Faceted Gems
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
| AUSTRALIAN & WORLDWIDE CLUB SHOWS AND EVENTS |
Malachite
Polished and set into a hand
made silver setting.
Polished and set into a hand
made silver setting.
Free Form Silver
There are no limits when
designing jewelry.
There are no limits when
designing jewelry.
Opals
Cut and cleaned ready for
shaping into designs.
Cut and cleaned ready for
shaping into designs.
Ameythst
A piece of rough geode set in
silver.
A piece of rough geode set in
silver.
Amber
This fossilized tree resin is
millions of years old.
This fossilized tree resin is
millions of years old.
Soldering Silver
Making a ring from sterling
silver.
Making a ring from sterling
silver.
Cabachons
The cabachon design is the
most widely used in jewelry.
The cabachon design is the
most widely used in jewelry.
Making Jewelry
Combining jewelry and gems
is an age old art.
Combining jewelry and gems
is an age old art.
Gemstones
Once polished they can be
set into jewelry.
Once polished they can be
set into jewelry.
Coober Pedy Opal Fields
South Australia.
South Australia.
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| Contact organizers before going to any events overseas. JANUARY 2010: 1--GLOBE, ARIZONA: 53rd annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fair Grounds, 3 miles north of Junction US 60-70; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, students with ID and children with adults free; live demonstrations, door prizes, displays, minerals, jewelry; contact Jim Mills, P.O. Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (928) 701-1712; e-mail: oldulking57@hotmail.com 1-10--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Show, "Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show"; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds, 100 W. Kuehn St.; 9-5 all days; free admission; contact Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds. net; Web site: www.tysonwells.com 1-31--LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Show, "Clouds Jamboree"; Richard Cloud; Avi Resort and Casino - Outdoor RV Park, 10000 Aha Macav Pkwy.; 10-5 every day; contact Richard Cloud, P.O. Box 284, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (866) 558-7719; e-mail: cloudsjamboree@tds.net; Web site: www. cloudsjamboree.com 8-10--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; 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 8-10--MESA, ARIZONA: 38th annual show, "A.L. Flagg Gem & Mineral Show"; Mesa Community College, US Hwy. 60 and Dobson Rd.; free admission; Peralta Stones display, more than 100 dealers, local clubs and organizations, displays, free activities for children, kids' egg carton kits; contact Ray Grant, (480) 814-9086; e-mail: raycyn@cox.net; Web sites: www.azminfun. com and www.flaggshow.info 15-17--LARGO (ST. PETERSBURG), FLORIDA: 34th annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; contact Hugh Sheffield, (727) 894-2440 15-17--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; 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 15-17--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 16-17--DeLAND, FLORIDA: 39th annual show; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fair Grounds, State Rte. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free; hourly door prizes, grand prize, silent auction, kids' activity table, TFG Faceters Guild demonstrations and Q&A, other demonstrations; contact Florence D. Nordquist, 521 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 226-4032; e-mail: fndesign@aol.com; Web site: www.tomokagms.org 16-17--EXETER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gemboree"; Tule Gem & Mineral Club; Veteran's Memorial Bldg., Hwy. 65; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, grab bags, club displays, jewelry, rocks, minerals, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, "Wheel of Fortune", door prizes; contact Pepper Okada, 5924 W. Iris Ct., Visalia, CA 93277, (559) 733-5842; e-mail: pepperok@clearwire.net 16-17--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Show, "Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show"; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 1606 S. Hwy. 16, south of downtown Fredericksburg; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Rollin' Rock meeting Sun., hourly door prizes; contact Jeff Smith, 208 Castle Pines Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028, (830) 895- 9630; e-mail: jeffbrenda@windstream.net; Web site: www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org 22-24--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave.; 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 22-24--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 22-24--TYLER, TEXAS: Show, "Gemstone and Jewelry Showcase"; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1; exhibits, demonstrations, fluoresent mineral display, geode cracking, dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, supplies, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction; contact Keith Harmon, 8316 Oxford Dr., Tyler, TX 75703, (903) 581-4068; e-mail: kharmon1219@sbcglobal. net 29-31--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; 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 30-31--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 19th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, American Legion Bldg., U.S. Hwy. 98 (15th St.) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9- 5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, exhibits; contact Ruth Alldredge, 316 Cherry St. #38, Panama City, FL 32401, (850) 784-0740; e-mail: Aquezpie@comcast.net JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010: 1-28--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show, "Desert Gardens International Gem & Mineral Show"; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn Rd., south side of I-10, along frontage road; 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry; contact Sharon or Sandy, Desert Gardens RV Park, 1055 Kuhen St., P.O. Box 2818, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net 30-12--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Business to Business Gem Trade Show; Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; The Gem Mall, 4475 S. Country Club Rd.; daily 10-6, last day 10-3; contact Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e- mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com 30-12--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Business to Business Gem Trade Show; Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; The Grant Inn, 1365 W. Grant Rd. (I-10 and Grant Rd.); daily 10-6, last day 10- 3; contact Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879- 8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com 30-13--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada Ave.; Sat. 10-6; free admission; AMFS Treasure Hunt: win prizes for visiting show locations, pre-register online or at the InnSuites Hotel; daily drawings Feb. 1-10, more than 400 vendors in four locations; contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665; Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos. com 30-13--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral and Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; The InnSuites Hotel (475 N. Granada), The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace (1333 N. Oracle Rd.), Quality Inn (1025 E. Benson Hwy.), and Ramada Ltd. (665 N. Freeway); 10-6 daily, final day 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, Artists' Gallery (InnSuites Hotel); contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com FEBRUARY 2010: 4-12--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Business to Business Gem Trade Show; Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc.; Holiday Inn Palo Verde/Holidome, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. (I-10 at Palo Verde Rd.); daily 10-6, last day 10-3; contact Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098, (601) 879-8832; e-mail: info@glwshows.com; Web site: glwshows.com 5-7--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; 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 5-8--TUCSON, ARIZONA: 9th annual show, "Westward Look Show 2010"; FineMineralShow; Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-5; more than 25 of the world's top dealers, "Collector Day" Sat., featuring Will Larson's private collection, Sun. evening cocktail hour, mineral art gallery, and artist panel, including Eberhard Equit, Hildegard Konighofer, Susan Robinson and Wendell Wilson; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203; Web site: www.finemineralshow.com or www.westwardminerals.com 12-14--KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI: Show; Cabin Fever Productions; Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children 12 and under free; jewelry, gems, rocks, minerals, fossils, attendance prizes; contact Melanie Vick, 1801 Barbary Way, Swansea, IL 62226, (618) 830-8471; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverproductions@yolasite.com 12-14--PORTLAND, OREGON: Show, "We Rock"; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI, 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Richard Hall, (360) 751-0699 or (360) 263-2599; e-mail: bernicehall@mcleodusa.net 12-14--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main 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 12-21--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival"; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Gem & Mineral Bldg., Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; 10-10 daily; adults $8, seniors $7, children $6; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net 13-14--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 45th annual show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 S.E. Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net 19-21--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; 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 20--PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Family Fun Day at the Museum"; Maricopa Lapidary Society; 1502 W Washington St.; Sat. