Gem Shows in May 2026

Mineral & Gem Shows in May 2026, United States

May 2026 keeps the momentum going with gem and mineral shows spanning the country, giving collectors, rockhounds, and geology enthusiasts one more reason to hit the road. Expect vibrant vendor floors loaded with rare minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, beads, cabochons, and handmade jewelry, alongside expert demonstrations covering lapidary skills, mineral identification, fossil hunting, and cutting techniques.

Mcpherson, Kansas — May 1-3

Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds , 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free; New! Kids Rock Pile; contact Larry Hackney, (203) 247-4300; Email: larryrocks538@gmail.com; Website: www.mgmc.club

Kalamazoo, Michigan — May 1-3

Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $5, Kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; Something for everybody! Kids Games & Crafts, Gold Mine & Panning, Petoskey Stone Polishing, Specimen Table, Demonstrators, Daily Prize Drawing, Grand Prize Drawing Sunday, Hourly prize drawing, Displays and Over 45 Vendors from a cross the USA; contact David Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin — May 2-2

Annual show; Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee; Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 Rolling Meadows Drive; Sat. 10-4; Free Admission; We’re thrilled to announce a brand new bead show coming to Fond du Lac, WI! Join us for the inaugural Fond du Lac Bead Show. Explore dazzling beads, jewelry-making supplies, and handcrafted treasures. Connect with local and regional artists, makers, and bead enthusiasts; contact Karen Domine; Email: vpprogramming@loosebeadsociety.org; Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1515598526218907

Boulder City, Nevada — May 2-3

Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Boulder City Spring Jamboree, 900 Arizona St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free entry, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; Come to the annual SNGMS Spring Jamboree Rock and Mineral Show and Sale. There are vendors from all over the United States as well as other parts of the world. See handcrafted jewelry and supplies, art, mineral specimens, fossils and more. Kids club activities as well for the little explorers; contact Orville Wiemers; Email: sngmsjamboreeshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNGMS.net

Rothschild, Wisconsin — May 2-3

Annual show; Heart of WI Gem & Mineral Society; Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission; silent auction, kid's activities, door prizes, dealers & displays; contact Kim Aschbrenner, (715) 212-4238; Email: moonstonemystics@gmail.com; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com

Topsfield, Massachusetts — May 2-3

Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Road, Rt. 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General admission $7; $6 with copy of ad/coupon; Children under 12 free; free parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: northshorerockandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.northshorerock.org

Monroe, Washington — May 2-3

Annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Everegreen State Fairgrounds, 18359 Cascade View Drive, Weikel Event Center; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; All ages welcome. Free admission and parking; Rocks, gems, jewelry, displays, kids' activities, demonstrations, silent auction; contact Candra Burkhardt, (425) 772-3326; Email: Secretary@everettrockclub.com; Website: Everettrockclub.com

Ogden, Utah — May 3

Show; Crystal Festival & Oddities Market; The Monarch, 455 25th St; Sun. 10-8; Free; The Crystal Festival plus Oddities Market, Family-Friendly, Open Late for Easy Shopping and Incredible Connections; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org

Columbia, Missouri — May 8-10

Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. Route E ; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6; Seniors (60+) and youth (12-18) $3; Children 11 and under free; Demonstrations - Door Prizes - Silent Auctions - "Kidz Mine" and Dealers from the Midwest; contact Mary Kay Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: http://cmrlc.org

Hurricane, Utah — May 9-10

Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Washington County Legacy Park Grafton Building, 5500 700 S St; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; Join us for a special Mother’s Day weekend celebration at the Crystal Festival – A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show with Fossils; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org

Dover, New Hampshire — May 9-10

Annual show; Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club; Dover Elks Lodge, 282 Durham Road (Route 108); Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; $5 Adults, children under 12 Free (must be accompanied by adult); The 21st Annual Earl & Melvina Packard Rock, Gem & Mineral Show - Large venue with many fine dealers of gems, minerals, jewelry and more. Silent auction every half hour and door prize drawing every hour. Rock saws running to open your geode treasures, cabbing demonstrations both days and a Kid’s Dig area; contact Brian, (207) 606-9721; Email: cshore108@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.senhmc.org/

Brainerd, Minnesota — May 9-10

Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th St. SE; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10:30-4; Admission $2, Moms free on Sunday (Mother's Day); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Jewelry, Rough Rock, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Family Activities, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-1363; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org

Logan, Utah — May 15-17

Annual show; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Events Center, 450 South 500 West; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3, Family $10, Children 12 and under free; Our show features rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, displays, educational exhibits, demos, supplies, vendors, door prizes and concessions. Activities for the kids: Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags and Gem Dig. Don't miss our Fabulous Fluorescence; contact Brett Fonnesbeck; Email: crgc.showmanager@gmail.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub,com

Seattle, Washington — May 16-17

Annual show; Seattle Mineral Market; Located at Magnuson Park - Hanger 30 Building , 7400 Sand Point Way NE ; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission is $7 at the door, Free admission for children 14 and under; We will have 50+ dealers in minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, PNW specimens & mineral art and more. Door prizes, free rocks for kids 14 & under. Food Trucks and ATM on site. Free Parking. Carpool/Public Transportation is recommended; contact Brittany Burkhardt, (360) 489-5607; Email: elementalendeavors.earth@gmail.com; Website: https://elementalendeavors.com/seattle-mineral-market

Mays Landing, New Jersey — May 16-17

Bi-Annual Show; Cape Atlantic Rockhounds; Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds, 3210 US Rt. 50; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Rock, Minerals, Slabs, and Cabs, Fossils, Crystals, Beads, Gems, Jewelry; contact Bob Bowman, (856) 207-1381

Waukesha, Wisconsin — May 16-17

Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center-Forum Building, 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adult Admission: $5, Kids 12 & Under: Free; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: wigeo.org