U.S. Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show Calendar 2006Click on a month
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JANUARY 2006:
6-8--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
13-14--GLOBE, ARIZONA: 49th annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral; Gila County Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, high school students with ID and children with adults free; dealers, demonstrations, lapidary equipment, jewelry, minerals, slabs, fossils, gold and silver casting; contact Bill Morrow, (928) 425-0194, or Clyde Caviness, (928) 425-7200.
13-15--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
13-15--PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Arizona Rockfest and Earth Science Fair"; Mineralogical Society of Arizona; Tempe Diablo Stadium, I-10 exit 153; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; ages 13 and up $5, 7-12 $3, 6 and under free; 60 dealers, 30 earth science organizations, gold panning, giveaways, grab bags, demonstrations, spin the wheel, museum and club exhibits, student exhibits, Rockadelic Caverns, Rockin' Fossil Dig; contact W.R. Russ, 4515 E. Joan de Arc, Phoenix, AZ 85032, (602) 684-7381 or (620) 929-7802; e-mail: azrockfest@hotmail.com.
20-22--LARGO, FLORIDA: 30th annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society, The Tumblers; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr.; gems, jewelry, minerals; contact Hugh Sheffield, (727) 894-2440.
20-22--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
20-22--SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Bead show; Gem Faire Inc.; Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
21-22--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: 37th annual show, "Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show"; Fredericksburg Rockhounds Club; Lady Bird Johnson Park, Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16, three miles south of Fredericksburg; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, exhibits, demonstrations, hourly door prizes; contact John Crone, (830) 669-2639; e-mail: jjcrone@hctc.net.
25-29--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: 40th annual show, "QIA Pow Wow"; Quartzsite Improvement Association; 235 E. Ironwood Dr.; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 400 vendors, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, wire wrap supplies, jewelry, lapidary, daily field trips, lapidary and gold panning demonstrations, exhibits, displays; contact Diane Abbott, P.O. Box 881, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6325; e-mail: qia@redrivernet.com; Web site: www.quartzsiteimprovementassoc.com.
27-29--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
28-29--TYLER, TEXAS: 10th annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1; demonstrations, door prizes, fluorescent display, silent auctions, kids' "Wheel of Fortune"; contact Keith Harmon, 8316 Oxford Dr., Tyler, TX 75703, (903) 581-4068; e-mail: keithharmon@earthlink. net; www.tylertexas. com.
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2006:
1-28--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: 6th annual show, "Desert Gardens International Gem & Mineral Show"; 1055 Khuen Blvd.; 125 to 200 dealers from around the world, rocks, rough, slabs, cabs, jewelry, beads, fossils, rough and cut stones, crystals, silver, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Sandra McAllister, P.O. Box 2818, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail:dggemshow@ureach.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada; 10-6 daily, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to other shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd.; 10-6 daily, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to other shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Clarion Hotel-Randolph Park, 102 N. Alvernon Wy.; 10-6 daily, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to other shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Smuggler's Inn, 6350 E. Speedway; 10-6 daily, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to other shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Inn Limited, 665 N. Freeway; 10-6 daily, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle to other shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Howard Johnson, 1010 S. Freeway (I-10 and Starr Pass Blvd.); 10-7 daily; contact Kay Schabilion, P.O. Box 24552, New Orleans, LA 70184, (504) 455-6101; Web site: www.aksshow.com.
28-11--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; La Quinta, 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. (I-10 and Starr Pass Blvd.); 10-7 daily; contact Kay Schabilion, P.O. Box 24552, New Orleans, LA 70184, (504) 455-6101; Web site: www.aksshow.com.
31-6--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; 3340 E. Michigan, next to the Holidome; Tue. 10-6, Wed. 12-9, Thu. 12-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-6; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
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FEBRUARY 2006:
3-5--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
4-5--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 15th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; American Legion Bldg., Bay County Fairgrounds, 15th St. and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping; contact Al Zar, (850) 763-0109; e-mail: Aquezpie@aol.com.
5-6--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club, Whidbey Pebble Pushers; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 S.E. Jerome St.; Sun. 9-5, Mon. 9-4; contact: Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837.
10-12--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
17,18,19- CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA: Buffalo Chip Show, Dixie Green Promotions Please be sure to see the The Bead Freak
17-19--KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI: Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions; Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer, between Big Bend Rd. and Manchester Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors and kids 12-18 $1, 12 and under and scouts free with adult; contact Bruce or Becky Vick, 6 Tanewood Ct., Belleville, IL 62223, (618) 394-0443.
17-19--ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Show; Cabin Fever; Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors $1, children 13-18 $1, under 12 free; jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 394-0443.
17-19--VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: 32nd annual show; Treasure Coast Rock & Gem Society; Vero Beach Community Center, 14th Ave. and 23rd St.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Pedro Araoz, (772) 231-0005; e-mail: PedroAraoz@msn.com.
17-26--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: County Fair and National Date Festival; San Gorgonia Mineral & Gem Society; Gem & Mineral Bldg., Bldg. 1, 46-350 Arabia St.; 10-10 every day; adults $7, seniors $6, children $5; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674.
18-19--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 44th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jim Matlock, 701 Zephyr, Plainview, TX 79072; e-mail: jmatlock@texasonline.net.
18-19--WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 40th annual show, "Presidents' Gemboree"; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org.
19--GOLDFIELD, ARIZONA: 17th annual F&E Schrader Memorial Hunt; Superstition Mountain Treasure Hunters; call or e-mail for application; contact Superstition Mountain Treasure Hunters, (480) 983-3484; e-mail: smth03@hotmail.com.
