…a listing of gem shows and, when possible a view into them…

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

FEBRUARY-MARCH 2010:

26-7–IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA: California Midwinter Fair & Fiesta; Imperial Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Fairgrounds, Gem & Mineral Bldg.; Fri. 12-10, Sat. 12-10, Sun. 12-10, Mon. 4-10, Tue. 4-10, Wed. 4-10, Thu. 4-10, Fri. 4-10, Sat. 12-10, Sun. 12-10; adults (13-59) $8, seniors (59+) $6, ages 6-12 $5, children 1-5 free; displays, fluorescent rocks, gold panning, children’s games, dealers, geodes, jewelry, fossils, rocks, gems; contact Joe Rodriguez, (760) 353-1965

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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

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DECEMBER 2009:

4-6–EL PASO, TEXAS: Show; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, silver jewelry, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Gem Center USA, (877) 533-7153 or (915) 533 7153

4-6–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pioneer, Our Land Bldg., 1202 E. 38 St., Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

4-6–KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com

4-6–MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: Show; Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society; Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Dr.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; door prizes, demonstrations; contact Jane Barkley, 740 N. Georgetown Dr., Montgomery, AL 36109, (334) 277-2733; e-mail: GoldenNugget@hotmail.com; Web site: http://montgomerygemandmineralsociety.org/show.aspx

4-6–SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: 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

4-6–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 34th annual Christmas show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

4-6–SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: 35th annual show; Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Slovene American Club, 13383 County Line Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $1, children 12 and under free; minerals, gemstones, fossils, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary equipment, gem and mineral auction, replicas of Aaron’s Breastplate and famous diamonds of the world; contact James Raffone, (727) 862-4560; e-mail: Info@withlacoocheerockhounds.com; Web site: WithlacoocheeRockhounds.com

5-6–BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show; Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community Center, 841 S. Barstow Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; classes, dealers, demonstrations, displays, grab bags, silent auction, wheel-of-fortune; contact Gene Haines, (760) 256-0595; e-mail: email@mdgms.org; Web site: www.mdgms.org

5-6–COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: 46th annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop; adults $5, seniors and kids 6-15 $3, children under 6, uniformed Scouts and leaders, active military with ID free; dealers, rocks, gems, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, exhibitors, gold panning demonstrations, door prizes, kids’ area; contact Ronald Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us

5-6–ROUND ROCK, TEXAS: Show, “Fossil Fest”; Paleontological Society of Austin; Old Settler’s Heritage Association, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children $1; grand door prize, fossil dealers, specimens from around the world, fossil exhibits, demonstrations, special youth group presentation, “Wheel of Fossils”, fossil identification; contact Linda McCall, 29617 Evans Ln., Highland, CA 92346, (512) 422-2322; e-mail: lndmccall02@yahoo.com; Web site: www.texaspaleo.com/psa/fest.html

11-13–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: 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

11-13–NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Show, “North Atlanta Gem, Mineral, Fossils, & Jewelry Show”; Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, under 16 free; fossils, gemstones, minerals, rough rock, lapidary supplies, beads, jewelry, door prizes, 8-foot-tall prehistoric cave bear exhibit; contact Richard Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com

11-13–SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

12-13–DERIDDER, LOUISIANA: Show; DeRidder Gem & Mineral Society; Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall, 610 West Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, military free with current ID Sun., children under 12 free; door prizes, jewelry, gems, cabs, wire wrapping, Louisiana opal, silent auction, hands-on instructions in flint knapping, cab making, gem faceting; contact Adam Valin, (337) 585-3693; e-mail: avalin1@bellsouth.net

12-13–NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show, “Earth Treasures”; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nolensville Rd. and Smith Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children free; jewelry, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, collectibles, tools, equipment, silent auction, demonstrations, door prizes, more than 30 dealers; contact John Stanley, 2828 Donna Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: jstanley@picagroup.com; Web site: www.MTGMS.org

12-13–SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WISCONSIN: Show; Glacial Drifters Geology Society; Sheboygan Falls Municipal Bldg., 375 Buffalo St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1, children under 12 free; T-rex skull, rocks, minerals, jewelry, gems, cabochon making, polished and carved items, flat lapping, fossils, dinosaur bones, petrified wood, crystals of the world, children’s corner, dinosaur relief, gold panning, bracelet making, wheel of fortune, rock polishing; contact Scott P. Berres, 223 Egan St., Plymouth, WI 53073, (920) 449-5213; e-mail: fishhead70@hotmail.com; Web site: www.glacialdrifters.org

18-20–GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Greensboro Gem & Mineral Club; Greensboro Coliseum West Wing, 1921 W. Lee St.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; admission 1 can of food for Urban Ministries; door prizes, geode cutting, lapidary and faceting demonstrations; contact Joe Maguire, 3501 Giovanni Way, Greensboro, NC 27410, (336) 288-7452; e-mail: joe_maguire@prodigy.net; Web site: www.GGMC-rockhounds.com

18-20–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: 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

19-20–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660

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1–SCOTTSDALE (PHOENIX), ARIZONA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale (Conference Center), 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

3–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mission Valley Resort Hotel (Ballroom), 875 Hotel Circle S; Tue. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

4–BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

6-8–ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: 8th annual show; Chugach Gem & Mineral Society, Alaska Miners Association; Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 2nd floor, 401 E. 6th Ave.; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; contact Sharon Cox, (907) 563-9229; or Anita Williams; e-mail: awilliam@alaska.net

6-8–BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Show, “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin’ Rock Club; tailgaters, dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry; contact Don, BRC, P.O. Box 308, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, (623) 374-0202

6-8–EUGENE, OREGON: 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

6-8–GOLDEN, COLORADO: Annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; contact Pat Tucci, P.O. Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: www.geodyssey-rocks.com

6-8–OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Kansas City Market Center, Atrium, 6800 W. 115th; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com

6-8–POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Pomona Fairgrounds Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Blvd., Bldg 7; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors two for $14, children under 12 free; book signing, speakers, demonstrations; contact G. Fisher, (702) 467-9411; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.GreenNewMediaLifeExpo.com

6-8–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 194th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr., (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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

7–MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock & Gemcraft Society; Midland Resort Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly St.; Sat. 9-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary, contact Deb Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred1@aol.com

7–SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sat. 12-4; San Mateo Co. Expo Center (Expo Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

7–TUCSON, ARIZONA: 8th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154

7-8–AMARILLO, TEXAS: Show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, wheel of fortune, silent auction, 43-pound sapphire display; contact Dee Hawkins, 108 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101, (806) 681-0960

7-8–ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 42nd annual Opal and Gem Show; American Opal Society; White House/West Wing Event Center, Hobby City, 1238 S. Beach Blvd.; adults $3, children under 15 free; contact Gene LeVan, (562) 208-7494; e-mail: genea01@sprynet.com

