jubilee of Gems"; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra; La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, youth activities; contact Don Warthen, 15455 Tetley St., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, (626) 330-8974; e-mail: Warthen@earthlink.net.
2-3--NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Three County Fair Grounds, Old Ferry Road; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children under 12 free; more than 30 mineral, jewelry, gem, fossil and mineral art dealers from across the Northeast, free exhibits, free lapidary demonstrations, directions on Web site; contact Lee Champigny, 46 Eden St., Ludlow, MA 01056, (413) 583-3565; e-mail: pullg4fun@verizon.net; Web site: www.cvmineralclub.org.
2-3--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
8-10--PARK HILLS, MISSOURI: 10th annual swap and sale, “Missouri Mines Rock Swap/Sale”; Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society, Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Hwy. 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary; contact Lloyd E. Marler, (573) 431-2951, or Missouri Mines State Historic Site, P.O. Box 492, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 431-6226.
8-10--PORTLAND, OREGON: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
9--KENT, CONNECTICUT: 5th annual swap and sale; Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science, Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Rte. 7; contact John Pawloski, 42 Squash Hollow Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 354-0296; e-mail: j.a.pawloski@worldnet.att.net.
9-10--FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN: Rockhound seminar; Michigan Geology & Gemcraft Society; Frankfort High School, 534 11th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Don Brown, (734) 421-8159.
9-10--MONROE, NEW YORK: Annual swap and sell; Orange County Mineral Society; on the green, Museum Village; adults $3, children and seniors $2; mineral displays, lectures, demonstrations, special kids' program; contact George Gardianos, (845) 683-1167, or Museum Village, (845) 782-8247.
15-17--ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, "Asheville Gem Fest"; Colburn Earth Science Museum; Pack Place, 2 S. Pack Square; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; speakers Sat. and Sun.; kids' activities, free earth science museum admission, silent auction; contact Felicity Green, Colburn Earth Science Museum, P.O. Box 1617, Asheville, NC 28802, (828) 254-7162; e-mail: museum.colburn@gmail.com; Web site: www.colburnmuseum.org.
15-17--NEWPORT, OREGON: Show; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 NE 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students 50 cents; contact Juli Dahl, P.O. Box 2439, Waldport, OR 97394, (541) 563-7495; e-mail: jdahl2@casco.net; Web site: www.deltaonelapidary.com.
16-17--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall at the Pier, Cayucos Vets Hall at the Pier; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free door prizes, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, tools, findings, wire wrapping, carvings, rough slabs, polished cabs, gifts; contact Bob Hurless, (805) 772-7160, or Richard Sittinger, 1770 Orville Ave., Cambria, CA 93428, (805) 927-2223; e-mail: Richard@Mineralofthemonthclub.org; Web site: http://mineralofthemonthclub.org.
22-24--BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 42nd annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County Fairgrounds, Airport Rd.; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary and prospecting supplies, 4-H and science project materials; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463.
22-24--OGDEN, UTAH: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
22-24--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
23–24--COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: 43rd annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Kaye Thompson, (719) 636-2978, or Roger Pittman, (719) 683-2603; e-mail: prpittman@netzero.net; Web site: http://csms.us.
23-24--GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 43rd annual show and swap, "Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show"; Gilsum Recreation Committee, Gilsum Elementary School Grounds, Rte. 10 N; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4; free admission; more than 70 dealers and swappers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, climbing wall, mineral-panning display; contact Robert Mitchell, Gilsum Recreation Committee, P.O. Box 76, Gilsum, NH 03448, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: rmitchell60@adelphia.net; Web site: http://users.adelphia.net/~rmitchell60/index.html.
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JUNE-JULY 2007:
29-1--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
29-1--WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: 20th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; William Perry Elementary School, 840 King Ave., behind the DMV; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
30-4--SISTERS, OREGON: 11th annual show; Wayne and Jean Miller; Sisters Elementary School,611 E. Cascade, off Hwy. 20; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-6, Tue. 9-6, Wed. 9-6; free admission; contact Jean Miller, (503) 829-2680; Web site: www.ogmshows.com.
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JULY 2007:
7-8--LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI: 6th annual show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; The Resort at Port Arrowhead, Room “D”, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd. (Bus. Hwy. 54); Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, kids’ games; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com.
7-8--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Summer show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, quality minerals, fine jewelry, fossils, agates, petrified wood; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343.