24-26--MESA, ARIZONA: 56th annual show, "Art on the Rocks"; Maricopa Lapidary Society; Mesa Centennial Center, Centennial Hall, 201 N. Center St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Laurette Kennedy, (602) 738-2552; e-mail: Lkennedy11@aol.com.
24-26--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
25-26--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 13th annual show and sale, "James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show and Sale"; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; 4th floor, New York State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $5; includes the New York in Bloom Flower Show; contact Mike Hawkins, (518) 486-2011 or (518) 473-7154; e-mail: mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov.
25-26--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Treasures of the Earth 2006"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, handmade jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; adults $3, Scouts in uniform and kids 12 and under free; contact Ellen Bauer; (925) 458-2539; e-mail: ebauer_lapidary@yahoo.com.
25-26--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Glenwood and Chinden; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals; contact Charlie Smith (208) 628-4002.
25-26--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 53rd annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact John Peterson, P.O. Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 402-9227.
25-26--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: 48th annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart, Mississippi Fairgrounds, High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Sharon McClanahan, (601) 956-9997.
25-26--PASADENA, TEXAS: Show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, ages 12-18 $1; minerals, fossils, gems and jewelry, about 30 dealers, children's activities, Scout badges; contact Al Pennington, (281) 481-1591; e-mail: gpenning@ghg.net; Web site: www.ghg.net/gpenning/annual.htm.
25-26--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-5; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr. #201, St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.
25-26--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
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MARCH 2006:
3-5--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Orange County Fairgrounds/Bldg. 12 and POP, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
3-5--HACHITA, NEW MEXICO: 2nd show; Hachita Community Center; Hachita Community Center, Hwy. 9; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5; free admission; dealers, inside and outside booths, free field trips; contact D.J. Nelson, P.O. Box 151, Hachita, NM 88040, (505) 436-2751; e-mail: hachita@vtc.net.
3-5--HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: 59th annual show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 13 free with adult; display of rare ice age fossils, the largest display of fluorescent rocks in Northern California, approximately 60 display cases and 40 dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, gemstones, fossils, faceted stones, beads, petrified wood, lapidary equipment, jewelry making supplies, eight educational lapidary demonstrations, live auction, door prizes; contact Ron Miller, (510) 887-9007; Web site: www.mgscv.com.
3-5--LARGO, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $4; contact Sue Black, (727) 345-8994; e-mail: Sueblack@tampabay.rr.com.
3-5--RICHMOND, INDIANA: 33rd annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne County Fairgrounds, N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; dealers; contact Gene Clark, 436 S. 16th St., Richmond, IN 47374, (765) 935-5144.
3-12--IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Show"; Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Club; IV Expo ,200 E. 2nd; Fri. 12-10, Sat. 12-10, Sun. 12-10, Mon. 4-10, Tue. 4-10, Wed. 4-10, Thu. 4-10; rocks, gems, fossils, demonstrations, dealers; contact John Swerfeger, (760) 344-6230; e-mail: itsjeep@earthlink.net. 4-5--ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: 46th annual show; Monrovia Rockhounds; Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., 1 block South of I-210; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; 13 dealers, display cases, geode cracking, dino dig, treasure wheel, raffle, $1 grab bags; contact Janie Duncan, 328 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia CA 91016, (626) 358-8157; e-mail: janieduncan@altrionet.com.
4-5--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 37th annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrators; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662 or (432) 263-3340.
4-5--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Al Amin Shrine Center, 2001 Suntide Rd., IH 37 at Suntide; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, kids under 12 free with adult; minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrations, door prizes, Kids' Wheel, displays, silent auction; contact Jerrold Simpson, (361) 851-8788; e-mail: jsimpson1@stx.rr.com.
4-5--FARMERS BRANCH (DALLAS), TEXAS: Show, "North Texas Earth Science Show"; North Texas Mineral & Fossil Dealers, Mineral Association of Dallas; Ellison Miles Institute, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Maryanne Fender, (972) 437-9980; e-mail: fendernaturalresources@yahoo.com.
4-5--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; gems, jewelry bargains, mineral specimens, kids' activities, auction, demonstrations, raffle, door prizes, displays; contact Norma Kikkert, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: kev1123@hotmail.com.
4-5--NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 43rd annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College, I-95 exit 4B, Churchmans Rd. (Rte. 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, juniors $3, children under 12 free with adult; lapidary, mineral and fossil exhibits, museum displays, mineral, fossil, gem, jewelry, and lapidary supply dealers, hourly door prizes, specimen raffle, lapidary demonstrations, children's booth, club lapidary and specimen sales; contact Gene Hartstein, (302) 234-4488; e-mail: fossilnut@aol.com; or Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com.
4-5--NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Show; Excalibur Mineral Corp., New York Mineralogical Club; Holiday Inn-Midtown, 440 W. 57th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; admission $6; 20 wholesale and retail dealers, lectures, displays; contact Excalibur, 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566, (914) 739-1134.
4-5--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 44th annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park, Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 50 displays of gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry, including a fluorescent exhibit, demonstrations, kids' activities, video presentations, door prizes, silent auction, country store, plant sale, 15 dealers; contact Jim Brace-Thompson, (805) 659-3577; e-mail: jbraceth@adelphia.net; Web site: www.vgms.org.
9-12--DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 41st annual show, "Rockhound Roundup"; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; displays, demonstrations, jewelry, rocks, raffle, field trips, silent auction, live auction; contact Judy Nelson, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031, (505) 544-8231.