7-8–BREWER, MAINE: Show, “Bangor/Brewer Rock Show”; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, 203 State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; silent auctions, door prizes, raffle items, children’s activities, vendors; contact Lance Shope, (207) 989-3342; e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com; Web site: pmlcrockclub.com

7-8–BUNDABERG, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA: Show, “Bundaberg Gem Fair”; Bundaberg Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Centre, Bourboung St.; contact Sherry, 7 4153 6278; e-mail: bundygems@bigpond.com

7-8–CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 50th 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, youth under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; 19 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, fluorescent displays, silent auction, prizes, youth activities, 5,000-pound polished jade rock, 65 million-year-old ice age cave bear, woolly mammoth skull, discount coupons via e-mail; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, e-mail: show2009@ccmgs.org; Web site: http://ccmgs.org

7-8–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual fall show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; display cases, demonstrators, kids’ games, club sales, no dealers, raffles; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com

7-8–EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th annual show, “Gemarama 2009″; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, PA Business Rte. 30 & 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 $1; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, demonstrations of jewelry artistry, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, discount tickets on Web site; contact Nancy Marks, 231 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, PA 18510, (570) 342-1355; e-mail: nmarks401@comcast.net; Web site: www.lapidary.org

7-8–GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Howard Heitner, c/o Stamford Mineralogical Society, P.O. Box 4148, Stamford, CT 06907, (914) 779-2041

7-8–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; dinosaur programs, field trip Sun., silent auction, lapidary displays, Country Store, raffle, more than 25 dealers; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W; Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 943-1861; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: http://palmdalegemandmineral.com

7-8–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $2, children free; children’s corner, fluorescent minerals, lapidary demonstrations, club displays; contact John C. Almasi, (321) 956-9742; e-mail: almasij@fit.edu

7-8–MIDLAND, TEXAS: 47th annual show: Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St. (corner of Wall and Main); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Craig Tellinghuisen, (432) 697-7668; Web site: www.mgms-tx.com

7-8–NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Fall Show; New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn Midtown, 440 W. 57th St., between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; lectures, mineral specimens, fossils, faceted stones, cabochons, beads, finished jewelry; contact Excalibur Mineral Corp., 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: tony@excaliburmineral.com

7-8–OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show, “River of Gems”; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fairpark, 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $6, children 12 and under and Boy/Girl Scouts/Campfire members in uniform free with adult; museum and member exhibits, dealers, minerals, cabochons, faceted stones, findings, demonstrations, wirewrapping, silversmithing, knapping; contact Arlene Burkhalter, 1267 Kingbird Ln., Choctaw, OK 73020, (405) 732-0808; e-mail: maburkhalter@cox.net

7-8–OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: 22nd annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $6, children $1; geode cracking; contact Howard Heitner, 21 Manhattan Ave., Tuckahoe, NY 10707, (914) 274-1370; e-mail: docheitner@gmail.com; Web site: stamfordmineralsociety.org

7-8–RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 54th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 s. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: schiller@ridgecrest.ca.us

7-8–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “GemDiego”; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, equipment, fossils, crystals, jewelry, carving, beads, tools, slabs, rough cutting material, books, free exhibits, door prizes, free demonstrations, gemstone faceting, chains, chain making, free gem identification, field trip information; contact Bob Hancock, 1815 Sweetwater Rd. NR 83, Spring Valley, CA 91977, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: rhbobhancock@cs.com; Web site: www.sdmg.org

8–McCLELLAN (SACRAMENTO), CALIFORNIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Lion’s Gate Hotel Sacramento (Garden Pavilion), 3410 Wover St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

13-15–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Fall”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; 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 (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

13-15–HAMBURG (BUFFALO), NEW YORK: Show; GemStreet USA; Fairgrounds at Hamburg, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

13-15–HUMBLE, TEXAS: 56th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, gems, minerals, fossils, fluorescent rocks display; demonstrations, jewelry making, beading, lapidary, children’s activities, Scout Merit badge program, famous “Dino Dig”, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Patty Scott, 14906 Summerland Circle, Cypress, TX 77429, (281) 373-1578; e-mail: nigels_mom@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.hgms.org

13-15–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com

13-15–LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Show; KYANA Geological Society; Resurrection Lutheran Church Gym, 4205 Gardiner View Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 8-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; contact Mike Whitehouse, 4304 Winter Park Dr., Louisville, KY 40218, (502) 905-4988; e-mail: rockhoundmike@insightbb.com; Web site: www.kyanageo.org

13-15–MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: Holiday show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Department; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $3, students and children $2; dealers, exhibits, minerals, gems, jewelry, door prizes, free gem mining interactive booth for students; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us

13-15–ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Fall show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, student $2, children under 12 free with paying adult; custom jewelry, mineral specimens, beads, fossils, sluice mining, mineral identification, faceting demonstrations, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact James Johnstone, (407) 625-6336; e-mail: jj030@msn.com; Web site: www.thumblicker.com

13-15–PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: 19th annual show, “Magnolia State Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Center Bldg., Jackson County Fairgrounds; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission, children accompanied by adults welcome; educational, artistic and scientific exhibits, lapidary demonstrations, 20 dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, slabs, lapidary tools and supplies; contact John M. Wright, 3304 Nottingham Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-9192; e-mail: osjbw@datasync.com

13-15–PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Show; Northwest Opal Association and Boeing Employees Mineralogical Society; Expo Hall Puyallup Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S and 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, kids under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, door prizes, raffle prizes, kids’ activity center, demonstrations, silent auction, exhibits, contact Char Jorgensen, (425) 483-0557; e-mail: cdedbd1@comcast.net

13-15–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Sacramento Harvest of Gems”; Sacramento Mineral Society; Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children $1; kids’ scavenger hunt, speakers, rocks, gemstones, fossils, mineral specimens; contact Kevin Beguhl, 8516 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628, (916) 967-4000; e-mail: kevin@katerinastreasures.com; Web site: www.sacramentomineralsociety.com

13-15–TACOMA, WASHINGTON: 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

13-15–TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Square, Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com

14–CLACKAMAS, OREGON: 35th annual Gem and Jewelry Auction; Columbia Willamette Faceters’ Guild; Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave.; preview 5:30, auction 7-10; contact Gail Lough, (971) 678-2862; glough7@gmail.com

14-15–SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Annual show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Lois Stone, (360) 856-1190

14-15–VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual fall show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St.; Fri. 9-5, 9-5; free admission; open to the public, more than 20 vendors, gemstones, finished jewelry, wire wraps, findings, fossils, minerals, rough, cab and slab materials, displays, exhibits, live demonstrations, hourly door prizes, end-of-show raffle, silent auction, kids’ grab bags, Scout geology seminars; contact Virgil Melton, (760) 900-0507; Web site: www.VVGMC.org

14-15–YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show, “Festival of Gems & Minerals”; Sutter Buttes Gem & Mineral Society; Franklin Hall, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; children’s spinning wheel, grab bags, silent auction, dealers, exhibits; contact Bruce Roberts, P.O. Box 360, Browns Valley, CA 95918, (530) 675-2864; e-mail: inez_brg@Yahoo.com