12-15--NYSSA, OREGON: 42nd annual show, "Thunderegg Days"; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce; school grounds; buy, sell or swap rocks, slabs, gemstones, jewelry, field trips Thu., Fri. and Sat., contact Nyssa Chamber of Commerce, 112 Main St., Nyssa, OR 97913, (541) 372-3091; e-mail: nyssacofc@fmtc.com.
20-22--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 13th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital, behind Fire Station No. 2; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
20-23--REEDSPORT, OREGON: 1st annual show, "Treasures from the Earth"; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, exhibitors, gem and petrified wood identification, silent auction, kids' games, door prizes, raffle; contact Clyde Pike, (541) 759-4740; e-mail: csjpike@juno.com.
25-29--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 42nd annual show, "Macon County Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, Franklin Chamber of Commerce; Macon County Community Bldg., U.S. 441S; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6. Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; contact Tony Angel, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, (800) 336-7829.
28-29--FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 40th annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Vernon Peterson, (715) 349-2241, or Dan Beal, (715) 472-8809.
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AUGUST 2007:
3-5--BUTTE, MONTANA: 67th annual show, "Richest Hill on Earth"; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center, 1340 Harrison Ave. (I-90, Harrison Ave. exit, turn north); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 723-8524.
3-5--PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: 4th annual show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Activity Center, 3700 N. Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children 12 and under free; fine jewelry, beading components, mineral specimens, tools, equipment, lapidary rock; contact Larry Jackson, P.O. Box 3923, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-9188, e-mail: lpjack65@cableone.net.
4-5--NORTH BEND, OREGON: Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, exhibits, demonstrations, kids' activities, silent auction, raffle, hourly door prizes, dealers, rough and finished rock, gems; contact Carolyn DeMetz, (541) 267-5008; e-mail: czdemetz@earthlink.net.
10-12--DALTON, GEORGIA: 16th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
11-12--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
17-19--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Fairgrounds and Expo, Rte. 72, 5 miles north of Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 266; admission $6; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; e-mail: beadware@erols.com; Web site: www.gem-show.com.
18-19--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 11th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University of Wisconsin, Barron County, Gym; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Neil Sitenga, (715) 234-7684.
25-26--CANTON, NEW YORK: 41st annual show; St. Lawrence County Mineral Club; Sportsman’s Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org.
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SEPTEMBER 2007:
1-2--ARLINGTON, TEXAS: 50th annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads, SCFMS convention, annual Rolling Rock meeting; contact Karen Cessna, (817) 860-5232, Rick Kupke, 2004 N. Meadow Way Cir., Arlington, TX 76015, (817) 465-5270; e-mail: rickkupke@nwiis.com; Web site: http://tses.org.
7-9--XENIA, OHIO: Show, "Greater Dayton Area Jewelry, Mineral, Bead, & Gift Show"; Fair & Balanced Promotions; Greene Co. Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; jewelry, beads, minerals, gifts; contact Franko; P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankowrap@juno.com.
8-9--ROSEBURG, OREGON: Annual show, "Wonders of the West"; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers with rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids’ rock hunt; contact Dave Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: deyoung1953@msn.com.
13-16--DENVER, COLORADO: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Holiday Inn, DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave., I-70 and Chambers Rd. (exit 283); Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
14-16--COOS BAY, OREGON: Show, "South Coast Rock & Gem Fest 2007"; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; 4th St. parking lot, across from Outdoor-In Family Restaurant; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, tailgaters, rough and finished rocks and gems, kids' activities; contact Carolyn DeMetz, (541) 267-5008; e-mail: czdemetz@earthlink.net.
22-23--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
28-29--ENID, OKLAHOMA: Show; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; Hoover Bldg., Chisholm Trail Expo Center, 111 W. Purdue; admission $1; contact Billy E. Wood, (580) 234-5344.
28-30--PORTLAND, OREGON: Show, “Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show”; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 for 3 days, students $5 for 3 days; symposium, kids’ corner, silent and oral auctions, 125 exhibits, 40 dealers, raffle, door prizes, demonstrations, special exhibits, educational seminars; contact Steve Nelson, P.O. Box 5401, Portland, OR 97208, (503) 397-5284; e-mail: snelson@ados.net.