10-12--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
10-12--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fair Complex, Main Exhibit Hall South, 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Ed Kristovich, (503) 681-0728 or (503) 750-7996 cell.
10-12--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 45th annual show; Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Dr., 112th St. exit off I-29 or KCI Airport Exit off I-435; Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Gilbert Parker, (816) 373-9453; e-mail: kcgsinfo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.kcgemshow.org.
10-12--OGDEN, UTAH: Show, "Gemstone Junction 2006"; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Union Station, 25th and Wall; adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult, students and scout groups free Fri.; more than 70 exhibits, rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, spheres, jewelry, lapidary, fossils, rock carving, artifacts, giant gemstones, door prizes, silent auction, children's grab bags, touch and see table, rock painting, demonstrations of silversmithing, chain making, gem faceting, lapidary, sphere making, rock painting, wire wrapping, dealers, fossils, faceting rough, minerals, jewelry, petrified wood, gemstones, machinery; contact Bonnie J. Glismann, (801) 392-7832;e-mail: bonniesbylines@juno.com.
10-12--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 47th annual show, "Quartz: The Universal Mineral"; Spokane Rock Rollers; Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Broadway and Havana; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Leon Agee, (509) 276-3992, or Dana Whitney, (509) 536-1173.
10-12--VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Tailgate; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells Rd., 11 miles east of I-15; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-2; free admission; free tailgating; contact Joe Kosik, (760) 241-0894.
11--CEDAR PARK (AUSTIN), TEXAS: Show; Sue Ellen's Gemstones LLC; Holiday Inn Express, 1605 E. Whitestone Blvd. (Hwy. 1431); Sat. 10-8; free admission; semiprecious odds and ends, rocks, minerals, jewelry, gold panning demonstrations; contact Susan E. Schiff, SEG LLC, P.O. Box 92, Leander, TX 78646; e-mail: Sales@MyGemShow.com; Web site: www.MyGemShow.com.
11-12--CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY: 17th annual show; North Jersey Mineralogical Society; Pope John Paul II Elementary School, 775 Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun 10-5; all indoor show; contact Bob Horn, (908) 813-0808; e-mail: Mineraldog@comcast.net.
11-12--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual show; Rock and Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Mark Winters, P.O. Box 8123, Klamath Falls, OR 97602-1123, (541) 850-3733, or Roy D. Ford Sr., 1512 Summers Ln., Klamath Falls, OR 97603-3857, (541) 882-6087; e-mail: mailfayeroy2@ccountry.com.
11-12--SUSSEX, WISCONSIN: 44th annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Wisconsin Armory, W239 N5678 Maple Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1.50, children 25 cents; contact Liz Fuher, (262) 246-6684.
11-12--SALINAS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Rock & Gem Club; Spreckels Veterans Memorial Bldg., 5th and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gem and mineral displays, demonstrations, Wheel of Chance, silent auction, dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils; contact Jim Bassett, (831) 758-5830, or Bob Brewer, (831) 758-6274; e-mail: jbmsc@sbcglobal.net.
11-12--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: 48th annual show, "Tournament of Gems"; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, dealers, displays; contact Todd Neikirk, (323) 256-4992.
11-12--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Show; Mother Lode Gem & Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 99, Fulkerth exit; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; two buildings, 30 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, pearls, beads and findings, fluorescents, jewelry, equipment, facet rough, 70 educational displays, dinosaur "petting zoo" and exhibits, treasure hunt, children's activities, silent auction featuring three old collections, fluorescent room, 15 demonstrations, speakers, full-size Plesiosaur cast replica, 13-inch opalized ammonite, authentic prehistoric marine fossils, prehistoric cave bear, and woolly rhinoceros; contact Bud McMillin, (209) 524-3494; Web site: www.motherlodemineralsociety.com.
11-12--TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley, 999 Frontier Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Julia McLinn, Box 342, Twin Falls, ID 83303, (208) 733-2444.
17-19--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show, "Treasures of the Earth 2006"; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; School Arts Bldg., New Mexico State Fairgrounds, San Pedro entrance; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, $1 Fri., children 12 and under free; more than 35 dealers, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, junior club booth, mineral identification, faceting demonstration; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net.
17-19--HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 36th annual show, "Unifour Parade of Gems'; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40 exit 125; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12:30-5; contact George Max, (828) 328-9107, or Eric Fritz, (828) 495-7031.
17-19--MICHIGAN CENTER, MICHIGAN: Show, "Ice Ages: They Were Cool"; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Michigan Center Masonic Lodge, 355 Napoleon Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; rocks, minerals, fossils, silent auction, demonstrators, displays, full-size Woolly Mammoth replica, jewelry, books, "Knap-In"; contact Bob Moorehead, (517) 529-0416.
17-19--SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
17-19--SPANISH FORK UTAH: 47th show, "Spring Parade of Gems"; Timpanogas Gem & Mineral; Indoor Tennis Court, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main; displays jewelry and equipment dealers, rock sales, demonstrations, touch table, wheel of fortune, novelty sales, geology and lapidary classes, merit badge help, gold panning, grab bags; contact Frank Weight, P.O. Box 65, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 489-4040.
17-19--TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA: Show; El-Mar Enterprises, Tampa Bay Gem & Mineral Society; Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, bead, minerals; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, (813) 754-0858; e-mail: jewelrybyelmar@aol.com.
