Gem Shows in October 2025

Mineral & Gem Shows in October 2025, United States

October 2025 presents a series of gem and mineral shows across the United States for collectors, geologists, and lapidary professionals. These events feature rare minerals, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, and educational workshops on mineral identification, geological processes, and lapidary techniques. 

Hillsboro, Oregon — October 3-5

Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Wingspan Event and Conference Center, at Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass, 12 & under free; The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is hosted every October by 5 area non-profit clubs. This is a family-friendly event focused on Geology and Paleontology. It is the largest non-profit show of its kind in the Portland area. Display Exhibits: Explore lapidary art, specimens and geological wonders; contact Roberta Hanson, (503) 449-3543; Email: prgmsa.president@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/

Sacramento, California — October 3-5

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 — October 3-5

Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 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) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

Albuquerque, New Mexico — October 3-5

Annual show; Abq. Fall Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE - Enter at Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper, Creative Arts Bldg; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission to show, $10 parking; Mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, findings; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://www.showabq.com

Anderson, California — October 4-5

Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to all; 70th Annual Gem Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Booth; contact Kelly O'Leary, (530) 722-7133; Email: sgmsrocksredding@gmail.com; Website: shastagemandmineral.org

Cabot, Arkansas — October 4-5

Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Society; Veteran’s Park Community Center, 508 N Lincoln St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 for Adults. Free admission for children, Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform, and First Responders & Military Personnel; Don’t miss the 52nd Annual Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, and Geology Show on October 4th and 5th—our biggest indoor event of the year! Explore 20+ vendors offering rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, slabs, and cabochons. Live Demos, Educational programs, Kids Dig, and Free Rock Painting; contact Joseph Johnson, (501) 690-4487; Email: cagmags@gmail.com; Website: http://www.centralarrockhound.org

East Moline, Illinois — October 4-5

Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, children under 12 are free; One of the biggest and best shows in the Midwest! Around 40 vendors! Activities include Geode-cracking, Flint knapping, Pearl picking, Gem Sluice, and our famous silent auction; contact Cindy M Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com; Website: https://worthenearthsearchers.org/

Springfield, Illinois — October 4-5

Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 66 4 H Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, Kids 12 and under and scouts in uniform free; There will be dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kid's activities (fossil dig, spin and win, geode race, egg carton collection), silent auction, Springfield Maker Space, flint knapping, geode cracking, concessions, escape room, and more; contact Mary Boesdorfer, (217) 414-0033; Email: loesspublicity@gmail.com; Website: www.loess.org

Monroe, Washington — October 4-5

Show and sale; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; Evergreen Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Building 500; Sat. 10-5; Free; The 49th Annual "Rocktoberfest" Rock, Jewelry, and Mineral Show & Sale Demonstrators, Dealers, Exhibits, Raffle Drawings, Door Prizes, Food Service, Espresso & Elephant Ears Special Display - Dino Skull; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; Email: bmurril@aol.com; Website: marysvillerockclub.com

Sanford, Florida — October 4-5

Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6/ adult; $2/child; Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, supplies, silent auctions, children’s activities; contact Valerie First, (407) 699-9274; Email: vjfirst@aol.com; Website: Floridafossilhunters.com

Jefferson, Wisconsin — October 4-5

Annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Will Offering; Demonstrations of Lapidary, Faceting and Wire Wrapping. Children's Activity Area. Mineral, Fossil, Gemstone and Jewelry Dealers; contact Steven Streich, (608) 655-1011; Email: srockshop@gmail.com; Website: www.stevensrockshop.com

 Logan, Utah — October 10-12

Show and sale; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Event Center, 450 South 500 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; Adults $3 Families $10 12 and under free; The Cache Rock and Gem Show 2025 has Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Displays, Educational Exhibits, Demonstrators, Supplies, Vendors, and Door Prizes. Don't forget to see our Fabulous Fluorescence Display. Children's Activities include: Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags, and Gem Dig; contact Brett Fonnesbeck; Email: crgc.showmanager@gmail.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com

Costa Mesa, California — October 10-12

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

Buckeye, Arizona — October 10-12

Annual show; West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S Miller Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $ 3, Kids 10 and under free; Kids rock treasure hunt, Live geode cracking. Jewelry, Lapidary equipment, Beads, Buy a ticket, win a prize, face painting, jewelry wrapping, too much to list; contact West Valley Rock and Mineral Club; Website: https://westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/

Topeka, Kansas — October 11-12

Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society Inc; Stormont Vail Event Center, Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka Blvd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult - Free; 68th Annual Show, Exhibits, Vendors selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gifts & more. Activities for children & adults, silent auctions, raffle drawings, demonstrations and door prize drawings. Junior Rockhound and 4H displays, educational programs. Coupon for $1 off adm on the club website; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: rock2plate@aol.com; Website: www.topekaGMS.org