20-22–ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com

20-22–HONOLULU, HAWAII: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Neal S. Blaisdell Center/Hawaii Suite, 777 Ward Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

20-22–MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 24th annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes; displays, live lapidary demonstrations; contact Mary Ingram, (770) 427-1108; e-mail: mandmingram@comcast.net; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org

20-22–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Fort Mason Center/Herbst Pavilion, Landmark Building A; 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

21-22–BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Gerry Alexander, (360) 876-4543

21-22–FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 18th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union II Bldg., Braddock Rd. and Rte. 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors and students (13-17) $3, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; more than 20 dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, silent auction Sun., demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ activity area, mini-mines, fossil dig; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com

21-22–HOPKINS, MINNESOTA: Eisenhower Gem & Mineral Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7 (1/2 mile west of Hwy. 169); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com

21-22–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 2nd annual show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

21-22–MADISON, WISCONSIN: Show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; contact Nevin Franke, (608) 251-2601; e-mail: madisonrockclub@gmail.com; Web site: www.madison.com/communities/madisonrockclub

21-22–OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: 40th annual show, “Galaxy of Gems Expo”; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 70 display cases, kids’ games, “Pebble Pup” quiz, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, gems, minerals, American opals, fossils, stone beads, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com

21-22–WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 43rd annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; Americraft Expo Center, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children under 12 free; gem mining, fossil dig, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, Chinese auction; contact Barbara Ringhiser, (561) 588-5458; e-mail: bar5678@aol.com; or Ellen Jean, (931) 372-8236; e-mail: ellenjean24@charter.net; Web site: www.gemandmineral.cc

27-29–COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: 42nd annual show; The Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $7, military $6, seniors (62 and older) $5, children 12 and under free; 24 retail vendors, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut, club member rock collections on exhibit, lapidary demonstrations, admission to SC State Museum included, special exhibits extra; contact Sue Shrader, P.O. Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; or Web site: www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

27-29–MOBILE, ALABAMA: 15th annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Zeigler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 36618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: rockhoundjs@aol.com

27-29–PORTLAND, OREGON: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. 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

27-29–ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: 52nd annual show; St Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Viking Conference Center - Holiday Inn, 10709 Watson Rd. (I-44 and Lindbergh Blvd.); Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, free rockhound starter kit for children 12 and younger, map on Web site; contact Melissa Perucca, 1307 Mystic Seaport, Fenton, MO 63026; e-mail: PeruccaM@aol.com; Web site: www.stlmgs.stlearthsci.org

27-29–ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 14th annual Thanksgiving show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum Ballroom, 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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

27-29–TERLINGUA, TEXAS: Show; “Rock & Gem Fest”; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Big Bend Motor Inn Conference Room, Rte. 118 and Rte. 170; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, rocks, gems, jewelry, Kids’ Corner; contact Mary Brogan, P.O. Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 837-3824; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com; Web site: www.agates123.com/cdgmc/

28-29–MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

28-29–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

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30-4–IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale: McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 S.E. Lincoln Rd.; free admission; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Cephis Hall, (580) 494-6612

30-4–JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show, “Gem, Mineral, and Handicraft Jamboree”; Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst Ave.; Wed. 8-5, Thu. 8-5, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; free admission; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geology supplies, raffles; contact Boo or Chad Barker, Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree Gem Show, 6225 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 368-7859 or (760) 368-7327; e-mail: jtsportsmans1@verizon.net; Web site: jtsportmansclub.com

1–PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Thu. 2-6; Holiday Inn - Greentree Pittsburgh Central (Grand Ballroom), 401 Holiday Dr.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

1-5–MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Jewelry trade show; Jewelers International Showcase; Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; jewelry trade only, no general public, adults free, under 16 not admitted; jewelry manufacturers from around the world exhibit in 1,500 booths; contact Michael G. Breslow, 6421 Congress Ave., Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) 998-0205; e-mail: jisshow@aol.com; Web site: www.jisshow.com

2–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Columbus Worthington, 7007 N. High St.; Fri. 2-6; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

2-4–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 14 & 16, 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

2-4–ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND: Paul Desautels Micromount Symposium; Baltimore Mineral Society; MHA Conference Center, 6820 Deerpath Rd.; Fri. 7-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-1; adults $25; Micromounters Hall of Fame ceremonies; contact Cal Pierson; e-mail: calpierson2@hotmail.com; Web site: edisk.fandm.edu/mike.seeds/BMS.htm

2-4–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 11th annual fall 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 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking; 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, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

2-4–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 193rd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (3 days), under 16 free; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

2-4–SEQUIM, WASHINGTON: Show, “Earth’s Treasures”; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society; Boys & Girls Club of Olympic Peninsula, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3:30; free admission; contact Foster Thompson, (360) 670-1405 or (360) 681-7981, or Sonia Zachman, (360) 452-8588

3–CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Cintas Center, Xavier University (James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center), 1624 Herald Ave.; Sat. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

3-4–ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, “Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show”; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, cut stones, wire wrapping, beads, beading supplies, lapidary supplies, the latest in jewelry designs; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com

3-4–GREELEY, COLORADO: Show; Weld County Rock & Mineral Society; Greeley Senior Activity Center, 1010 6th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-4; free admission; children’s games, demonstrations, rough and polished rocks, drawings, grab bags, minerals, dealers, fossils, jewelry; contact Melanie DeHart, 410 21 Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com

3-4–JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 37th annual show; Central Arkansas 2009 Gem & Mineral Show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr., Hwy. 67/167 Exit 9 (Main St.); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, beads, lapidary material, jewelry, door prizes, grand prize, kids’ dig, exhibits, demonstrations, mineral ID, more than 120 tables of material from around the world; contact Pat, (501)821-2346; pkissire@sbcglobal.net; www.centralarrockhound.org

3-4–JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 37th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting; contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544

3-4–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 19th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents or $3 per family, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, blacklight display, kids’ quarry; contact Kay Fisher, 1905 Port Royal Ct., Lexington, KY 40504, (859) 537-1776; e-mail: kkay19@aol.com; Web site: lexingtonrockclub.com

3-4–NEWARK, NEW YORK: 16th annual Wayne County Jewelry, Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show and Sale; St. Michael’s School PTO, American Hobby Shop; St. Michael’s School, 320 Main St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; beads, meteorites, jewelry, fossils, free exhibits, Fowler’s wire wrapping, minerals from all over the world, grab bags, door prizes, children’s sluice, free children’s activities, club displays; contact Andrea and David Kords, (315) 986-1171; Web site: Show@americanhobbyshop.com

3-4–OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 54th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us

4–FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Fall Festival Of Gems”; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society & Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, raffle, silent auction, wheel of fortune, gem ID, gold panning, geode cracking, museum and gift shop open; contact Mary Fong-Walker, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: ikonmining@gmail.com; Web site: www.FGMS.org