17-19--VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show, "JADE: Pacific Rim Connection"; Victoria Lapidary and Mineral Society; Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St.; Fri. 1-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, students and seniors $3, family of 4 $8, children under 6 free; display of jade from China and British Columbia, retail dealers, beads, fossils, faceted jewels, silent auction, gold panning, kiddies' corner; contact Don Meyer, (250) 381-3356; e-mail: dmeyer1@shaw.ca; Web site: www.islandnet. com/~vlms.
18-19--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 4th annual show, "Rock & Mineral Rendezvous"; San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 South P. St., at Belle Terrace; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; international rock and mineral dealers, beaders and beading supplies, jewelry, wire wrapping, facetted stones, fossils, lapidary equipment, mineral and crystal specimens, arrowhead knapping, wire wrapping, silversmithing, and sphere making demonstrations, hourly drawings, grab bags, spinning wheel, Trading Post; contact Lew Helfrich, (661) 872-8230; e-mail: lewsrocks@netzero.net.
18-19--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 42nd annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St.; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; special exhibits on Fossils and Minerals of Iowa Coal Mines; contact Leslie Blin, CVRMS, 505 5th Ave., Marion, IA 52302-3258, (319) 377-3339.
18-19--GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND:42nd annual show; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; more than 40 exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, free workshop, free specimens for kids, free kids' mini mine, 24 national dealers, fossils, jewelry, findings, beads, minerals, geodes, gifts, shells, slabs, fluorescents, books, equipment, carvings, meteorites, jewelry boxes, New Age items, gems, gem rough; contact Wendell C. Mohr, (301) 926-7190; e-mail: wmohr@erols.com; or Harvey Lindenbaum; harveylind@aol.com.
18-19--MONROE, WISCONSIN: Show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe High School, 1600 26th St., off Rte. 69S; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, speakers, educational exhibits, wandering Rock Wizard, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, silent auction, kids' activities; contact David Zimmerman, (608) 921-0206; e-mail: dzimmerman@wisconsininsulatedforms.com.
18-19--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 52nd annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; junior activities, demonstrations, displays, dealers, silent auction, door prizes, Lions Club pancake breakfast Sun. 9-12; contact Susan Gardner, (425) 483-2295; e-mail: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org.
24-26--COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: 30th annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Mingus Union High School, 1801 E. Fir St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1 Fri., $3 Sat. or Sun., 3-day pass $5, children under 12 free; contact Peter Martin, 1625 Kock Ranch Rd., Cornville, AZ 86325, (928) 649-0745, or Richard Casmier, P.O. Box 556, Rimrock, AZ 86335, (928) 592-0232.
24-26--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 45th annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3 (three-day pass $5), ages 13-18 $1, children under 12 free with adult; featuring fluorite and jasper; contact Fort Collins Rockhounds, P.O. Box 482, Fort Collins, CO 80522, (970) 493-0381; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com.
24-26--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual spring show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
24-26--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: 46th annual show, "Fiesta of Gems"; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Morris Activity Center, Freeman Coliseum, SBC Center Pkwy., Gate E; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Southwest Gem & Mineral Society, 222 King William #1, San Antonio, TX 78204, or Bobby Schultz, (210) 337-8908; e-mail: swgms_sat@yahoo.com.
24-26--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Fort Mason Center/Herbst Pavilion, Landmark Bldg. A; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
25-26--CANTON, OHIO: 39th annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, ages 6-14 $1; silent auction, demonstrations, displays, rock craft items, jewelry, lapidary supplies, mineral and fossil specimens; contact Barry Heiks, (330) 868-4047.
25-26--DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 41st annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St.; silent auctions, kids' room, raffle, demonstrators, exhibits; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; ages 12 and up $2, seniors $1; under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; contact Paul Okolowicz, 37 Le Jardin Ct., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, (847) 215-7345; e-mail: minerals411@comcast.net; Web site: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org.
25-26--LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: 48th annual show; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Pat Akins, LGMC, P.O. Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505-0342.
25-26--OLD WESTBURY, NEW YORK: 34th annual show; Island Rock Hounds; Post Rd. and Jericho Tpke.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Susan Melazzi, 641 S. 8th St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757-5520, (631) 956-3960.
25-26--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 44th annual show, "Nature's Wonders"; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors (60+) $3, children 12 and under free; inside and outside vendors, gold, minerals, crystals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, opal, jewelry, rough and cut stones, beads, findings, supplies and equipment, gold nugget jewelry, petrified wood, demonstrations, prehistoric cave bear, exhibit cases, children's activities, special exhibits, silent rock auctions, educational exhibits; contact Gloria, (530) 367-2262, or Jim, (530) 367-5108; e-mail: jhutchings22@hotmail.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com.
25-26--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 37th annual show; Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall, 150 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, kids under 8 free; cabochon making, geode cutting, and gemstone faceting demonstrations, fluorescent demonstration by UVBob, kids' mini mine, door prizes, exhibits, outstanding dealers, special exhibit and silent auction from Carnegie Mineral Museum; contact Hazel Remaley, 3298 Centerville Rd., Gillett, PA 16925; e-mail: northridge@infoblvd.net.
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MARCH-APRIL 2006:
31-2--EUGENE, OREGON: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Performance Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
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APRIL 2006:
1-2--CANTON, ILLINOIS: 46th annual show; Fulton County Rockhounds; Wallace Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Steven Holley, (309) 231-8861; e-mail: ifossil@hotmail.com.
