Gem Shows in March 2026

Mineral & Gem Shows in March 2026, United States

February 2026-March 2026

March 2026 features gem and mineral shows across the U.S., drawing collectors, rockhounds, and geology enthusiasts alike. Events highlight stunning displays of rare minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, beads, cabochons, and handmade jewelry, often with hands-on demonstrations, expert talks on mineral identification, lapidary skills, fossil hunting, and cutting techniques.

Gem Shows in March 2026 US

Golden, Colorado — February 27-March 1 

Annual show; Denver Gem & Mineral Guild; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free for all; Grab bags, geode cracking, mineral identification, meteorites, fossils, fluorescent room, gems, free door prizes; contact Joe Walkowich; Email: mineralguild@gmail.com; Website: https://denvergem.org/show/

Tallahassee, Florida — February 27-March 1

Annual show; PGMS panhandlegemandmineralshows; Tallahassee North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults good all weekend, under 12 free; contact PGMS, (850) 381-3360; Email: panhandlegemmineralshow@gmail.com; Website: https://www.panhandlegemandmineralshows.com/

Del Mar, California — February 27-March 1

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; General admission $7, Free admission for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Save on parking; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Newark, California — February 28-March 1

Annual show; East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 Adults, Kids under 12 Free, Seniors free on Sunday; 40+ Dealers selling: Rocks • Gemstones • Minerals • Fossils • Crystals • Cabochons • Faceted Stones • Jewelry • Beads • Supplies. Show includes: Exhibits, Demonstrations, Gem Identification, Kids’ Spinning Wheel, Door Prizes, Geode Splitting, Live Auction; contact Debra Gilmore, (510) 353-3787; Email: treasurer@ebml.club; Website: www.ebml.club/Gem-Show/

Jackson, Mississippi — February 28-March 1

Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trademart, Mississippi Stae Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adulta $8, Students $5, Scouts and leader in uniform $2, children 5 and under free; 27 Vendors from various states, along with several educational/research organizations involved in Earth Science. We will have demonstrations in various forms of jewelry making, a cabbing demonstration, children's activities and a touch-and-see table; contact Vonda Echols; Website: https://missgems.org/

Vallejo, California — February 28March 1

Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; McCormick Hall on Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $6 for Adults, Children under 12 are free, Free return admission on Sunday with wrist band; Vendors, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags, hourly drawings, demonstrators, silent auction, no pets allowed except trained service animals, tickets at door only--no online tickets; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website: vjgems.com

March 2026-February 2026

Hickory, North Carolina — March 6-8

Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center - The Hickory Room, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6 good for all three days. For a free admission ticket visit website or Facebook page. Children 12 and under, law enforcement officers, fire department, active or retired military with credentials, scouts and leaders in uniform free; Hands-On table to demonstrate jewelry-making techniques and to educate/identify minerals. Mini Mine and $1 grab bags (while supplies last) for the children. Exhibits and 44 vendors set up to sell items covering all aspects of the rock, mineral, fossil and jewelry; contact Jeanne Schlottman; Email: jeannesemail@yadtel.net; Website: https://cvgmc.com/Shows.html

Richmond, Indiana — March 6-8

Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds-Kuhlman Ctr, 861 Salisbury Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Adult, $3 Senior, $1 Kids; Daily demonstrations of flint knapping & gold panning. Gem mine. Kids' activities booth all 3 days. Food for purchase on premises. VENDOR NOTE: We are NOT accepting or soliciting new vendors at this show; contact Angie Shaffer, IN

Hickory, North Carolina — March 6-8

Annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc; Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Dr; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission is $6, which is good for all three days. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Law enforcement officers, Fire Department and active or retired military with credentials, Scouts and Leaders in uniform will be admitted free anytime during this 3 day event; There will be hourly prize drawings for adults and children. A Grand Door Prize given away at the end of the show. Also, grab bags, while they last, will be available for $1 each. In the exhibit area there will be display cases with minerals from around the world, the “Children’s Mini Mine; contact Dean Russell, (828) 303-14; Email: cvgmcsecretary@aol.com; Website: cvgmc.com

Clearwater, Florida — March 6-8

Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society 55th Annual Show; Polish Center of John Paul II, 1521 N Saturn Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Tickets good For All 3 Days: Adults $10, Students $6, Children Under 12 Free, Coupon $1 Off; Rocks - Minerals - Beads - Jewelry - Specimens - Fossils - Live Auction Every Hour - Door Prizes - Free Parking - Food and Beverages Available On Site; contact Brenda Smith, (303) 921-5770; Email: fireagate@sgams.com; Website: Sgams.Com

Meriden, Connecticut — March 7-8

Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Contral CT; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 adults, children under 12 are free; Minerals, Gemstones, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Exhibits, and much more. Wholesale dealer on site; contact John Kringel; Website: www.LMSCC.org