4–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 E. 21st St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

8-10–MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual World championship Quartz Crystals Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 8-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $75/$90; keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe even win a prize, an international event; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com

9-11–BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show, “Big Sur Jade Festival”; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley School PTO; Pacific Valley School, Hwy. 1, across from Sand Dollar Beach; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857 or (831) 402-1143; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com

9-11–FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. (downtown); Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; 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–MOAB, UTAH: 50th annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trips, raffle, spin wheel; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com; Web site: moabrockclub.net

9-11–MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN: Show, “The Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show”; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Gibraltar Trade Center North, 237 N. River Rd., I-94 exit 237; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; “Colorful Calcites” theme, museum and university exhibits, private collector and dealer displays, more than 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, carvings, special dinosaur attractions, silent auction, lectures, demonstrations, free mineral ID, gold panning, fossil digging; contact Carol Werner, (248) 887-3906; e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: www.michmin.org

9-11–MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; children’s dig Sat., fun for all, crystals, crystals and more crystals; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com

9-11–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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

9-11–WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Club; East Gate Hall, Marathon Park, 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Fri. is Youth Day, dealers, jewelry, dinosaur fossils, rare mineral specimens, Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut and raw gem stones, pearls, shells, lapidary supplies, metal detecting demonstrations by Ground View Metal Detectors; contact Jennifer Damrow, 1709 Prairie Rd., Madison, WI 53711, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com

10–SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley (Ballroom), 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sat. 11-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

10-11–GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Earth’s Treasures”; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; special shark jaws and fossil exhibit, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, dealers, club member displays, kids’ activities, silent auction, door prizes, grand prizes; contact Kim Moore, 16045 Banner Quaker Hill Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959-8816, (530) 470-0388; e-mail: kmoore160@comcast.net; Web site: www.ncgms.org

10-11–MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show, “Rocktoberfest”; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: bill-jj@comcast.net; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515

10-11–ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 18th annual fossil and mineral show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, silent auctions, supplies, books, educational material, children’s dig pit, Scout activities; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: Floridafossilhunters.com

10-11–PAYSON, ARIZONA: 12th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center - Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; discount tickets available at Payson Chamber of Commerce, Payson Library, Parks & Recreation Office; contact Barry Jones, (928) 476-3513

10-11–ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Fall Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cz.com

10-11–SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 35th annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave., 1 block east of Buffalo Soldier Trail; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, gems, jewelry, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Ingrid Baillie, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 459-3718; e-mail: ibaillie@cox.net

10-11–TEMPLE, TEXAS: Show; South Central Federation, Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Frank Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; faceting demonstrations, grab bags, treasure wheel, silent auction, displays; contact Leslie O. Connally, 875 N. Wheat Rd., Belton, TX 76513, (254) 939-7015; e-mail: lconnally@clearwire.net

10-11–TRONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem-O-Rama”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLGM Show Bldg., 13337 Main St.; Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; three field trips to Searles Lake to collect saline minerals, mineral dealers, exhibits, tour of Searles Valley Minerals manufacturing plants, geode cutting and sales, sphere-making demonstration, hourly prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Jim & Bonnie Fairchild, 84830 12th St., Trona, CA 93562, (760) 372-5356; e-mail: slgms@iwvisp.com; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/

10-11–WORTHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; Worthington-West Franklin Firehall, 680 Cherry St. and Linton Alley; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; displays, silent auction, six dealers, kids’ gem mine and Blinko; contact Albert Zabinski, P.O. Box 456, East Vandergrift, PA 15629, (724) 567-7067; e-mail: Zabinski@facetersco-op.com; Web site: www.facetersco-op.com/zabinski/gemshow.htm

15-18–OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: Rock dig and mineral show; Fort Drum Crystal Mine; Rucks Pit, 28320 N.E. 55th Ave.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $30; bring your own tools, dig for fossil clams, vendors; contact Sabrina Braswell, 28320 N.E. 55th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972, (863) 634-0692; e-mail: fortdrumcrystalmine@yahoo.com; or Edwin Rucks Sr., (863) 634-0691

16-18–DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: 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

16-18–FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 48th annual show and sale; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors (55+) $2, students $1, children under 12 free; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, displays, working exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, kids’ games; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815l e-mail: YamanakaM@cs.com

16-18–FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 20th annual show, “Leaf Lookers Gemboree”; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12�5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com

16-18–KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (weekend pass $7), children under 12 free; mineral identification Sat.; contact Jim McCutcheon, 1519 W. Woodshire Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 966-5468; e-mail: jdmccut@tds.net

16-18–NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com

16-18–PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “The Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Gift Show”; Gem Show Expo Productions; 3417 Spruce St.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; gems, jewelry, beads, gifts; contact Nicholas, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com

16-18–SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 52nd annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; contact Bob Smith, (541) 741-0060, or John Randall, (541) 683-2661; e-mail: sweetbottom@juno.com

16-18–TAYLORSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Carolina Gem & Mineral Rock Swap; Western Piedmont Mineral & Gem Society; Taylorsville Lions Club Fairgrounds; 170 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5; free admission; inside and outside show, camping available, unlimited parking; contact Tom Winslow, 2843 Devonshire Rd., Newton, NC 28658-9799; (828) 302-1714; e-mail: TomWinslow@Charter.net

16-18–VICTORIA, TEXAS: Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adults; jewelry-making demonstrations, gemstone identification, wheel of fortune, jewelry, fossils, minerals, geodes, crystals, jewelry findings, gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies; contact Ken Lemke, 3417 Coletoville Rd., Victoria, TX 77905, (361) 575-5350; e-mail: klemke@vctx.org

17–SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center, San Juan Rooms; Sat. 2-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

17–WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 11th annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sun. 10-5; free admission; gold panning, crafts, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, raffle, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, P.O. Box 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, (818) 341-9645; e-mail: show@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org

17-18–ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA: 8th annual October Cayucos Gem & Mineral Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, jade, jewelry, beads, lapidary-related items; contact Mike Lyons or Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: www.slogem.org

17-18–BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 37th annual show/EFMLS Annual Convention; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, grand door prize, free children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.Bristolgem.org

17-18–CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets. Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; door prizes Sun., dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jade, jewelry, lapidary rough and equipment; contact Michael Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net

17-18–CLIO, MICHIGAN: 42nd annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr., off Vienna Rd./M-57; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6-18 $1.50, under 6 free with adult, Scouts in uniform free; displays, lapidary demonstrations, children’s activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, , (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@comcast.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org

17-18–COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61 Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; dealers, tailgate sales, agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ corner; contact Rita, (651) 457-4285, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

17-18–HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual Hawaii Rock & Mineral Show; Hui Pohaku ‘O Hawai’i; Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-7; free admission; fossils, minerals, gemstones; contact Keith Kruger, P.O. Box 23020, Honolulu, HI 96823, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hiu.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/HI_Rock_Mineral_Society.html

