Gem Shows in August 2025

August 2025 features a concentrated lineup of gem shows across the United States, tailored for mineral collectors, lapidary artists, and geoscience professionals. Each gem and mineral show highlights rare specimens, cut and rough gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, and fossils, along with educational sessions on mineral identification, geological processes, and lapidary methods.

Mineral And Gem Shows in August 2025, United States

Here all the details you need to plan your visit, including dates, locations, and highlights of each show. Don’t miss your chance to explore the best mineral and gem events in the U.S. this August!

SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA — JULY—AUGUST 27-3:

Annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Event Grounds, 136 Majestic View; Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-6; Free admission; Thursday through Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM 60 worldwide vendors are able to give demonstrations. Gem mine tours are available; contact Donna Collis, (828) 765-2117; Email: collisdonna@yahoo.com

PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA —AUGUST 1-3:

Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Findlay Toyota Event Center, 3201 N Main Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $5 adults; $4 seniors, vets, students, kids under 12 with paid adult; 21st Annual Show! Over 75 vendors offering Gem & Mineral related products including mineral specimens, beads, slabs, cabochons, crystals, fossils, gem rough, meteorites, fine jewelry, lapidary and jewelry making demos and classes, kids' area, fluorescent exhibit, raffle and more; contact Doreen Clark; Email: doreenphx@gmail.com; Website: prescottgemmineral.org

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 1-3:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA —AUGUST 1-3:

Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be displays of Virginia rocks and minerals, lapidary arts demonstrations, and geode cutting by the two Gem and Mineral societies of the area. A gemologist will also be available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-21; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 1-3:

Show; Orcutt Mineral Society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; Orcutt Mineral Society 57th Rock And Gem Show there are 60 outside dealers and 12 inside dealers and there is a kid's booth and food trucks; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (180) 592-927; Email: Nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com

BELFAST, MAINE —AUGUST 1-3:

Annual show; Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club; Bayview Point Event Center, 15 Front Street; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-5; Free for all; Midcoast Maine's First Gem and Mineral Fair! In beautiful downtown Belfast! Vendors from all over Maine and New England. Showcasing Gems, Fine Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Jewelry, Fun Educational Interactive Displays, Good Food, and much more; contact Nyla Bravesnow, (207) 568-3261; Email: dragonfly9indigo@gmail.com; Website: https://dragonfly9indigo.wixsite.com/midcoast-mineral-col

ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 2-3:

Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center @ The Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $10, Kids 12 and Under Free with paid adult; NorCal's big 63rd annual show, over 70 top quality vendors; crystals, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, gems, fun for kids! Plus, free scientific mineral ID bring your treasures to evaluate! Show details, advance tickets, or discounted prepaid parking on website; contact Gloria Marie; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: https://rockrollers.com/pages/gem-mineral-show

BUENA VISTA, COLORADO —AUGUST 7-10:

Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Drive; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking; Join us for a fun, family-friendly, and educational event. Each year, 80-100 vendors get together to sell beautiful gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, handmade jewelry, and more. More than just a ‘rock show’; it truly is an experience; contact Lisa Cooper, (719) 351-4018; Email: bvrockshow@gmail.com; Website: https://bvrockshow.com/

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO —AUGUST 8-9:

Show and sale; Turquoise United; Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW; Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-4; The Turquoise Gem Show is Free; All other events require registration; contact John Ancona, (602) 320-1601; Email: johnancona@pm.me; Website: https://turquoiseunited.com

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 8-10:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON —AUGUST 8-10:

Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club, 16409 Canyon Road East; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; Convenient parking is available. Vendors will be offering a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, lapidary equipment, cabochons, geodes, and jewelry, just to name a few things to add to your collection. Also available will be rough materials; contact Jillian Y Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: J.Y.Higgins@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows

PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON —AUGUST 8-10:

Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-6; Gate admission prices are: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65+ and for students 13-17, $2 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger; Featured with the Fair each year we include members display cases and vendors. A large running HO scale train display, spin the wheel for prizes and a raffle; contact Vicki Stearns, (425) 941-5708; Email: vickistearns52@gmail.com

MEBANE, NORTH CAROLINA —AUGUST 9-10:

Retail show; Individual; Mebane Arts and Community Center, 633 Corregidor Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Welcome to the Rocks, Minerals, Beads, Gem & Jewelry show! Get ready to explore a dazzling array of precious stones and unique jewelry pieces at the Mebane Art Center. Discover rare rocks, exquisite minerals, beautiful beads, and stunning gems from various vendors; contact Ash, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: www.jewelpassageshows.com