West Bend, Wisconsin — March 7-8

Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000 County Hwy PV; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $4, Children Under 12: Free; Come and see geological and earth science displays, demonstrations, minerals, fossils, Native American artifacts, and our fluorescent rock and mineral display. There are club sales, as well as rock and mineral dealers/sales. Fun and activities for the entire family; contact John Rettler; Email: johnrettler@gmail.com; Website: https://kmgsrocks.com

Issaquah, Washington — March 7-8

Annual show; East KingCo Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Avenue NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $1 for adults and kids 12 and under free; Thirty gem, jewelry and mineral dealers, gem and mineral displays, stone sculpture exhibit, What's My Rock, door prizes, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Kim Villines, (425) 828-3872; Email: earthlightgems@aim.com; Website: eastkingco.org

Wilmington, Delaware — March 7-8

Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $6, Adults (18 - 59) $7 ($5 with coupon), Juniors (12 – 17) $4, Scouts in uniform & children under 12 free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets only sold at the door; 62nd Annual Earth Science Gem and Mineral Show Family Friendly: educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies, and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive minerals & fossils; contact Dianne Soccio; Email: dmsrocksshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.DMSrocks.org

Caldwell, Idaho — March 7-8

Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 cash; Children 11 & under are free with an adult; Dealers; Demonstrations; Black light display; showcases; wheel of gems; sand dig; grab bags; silent auction; raffles; door prizes every 30 minutes plus grand prize giveaways; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico — March 7-8

Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission, Free Parking; Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Geode Cracking. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune, Door Prizes. Family Friendly with Fun Kids Activities; contact Megan Holden; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website: scrags.org

Ventura, California — March 7-8

Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free (Fairgrounds charges for parking); Exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; jewelry-making demos; gold panning; raffle prizes & silent auctions; Second-Hand Treasures Store & plant sale; 15+ dealers; kids' activities & free resources for teachers. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.vgms.org

Richboro, Pennsylvania — March 13-14

Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; Visitor’s Fee (no table): $5, Friday & $10, Saturday (includes lunch), Table space (for two days): $30, (half) & $45, (full table, 6ft); Speaker/presentation on each day; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website: https://leidymicroscopical.com

Hillsboro, Oregon — March 13-15

 Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; General admission $7, free admission for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Middleburg Heights, Ohio — March 13-15

Annual show; Gemstreetusa; Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 East Bagley Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $6 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free; Visit gemstreetusa.com for a $1 off coupon; contact Melanie Hawkins, 330-861-3646; Email: foursistersproductions; Website: gemstreetusa.com

Apple Valley, California — March 13-15

Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Apple Valley, 7 miles down Stoddard Wells Rd, P.O. Box 282; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; Come visit us for handcrafted and faceted jewelry, slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, TONS of rough material and lots of surprises; contact Ody Oriva, (760) 490-8401; Email: tailgate@vvgmc.org; Website: https://vvgmc.org/tailgate.html

Central Point, Oregon — March 13-15

Annual show; Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society; The Expo - Jackson County Fairgrounds, 21 Peninger Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 - Under 12 are free; The Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society presents our annual gem and mineral show. There will be vendors with a wide variety of rough to polished specimens, live demos, a raffle, and activities for the kids; contact Liz Ellingson, OR; Email: gemshow@craterrock.com; Website: www.roxyanngemshow.com

Kansas City, Missouri — March 13-15

Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr., Exit 112th St. off I-29 or KCI Exit (Cookingham Dr.) off I-435; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, (2-day pass $11, 3-day pass $17) Age 5-12 $4, Age 4 and under free; 60+ retail dealers, wholesale area, swap area. free parking, special exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, scholarship benefit auction at 7 p.m. Saturday; contact Bruce Stinemetz, (816) 795-5159; Email: brucestinemetz@att.net; Website: www.kcgemshow.org or Facebook: Kansas City Gem and Mineral Show

Skokie, Illinois — March 14

Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Mineral Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymasium, 8013 Laramie Ave (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and parking; A special live auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour. First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on minerals, fossils, crystals, geodes, gemstones, handmade jewelry, books, magazines, two display cases with lights (1 wall, 1 floor), and lapidary treasures galore. Find us on Facebook; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: https://chicagorocks.org 

Vancouver, British Columbia — March 14-15

Annual show; Hastings Centre Rockhounds; Hastings Community Centre, 3096 East Hastings Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by donation; Come see knowledgeable vendors selling various rocks and gems, jewellery, and other lapidary-related items. There are activities for children, refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations, displays, and fun for all ages; contact Hastings Centre Rockhounds; Website: https://www.hastingscentrerockhounds.com/