17-18–JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, 109 Comrie Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults and seniors $2, students and children free; contact Paul Cornell, 122 Skunk Hollow Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078, (518) 725-7076; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net

17-18–LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Rockhound Roundup”; El Cajon Valley Gems & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12684 Mapleview Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, jewelry, beads, findings, rough and faceted gemstones, arts and crafts, kids’ games, equipment; contact Carolyn Boland, 10950 Vista Camino, Lakeside, CA 92040, (619) 561-7498; e-mail: bobpeggyb99@aol.com; Web site: www.ecvgms.com

17-18–LEWISTON, IDAHO: Show, “Hidden Treasure!”; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Bldg., 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students free with ID card, seniors $2, children under 12 free; dealers, rough rock, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, rock crafts, activities, silent auction, grand prize drawing; contact Rick Westerholm, 813 Bryden Dr., Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; e-mail: rkwester@cableone.net

17-18–PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 26th annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Hwy. 50 Exit 44B; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; special exhibit “All That Glitters,” case displays, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, free kids’ activities, more than 40 dealers, minerals, rough and faceted gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, meteorites, lapidary and jewelry making supplies, equipment, books, silent auction, door prizes, raffle; contact Jackie Cerrato, P.O. Box 950, Placerville, CA 95667; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org

17-18–SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: 33rd annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Veterans Memorial Bldg., 1351 Maple Ave.; exhibits, demonstrations, prizes, artists, sellers, rough rock, gemstones, books, tools, supplies; contact Tom, (707) 546-4537; e-mail: farmarch@sonic.net; Web site: www.Gem-N-I.org

17-18–SEDONA, ARIZONA: 9th annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; speakers, kids’ crafts, meteorite and other displays, raffles, mineral identification, sphere making and other demonstrations, rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Pat McMahon, P.O. Box 3284, Sedona, AZ 86340, (928) 300-8333; e-mail: pdxprss@earthlink.net; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

17-18–SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 37th annual show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, gemstones, finished jewelry, kids’ corner; contact Kanawah Rock & Gem Club, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com

17-18–SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 42nd show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Exposition Center, 635 St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 50 cents; dealers, educational displays, door prizes, working demonstrations, gem auction; contact Floyd Carpenter, 1942 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 823-3800; e-mail: ttc65@sbcglobal.net

17-18–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

18–MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Best Western Cotton Tree Inn (Cascade Ballroom), 2300 Market St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

23-25–AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1; children (12 and under) 50 cents; more than 30 dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, art demonstrations, “Youth Education Day,” door prizes; contact Brian Wetzig, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: general@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.austingemandmineral.org

23-25–GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show; Lake County Gem & Mineral Club; Vista Hotel and Conference Center, across from Gurnee Mills; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry, cabochons, kids’ games, door prizes; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-3440; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com

23-25–HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 7th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, U.S. Hwy. 11 between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under age 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, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

23-25–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual show, “GeoFest”; Indiana State Museum; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4; dealers, regional clubs, kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org

23-25–PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: 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

23-25–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Mineral Collectors of Utah; Trolley Square; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; free admission; mineral dealers, showcase displays, mineral identification table, book table, hourly drawings, free specimens for kids; contact Curt Forrester, (801) 789-6325; e-mail: fossilmin@dcdi.net; Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/mincollutah/Home

24–BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Bellevue Community College (Cafeteria), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE; Sat. 11-3; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

24-25–CANBY, OREGON: Show, “Nature’s Beauty in Stone 2009″; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Bldg., 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Rick Mauer, 9878 SW Alsea Dr., Tualatin, OR 97013, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com

24-25–CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show, “Gemboree”; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org

24-25–EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 43rd annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618

24-25–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com

24-25–HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: 37th annual show, “Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Society; Minett Hall, Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, corner of E. Henrietta Rd. and Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, jewelry, beads, minerals, mineral carvings, fossils, demonstrations, gemstone faceting, cabochon making, jewelry making, fossil preparation, member displays, minerals, fossils, jewelry, door prizes, kids’ activities, starter mineral collection, sluice, soapstone carving, mineral bingo; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show

24-25–LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Los Altos Youth Center, 1 San Antonio Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, juniors (12-18) $2, children under 12 free; dealers, lapidary, gems, minerals, fossils, exhibits; contact Dave Muster, (408) 245-2180; e-mail: mustersgems@yahoo.com

24-25–WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: 36th annual show; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island - Knight Campus, Route 113, East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, educational exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, hourly door prizes, grand prize, “Dinosaur Man”; contact Robert Sproule, 40 Paulette Terrace, Plymouth, MA 02360, (508) 743-8444; e-mail: jsproule@comcast.net

24-25–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors two for $14, children under 12 free; book signing, speakers, demonstrations; contact G. Fisher, (702) 467-9411; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.GreenNewMediaLifeExpo.com

24-25–TAMPA, FLORIDA: 50th annual show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; contact Tony Carrino, 3124 Partridge Point Trail, Valrico, FL 33596, (813) 482-7774; e-mail: tcarrino@verizon.net; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com

25–TIGARD (PORTLAND), OREGON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites Hotel - Washington Square (Embassy Ballroom), 9000 SW Washington Square Rd.; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

28–SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Salt Lake City Community College � Miller Campus (Karen Gail Miller Conference Center - Deercreek, Lone Peak, Copper, Rose, Cottonwood, and Wasatch Rooms), 9750 S 300 W; Wed. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

30–HENDERSON (LAS VEGAS), NEVADA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Fri. 12-4; Henderson Convention Center (Ballroom A/B), 200 S. Water St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

31–FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: 20th show, “Ultraviolation”; The Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9�5; admission $2, children 12 and younger free; all fluorescent mineral show; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com

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4-6–SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: 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

4-7–FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA: Show; 48th annual show; Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Town Hall, Main and Laurel; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; free admission; contact Don McDonell, 643 N. McPherson, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707) 964-3116

5-6–ARLINGTON, TEXAS: 51st annual show, “Nature’s Kaleidoscope”; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1100 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3; dealers, jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, fossils, Kids’ Korner, Rock Food Table, professional gem identification, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, ; contact Karen Cessna, 1408 Gibbins Rd., Arlington, TX 76011, (817) 277-2286; e-mail: cessnak@ont.com; Web site: www.agemclub.org

5-6–AUGUSTA, MAINE: 20th annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, fluorescent display, mineral displays, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids’ mineral mine; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270

5-7–CANBY, OREGON: Show, “Willamette Valley Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Jean Mill; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, off Hwy. 99 E; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-4; free admission; free pearl pendant to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Mon., 75 outside booths; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

5-7–SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 26th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 11th St. and Gold St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers from the U.S., Mexico and Asia, free daily field trips, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, raffles; contact L. Lett, (575) 538-3216; e-mail: show09@stockmanfamily.net; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/