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 9-10:

Show and sale; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1345 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; The fantastically marvelous Crystal Fair is coming to Walnut Creek on the second weekend in August (the 19th &10th). It will be a spectacular show. Rocks & minerals, gems & jewelry, metaphysical arts. Find the crystal that's right for you. Get a massage. Have a psychic reading. Get an aura photo; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com

ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA —AUGUST 10-10:

Retail show; Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club; Legion Parking lot, 26607 Fraser Highway; Sun. 10-4; family, kids & adults. anyone interested in lapidary work, gems, rocks; Vendors will be selling jewelry, gemstones, crystals and lapidary supplies. This is a family-friendly event. NOTE: The Legion will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers during lunch; contact Ruby Jaggernath, (604) 856-5954

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN —AUGUST 13-17:

Annual show; Milwaukee Show, LLC (Lowell Carhart and Don Olstinske); Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; Wed. 12-7, Thu. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; Sun. 11-6; Adults $10 / Kids $5 This exciting new show is one hour north of Chicago O’Hare airport and takes place in the just-completed $465 million expansion of the Baird Center. It boasts 332,000 sqft of indoor selling space and will allow us to grow to 1,700 booths; contact Lowell Carhart, (804) 291-6357; Email: LowellCarhart@yahoo.com; Website: www.milwaukee.show

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 15-17:

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

LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA —AUGUST 15-17:

Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association/dba Gem Miner's Jubilee; Lebanon Valley Expo and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6, Discount coupon on website; children under 12, Veterans Free; Two wholesale rooms; outdoor tailgate area; demonstrations; contact Teresa Schwab, (301) 807-97; Email: eventcoordinator@gem-show.com; Website: www.gem-show.com

LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO —AUGUST 15-17:

Annual show; LGGMC; Lake George, Hwy 24, East of the Post Office, 4 mi. W of Florissant; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, auction and kids activities; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: kinatec@aol.com; Website: lggmclub.org

TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 16-17:

Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center, 500 East F Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry. Activities for the whole family. Plus, it's Mountain Festival weekend; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email: travis462@outlook.com; Website: Tvgms.net

RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN —AUGUST 16-17:

Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short Street, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Children's Museum, Activities & Crafts, Demonstrations, Displays & Door Prizes; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223

MARIETTA, GEORGIA —AUGUST 22-24:

Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $10 cash only at the door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

CANTON, NEW YORK —AUGUST 23-24:

Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $5, Children 12< free; Free wire wrapping classes, free mineral kits for kids, & silent auction both days, Filed collecting trip Sat. 9AM. Sign up before hand. 315-244-3040. Cathedral raffle and handmade grill raffle Sunday at 2PM. Fluorescent mineral hunt for kids Fri. night at dusk at the Pavilion. Lights provided; contact William F Delorraine, (315) 287-2560; Email: wdellie@gmail.com; Website: stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS —AUGUST 23-2:

Annual show; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; East Side Centre, #1 East Side Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission and parking; Dealers of Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Slabs, Fluorescents, Carving, and stone items Demonstrations of Cutting and Polishing Cabochons, Fluorescents, Wire Wrapping, Geode Cracking, Beading Other Activities: Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Grab Bags for Children, Special Interest & More; contact Sandi Lawson, Show Chairman, bixbite62@gmail.com

ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN —AUGUST 23-24:

Rock Swap Meet & Sale; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks, 3900 38th Street; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors pay $25.00 per day for spot. Set up and take down your items each day that you attend. No overnight camping. Gems, minerals, and rock-related items and equipment for swap meet; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA —AUGUST 29-31:

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

SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO —AUGUST 29-31:

Annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones; Grant County Veterans' Memorial Business and Conference Center, 3130 Highway 180 East; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 40th Annual Rock and Mineral Show, vendors, displays and kids activities; contact Anita Williams, (907) 830-0631; Email: jaspermerlin4@gmail.com

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA —AUGUST  29-31:

Annual show; Jerri Heer; The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and Under Free; First Big Fall Show of 2025 in Southern Florida! 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils and more! This show is retail and open to the public, perfect timing to use some of that Holiday gift $$. Join us at St. Petersburg's historic Coliseum; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com