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1-2--COLUMBUS, OHIO: Central Ohio show; Columbus Rock & Mineral Society, Licking County Rock & Mineral Society, Gold Panning Association of America; Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, ages 6-16 $3, scouts in uniform, 4H members and under 6 free; 40 dealers, ID booth, swap area, children's area, silent auctions, demonstrations, displays, speakers (Bob Jones, "Crystallized Gold"; contact Ken Harsh, (614)433-9778; e-mail: karmakenha@aol.com.
1-2--GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Pl.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 14 free; 12 retail dealers, jewelry, minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary materials, free rock identification, exhibits, grab bags, private collection display, fluorescent display; contact Daniel Tumpach, 2753 Delvoye Ct., Green Bay, WI 54313-3208.
1-2--HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show, "Fool's Gold--Not the Real Thing; Buffalo Geological Society; Fairgrounds, Grange/Market Bldgs., S. Park Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; educational displays, mini-mine; contact Robert J. Hoffman, 65 Cheekwood Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14227, (716) 656-8475.
1-2--JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 37th annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Center, Brockton St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Valerie McMartin, (607) 625-2087; e-mail: val@stny.rr.com.
1-2--KENNER (NEW ORLEANS), LOUISIANA: Spring bead and gem show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; 10-6 daily; contact Kay Schabilion, P.O. Box 24552, New Orleans, LA 70184, (504) 455-6101; Web site: www.aksshow.com.
1-2--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 37th annual show; Central Florida Gem & Mineral Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr. (Hwy. 50); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, students $2, children under 12 free; contact Bill Meginley or John Piziak, (407) 239-9165.
1-2--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show and sale, "Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair"; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LuLu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; adults $4, kids under 12 and uniformed Scouts free; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; fossils, mineral, gems, dealers, exhibits, learning activities, children's Fossil Dig, Kids' Corner with mineral specimens, raffle, door prizes, Scouting Merit Badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987, or Doug, (610) 971-0620.
1-2--POCATELLO, IDAHO: 49th annual show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Commercial Bldg., Bannock County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Kathy or Marty Rakatansky, 80 Cedar Hills, Pocatello, ID 83204, (208) 233-2538; e-mail: rak80@aol.com.
1-2--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 58th annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society, P.O. Box 2279, Lebanon, OR 97355, or Della White; e-mail: kndwhite@comcast.net.
1-3--ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND: 34th Annual Atlantic Micromounters' Conference; Micromineralogists of the National Capital Area; MHA Conference Center; contact Steve Weinberger, P.O. Box 302, Glyndon, MD 21071-0302, (410) 833-7926; e-mail: cweinber@bcpl.net.
6-8--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Mall, 28th St.; Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-9, Sun. 9:30-9; contact Eldon Potter, (616) 532-0239; e-mail: eplapidary@aol.com.
7-9--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 5th annual show, "Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; Kasey Enterprises; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7; Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students free on Fri., half-price Sat. and Sun., children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, fine jewelry, beads, gemstones, crystals, pearls, gold nuggets, gold and quartz, minerals, fossils, tools, door prizes; contact Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519-2927, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net.
7-9--MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: 21st annual show, "Salon des pierres, mineraux et fossiles de Montreal"; Centre Pierre Charbonneau, 3000 Viau st., Olympic Complex; adults $8, ages 6 to 12 $4; more than 100 merchants and exhibitors; contact Michel Trudeau, (514) 332-9028, or Andre Quevillon, (450) 964-8472; Web site: www.salonminerauxmtl.com.
7-9--OCALA, FLORIDA: Show; El-Mar Enterprises; Ocala Community Center, 828 N.E. 8th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Hal Parsons, El-Mar Enterprises, (813) 763-5832; e-mail: jewelrybyelmar@aol.com.
7-9--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Bead show; Gem Faire Inc.; Seattle Center/Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
7-9--XENIA (DAYTON), OHIO: 8th annual spring show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Greene County Fairgrounds, Assembly Hall, 120 Fairgrounds Rd.; 10-6, 10-6, 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design, or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire sculpture, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers; hourly door prizes; contact Van A. Wimmer, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com.
8-9--ABILENE, TEXAS: Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center, N. 6th and Pine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6-12 $1.50, children under 6 free with adult; gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, fluorescent display, silent auction, wheel of fortune, "sand" art, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Sallie Lightfoot, (325) 692-4642; e-mail: slightfoot@aol.com.
8-9--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 45th annual show; Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park Community Center, 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Bailey, (360) 380-2728; e-mail: pobbeetle@ncpluss.net.
8-9--BUTTE, MONTANA: 1st show, "Montana Gold and Treasure Show"; Red Lion Hotel, 2100 Cornell Ave., off I-90 and Harrison; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, under 12 free; demonstrations, door prizes, raffles; contact Allen Corneliusen, (406) 676-0063, or Ralph Smith, (406) 676-3503.
8-9--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: 31st annual show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact John Andersen, P.O. Box 551, N. Bellmore, NY 11710-0551, (516) 781-8410.
8-9--GRESHAM, OREGON: Show, "Nature's Wonders"; Mt. Hood Rock Club; Mt. Hood Community Gym, 26000 SE Stark; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, Easter thunder egg hunt Sat. (kids under 12); contact Keene Clay, (503) 558-8500, or Samuel Turner; e-mail: strider1957@hotmail.com.
8-9--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 39th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; Idaho Falls Recreation Center, 530 Memorial Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Terry R. Hayes, P.O. Box 4223, Ririe, ID 83443, (208) 538-5644; e-mail: beadknap@earthlink.net.