Gastonia, North Carolina — March 14-15

Annual show; Gaston Gem & Mineral Show; Gastonia Farmers Market, 410 E Long Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission for All; This is the Club's 47th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, 25+ vendors offering a range of local and international gems, minerals fossils and unique "Earth Related" gift items." Operating gem mining sluice, geode cracking, free rock ID table, food trucks and more; contact Robert Winstanley (Show Chair), (704) 577-3391; Email: machine66man@gmail.com; Website: FB, Instagram available - website under construction

Turlock, California — March 14-15

Show and sale; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, 900 North Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 Adults; 12 and under free with paid adult; Educational family event. Crystals, minerals, beads, tools, equipment, animatronic dinosaur walk-about, fluorescent room, demos, large marine fossil exhibit with Megalodon & Mosasaur, fossils, gold panning, gemstone ID, raffle, kids activities, geode cutting, gem mining, food court, free parking; contact Mike Gibson; Email: mgibson_76@hotmail.com; Website: www.turlockgemshow.com

New York, New York — March 14-15

Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry And Mineral Show; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $15 for Saturday and Sunday; The oldest Gem, jewelry & Mineral Show in New York City. Lots of your favorite dealers. Retail and wholesale dealers. Hourly door prizes. Sponsored by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website: barygems.com

Seattle, Washington — March 14-15

Annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Ave NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free; Displays, junior activities, dealers, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Susan Gardner; Email: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Website: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org

Puyallup, Washington — March 20-22

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave. SW; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; General admission $7, Free admission for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free parking; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Jackson, Michigan — March 20-22

Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; American One Event Center, 128 W. Ganson St, Keeley Park; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $5 per adult, $3 senior, $2 for students (under 5 free). Veterans free on Friday; Fun for the whole family! Silent auction, Demonstrators, Handicrafters, Exhibits, Displays, Raffle, Hourly door prizes, Speakers. 15 Exceptional Dealers; contact Sally Hoskin, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website: www.mgmsrockclub.com

Clovis, California — March 20-22

Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 13 yr. and older; Family Fun and Educational! Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, geode cutting, Food Trucks; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms

Swannanoa, North Carolina — March 20-22

Show; M.A.G.M.A. Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 34th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show. We will have over 20 indoor vendors and numerous outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the southeast! Kick off the spring rockhound season with the top show in North Carolina; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

Marietta, Georgia — March 20-22

Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission cash only at 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.bellpointgemshow.com

Albuquerque, New Mexico — March 20-22

Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Fri. $2, Sat & Sun. $5, kids 12 and under free; Treasures of the Earth Gem Expo. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper; contact Roy McKinney, (505) 715-0138; Email: show-chair@agmc.info; Website: http://www.agmc.info

Honolulu, Hawaii — March 21

Show and sale; Rock and Mineral Society of Hawaii; Washington Middle School Cafeteria, 1633 S King Street; Sat. 10-5; Free; One day only. Free and ample parking! Join us for a cafeteria full of gemstones, minerals, vintage and jewelry for sale and enjoyment by 100% local vendors; contact Markus Faigle; Email: hui.pohaku@gmail.com; Website: https://hawaiimineralsociety.pohakugalore.net/one-day-hawaii-mineral-and-gem-show-sale-march-2026/

Raleigh, North Carolina — March 21-22

Retail show; Individual; NC State Fairground, 4285 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Beads & Jewelry show; contact Jewel Passage Show, (919) 257-8915; Email: Jewelpassageshows@gmail.com; Website: https://jewelpassageshows.com/

Wheaton, Illinois — March 21-22

Annual show; ESCONI - Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Now in the Main Exhibition Building with 20 vendors, demonstrators, displays, live and silent auctions, books for sale and a kid's area; contact Dave Carlson, (847) 902-2542; Email: fossil54@att.net; Website: www.esconi.org

Gaithersburg, Maryland — March 21-22

Annual show; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Building #6; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $7 Ages 12 and older, ages 11 and under free; Enjoy hands-on demonstrations and free specimens for the kids. Young explorers will love the free Mini Mine, and everyone can try their luck with door prizes and a raffle. Don’t miss the fluorescent mineral room with its glowing specimens. 20+ vendors and 30+ exhibits. Free parking; contact Holly Heighes; Email: info@glmsmc.com; Website: www.glmsmc.com

Chicopee, Massachusetts — March 21-22

Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; $5 per person. Children under 12 & scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Free parking. Free mineral specimen for children. Door prizes. Exhibits. Food available on site; contact Diane Burl; Email: cvmcnewsletter2020@gmail.com

Ada, Oklahoma — March 27-28

Show and sale; Ada Gem Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, 1710 N. Broadway, Building 1; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission; Fluorescent Rock Display, Demonstrations & Exhibits, Silent Auction, Educational presentation, Kids Area/ Games; contact Bobby Freeman, (580) 399-7214; Email: Adagemmineralfossilclub@gmail.com; Website: Adagemmineralfossilclub.org