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, kids' activities, gold panning, metal detecting; contact Laurette Kennedy, (602) 771-1611 or (602) 738-2552; e-mail: lkennedy11@aol.com 20--UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: Show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-4; ages 7 and up $3, 6 and under free; vendors, exhibitors, minerals, fossils, gems, original jewelry designs, demonstrations, faceting, bead stringing, wire wrapping, gold panning, children's crafts, door prizes; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael. patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.freewebs.com/smrmc/ 20-21--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 17th annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show and Sale; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; Museum, Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave., 4th floor; admission $6 (includes flower show); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; more than 20 mineral and fossil dealers, guided museum tours, mineral and fossil identification; contact Michael Hawkins, (518) 486 2011; e mail: mhawkins@mail. nysed.gov 20-21--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Treasures of the Earth 2010"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, active military with ID and spouse, Scouts in uniform, and kids 12 and under free; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, lapidary tools, findings, handmade jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; contact Ellen Bauer, (925) 458-2539; e-mail: ebauer_lapidary@yahoo. com; Web site: http://antiochlapidaryclub.tripod.com 20-21--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 48th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center, south I-27; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1; dealers, demonstrators, grand prizes, silent auction, kids' wheel; contact Mildred Matlock, 701 Zephyr, Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 293-3476; e-mail: jmmatlock@suddenlink.net 26-27--NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "GEMboree"; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9:30, Sat. 10-5; free admission, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; gems, jewelry, beads, Girl and Boy Scout merit badges; contact Julia Marin, 18220 Marilla St., Northridge, CA 91325, (818) 886-7190; e-mail: jomarin@dslextreme.com; Web site: http://delairrockhounds.blogspot.com 26-28--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; 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 26-28--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 27--BARTOW, FLORIDA: 6th annual show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; Stuart Center, Polk County Extension Service Bldg., 1702 US Hwy. 17 S; Sat. 9-5; free admission; silent auction, door prizes, children's sand pit, demonstrations, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e- mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net 27-28--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Charlie Smith, (208) 628-4002 27-28--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 57th annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Fritz Mack, P.O. Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809 27-28--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: 51st annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Mississippi State Fair Grounds/Trade Mart Bldg., 1207 Mississippi St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; free demonstrations, door prizes, educational and hands-on booths, 24 dealers; contact Keith Peacock, 114 Quail Ridge Rd., Braxton, MS 39044, (601) 863-6535; e- mail: kpcoc@aol.com; Web site: missgems.org 27-28--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com 28--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley (Ballroom), 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sun. 11-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Spokane MARCH 2010: 5-7--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; 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 5-7--NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 ($1 off flier on Web site), children under 12 free with adult; large, rare ice age fossils, fluorescent rock display, 60 display cases, 35 dealers, eight lapidary demonstrations, benefit auction; contact Larry Ham, P.O. Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510)887-9007; e-mail: showchair@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org 5-7--RICHMOND, INDIANA: Show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children 6 and under free; contact John LaMont, 14158 St. Rd. 1, Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4503; e-mail: Midwestchar@peoplepc.com 5-7--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 5-7--SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com 6-7--ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Monrovia Rockhounds; LA County Arboretum, 301 S Baldwin Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, students and seniors $5, children $2.50; more than 15 vendors, rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, wire wrapping, findings, beads, grab bags, Treasure Wheel, Fossil Find; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 359-1624; e-mail: joannaritchey@gmail.com; Web site: www.moroks.com 6-7--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 41st annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrators; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662 or (432) 263-3340 6-7--CALDWELL, IDAHO: Show, "Collecting Gems for 2010"; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Conner Field House, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Carolyn Roberts, (208) 466- 6191; e-mail: ncrobertsrp@msn.com 6-7--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East KingCo Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Norma Kikkert, c/o EKCRC, P.O. Box 2203, Redmond, WA 98073, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: eastkingco@gmail.com 6-7--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual show, "Thundereggs"; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.; contacts Garwin Carlson, (541) 882-8276, or Marv Stump, (541) 882-8341 6-7--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 6-7--STANTON, DELAWARE: 47th annual Earth Science Gem & Mineral Show and Annual EFMLS Convention; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical & Community College, I-95 Exit 4B, Churchmans Rd. (Rte. 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors $5, juniors $4, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, displays, dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, children's booth, grab bags; contact Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com; Web site: www.delminsociety.net 6-7--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 48th annual show, "The Ventura Gem Show"; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park (Ventura County Fairgrounds), 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, demonstrations of lapidary arts and jewelry making, door prizes, silent auctions, "Country Store", children's activities; contact Andy Anderson, (805) 987-0043; e-mail: vgms_editor@roadrunner.com; or Kathryn Davis; e-mail: kathrynsgems@yahoo.com; Web site: www.vgms.org 11-14--DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 45th annual show, "Rockhound Roundup Gem & Mineral Show"; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; SWNM Fairgrounds, Raymond Reed Blvd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, demonstrations, displays, field trips, jewelry, rocks, drawings, cash raffle, silent auction Fri., live auction Sat.; contact Jerry & Carolyn Abbey, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88030, (575) 543-8916; e-mail: theDGMS@gmail. com; Web site: dgms.bravehost.com 12--HOUSTON, TEXAS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Southwest, 11160 Southwest Fwy.; Fri. 12-4, ; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Houston 12-14--BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, The Arts & Craft Bldg, 164 Eastland Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa. com 12-14--COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Show, "Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show"; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Verde Valley Fairgrounds, 800 E. Cherry St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1 (Fri.) and $3 (Sat./Sun.), children free with adult; worldwide minerals and gems, fine and costume jewelry, gem and mineral displays, raffles, silent auctions, jewelry, lapidary tools, supplies, equipment, children's activities, free mineral and gem identification; contact Sue Valek, (928) 634-7452 12-14--FT. MYERS, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. (downtown); Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 12-14--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Back Again in 2010"; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fair Complex, 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Roy Woo, (503) 459-1903; e-mail: rwoo12648@msn.com 12-14--PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; 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 12-14--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show, "Earth Treasures"; Rock Rollers Club; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, N. 604 Havana, at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free; more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimens, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies and demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Leon Agee, (509) 276-3992, or Jim Cotant, (509) 534-1746 13�BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Show, "Rockin' at the Swamp"; The Recreation & Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC); Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy.; Sat. 9-4; adults $5, seniors (65+) $4.50, children (2-17) $4; gem and mineral exhibits, vendors, crafts, rock wall, special presentations, mobile gem mining, treasure hunting trail hikes, children's "Gold Rush", Fossil Quarry; contact Claire Coco, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 757-8905; e‑mail: ccoco@brec.org; Web site: www.brec.org 13--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Aggie Park & Banquet Hall, 6205 West Ave.; Sat. 2-6; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things. com 13--SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 61st annual silent auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave.; Sat. 5:30-10; free admission; silent auction, rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, lapidary items, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org 13-14--FILER, IDAHO: Annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, east side of Filer on Hwy. 30; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult; 50 display cases, 10 dealers; contact Harold Waggoner; (208) 423-9668; e-mail: rmetts@cableone.net; Web site: www.magicvalleygemclub.org 13-14--MACOMB, ILLINOIS: 30th annual show, "Geodes and Sue, Too"; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs; Western Illinois University, Student Union Ballroom, Murray St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Chicago Museum's "Sue", dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, rock, mineral, fossil and artifact identification, kids' activities, door prizes, programs, lapidary demonstrations, displays, geode cracking; contact Dennis Bomke (217) 546-4096; e-mail: dbomke@comcast.net; or Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com 13-14--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Colors of Gems"; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffle, sand scoop, demonstrators, vendors, jewelry, gems, rough material, beads, findings, mineral specimens, collectibles; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 914-5030; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net 13-14--SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Parade of Gems"; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Spreckels Veterans Hall, 5th St. and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, kids' activities, silent auction, wheel of chance, vendors, award-winning show cases, fluorescent display, free hourly drawings, raffle; contact Ernie DeFever, 31 Nacional St., Salinas, CA 93901, (831) 422-3422; e-mail: minimad64@comcast.net; Web site: www.salinasrockandgem.com 13-14--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult; speakers for adults and kids, dinosaur and fossil talks, special fossil exhibits, children's activities, 20 continuous demonstrations, large fluorescent tent; contact Bud and Terry McMillin, P.O. Box 1263, Modesto, CA 95353, (209) 524-3494; e-mail: terry. mcmillin@yahoo.com; Web site: www.turlockgemshow.com 14--AUSTIN, TEXAS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Crowne Plaza Hotel - Austin, 6121 I-35 N.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: http://www.rings-things.com 16--DALLAS, TEXAS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Best Western Dallas Hotel and Conference Center, 8051 LBJ Fwy.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 17--OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Biltmore Hotel, 401 S. Meridian Ave.; Wed. 2-6; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450; Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 18-21--SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: Tailgate show; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League Ball Park, 6707 Little League Dr.; Thu. 2-8, Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-8, Sun. 9-7; free admission; silent auction, bulk rough, raffle, dealers, lapidary-related items, jewelry; contact Shane Ripley, 31975 Yucaipa Blvd. #1, Yucaipa, CA 92399, (909) 557-3605; e- mail: OBMS_PR@yahoo.com; Web site: www.meetup.com/Jewlery-Making-for-Fun-and-Profit/ 19-21--HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 40th Unifour Gem, Mineral, Bead, Fossil & Jewelry Show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Dr. SE, I-40, Exit 125; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $4, students and children free; contact Baxter Leonard, 2510 Rolling Ridge Dr., Hickory, NC, 28602, (828) 294-6924; e-mail: gailandbaxter@aol.com 19-21--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave.; 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 19-21--JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Show, "Treasures & Gems in 2010"; Gem & Minerial Society of Jackson; Jackson County Fairgrounds "Fair Event Center", 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students 50 cents, children and uniformed military and Scouts free; more than 20 dealers and demonstrators, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, bead making, jewelry, silent auctions, lapidary tools and supplies; contact James Bretes, 3022 Francis St., Jackson, MI 49203, (877) 872-8471; e-mail: info@mgmsrockclub.com; Web site: www.mgmsrockclub.com 19-21--ROME, GEORGIA: Show, "Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show"; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum, 2 Government Plaza; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, demonstrations, exhibits, lectures, door prizes; contact Tim Biggart, (706) 232-7143; e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu 19-21--SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show, "Spring Prade of Gems Invitational"; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Tennis Court, 475 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Mr. Bones walking dinosaur, handmade jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, educational displays, silent auction, rough rock; contact Larry Hataway, P.O. Box 103, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, (801) 798-2758; e-mail: larry@spanishtrailssilver.com; Web site: spanishtrailssilver.com 20-21--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual show, "Rock and Gem Rendezvous"; Kern County Shrine Club, 700 S. P St., corner of S. P and Bell Terrace; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; indoor/outdoor show, rocks, fossils, beads, new and used lapidary supplies, jewelry, rough material, finished gems, hourly drawing, silent auction, Spinning Wheel, demonstrations; contact Lewis M. Helfrich or Lynne G. Helfrich, (661) 323-2663; e-mail: lewsrocks@netzero.net 20-21--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Show; Cedar Valley Rock & Mineral Society; Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $2, students $1, children free; 33-inch Duckbill skeleton compliments of Michael and Barbara Sincak; contact Thomas Whitlatch, 1147 Staub Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, (319) 551-3870; e-mail: whitlatcht@mchsi.com; Web site: www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org 20-21--LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Show, "Fiesta of Gems"; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students and seniors $3, children 50 cents, military discount, special school group rate; minerals, gemstones, fossils, jewelry , lapidary, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Robert Bowie, (830) 935-3373; e- mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Web site: swgemandmineral.org 20-21--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show, "Fossil Fest 2010"; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, US 301 and I-4; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, "how to" seminars, kids' games, fossil mine, raffles, door prizes, silent auction; contact Barbara Fite, (813) 977-0892; e-mail: bfite@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www. tampabayfossilclub.com 20-21--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale, "Spring Bling"; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, student $2, children free; rocks, gems, jewelry, door prizes, silent auction, "wheel of fortune"; contact Phylis Malacki, 370 W. M St., Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 745-3255; e-mail: vgms01@yahoo.com; Web site: www.iwired.org 20-21--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. (Hwy. 92); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact 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--GOLDEN, COLORADO: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Denver West Village, 14707 W. Colfax Ave.; Wed. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 26-27--COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: 10th annual show; Panorama Gem & Mineral Club; Fort Colville Grange Hall, 157 Hwy. 20 E.; Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; contact Bill Allen, (509) 935-8779; e- mail: Sago@theofficenet.com 26-28--ADA, OKLAHOMA: Show, "The Rock 'n Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show 2010"; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, NE corner of state Hwy. 99 and Richardson Loop Bypass; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, fluorescent displays, dealers, kids' fossil dig, spinning wheels; contact Ed Vermillion, P.O. Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527-6431; e-mail: okieed42@windstream.net; Web site: http://www. freewebs.com/agmfc/index.htm 26-28--BRIDGETON (ST. LOUIS COUNTY), MISSOURI: 50th annual show; Rock Hobby Club; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12325 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, students $2, children under 5 free; exhibits, museum and university special exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, supplies; contact Vickie Corley, 1727 Parkway Acres, St. Louis, MO 63043, (314) 521-8896; e-mail: Missouri-gem@sbcglobal.net 26-28--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 49th annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, ($5 weekend pass), students under 18 $1, children 12 and under free with adult; Minerals of the American West with a special focus on quartz, exhibits and demonstrations by club members and invited guests, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, seven gem and mineral dealers; contact Dave Halliburton, 2506 Pear Court, Fort Collins, CO 80521, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com; Web site: fortcollinsrockhounds.org 26-28--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 12th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer- selected gemstones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, 500 Earth Science Club display, silversmithing demonstrations and classes, lampwork bead demonstration, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com 26-28--MACOMB, ILLINOIS: Fossil show; Mid-America Paleontology Society; Western Hall, Western Illinois University; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-12; free admission; fossils only, buy, sell, swap, display, children's activities, silent auctions, keynote speaker Dr. Robert Frey, auction Sat.; contact Tom Williams, (815) 223-9638; e-mail: Paleotom234@dishmail.net; or Steve Holley, (309) 231-8861; e-mail: llfossil@hotmail.com; Web site: www.midamericapaleo.org 