14-16--MARFA, TEXAS: 17th annual show, "Big Bend Gem & Mineral Show"; Am Vets Bldg., Highland Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Paul Graybeal, (432) 729-4526; e-mail: paulgraybeal@moonlightgemstones.com.
14-16--RENO, NEVADA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Reno Hilton/Nevada Room, 2500 E. 2nd St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
14-16--RICKREALL, OREGON: 51st annual show, "River of Gems"; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $1, under 12 free; dealers, demonstrators, display cases, fluorescent rock and mineral show, silent auction, treasure hunt Sat. at 1 for kids under 12; contact Rob Leedy, (503) 371-6421; e-mail: therockhoundingfool@yahoo.com; Web site: www.wamsi.org.
15-16--MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: 6th annual show, "Mountains of Minerals"; California State Parks Mining & Mineral Museum, CSM&MM Association, Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, exhibitors, children's activities, guest speakers, raffles, silent auctions; contact California State Mining & Mineral Museum, (209) 742-7625; e-mail: mineralmuseum@sti.net.
21-23--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, free shuttle between shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
21-23--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Best Western-Central Denver, 200 W. 48th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, free shuttle between shows; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
21-23--GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission Fri., $1 Sat. and Sun.; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, games, silent auction; contact Sue, (541) 956-4101; e-mail: rockmominor@hotmail.com.
21-23--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
21-23--SAN DIEGO WEST, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sheraton Hotel Mission Valley, 1433 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; free shuttle between the Sheraton Hotel location and Scottish Rite Center; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
21-23--WICHITA, KANSAS: 53rd annual show, "Kansas Ageless Wonders"; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2700 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, education day Fri. 9-3; contact Lyle Koerper, (316) 722-7115, or Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e-mail: pmaggard@southwind.net.
22-23--CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org.
22-23--EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 43rd annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County 4H Expo Center, corner of Hwy. 93 and I-94; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry; contact Roger Goss, (715) 723-0196.
22-23--HELENA, MONTANA: 57th annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center, corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $1 per day; more than 20 dealers, displays, excellent Montana and worldwide fluorescent displays, rocks, minerals, jewelry, equipment, faceted gemstones, fossils, children's ball toss, garnet hunt and grab bag activities, silent auction; contact Gary Parisi, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com.
22-23--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual Show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Society; Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Westland, (509) 735-9678; e-mail: DrDmw1@aol.com.
22-23--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 27th annual show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Pipkin Bldg., Midsouth Fairgrounds, corner of East Pkwy. and Central Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact James Butchko, (901) 743-0058; e-mail: butch513@yahoo.com; Web site: www.memphisgeology.org.
22-23--ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS: Show; Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Midway Village and Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Rd.; Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-5; adults $5; contact Dave Reese, 3688 Nimtz Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111, (815) 885-1410.
22-23--TROY, OHIO: 23rd annual show; Brukner Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Activities Bldg., County Road 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children free; demonstrations, displays, dealers, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, silent auction, raffles, kids' wheel of fortune and grab bags; contact Tom Dilworth, (937) 323-6482, or Donna Kuszpa, (937) 435-8297.
22-23--YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Parade of Gems"; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Central Washington State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Bldg., Fair Ave. and E. Nob Hill Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; contact Marti Sondgeroth, 55 W. Washington Ave. #89, Yakima, WA 98903, (509) 248-6401 evenings.
22-24--FORT DODGE, IOWA: Show; River Valley Rockhounds; Opera House, Fort Museum, west on Bus. Hwy. 20, 1/4 mile east of Hwy. 169; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; dealers, displays, silent auction, children's special interest area, door prizes; contact Hugh Carroll, 2234 146th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 576-5517.
28-30--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
29-30--LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual sale and show; Lubbock Civic Center; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils; contact Archie Scott, (806) 894-1584; e-mail: ass3@door.net.
29-30--SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: 54th annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, corner of Center St. and Church St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; contact Eleanor and Hubert Drake, (831) 688-8086; e-mail: hmdrake@pacbell.net.
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MAY 2006:
5-7--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
5-7--KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Show and sale, "The Art of Lapidary"; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Kitty Starbuck, 7636 E. V Ave., Vicksburg, MI 49097-9307, (269) 649-1991; e-mail: minedump@iserv.net.
5-7--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 14th annual sale and swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, Hickory and Woodside; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun 10:30-4; free admission; contact Marvin Lundquist, 441 N. Charles, McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-7003; e-mail: swederocker@mpks. net.
5-7--PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Fair & Balanced Promotions; Semiannual show; Washington County Fairgrounds, I-79N exit 40, I-79S exit 41; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, jewelry repair, stone setting; contact F.M. Zambrotto, (304) 825-6845.
6-7--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Art in Stone"; Kern County Mineral Society; Kern County Fairgrounds, Ming Ave. and S. P St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission, parking $2; contact Buster Ordiway, 15220 Sunnybank Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314, (661) 809-4705 or (661) 589-3834; e-mail: CaOrdPTA@aol.com.
6-7--CINCINNATI, OHIO: 41st annual show and sale, "Geofair 2006";Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Convention Center, 525 Elm St., downtown; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Dan Cooper, 5170 Dee Alva Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014; e-mail: dancooper@cinci.rr.com; Web site: www.geofair.com.
6-7--LOCKEFORD, CALIFORNIA: 4th annual show, "Winos and Dinos"; Vino Piazza; 12470 Locke Rd.; Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-5; free admission; dinosaur fossil displays, mineral, fossil, and jewelry dealers, guest lecturers, dinosaur bounce house, wine tasting, excellent food; contact Karyn Litchfield, (209) 727-9770, e-mail: karyn@vinopiazza.com; Web site: www.vinopiazza.com.