11-13–FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual show, “Wildcat Gem Fest”; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffles, demonstrations, classes, silent auctions, world-class exhibits; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: micknorma@directv.net

11-13–GREENFIELD, INDIANA: 33rd annual show, “Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show”; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County Fairgrounds, 602 N. Apple St.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays and Programs, special Children’s Museum of Indianapolis fossil exhibit, Dealers, swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, lapidary items; contact Don Mahoney, 17914 Juniper Rd., Argos, IN 46501, (574) 892-5264; e-mail: DLMCNACLU@aol.com; Web site: www.geology.iupui.edu/Outreach/500_earth_sciences/show.htm

11-13–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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

11-13–ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Ontario Convention Center/Exhibit Hall B, 2000 Convention Center Way; 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–TOLEDO, OHIO: 38th annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; free kids’ mineral kits, kids’ games, exhibits, demonstrations, mini classes, Touch & Feel Area, scholarship raffle, silent auction, club sales, more than 20 dealers, beads, jewelry, gems, precious metals, fossils, minerals, carvings, gem trees, tools, equipment; contact Jerri Heer, 247 Decatur, Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 531-8124; e-mail: jheerx6@aol.com; Web site: www.toledogemandrockhounds.com

11-13–WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 38th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Coliseum Annex Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate #9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W. A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net

12-13–CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America; Teanaway Campground (free dry camping with outhouses only); membership required for field trips (individual $7.50, family $15); dig for agates, crystals, jadeite, jasper, blue agate; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515; e-mail: rm711@tgi.net

12-13–FAIRFIELD, IOWA: 14th annual show, “Ancient Footprints In The Sand”; The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main St. and Briggs Ave.; Sat. 9-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children up to 18 25 cents; contact Betty Morris, (319) 385-9584; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com

12-13–HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 44th annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Auditorium, 3rd St. and Division St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; displays, hobby-related talks, Scout programs, kids’ mini-mine, vendors, discount coupon on Web site; contact Toni Donchak, 5718 Oak Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17112, (717) 657-2309; e-mail: adonchak@panetwork.com; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org

12-13–TEANAWAY, WASHINGTON: Show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Wed. 8-9:30, Thu. 8-9:30, Fri. 8-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-5; free admission, membership required for field trips; camping, daily field trips (agate, jasper, thunder eggs, petrified wood), kids’ rock toss/scramble, rock swapping, guest speakers, live band, bingo with door prizes, auction, dealers, rough rock, findings, finished jewelry, equipment; contact Pauline Miller, 4900 80th St. NE #47, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: paulinem280@aol.com

12-13–NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: 59th annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Danbury Rd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $4.50, seniors and full-time students with ID $3, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, gold panning, exhibits, grab bags; contact Pat Hackett, (860) 355-9799; e-mail: prhackett@charter.net; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org

12-13–ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors two for $14, children under 12 free; book signing, speakers, demonstrations; contact G. Fisher, (702) 467-9411; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.GreenNewMediaLifeExpo.com

12-13–POWNAL, VERMONT: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult, group rates; minerals, gems, jewelry, children’s fish pond, door prizes; contact Cindy Lee Hancock, 45 Spring St., Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 664-4115

12-13–ROSEBURG, OREGON: Show, “Rock Round-Up”; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers, rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, UV mineral exhibit, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids’ rock hunt; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: dwilliams@mcsi.net

12-13–SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse, Hwy. 43, just north of Siloam Springs; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids’ gem wash, auction; contact Dave Leininger, (479) 263-1324; e-mail: Hulagrub@aol.com; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org

12-13–VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, books, equipment, beads, jewelry, rough materials, demonstrators, cases, free gem identification; contact Fred Wilson, (760) 433-8446, Cherie Wilson, (760) 941-7073, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395

12-13–WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Show; Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fair Ground Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: wrood@coffeycomm.com

13–BLOOMINGTON (MINNEAPOLIS), MINNESOTA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton, Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (Ballrooms A,B,C & D), 3800 American Blvd E; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

15–GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Suamico Ale House, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

16–MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport (Ballroom), 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show - Fall”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle bus to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, “Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show”; Eons Expositions, LLC; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 8 free; more than 100 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: http://eons-expos.com/

16-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, “Denver Expo Gem Mineral Fossil & Bead Show”; Tucson Electric Park Gem Show; National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission, open to the public; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Al Sargent, P.O. Box 2902, Tucson, AZ 85702, (520) 883-6447; e-mail: tepgemshow@hotmail.com; Web site: www.TucsonElectricParkGemShow.com

17–SCHILLER PARK (CHICAGO), ILLINOIS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O’Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

17-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Retail and wholesale show; Bead Renaissance Shows; Crown Plaza, DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com

18-19–PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park and Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.;, south of Mid-State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle prizes, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games; contact Rich Smithen, P.O. Box 481, San Miguel, CA 93451, (805) 467-2966; e-mail: jonme2@wildblue.net

18-20–DENVER, COLORADO: 42nd annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show, “Fossils - Windows to the Past”; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students (13-17) $4, children free with adult; museum and competitive displays, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lectures, hobby demonstrations, free gold panning, hands-on activities, Colorado Fossil Expo, more than 130 dealers; contact Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com

18-20–DENVER, COLORADO: Show, “Colorado Fossil Expo”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show, one ticket covers both shows; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

18-20–ENID, OKLAHOMA: Show; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; 4125 W. Owen K. Garriot Rd., 1705 S. Johnson St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Billy Wood, 1705 S. Johnson St., Enid, OK 73703, (580) 234-5344; e-mail: baronladislaus@att.net

18-20–HILLSBORO, OREGON: 29th annual Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show, “A Rockhound Revival”; Hillsboro Fair Complex, across from Hillsboro Airport; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Russ Snook, (503) 648-3989; e-mail: dmsnook28@yahoo.com

18-20–HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: 40th anniversary show, “Return of T. Rex”; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3-day passes available), students and children 50 cents, Scouts in uniform free with adult; eight dealers, youth games, “Stan” the T. rex, exhibits, demonstrations, silent auction, club sales; contact C.H. Falstad, 152 Birchwood, Holland, MI 49423, (616) 396-1149; e-mail: cfalstad@ameritech.net; Web site: http://www.tulipcity.org/

18-20–JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: 21st annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; rock, gem and mineral displays; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 400-3818; e-mail: jgms_show@hotmail.com; Web site: www.jaxgemandmineral.org

18-20–LINCOLN, MISSOURI: 50th annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; dig-your-own mozarkite, displays, silent auction; contact Linville Harms, (660) 827-4143, or Larry Twenter, (660) 826-1324

18-20–SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: 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

19–GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Grand Inn & Conference Center (Stars Room), 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

19–TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: 10th annual show, “Agate City Rock Show”; Agate City Rock Shop, Bob Lynch; 721 7th Ave. (Hwy. 61 at 8th St.), outside; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com