26-28--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 41st annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and seniors $2, children under 12 and Scouts in uniform free with paying adult; sluice mining, faceting demonstrations, silent auctions, gem identification, Kids' Korner, mineralogist on site, door prizes, grand prize; contact James Johnstone, 12745 Newfield Dr., Orlando, FL 32837, (407) 625-6336; e-mail: jj030@msn.com; Web site: www.thumblicker.com 26-28--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State 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 26-28--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 27--WOODBURY, MINNESOTA: Annual show; St. Croix Rockhounds, Valley Creek Mall, 175 Weir Dr.; Sat. 9-3; free admission; educational show, no dealers, rock and mineral identification; contact Bill Cordua, 414 Lewis St., River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-3139; e-mail: william.s.cordua@uwrf.edu 27-28--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show and sale; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 49 at Frogtown USA; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, kids 12 and under free with adult; rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, supplies; contact Tak Iwata, (209) 928-5579; e-mail: Tak2me@msn.com 27-28--CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 32nd annual show; The Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club; Shalom Christian Academy, 126 Social Island Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 12 free with adult; jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, door prizes; contact Mike Mowen, (717) 264-9024; e-mail: mlmo@innernet.net 27-28--HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show, "Trilobites: Under the Seas of Western New York"; The Buffalo Geological Society; Market & Grange Bldgs., The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; demonstrations, beads, jewelry, private gem collections, unique gifts, children's mini-mine, "Grandpa's Corner"; contact Steve Birtz, 2230 Fix Rd., Grand Island, NY 14072,(716) 773-6386; e-mail: SBirtz@aol.com 27-28--HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Holiday Inn at Ingleside, I-91 Exit 15; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, lapidary and mineral arts, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Lee Champigny, (413) 320-9741; e-mail: pullG4fun@verizon. net 27-28--LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: 2nd annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; contact Judy Pereira, 335 W. D St., Lemoore, CA 93245, (559) 924-4052 27-28--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale, "Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair"; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society; LuLu Temple, 5140 Buttler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children $1; minerals, fossils, books, gems, jewelry, free kids' specimens and fossil dig, educational displays, personal collections, scouting merit badge information, professional speakers; contact Duglas Klieger, 26 Cabot Ct., Chesterbrook, PA 19087, (610) 644-2492; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Web site: www.PMS.Moonfruit.com 27-28--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 48th annual show; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd., off Washington; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, kids 12 and under free; more than 30 vendors, crystals, gold, geode cracking, beads, gemstones, fossils, polished stones, handcrafted jewelry, opal, world-class mineral specimens, tourmaline, sunstones, bugs in amber, mineral identification, "Kids' Junction", demonstrations, silent auctions, exhibits, raffles, lapidary shop open house, information and discount coupon on Web site; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; e-mail: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com 27-28--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 41st annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children under 8 free; Carnegie Museum exhibits and silent auctions, Paleontological Research Institute fossil exhibit, kids' activities, club displays, retail dealers; contact Bob McGuire, 224 Church St., Lopez, PA 19628, (570) 928-9238; e-mail: uvbob@epix.net 27-28--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 62nd annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Joe Cota, (541) 451-2740 27-28th - Western Mass Mineral Jewelry Fossil Show Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, 2010 Holiday Inn at Ingleside (Exit 15 off I-91) Holyoke, Massachusetts $4 Adult - Children 12 and under free with adult admission - Active Military ID and Scouts in Uniform FREE! - Our 2010 Show features two event banquet rooms: Minerals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Fossils, Lapidary, and Mineral Arts from Around the World Live Demonstrations - Free Exhibits - Ample Secure Free Parking - On-Site Food Connecticut Valley Mineral Club Lee Champigny, Show Chair pullG4fun@verizon.net www.cvmineralclub.org 28--BOISE, IDAHO: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport, 2645 Airport Way; Sun. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com APRIL 2010: 2-4--EUGENE, OREGON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; 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 3--MISSOULA, MONTANA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things. com 3-4--LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Show, "Gems Galore - and More!"; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St.; Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; local special displays, exhibits, minerals, rocks, gemstones, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, dealers, youth activities; contact Charles Wooldridge, Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club, P.O. Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505, (402) 416-3233; e-mail: lgmcsecretary@yahoo.com; Web site: www. lincolngemmineralclub.org 9-11--ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show; Ag-Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds, 32470 Haida Dr.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $6, students (6-17) $2, children under 6 free with adult; more than 35 dealers, beads, crystals, minerals, gifts, lapidary supplies, club displays, demonstrations, grab bags, children's creative workshop, gold panning, door prizes; contact Jennifer Moore, (604) 328-9766; e-mail: jenmac02@telus.net 9-11--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 41st annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Creative Arts Center, New Mexico State Fairgrounds (Expo NM), San Pedro entrance, across the street from the Lujan Bldg.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $1 Fri., $3 Sat. and Sun., children under 13 free; more than 40 dealers, displays, door prizes, kids' booth, silent auctions, faceting demonstrations, gold panning, gem setting, free mineral/gem identification; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net 9-11--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 9th 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, students and seniors $1.50, children free; minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, pearls, gold nuggets, fine jewelry, gold, quartz, fossils, tools, door prizes; contact Diana, Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519, (707) 839-1358; e- mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net 9-11--OGDEN, UTAH: 59th annual show, "2010 Gemstone Junction"; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Golden Spike Event Center, Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 N 1200 W; adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; more than 25 dealers, more than 30 display cases, geodes, faceted stones, dinosaur bones, fossils, minerals, beads, jewelry, healing stones and crystals, petrified wood, lapidary tools and equipment, demonstrations, rock bags, Wheel of Fortune, door prizes, silent auction; contact Cindy Aeschlimann, P.O. Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84412-2835, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org; Web site: www.goldenspikegem.org 9-11--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact 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--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" 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 10-11--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 49th show; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave.; free admission; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, club sales, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, exhibits, special kids' activities; contact Candi Gerard, (360) 384-3187 10-11--DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 45th annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. (just west of River Rd. off Touhy); Sat. 9: 30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students $1 with school ID, seniors $2, children under 12 free with adult; educational exhibits, live demonstrations, kids' room, silent auction, dealers, raffles, door prizes; contact Lois Zima or Jeanine Mielecki; (847) 298-4653; e-mail: jaynine9@aol. com; Web site: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org 10-11--GOODING, IDAHO: Annual show; Petrified Watermelon Pickers; Idaho State School for the Deaf and Blind, Recreation Gymnasium, 1450 Main St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rock, dealers, jewelry, gemstones, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, educational displays, club member specimens and lapidary demonstrations; contact Dixie Reale, P.O. Box 402, King Hill, ID 83633, (208) 293-4340; e-mail: dixiereale@mac.com; Web site: www.kountinghouse.com/club 10-11--JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 41st annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Citizen Center, 30 Brocton St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, kids under 12 free; dealers, silent auctions; contact Al Conklin, 187 Forest Hill Rd., Apalachin, NY 13732, (607) 625-4140; e-mail: allanconklin@aol.com 10-11--KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Show, "Gems of Arizona"; Mohave County Gemstoners; Kingman Academy of Learning High School, 3420 N. Burbank St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; demonstrations (obsidian knapping, faceting, wire wrapping), mineral