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OCTOBER 2007:
5-7--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 9th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
6--MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “Spring Mineralfest”; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Macungie Memorial Park, 50 Popular St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones, geodes, more than 100 tables, specimens for sale or trade, contemporary, classic and field-collected specimens, fluorescent minerals, gold panning and sluicing demonstrations, kids’ activities, free mineral specimens for children under 12; contact Vince Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com.
6-7--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 51st annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.org.
7--FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: 10th annual show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Fallbook Gem & Mineral Society; 123 W. Alvarado; Sun. 10-4; free admission; gold panning, geode cracking, gemstone identification, Wheel of Fortune, silent auctions, raffle, vendors; contact Mary Fong-Walker, (760) 723-3484; e-mail: mrwizard@tfb.com; Web site: www.fgms.org/organization/org-locations.htm.
12-14--HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 39th annual show; von Braun Center; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; more than 30 dealers, jewelry, lapidary interests, demonstrations, displays, children's activities; contact Tony Smith, (256) 603-3095; Web site: www.huntsvillegms.org.
13-14--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 16th annual show, "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters, Central Florida Fairgrounds, Bldg. A, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, artifacts, related equipment, books, silent auctions, raffles, children's dig pit; contact Valerie First, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com.
13-14--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Fall show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, quality minerals, fine jewelry, fossils, agates, petrified wood; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343.
19-21--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 18th annual show, "Leaf Looker's Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, Franklin Chamber of Commerce; Macon County Community Bldg., U.S. 441S; Fri. 10-6, Sat.10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; gem and mineral dealers from across the United States; contact Tony Angel, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, (800) 336-7829.
20-21--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bill Seward, (530) 365-8641.
20-21--LEWISTON, IDAHO: 41st annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Pavilion, 1229 Burrell; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; dealers, faceting, cabbing, wire wrapping, knapping, sphere making demonstrations, silent auctions, door prizes, special raffles, kids’ activities, 40 displays; contact Don Johnson, 2798 Grandview Dr., Clarkston, WA 99403, (509) 758-6832; e-mail: donaldfjohnson@earthlink.net; Web site: www.hellscanyongemclub.com.
26-28--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 5th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, on US Rte. 11 between I-81 exit 240 and exit 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com..
27-28--CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale, “Gemboree”; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org.
27-29--LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
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NOVEMBER 2007:
2-4--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Expo Square, Trade Center, 4145 S. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
3-4--PAOLI, PENNSYLVANIA: 38th annual show, “Gemarama 2007”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; The School at Church Farm, Bus. Rte. 30, 1/2 mile west of Frazer, Rte. 30 exit off Rte. 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $1; featuring Gemstones of the Western USA, dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, demonstrations of jewelry artistry, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, discount tickets on Web site; contact Nancy Marks, 231 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, PA 18510, (570) 342-1355; e-mail: nmarks410@adelphia. net; website: Web site: http://lapidary.org.
9-11--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 6th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext., I-64 exit 121, south on Hwy. 20, follow yellow signs; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, ticket good all 3 days, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, gold ring grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
9-11--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; Business & Technology College, BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., I-435 exit 5 (Front St.); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
10-11--ENNEPETAL, GERMANY: 24th annual show, "Internationale Ennepe-Ruhr Gem & Mineral Show"; minerals + dreams; Haus Ennepetal Convention Center, Gasstrasse 10; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults 4 Euro, students and seniors 2.50 Euro, children 12 and under free; show theme "Copper, the Red Metal", gold washing, goldsmithing, free gem identification; contact Claus Hagemann, P.O. Box 1217, Ennepetal, Germany 58241, +49 2333 603888; e-mail: chagemann@aol.com; Web site: www.en-mineralienboerse.de.
16-18--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Bead Renaissance Show; J&J Promotions LLC; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
24-25--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Jerry Tomlinson; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
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DECEMBER 2007:
7-9--NORCROSS, GEORGIA: 14th annual show, “North Atlanta Christmas Show”; Mammoth Rock; North Atlanta Trade Center; 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, under 16 free if accompanied by adult; 45 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, door prizes; contact Richard Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (800) 720-9624; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com.
8-9--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: 27th annual show, "Earth Treasures"; Tennessee State Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (12-17) $1, children 12 and under free; gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, collectibles, tools, equipment, door prizes; contact John Stanley, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: jstanley@picagroup.com; Web site: www.mtgms.com.
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