6-7--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 3rd annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; St. Joseph's Oblates Seminary, Hwy. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 and uniformed Scouts free; exhibits, crystals, faceting demonstrations, jewelry, fluorescent display, kids' activities, raffle; contact George Walko, (800) 473-3602, or Jim Moorehead; e-mail: anthonyste@epix.net.
6-7--TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: 43rd annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rte. 1N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Donna Lee Hanlon, Donna's Treasures, P.O. Box 88, Nahant, MA 01908-0088; e-mail: donna@nahant.com; Web site: www.nahant.com/nsrmc/.
6-7--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
12-14--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 100 dealers, China, Brazil, Russia, India; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
12-14--MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 38th annual show; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; more than 30 dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, public auction Sat.; contact: Jay Gorday, 1690 Granger Ct., Chamblee, GA 30341, (770) 986-0822; e-mail: mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org/may-show.htm.
12-14--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 16th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; check Web site for venue change, U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
12-14--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Gem show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. "D" St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; weekend pass $5; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.
13-14--BEREA (CLEVELAND), OHIO: 38th annual show, "Beautiful World of Rocks and Gems"; Parma Lapidary Club; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, good for both days, children 12 and under free with adult; minerals, crystals, gemstones and fossils from around the world, handcrafted jewelry, beads, tools, supplies and equipment, kids' Treasure Dig, projects, auction games, lapidary demonstrations, exhibits, hourly door prizes; contact John Zaborowski, (440) 949-8242; e-mail: jjzabor@adelphia.net.
13-14--BOZEMAN, MONTANA: 47th annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St., exit I-90 at N.7th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; gem, mineral and fossil displays; kids' activities; contact Dan Carter, (406) 586 4552, or Dick Wendel; e-mail: skier1932@sbcglobal.net.
13-14--GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 59th annual show, "Rocks and Minerals of the Colorado Plateau"; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; contact Don or Marj Gibboney, 193-27 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81503, (970) 245-2885.
13-14--NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Three County Fair Grounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students and seniors $2, children under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; 40 retail and wholesale dealers, jewelry, crystals, gemstones, fossils, mineral art, demonstrations, field collectors award; contact Lee Champigny, (413) 583-3565; Web site: www.cvmineralclub.org.
13-14--RENO, NEVADA: Annual show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center, Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and ages 12-18 $4, ages 6-11 $3; contact John Peterson, (775) 356-8820.
19-21--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Superior California Gem & Mineral Association; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Steve Puderbaugh, (530) 365-4000.
19-21--GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
19-21--SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Federation show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society; Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6:30, Sun. 11-5; contact Mike Bomba, 1419 Gregory, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, (313) 381-8455, or Norm Hanschu, 6607 Sturbridge Ln., Canton, MI 48187-2638, (734) 455-8596; e-mail: nwhanschu@prodigy.net.
20-21--BILLINGS, MONTANA: Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Holiday Inn Grand MT Convention Center, I-90 exit 446; contact Tom Staycheff, P.O. Box 477, Billings, MT 59103, (406) 656-3514.
20-21--WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: 49th annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 16 free; dealers from all over the Midwest, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, children's activities, special exhibits, displays; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com.
21-22--HERMISTON, OREGON: Show, "Nature's Treasures Underfoot"; Hatrockhounds; Cooper Hall, Umatilla County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Juanita Ross, 1495 W. Orchard, Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-2542.
26-28--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 15th annual show, "Roanoke Valley Spring Gem & Mineral Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
26-29--SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA: 3rd annual Rock Swap; Panhandle Gem & Mineral Club; Riverside Zoo and Campground, 1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W; Thu. 8-5, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5; free admission; contact Sherman Lenhardt, (308) 436-4888, or Dale Tikalsky, (308) 632-5574; e-mail: deatikalsky@bbc.net; or Earl Noland; e-mail: derocks@charter.net.
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JUNE 2006:
2-4--LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Palace Station Hotel & Casino, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
3-4--COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Kathleen and Government Way; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Mike Rose, (208) 667-8591; e-mail: mikedianerose@verizon.net.
3-4--LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Jubilee of Gems"; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra; La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, youth activities; contact Don Warthen, 15455 Tetley St., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, (626) 330-8974; e-mail: Warthen@earthlink.net.
3-4--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
9-11--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: 67th annual California Federation show; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, kids' activities, speakers (Bob Jones, Tony Kampf, Jeffrey Post, Robert Watters, Russ Shoemaker); contact Earl Klein, (510) 632-9373.
9-11--PORTLAND, OREGON: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
10-11--CARROLLTON, MICHIGAN: Lapidary and gemcraft seminar; Michigan Geology & Gemcraft Society; Carrollton Middle School, 3211 Carla Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; contact Don Brown, (734) 421-8159.
14-18--BANGKOK, THAILAND: Show, "Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Manufacturers' Fair"; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, 60 New Rachadapisek Rd., Klongtoey; trade hours 10-6, public hours 10-7; contact Mr. Preecha Nawawattanasub, (66)02-630 1761-4; e-mail: bkkgems@jewelmfg.com; Web site: www.jewelmfg.com.
15-16--KENNER (NEW ORLEANS), LOUISIANA: Summer bead and gem show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; 10-6 daily; contact Kay Schabilion, P.O. Box 24552, New Orleans, LA 70184, (504) 455-6101; Web site: www.aksshow.com.