displays, silent auction, dealers, cash raffle, hourly door prizes, children's activities; contact Nan Russell, (928) 846- 0927, or Donna Robinson, 3202 E. Leroy Ave., Kingman, AZ 86409, (928) 263-1480; e-mail: gemstoners@live.com; Web site: www.gemstoners.org 10-11--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W, between Lancaster Blvd. and Ave. J; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; demonstrations, vendors, tailgaters, silent auction table, raffle drawing, games; contact Jules Ficke, 4233 W. Ave. L-4, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 943-5157; e-mail: av_gem@yahoo.com; Web site: www.avgem.weebly.com 10-11--MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: 10th annual show; California State Mining and Mineral Museum, Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club, California State Mining and Mineral Museum Association; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 49; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; gems, minerals, crafts, speakers, mineral exhibits, educational activities, raffles, silent auctions; contact Dianne Vereschagin or Darci Moore, (209) 742-7625 10-11--PARIS, ONTARIO, CANADA: 38th annual show; Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, stones, lapidary equipment and supplies, fine jewelry, supplies, beads, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, "Mine for Gems" display; contact Robert Parry, P.O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e- mail: robert@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.brantfordlapidarymineral.ca 10-11--POCATELLO, IDAHO: Show; SouthEast Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Bannock County Fairgrounds, 10588 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Rakatansky, (208) 233-2538; e-mail: rak80@cableone.net 16-18--ALPINE, TEXAS: Show, "Wonders from our desert and beyond"; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Kokernot Lodge, Rte. 223 bypass; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; Kids' Corner, door prize, dealer demonstrations, video "What's Hot in Tucson"; contact Mary Brogan, P.O. Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 837-3824; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com; Web site: www.agates123.com/cdgmc/ 16-18--RICKREALL, OREGON: Show, "Rocks of Oregon"; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society of Salem; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Kristi Edwards, 1236 SE Seaport Circle, Corvallis, OR 97333, (541) 738-6811; e-mail: edwardskk@gmail.com 16-18--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 17-18--DOTHAN, ALABAMA: 3rd annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park James Grant Center, 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, jewelry, minerals, cutting rough, slabs, gem trees, tumbled stones, mineral displays, equipment demonstrations; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net 17-18--EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 47th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave. (Hwy 93 and I-94); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations, hands-on booth; contact Mike Schoenfess, (715) 456-0664 17-18--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Freeport Recreation Center; 130 E. Merrick Rd., Meadowbrook Pkwy. to exit M9 west (Merrick Road); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, a goldsmith to set stones and do repairs, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com 17-18--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 45th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; contact Greg Hayes, (208) 521-8885 17-18--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Mickee Madden, (509) 582- 8599; e-mail: Mickeemadden@charter.net 17-18--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat, 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 17-18--YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 49th annual show, "Parade of Gems"; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Bldg., Fair Ave. and E. Nob Hill Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bags, door prizes, raffle, Spin A Wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 248- 6401 or (509) 910-3484; e-mail: marthams@q.net 23--WICHITA, KANSAS: Show; 57th annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $1; annual Rocky Mountain Federation meeting; contact Gene Maggard, 8318 S.E. Hwy. 77, Leon, KS 67074-9026, (316)742-3746 23-25--DECATUR, ILLINOIS: 58th annual show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Macon County Fair Grounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave.; Fri. 11-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (good all three days), seniors $2, kids under 15 free; dealers, demonstrators, displays, Illinois DNR Oil & Gas Trailer, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, beads, minerals, findings, door prizes, kids' corner, "Running Water Sluice"; contact Tony Kapta, (309) 830-6516; e-mail: cigmc@comcast. net 23-25--DENVER, COLORADO: Spring show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Holiday Inn � Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 23-25--GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Redwood Hwy.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, children free; dealers, displays, demonstrations, door prizes, games, silent auction; contact Mary, P.O. Box 1224, Grants Pass, OR 97528, (541) 479-1045; e-mail: rockhoundclub@yahoo.com; Web site: www. roguegemandgeology.com 23-25--IRVINE, KENTUCKY: Show, "3rd annual Mountain Mushroom Festival Rock, Gem & Mineral Show"; City of Irvine, Mushroom Festival Committee, Blue Grass Gem & Mineral Club; Estill County School's Central Office, 253 Main St.; Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Kentucky agate display, Kentucky agate, jewelry, fossil and mineral sales, Kentucky agate field trips Apr. 20-22, register online; contact Phil Daly, 10330 Forkland Rd., Parksville, KY 40464, (859) 854-0418; e-mail: phillipdaly@bellsouth.net; Web site: http: //mountainmushroomfestival.org/ 23-25--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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 24-25--ELMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Earth's Treasures"; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology Society; Gray's Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Gary Emberly, 624 Fairmont Place, Aberdeen, WA 98520, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: Melissa624@hotmail.com 24-25--FORT DODGE, IOWA: Annual show; River Valley Rockhounds; Webster County Fairgrounds, Old Hwy. 169; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; admission $1; displays, dealers, door prizes, free specimens for children; contact Robert Wolf, 3521 10th Ave. N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 955-2818; e-mail: midnightwriter@frontiernet.net 24-25--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 38th annual show and swap; Franklin-Ogdensburg Earth Science Association, New Jersey Earth Science Association, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; Franklin School, 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5; adults $5, children under 14 free with paying adult; contact Sterling Hill Mining Museum, (973) 209-7212 24-25--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 32nd Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter, Expo Center, West Pavilion, A and B wings, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under $2, Scouts free; dealers, exhibits, kids' area, speakers; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.TheEarthWideOpen.com 24-25--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com 24-25--SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Cruz Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, corner of Church St. and Center St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; fluorescent room, treasure wheel, exhibits; contact Dean Welder, P.O. Box 343, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; e-mail: wdeanwelder@yahoo.com; Web site: www.scmgs.org 24-25--TROY, OHIO: Show, "Minerals, Meteorites and More"; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Activities Bldg.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, small children free; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, raffles, free rock for children, children's activities; contact Tom Dilworth, (937) 602-1929 25--BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, Ballroom A, B, C & D, 3800 American Blvd. E; Sun. 12-7; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 27--GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Suamico Ale House, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things. com 28--MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport, 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 29--SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com APRIL - MAY 2010 30-2--CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI: 3rd annual Outdoor Rock Swap; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Carl Junction's Center Creek Park, corner of York and Valley Ln., 8 miles northwest of Joplin on Hwy. 171; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; spaces $20, first-come basis, overnighters and RVs welcome, no hook-ups; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net 30-2--HOUSTON, TEXAS: 2nd annual show, "Houston Fine Mineral Show"; FineMineralShow; Embassy Suites Hotel, near The Galleria; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; more than 50 dealers; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203; Web site: www.finemineralshow. com 30-2--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; 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 30-2--ST. GEORGE, ONTARIO, CANADA: Spring Open House; Robert Hall Originals; 138 Sugar Maple Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, gems, beads, lapidary demonstrations; contact Robert Hall Originals, P.O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: robert@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www. roberthalloriginals.com MAY 2010: 1--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Stars Room, 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 1-2--AITKIN, MINNESOTA: Show, "Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show"; Cuyuna Rock Club; Aitkin High School, 306 2nd St. NW, three blocks west of stop light; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, minerals, jewelry, specimens, mineral art, fossils, fluorescents, indoor and outdoor vendors, Ask the Wizard, special "Kids' Korner", free prizes, displays, demonstrations, Wheel-of-Rock-Fortune, door prizes; contact Kat Thomas, (218) 678-3298; e- mail: katmoose@wildblue.net 1-2--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Natural Treasures of Planet Earth"; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; gold panning, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, hobby supplies, dealers; contact Robert Burson, 11326 Candor St., Cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 860-5938; e-mail: showchair@searchersrocks.org; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org 1-2--CINCINNATI, OHIO: 45th annual show and sale, "Geofair 2010"; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e- mail: tehuizing@fuse.net; Web site: www.geofair.com 1-2--FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA: Show, "Fountain Hills Gem & Mineral Show"; O.B. Rocks & Minerals; Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Rick Obermiller, 1332 N. Jesse St., Chandler, AZ 85225, (602) 826-2218; e- mail: obrocks@gmail.com 1-2--MEDFORD, OREGON: 55th annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children's activities, door prizes; contact Tricia Caulkins, 926 Hopkins Rd., Central Point, OR 97502, (541) 821-0883 1-2--NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Show; Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., Exhibit Hall A; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, fossil dig, geode cracking; contact Karen Havenstein, 518 Woodland Shores Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 795-2956; e-mail: fossils@comcast.net; Web site: www.lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org 1-2--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 7th annual show and sale, "Treasures of the Earth"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315; admission $3, children 12 and under and uniformed Scouts free; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geological supplies, kids' activities, door prizes, raffles, programs, demonstrations, exhibits; contact George Walko, (800) 473-3602 1-2--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 44th annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple - West Seattle, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Rachel Miller, P.O. Box 16145, Seattle, WA 98116; e-mail: westseattlerockshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www. westseattlerockclub.org 1-2--WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual spring show, "Greater Pittsburgh Area Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewelry Show"; F.M. Minerals; Washington, County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, jewelry, metaphyscal minerals, bench jeweler, beads, gemstones, wire wrapping; contact F.M. Minerals, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com 2--NOVI, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 4--LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., at I-64; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 7-9--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; 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 7-9--HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Monroe Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com 7-9--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 18th annual McPherson Gem & Mineral Club Sale and Swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; McPherson 4-H Bldg., 710 W Woodside; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; buy or swap rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, hourly door prizes, displays, collections, free rock identification, kids' spin-and-win, potluck and rock auction Fri.; contact Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Ln., McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-2433 8-9--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children $3; more than 60 exhibit booths, demonstrations, gold panning booth, silent auction table, door prizes, $250 Grand Prize raffle; contact Ann Johnson, 6530 Oglala Ct., Sun Valley, NV 89433, (775) 544-4937; e-mail: ann.johnson.e@gmail.com; Web site: www. renorockhounds.com 12--McCLELLAN, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Garden Pavilion, 5640 Dudley Blvd.; Wed. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, McClellan, CA 95652, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things. com 13--SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; San Mateo County Event Center (Event Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 14-16--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Spring show, "West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; the Fairplex in Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 20 wholesale and retail dealers; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 14-16--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; 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 14-16--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 14-16--SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society of Michigan; Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact Mike Bomba, 1419 Gregory, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, (313) 381-8455, or Rich Williams, 15816 DuPage, Taylor, MI 48180, (734) 374-2279 15--BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-2; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 15--DANBURY, WISCONSIN: 3rd annual swap meet; Stone Hinge Rock Shop; 4606-26 Lake Rd.; free admission; free tailgating, agates, minerals, fossils, jewelry, Lake Superior agates, kids' agate pit; contact Ella or Mike, 4606-26 Lake Rd., Danbury, WI 54830, (715) 656-4315 15-16--CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Show; Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Society; American Legion Post 6, 2001 E. Lincoln Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning, children's activities, exhibits, club store; contact Carroll Schell, 5006 Foxen Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001, (307) 632-7688; e-mail: cschell@bresnan.net 15-16--WAUWATOSA (MILWAUKEE), WISCONSIN: 53rd annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St. (about 6 miles west of downtown Milwaukee and 1 mile north of I-94); adults $3, 2 for $5, children under 16 free with adult; 22 Midwest dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children's activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com 18--MESA, ARIZONA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn & Suites (Superstition Ballroom), 1600 S. Country Club Dr.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 21-23--ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Washtenaw Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com 21-23--MARTINSVILLE, VIGINIA: 20th annual Martinsville Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W, across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, grand prize, classes, Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 21-23--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; 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 28-30--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Taliaferro Complex/Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $4 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com JUNE 2010: 4-6--PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange, 112th St. and 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; contact Mark Baumann, (253) 756- 8636; e-mail: djbmeb@earthlink.net 4-6--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square/Central Park Hall, 4145 E. 21st 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 4-6--WAUESON, OHIO: Show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County (Ohio) Fair Grounds, 8514 SR 108, Ohio Turnpike Exit 34; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; MSHA mine safety class Sat., ($30 includes book), soapstone carving class ($15 includes soapstone), beaded jewelry class, demonstrations (cabochon cutting and polishing, flint knapping, silver casting), micro mounts and sand, fluorescent minerals, wire wrapping, spool knitting, faceting, glass fusing, kids' grab bags, silent auctions, door prizes, raffle; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net. com; Web site: www.angelfire.com/mac/rock-club/ 5--DELTA, COLORADO: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry W. Masinton, (970) 856-3861 6--FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Sheraton - Cypress Creek, 555 NW 62nd St.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www. rings-things.com 5-6--GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Bonnie Bidwell, 1010 E. Mountain View, Glendora, CA 91741, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: ybidwell2@aol.com 8--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Clarion, 2701 E. Fowler Ave.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366- 2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 10--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center (Ballroom), 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings- things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 11-13--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; 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 11-13--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 12--NORCROSS (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Select - Peachtree Corners, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 12-13--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383- 7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 13--CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Renaissance Suites Hotel (Terrace Ballroom), 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.; Sun. 2-6; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 14--DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., near Duke University; Mon. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 15--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn - Richmond Central, 3207 North Blvd.; Tue. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e- mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 16--McLEAN, VIRGINIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Best Western Tysons Westpark Hotel (Tyson's 1 and 2), 8401 Westpark Dr.; Wed. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings- things.com 17--TIMONIUM, MARYLAND: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Timonium, 9615 Deereco Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things. com 18-20--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State 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 18-20--WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: AFMS/CFMS show, "Gem Show 2010"; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; So. California University of Health Sciences, 16200 E. Amber Valley Rd. (www.scuhs.edu); adults $6, children under 14 free; display cases, raffles, kids' room, supplies, jewelry, fossils, gems; contact Mike Beaumont, (714) 510-6037; e-mail: diamond. crest@yahoo.com; Web site: www.nocgms.com/show/index.htm 19--ESSINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Wyndham, 46 Industrial Hwy.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 19-20--BUTTE, MONTANA: Annual show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave. (exit 127 North); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 15 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, displays, demonstrators; contact Pete Knudsen, P.O. Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 496-4395 19-20--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 46th annual show; Cayucos Gem & Mineral Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; rocks, slabs, minerals, fossils, gems, carvings, lapidary epuipment, drawing; contact Mike Lyons,(805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net 20--HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rte. 10 W; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366- 2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 21--NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn North Haven, Emerald Ballroom 1, 201 Washington Ave.; Mon. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings- things.com 24--ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus, Bldg. #3, Monroe A & B, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 E. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 25-27--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; 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 JULY 2010: 2-4--FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 23rd annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, 277 Expo Rd. (I64 Exit 91); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 9-11--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www. gemstreetusa.com 9-11--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact 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--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: 2nd annual show, "San Francisco Fine Mineral Show"; FineMineralShow; Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael-Marin County, 101 McInnis Pkwy.; Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203; Web site: www.finemineralshow.com 10-11--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com 16-18--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 16th annual show, "High Country Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3 days), children free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the US, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www. toteshows.com 16-18--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact 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--SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com AUGUST 2010: 6-8--DALTON, GEORGIA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384- 6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows.com 13-15--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, ages 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 dealers from the U.S. and abroad, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gem panning, large wholesale section, collection of Bill Larson, Pala Int'l; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 14-15--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 20-22--CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, "Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10�6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10�5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 20-22--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 13th annual show and sale, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid- Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com 20-22--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 21-22--YELM, WASHINGTON: Show, "Biggest Little Gem Show in the N.W."; Nisqually Valley Rockhound Society; Yelm City Park, Hwy. 507 (I-5/Marvin Rd. Exit 111); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; silent auction, door prizes, kids' booths, tailgaters, inside displays; contacts Mike Smith, 18814 119th Ave. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-8747, or Tim Howard, 17240 110th Ave. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-7841; e-mail: Tim_WSSMI@comcast.net 28-29--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; [Freeport Recreation Center]; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Meadowbrook Pkwy. exit M9 west; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com 28-29--MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossile Club; Senior Center in Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children's events, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, demonstrations, silent auction, touch and feel area; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org SEPTEMBER 2010: 10-12--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 12--BLOOMINGTON, MINNEAPOLIS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, Ballroom A, B, C & D, 3800 American Blvd. E; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings- things.com 14--GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Suamico Ale House, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 15--MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport, 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e- mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 15-19--DENVER, COLORADO: Fall show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to shows at the Merchandise Mart; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 16--SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O'Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e- mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com 17-19--BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, The Arts & Craft Bldg., 164 Eastland Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa. com 17-19--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 18--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Stars Room, 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e- mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com OCTOBER 2010: 1-3--ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Fri. 9:30-4:30, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; jewelry, crystals, fossils, rocks, more than 30 dealers, free seminars; contact Robert Hall Originals, P. O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com 1-3--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 12th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer- selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, 500 Earth Science Club display, silversmithing demonstrations and classes, lampwork bead demonstrations, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: vawimmer@verizon.net; Web site: www.toteshows. com 1-3--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 2-3--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 55th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kutsch, (402) 397- 9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us 9-10--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: rockbiz@cs.com 16-17--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 22-24--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 8th annual Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; silversmiths and goldsmiths create original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones or crystals or make repairs while you wait, wire sculpture, wire wrap, bead stringing, bead and mineral dealers; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 30-31--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Freeport Recreation Center; 130 E. Merrick Rd., Meadowbrook Pkwy. exit M9 west; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, beads, hourly door prize, save 50 cents with this ad; contact Ralph Gose, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo. com NOVEMBER 2010: 6-7--CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 51st anniversary show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 20 percent discount at Web site, under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P. O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: bob@ccmgs.org; Web site: http: //ccmgs.org 6-7--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rock 'N' Gem Roundup"; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; petrified wood seminars by Walt Wright, dinosaur programs by Richard Wade; children's area with interactive games, silent auction, Country Store, more than 25 vendors, more than 30 lapidary displays; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 406-0143; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com 12-14--HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Erie County Fairgrounds, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www. gemstreetusa.com 12-14--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 26-28--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 29-30--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383- 7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com DECEMBER 2010: 3-5--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www. gemstreetusa.com 3-5--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 10-12--SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com |
Quartz Crystals
A nice cluster of crystals.
A nice cluster of crystals.
Minerals formed by nature
have a beauty of their own.
have a beauty of their own.
Agate still contained in lava
rock from Agate Creek in Qld.
rock from Agate Creek in Qld.
85.77 ct Blue Topaz from Africa.
140.80 ct Imperial Topaz
from Brazil.
from Brazil.
Minerals Natural Beauty
Vanadinite.