19-20–CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA: Show, “Falls Fossil Festival”; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; fossils, minerals, lapidary, books, rock ID, fossil park and museum brochures, children’s activity tent, guest speakers (details on Web site), mineral and fossil collecting piles, guided hikes on world-famous Devonian fossil beds; contact Alan Goldstein, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: agoldstein@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org

19-20–HARTLAND, MICHIGAN: 36th annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd. (M-59), 1 mile west of U.S. 23; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 50 cents; gold, silver, pearls, fossils, crystals, club table, children’s table, lapidary exhibits, demonstrations, faceting, polishing, wire craft, spheres; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 446-0818, or Marve Martin, (517) 521-3135

19-20–JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, Sat. night auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, P.O. Box 255702, Sacramento, CA 95670, (916) 929-6665;e-mail:fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html

19-20–REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: 43rd annual show, “Harvest of Gems”; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood City Community Activity Bldg., 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults free; displays, dealers, glass bead making, kids’ cab polishing, silent auction; contact Carol Corden, (650) 248-7155; e-mail: ccorden@earthlink.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com/

19-20–RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 40th annual show and sale, “The Rocks of the Hudson Valley”; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, Scouts in uniform and children 12 and under free with adult; more than 30 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, minerals, gems, jewelry, free rocks for kids, fossils, beads, tools, books, fluorescent minerals, exhibits, lapidary rough, wire wrapped gems, wholesaler, Earth Science Scavenger Hunt, New York State Museum and Vassar College Museum of Geology exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.geocities.com/nyrockhounds

19-20–SHARONVILLE (CINCINNATI), OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com.

19-20–STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Earth’s Treasures Gem Show”; Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club; Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 33 W. Alpine Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, 40 exhibits, silent auction, kids’ activities, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Nettie Meissner, P.O. Box 357, Lathrop, CA 95330, (209) 858-2263; e-mail: footsey1@yahoo.com; Web site: www.stocktonlapidary.com

20–LIVONIA (DETROIT), MICHIGAN: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Radisson, 17123 Laurel Park Dr N.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

22–INDEPENDENCE (CLEVELAND), OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Sheraton Independence, 5300 Rockside Rd.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

24–WEST HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

25-26–REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA: Show, “Regina Rock & Gem Show and Sale”; Prairie Rock & Gem Society; Uplands Community Center, 20 Weeks Crescent; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children under 11 free; lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, kids’ area, local and national vendors; contact Steven Gauci, P.O. Box 20023, Regina, SK, S4T0X7, (877) 208-5262; e-mail: show2009@prgs.org; Web site: http://reginashow.com

25-27–BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale, “Gemstreet USA”; Strieter Productions Inc.; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd. (use Bagley Rd. entrance); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (62+) and students (12-17) $5, children (under 12) free, ticket good all three days; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, videos, tool, supplies, Scout badges; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

25-27–CLEVELAND, OHIO: Show; GemStreet USA; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Bagley Rd. entrance, 0.5 mile west of I-71 and Bagley Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend; fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

25-27–JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 11th annual show, “Rock-a-thon”; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Memorial Hall, 212 W. 8th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; door prizes, live auction, demonstrations; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net

25-27–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: 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

25-27–SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: Annual Tailgate; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Little League Baseball Park, Western Regional Headquarters, 6707 N. Little League Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; silent auction; contact Emma Couveau, P.O. Box 1545, Colton, CA 92324, (909) 288 6182; e-mail: 1d4frog@aol.com

26–BURLINGTON (BOSTON), MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Sat. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

26-27–DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Woman’s Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, raffle, grab bags; contact Nancy Bird, (562) 697-0636; e-mail: nancyjbird@verison.net

26-27–FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 53rd annual show, “Franklin-Sterling Hill Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show”; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; Sat. 7:30-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $7, children $4; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671; e-mail: fmm1954@earthlink.net

26-27–MISSOULA, MONTANA: 15th annual show, “GOLD: Fifty Years of Rockhounding”; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby’s Reserve Street Inn, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59081, (406) 543-3667

26-27–MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: 50th annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; contact Sky Paxton, (831) 262-2492; e-mail: sky@familystones.net; or Janis Rovetti, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org

26-27–OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Show, “Prehistoric Time Returns to Oshkosh”; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 625 E. County Rd. “Y”; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, students free with ID, children under 12 free; Weis Earth Science Museum “Teeth Thru Time”, more than 80 vendor tables, free kids’ events sponsored by Jewelers Mutual Insurance, exhibits, silent auctions, speakers, demonstrations, club sales; contact Robert Fox, (920) 235-4669; e-mail: foxbooks@northnet.net

26-27-�SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Lapidary Society; Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 40+ vendors, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ activities, lapidary rough, slabs, cabochons; contact SDLS, (619) 295-6905, or Kim Hutsell, (619) 294-3914; e-mail: info@sandiegolapidarysociety.org; Web site: www.sandiegolapidarysociety.org

26-27–TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club; Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, demonstrations, jewelry making, cutting, polishing, kids’ area, door prizes; conatct Cynthia Vaughn, (231) 276-6150; e-mail: Maple2b@aol.com

27–NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn New Haven (Emerald Ballroom 1), 201 Washington Ave.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

28–EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center (Ballroom), 130 Rt. 10 W; Mon. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

29–ESSINGTON (PHILADELPHIA), PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn Airport (Ballroom B, C & D), 76 Industrial Hwy.; Tue. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

30-4–IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale: McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 S.E. Lincoln Rd.; free admission; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Cephis Hall, (580) 494-6612

30-4–JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show, “Gem, Mineral, and Handicraft Jamboree”; Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst Ave.; Wed. 8-5, Thu. 8-5, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; free admission; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geology supplies, raffles; contact Boo or Chad Barker, Sportsman Club of Joshua Tree Gem Show, 6225 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 368-7859 or (760) 368-7327; e-mail: jtsportsmans1@verizon.net; Web site: jtsportmansclub.com

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1-2–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show, “Jade”; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, jade carving, precious metal clay modeling, bead stringing, chain maille weaving, faceting; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (451) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org

1-2–WATERVILLE, MAINE: 39th annual show; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, educational exhibits, geodes, fossils, books, supplies, door prizes; contact Ellery Borow, (207) 547-3154; e-mail: jadelion2000@yahoo.com

6-9–BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 26th annual show; Contin-tail; Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Rd. and Gregory Dr.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 130 vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent light display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 833-2939; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

7-9–DALTON, GEORGIA: 18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (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, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd,. Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

7-9–HILLSBORO, OREGON: 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

7-9–WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

8-9–BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Fraternal Order of Police Baton Rouge Lodge Number One, 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd.; adults $3, children $2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Broussard, (225) 687-3864 or (225) 939-3293; e-mail: paul_broussard@msn.com

8-9–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual sale; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rock for kids; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com

8-9–LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, “Tallman Rock Chippers Rock Roundup”; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; displays, dealers, demonstrations, activities for kids, field trips; contact Johane Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237, or or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com

8-9–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660

8-9–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

14-16–BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 16th annual show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Greater Saint Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free with adult; dealers, Youth Booth, exhibits, demonstrations, artifacts, special exhibits; contact Robert Morse, 135 Knox St., Troy, MO 63379, (636)462-4423; e-mail: rmorse@centurytel.net

14-16–CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, “Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; 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 (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

14-16–LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: president@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org

14-16–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 12th 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; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

14-16–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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.