23-25--BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 41st annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, Airport Road, 0.7 mile west of state Rte. 45S; gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment, supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, RR 2 Box 60, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463.
23-25--OGDEN, UTAH: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Ogden Eccles Conference Center, 2415 Washington Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
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JUNE-JULY 2006:
30-2--WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; William Perry Elementary School, 840 King Ave., across from DMV; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
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JULY 2006:
8-9--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-6; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr. #201, St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.
13-16--NYSSA, OREGON: 41st annual show, "Thunder Egg Days"; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce; Nyssa School Grounds, corner of Thunderegg Blvd. and Adrain Blvd.; Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; buy, sell or swap, rough rock, cut slabs, gemstones, jewelry, field trips $5 per car; contact Nyssa Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1646, Nyssa, OR 97913; e-mail: nyssacofc@fmtc.com; Web site: www.nyssachamber.com.
14-16--LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Northwest Federation show; Southwest Washington Mineralogical Society, Mt. Hood Rock Club; Cowlitz County Expo Center, 430 Washington St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; trip to Mount St. Helens Volcano Center Sat., local rockhounding, silent and oral auctions, dealers, demonstrators, kids' corner, raffle; contact Tanya Sonner (SWMS), (360) 785-3909; e-mail: twofossils@toledotel.com; or Dick Parks (MHRC), (360) 892-3716; e-mail: packrats2@att.net; Web site: www.nfms2006show.org.
22-23--FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 39th annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Vernon Peterson, (715) 349-2241.
29-30--COBALT, ONTARIO, CANADA: 1st annual show, "The Great Northern Ontario Treasure Hunt"; Northern Ontario Rock & Mineral Club; Les Costello Memorial Arena; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, gift items, mineral, fossil, crystal and lapidary collections, fluorescent mineral exhibit, art, books, jewelry, stone carvings, stained glass creations, children's activities, exhibitors, demonstrators, outdoor swap/sell, treasure hunt for all ages, adit tours, Silver Trail tours; contact Nina, (705) 679-5603; e-mail: info@cobaltwishingbell.com; Web site: www.cobaltrocks.com.
21-23--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 12th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln.; Fri.10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; check Web site for venue change, U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
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AUGUST 2006:
5-6--NORTH BEND, OREGON: Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, exhibits, kids' activities, silent auction, demonstrations, dealers, hourly door prizes; contact Carolyn DeMetz, (541) 267-5008; e-mail: czdemetz@earthlink.net; or Carol Leaton, (541) 269-0542.
11-13--DALTON, GEORGIA: 15th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
11-13--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 U.S. and foreign dealers, door prizes, speakers, museum-quality exhibits, A.E. Seaman Museum exhibit, gold panning, wholesale section; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.
12-13--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
18-20--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual convention and show; American Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Tennessee State Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (12 to 17 years) $1, ages 12 and under free; jewelry, gems, minerals, collectibles, equipment, fossils, rocks, loose gems, door prizes, kids' prizes; contact M. C. Sparks, (615) 509-4812.
19-20--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 10th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Rice Lake Campus, Gym; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Neil Sitenga, (715) 234-7684.
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SEPTEMBER 2006:
2-4--SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 23rd annual show; Grant County Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N. Silver St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Judy Allen, GCG&MS, P.O. Box 1555, Silver City, NM 88062, (505) 388-4054; e-mail: judya@signalpeak.net.
9-10--ROSEBURG, OREGON: Annual show; Umqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers with rocks, minerals, beads, jewelry, equipment and fossils, demonstrators, displays, GPAA, wheel of fortune, silent auction, door prizes, kids' rock hunt at 11 and 2 each day; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553, or Don Young, (541) 672-2936; e-mail: deyoung1953@msn.com.
14-17--DENVER, COLORADO: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Ramada Plaza & Convention Center, I-25 and 120th Ave. (exit 223); Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
15-17--DENVER, COLORADO: Show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Hannu, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com.
15-17--HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St.; Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; Dave Abbring, (616) 443-0688.
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2006:
29-1--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
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OCTOBER 2006:
6-8--XENIA (DAYTON), OHIO: 8th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Greene County Fairgrounds, Assembly Hall, 120 Fairgrounds Rd,; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design, or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire sculpture, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers; hourly door prizes; contact Van A. Wimmer, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com.
7-8--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
7-9--MOAB, UTAH: Show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Judy Martin, (435) 259-2762, or Jimmy Walker, (435) 259-7661.
14-15--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr. #201, St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.
20-22--LIVE OAK (SAN ANTONIO), TEXAS: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
21-22--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 5 miles south of Redding; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Alex Stoltz, (530) 474-4400.
27-29--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 4th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Commercial Exhibits Bldg., Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 S. Valley Pike; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.
27-29--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Square, Exchange Center 1, 4145 S. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
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NOVEMBER 2006:
3-5--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Business & Technology College, BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
10-11--PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Fair & Balanced Promotions; Semiannual show; Washington County Fairgrounds, I-79N exit 40, I-79S exit 41; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, jewelry repair, stone setting; contact F.M. Zambrotto, (304) 825-6845.
10-12--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 5th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext., I-64 exit 121, then south on Hwy. 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design, or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire sculpture, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers; hourly door prizes; contact Van A. Wimmer, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com.
17-19--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.
25-26--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.
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DECEMBER 2006:
9-10--FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Faribo West Mall, 200 Western Ave., I-35 exit 56; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr., St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.
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