Mibladen, Morocco
Mibladen, Morocco
Sulphur with Aragonite
Province, Sicily, Italy
Province, Sicily, Italy
Quartz Crystals
Brazil
Brazil
Beryl var.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine
Halite, Brazil
Schorl on Feldspar
matrix
Brazil
matrix
Brazil
Beryl Var. Aquamarine
Araçuaí, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
Araçuaí, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
Amethyst, Anhydrite
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Petrified Wood, QLD
Fossils
Tourmaline
Rhodonite
Petrified Wood, QLD
Gypsum
Gypsum
Opalite
Aragonite
Crystals
Crystals
Garnet
Limestone
Stalactite
Stalactite
Quartz Crystals
Malachite
| January 2010 8 - 10 January - Warnambool Club Gem Show (03) 5562 2997 Warnambool Primary School Hall (Vic)(opposite Safeway) 16 - 17 January - Warragul Club Annual Show 29 January - 1 February - AFG Workshop Traralgon (Vic) -Contact Less Moss (03) 5873 4738 |
| February 2010 28 February - Illawarra Club Annual Rock and Mineral Fair 8.30 am - 2 pm Stuart Park North Wollongong 28 February - Alexandra and Eildon Club (Vic) Annual Rock Sales & Fair Willow Park (Tumbling Waters) Taggerty Road Thornton |
| March 2010 6 - 7 March - GEMKHANA Victoria Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club, Morshead Park Ballarat Vic 6-7 March - North Brisbane Club Festival Aviation High Widdop St, Hendra, Qld 12 - 14 March - Minerama Glenn Innes and District Services Club NSW 20 March - New England Club Annual Gem and Craft Show Armidale Showground Dumaresq St Armidale 20 March - Gatton Gem Show, Gatton Sports Centre, SE Queensland Contact Cindy on 0418 824279 |
| April 2010 2 - 5 April - GEMBOREE Devonport Tasmania AFLACA, the Australian Federation of Lapidary & Allied Crafts Associations Inc. and the Tasmanian Lapidary and Mineral Association proudly bring you GEMBOREE 2010. Australia's national GEMBOREE 2010 will be held in the city of Devonport in beautiful Tasmania The co-ordinator for Gemboree 2010 is Pam Carter carternnap@bigpond.com.au Further infomation at http://aflaca.org.au/gemboree/ and Click Here 10 - 11 April - Lapidary Club of Tasmania - Hobart Gem & Mineral Spectacular Broadwalk Gallery, Wrest Point Casino, Hobart 17-18 April BATHEX Stamps Coins Collectables Antiques Lapidary - Bathurst Showground BATHEX 2010 – the Stamp, Coin, Collectables, Antiques, Bottles and Lapidary Show and Exhibition will be held at Bathurst Showgrounds on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April, 2010. A weekend of displays, re-enactment, history and fascination. Competitive sections – ask for emailed Schedule. Dealers buying and selling. Trade space available. All interested exhibitors need to book their displays in very early. Enquire now. Three Bathurst Showground pavilions full of displays, as well as outside displays, lots and lots to see. Edgar Penzig guest speaker at dinner on Saturday night – ask for details. |
| May 2010 1st - Sun 2nd May - Redcliffe Gem Show, SE Queensland Clontarf Beach High School - Cnr Elizabeth Ave and Isobel St RClontaf - Redcliffe Peninsula, north of Brisbane May 1-2 - Essendon Lapidary Club Annual Exhibition Cross Keys Reserve, Bridge Street, Essendon. Further details, contact Ralph Smith (03) 9337 9516 or Bill Gordon, Mob 0402 695 214 or email billgordon@optusnet.com.au 15 - 16 May - Lismore Club Gemfest - Lismore Showground 22 - 23 May - Gunyah Lapidary Club Annual Display Mt Cootha Gardens Auditorium - Brisbane SE Qld Ph 07 3266 5060 29 May - Mt Gravatt Gem Show (Brisbane, SE Qld) Mt Gravatt Lapidary Gem & Lapidary Society clubrooms, 1873, Logan Road Mt Gravatt. Entry off Carsons Lane Mt Gravatt, Brisbane. |
| June 2010 26 June - Gold Coast Gem and Craft Show - Gold Coast Queensland 80 Pacific Avenue Miami (next to Olympic Pool) Ph Malcolm Wanchap 07 5579 8908 or email dwanchap@tpg.com.au |
| July 2010 July 2-4 - ROCKHANA Cloncurry, 6th Annual Gem & Mineral Festival. Mary Kathleen Memorial Park, Mcllwraith Street Cloncurry Queensland. For further information phone (07) 4742 1361, Mobile 0419 758 831 or email gail_mkparkcloncurry@bigpond.com 17 - 18 July - Campbelltown Club Annual Gem Mineral and Jewellery Show Community Hall, Library Building, Ingleburn (new location) 24th Saturday 9am – 4pm and Sunday 25th, 9am – 2pm to be held at our club rooms at 96 Moondy Street, Gulliver.Townsville. 31 July - Aug 1 - Cairns Club Show 129 Mulgrave Rd (Cairns Youth Centre Grounds) Cairns, Qld |
| August 2010 1st August - Atherton Tableland Mineral & Lapidary Club Gem Show Show Grounds, Atherton in north Queensland. 6 - 8th August - Kybong Rock & Mineral Fest 1 Lobwein Rd, KYBONG, Qld 4570. Phone/Fax (07) 5483 5252 |
| September 2010 |
| October 2010 October Labor Day holiday weekend - Fairfield and District Gemstone Club has a long weekend sales in October Labor Day holiday weekend, held in conjunction with the October fest held at the Fairfield showground. Smithfield Road, Prairywood, NSW. 29 - 31 October - Northern Districts Lapidary Club - Bi-annual Gem Show Beecroft Community Centre, Beecroft Road Beecroft |
| November 2010 6th - 7th Zeehan Gem and Mineral Fair - This years event will be held on the 6th and 7th of November, 2010 and there will be over 40 stalls of Gems, Minerals, Crystals, Beads, Jewellery, Silver, Gold, Fossils and Tasmanian Minerals for sale. Visit this website for more details: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/zeehan_gem_and_mineral_fair 6th November - Cessnock Gem and Mineral Club annual rock auction. Viewing from 12 noon Auction commences at 12.30pm At Cessnock Scout Hall Cnr. Maitland Road and Henderson Avenue - Cessnock Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/cessnock_gem_and_mineral_club 13th and 14th - BUNDABERG GEM & MINERAL Soc. GEMFAIR 2010 BUNDABERG CIVIC CENTRE Bourbong Street Bundaberg. Gemstones & Jewellery, Displays, Working Demonstrations. Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/bundaberg_gem_and_mineral_society 20th November - SUNCOAST GEM & FOSSICKING CLUB SHOW Buderim, Sunshine Coast SE Qld 9am to 5pm at Buderim Mountain State School |
| December 2010 |
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