14-16–SEASIDE, OREGON: Show, “Seaside Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Jean Miller; 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free strand of pearls to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Sun.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

14-16–VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. (corner of 23rd St. and 14th Ave., downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660

15-16–BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Show; ARK-LA-TEX Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, two-day admission $5, children 12 and under free; live demonstrations, youth activities, more than 20 dealers; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com

15-16–RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University Barron County Campus, 1800 College Dr., Student Union Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fossils, agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net

21-22–JEFFERSONVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “The Greater Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Bead Show”; Gem Show Expo Productions; 900 S. Trooper Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $3, children free with adult; dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com

21-22–TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Swap and sale; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. First St.; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-5; free admission; children’s booths, educational exhibits ang displays, auction; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net

21-23–HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com

21-23–PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: 33rd annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Civic Center, Espy Ave.; contact Margaret Johnston, (228) 467-1457; e-mail: mmjms@bellsouth.net

21-23–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: 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.

21-23–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 192nd show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

22-23–CANTON, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman’s Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com

22-23–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

22-23–MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children’s events, mineral, fossil, hand-made jewelry; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

22-23–PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show; Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section; Ramada and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, silent auction, fluorescent display, exhibits, flume, fossil cleaning, the T-Rex SUE, ISGS material identification; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com

28-30–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: 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

28-30–SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 46th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. (at Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids’ Korner, silent auction; contact Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332, or Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail crullb2@sbcglobal.net

29–OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN: Rock swap; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Kiltie Drive-In, N48 W36154 Wisconsin Ave.; Sat. 10-4; free admission; buy, sell, trade; contact Larry, (262) 443-0365; e-mail: tschaefer@employers.com

29-30–CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 46th annual show, “Capital Mineral Club Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival”; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., 1,500 feet east of I-93 Exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fosils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free kids’ minerals; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

29-30–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com

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1-2–SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show, “Jade”; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $5, children under 12 free; demonstrations, jade carving, precious metal clay modeling, bead stringing, chain maille weaving, faceting; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (451) 564-4230; e-mail: publicity@show.sfgms.org; Web site: www.sfgms.org

1-2–WATERVILLE, MAINE: 39th annual show; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, educational exhibits, geodes, fossils, books, supplies, door prizes; contact Ellery Borow, (207) 547-3154; e-mail: jadelion2000@yahoo.com

6-9–BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 26th annual show; Contin-tail; Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Rd. and Gregory Dr.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 130 vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, fluorescent light display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 833-2939; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

7-9–DALTON, GEORGIA: 18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (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, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd,. Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

7-9–HILLSBORO, OREGON: 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

7-9–WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

8-9–BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Fraternal Order of Police Baton Rouge Lodge Number One, 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd.; adults $3, children $2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Broussard, (225) 687-3864 or (225) 939-3293; e-mail: paul_broussard@msn.com

8-9–EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual sale; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rock for kids; contact Bev Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com

8-9–LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, “Tallman Rock Chippers Rock Roundup”; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds, 1900 N. 4th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; displays, dealers, demonstrations, activities for kids, field trips; contact Johane Deidrich, 244 N. M St., Lakeview, OR 97630, (541) 947-3237, or or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com

8-9–MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660

8-9–WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

14-16–BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 16th annual show, “Treasures of the Earth”; Greater Saint Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children free with adult; dealers, Youth Booth, exhibits, demonstrations, artifacts, special exhibits; contact Robert Morse, 135 Knox St., Troy, MO 63379, (636)462-4423; e-mail: rmorse@centurytel.net

14-16–CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, “Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; 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 (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

14-16–LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO: Show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, next to post office; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: president@LGGMClub.org; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org

14-16–LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 12th 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; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

14-16–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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.

14-16–SEASIDE, OREGON: Show, “Seaside Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Jean Miller; 415 1st. Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free strand of pearls to 1st 100 ladies daily, drawing Sun.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: shadow92337@molalla.net; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

14-16–VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show, “Summer Time Gem & Jewelry Show”; Lane Enterprise Foundation Inc.; Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. (corner of 23rd St. and 14th Ave., downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; gold and silver jewelry, wire wrap, beads, findings, minerals, fossils; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742 or (321) 302-3660

15-16–BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Show; ARK-LA-TEX Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, two-day admission $5, children 12 and under free; live demonstrations, youth activities, more than 20 dealers; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: cwsejohns@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.larockclub.com

15-16–RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University Barron County Campus, 1800 College Dr., Student Union Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, jewelry, rough, fossils, agates, door prizes; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net

21-22–JEFFERSONVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “The Greater Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Bead Show”; Gem Show Expo Productions; 900 S. Trooper Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $3, children free with adult; dealers, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals; contact Nico, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com

21-22–TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Swap and sale; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. First St.; Fri. 9-6:30, Sat. 9-5; free admission; children’s booths, educational exhibits ang displays, auction; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net

21-23–HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com

21-23–PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: 33rd annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Civic Center, Espy Ave.; contact Margaret Johnston, (228) 467-1457; e-mail: mmjms@bellsouth.net

21-23–SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: 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.

21-23–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 192nd show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (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; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

22-23–CANTON, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman’s Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com

22-23–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show; BeadStreet USA; Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, free gift; beads, findings, wires, fibers, tools, cabochons, display items; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

22-23–MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children’s events, mineral, fossil, hand-made jewelry; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Cir., Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

22-23–PEORIA, ILLINOIS: Show; Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section; Ramada and Conference Center, 4400 N. Brandywine Drive.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, silent auction, fluorescent display, exhibits, flume, fossil cleaning, the T-Rex SUE, ISGS material identification; contact Jim Travis, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: www.pasgeology.com

28-30–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: 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

28-30–SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 46th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. (at Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 6-12 $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids’ Korner, silent auction; contact Kathy Miller, (574) 291-0332, or Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail crullb2@sbcglobal.net

29–OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN: Rock swap; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Kiltie Drive-In, N48 W36154 Wisconsin Ave.; Sat. 10-4; free admission; buy, sell, trade; contact Larry, (262) 443-0365; e-mail: tschaefer@employers.com

29-30–CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 46th annual show, “Capital Mineral Club Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival”; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., 1,500 feet east of I-93 Exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fosils, jewelry, carvings, displays, free kids’ minerals; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

29-30–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com

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