Raleigh, North Carolina — March 27-29

Annual show; Tar Heel Gem and Mineral Club; NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; $5 for a family of four. General Admission $3; Children 5 and under free. Admission prices are good for all three days of the show. Free parking. Credit card & cash accepted; Over 30 vendors offering gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and more! The Tar Heel Gem and Mineral Club has a Geode Booth for you to purchase geodes and have them cut while you wait. Experience silent auctions throughout each day, hourly raffles, door prizes, grab bags and more. Perfect for all ages; contact Cyndy Hummel; Email: tarheelgemmineralclub@yahoo.com; Website: Facebook: Tar Heel Gem and Mineral Club

Eugene, Oregon — March 27-29

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; General admission $7, Free admission for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free parking; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Lexington, Kentucky — March 27-29

Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Cash Only, $10 Friday evening (includes admission for Saturday & Sunday) - $5 Saturday & $5 Sunday each—Children 12 & under and Scouts in uniform free; Minerals & fossil specimens, cabbing rough, crystals, artisan jewelry, children's items. Silent Auctions and Club Sales Saturday and Sunday only. Grand Prize drawing 3 p.m. Sunday, Service pets only; contact Russ Blanton, (859) 749-3604; Email: russeblanton@yahoo.com; Website: http://bggamc.homestead.com/

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania — March 28-29

Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society & Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lu Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $7, Kids under 12: 2 Scouts in uniform free; contact Douglas M Klieger, (610) 316-80; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: www.phillyrocks.org

Angels Camp, California — March 28-29

Annual show; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2456 Gun Club Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7/ Kids Free, 12 & under with paid adult; Over 25 Dealers Silent Auction Prize Drawing Demonstrations Kids Zone Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Beads Exhibits - Mineral ID, Gold Panning Food Trucks; contact Sylvie Large, Show Chair, (907) 795-5035; Email: sylviedlarge@gmail.com








Des Plaines, Illinois — March 28-29

Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults, $3; Seniors, $2; Children under 12, free when accompanied with adult; Silent Auction, Children's Activities, Drawings; contact Connie Lavin, IL, (815) 222-8197; Email: nival48@hotmail.com

Janesville, Wisconsin — March 28-29

Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, 1301 Caig Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Join us for our 56th Annual Rock & Mineral Show. Guest speakers throughout the weekend, great vendors, kids' activities, delicious food and the amazing fluorescent display! Donations are appreciated! Mark your calendars and hope to see you in March; contact Laurie Trocke, (608) 425-0763; Email: glowyrocks@gmail.com; Website: badgerrockclub.org

Reno, Nevada — March 28-29

Annual show; Crystal Festival; Reno/Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free Admission; The Crystal Festival is back in Reno! First 500 groups through each day will get a reusable bag and collect Crystal Theme Filled Easter Eggs with purchase from select vendors! This is Reno's favorite FREE Rock, Mineral, Gem, and Crystal show! Over 50 Vendors! Crystal Healers, Mineral Dealers, more; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org

Lemoore, California — March 28-29

Annual show; Lemoore Gem and Mineral Club; Trinity Hall, 470 Champion Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; We have vendors from California and several other states selling jewelry, fossils, lapidary rough rocks, carvings, and rock-related kids' activities. An excellent show for anyone interested in rocks and jewelry. Raffle Tickets $1 for one, $5 for six; contact Georgina Silva, (559) 572-3816; Email: lemooregemandmineralclub@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/AndLemoore/

Canton, Ohio — March 28-29

Annual show; Stark County Gem and Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave, Arts Building; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Cash only. Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 6-14 $1, Scouts in uniform Free; Exhibits of fossils, minerals, and fluorescent rocks. Kids' activities (Games, Silent Auction, and Door Prizes). Geode cracker. Adult Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Vendors of rocks, fluorescent rocks, minerals and fossil specimens, beads, handmade jewelry, and novelties. Food truck with great food; contact Terrie Shockling, (609) 505-0060; Email: terrieA@snip.net; Website: Facebook: Stark County Ohio Gem and Mineral Club

Lancaster, California — March 28-29

Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission is free; Parking will be $10; contact Susan Chaisson Walblom; Email: Slchaisson@yahoo.com

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — March 28-29

Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th St SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Admission donation requested is $3 for adults over 18; $1 for students 12-18, and free for under 12 and youth groups with leader; The show includes exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, programs and children's activities. Children's activities include: making fossil footprint casts, hunting for rocks in our famous pebble pit, and sluicing for minerals at the Gem Flume; contact Marv Houg , (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.cedarvalleyrockclub.org