Redwood City, California — October 11-12

Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Commuinity Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Children under 12 Free; Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, Minerals, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Exhibits, Childrens Activities, Demonstrations, Mineral Identification, Free rocks for kids; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: impresciaconstruction@gmail.com; Website: Pggs.org

Fairfield, Iowa — October 11-12

Annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 2606 W Burlington St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission; Across from Walmart. Events for kids; contact Steve Mitchell; Email: Mitchell1972@comcast.net

Walnut Creek, California — October 11-12

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 13th & 14th)). 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

Austin, Texas — October 17-19

Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8, Seniors/Military ID $7, Ages 13-18 $2, 12 and under free; Annual gem & mineral show with over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. 75th year Diamond Jubilee. Hosting annual SCFMS Meeting; contact Laird Fowler, (512) 458-9546; Email: info@agms-tx.org; Website: www.agms-tx.org

Del Mar, California — October 17-19

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; 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

Springfield, Missouri — October 17-19

Annual show; Ozarks Gem & Mineral Society; Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center (West Hall), 3001 N Grant Avenue; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; $5/person over the age of 5 with a $20 family pass; Free Parking, Kids Corner is available Saturday and Sunday only; contact Mark Northrup, (417) 597-4657; Email: ogms.1957@gmail.com; Website: https://ogms.rocks/

Danville, Indiana — October 17-19

Annual show; Indianapolis Gem And Mineral Show; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older $8, 11-17 $3, 10 and under free; Bringing to you gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils and meteorites from around the world; contact Alan Koch; Website: americangemshow.com

Mason, Michigan — October 17-19

Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society; Ingham County Fair Grounds, 700 E Ash Street; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $5, Teens - $3, Kids under 12 Free with paying Adult (cash only) Scouts in Uniform Free; Largest lapidary, fossil, mineral and jewelry show at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Wall-to-wall dealers, Children's Rock Table and Free Craft Table, Raffle, Silent Auction, Hourly Door Prizes. Free Parking. ATM on site. www.facebook.com/MasonRockShow/; contact Robin Smith, (517) 290-4891; Email: rsmith@radssmith.com; Website: www.Michrocks.org

Cranbrook, British Columbia — October 18-19

Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; Colombo Lodge, 2550 8th Avenue South; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Seniors & Students $4, Under 12 free; Vendors, demos, displays, and a fossil hunting trip raffle; contact Guy Santucci, (250) 919-2441; Email: gsantucci@telus.net; Website: https://cranbrooklapidaryclub.ca/

Des Moines, Iowa — October 18-19

Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission $6, Children 12 & Under Free and Free Parking; This event is family friendly, with children's activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see. 20+ Vendors from across the United States; contact Show Committee; Website: http://dmlapidary.org/Shows-Swaps/Our-Shows

Sedona, Arizona — October 18-19

Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 & Under Free; Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show. 45 vendors with specimens, rough and finished rock and many types of jewelry and supplies. Kids adventure to collect 12 different rock specimens throughout the show; contact Mark Moorehead, (928) 274-4450; Email: fifthestate23@gmail.com; Website: sedonagemandmineral.org

Orange, California — October 18-19

Annual show; American Opal Society; Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors $5, Students free with ID children under 15 free; Opal and Gem Dealers from around the USA and Australia; Rough and Cut Opals, other gemstones, jewelry & supplies.Prize Drawing Grand Prize by Stan McCall Custom Creative Gem Cutting and many other prizes. Free Demonstrations: gemstone cutting, jewelry making, faceting, opal cutting; contact Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959; Email: info@opalsociety.org; Website: www.facebook.com/AmericanOpalSociety/

Pearblossom, California — October 24-26

Annual show; Pearblossom Gem Show; Outdoor Venue @ The Outpost, 34141 116th St E; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Find everything from gems, minerals, fossils, opals, geodes, crystals, jewelry, lapidary tools & supplies, crafts, food, etc. Vendor fee is $15 a day - $45 for the whole weekend; contact Rocks Rocks Rocks; Email: ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: https://www.instagram.com/pearblossomgemshow/

Santa Rosa, California — October 24-26

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; 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

Greenville, South Carolina — October 24-26

Annual show; Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Greenville Shrine Club & Event Center, 119 Beverly Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $10 Adults, kids 12 and under free! Admission good for all three days, free parking; New venue! Open to the public, this show brings together two dozen professional dealers, who will have all manner of items of geological origin available for purchase! Great for parents and kids looking for something to do, or for shop owners needing inventory; contact Mark, (706) 296-9467; Email: mepwoods@bellsouth.net; Website: www.imineral.net

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — October 24-26

Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; OKC State Fair Park - Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Under 12 - Free, All others $8; Come see and purchase treasures from the Earth. 40 vendors will be offering minerals, crystals, gems, fossils, artisan jewelry, rough rock and tools. See door prizes, silent auction items, exhibits and demonstrations. A great children's area and a room full of fluorescent minerals can be found; contact Douglas Pollitt; Email: douglas.pollitt@yahoo.com; Website: omgs-minerals.org

Sacramento, California — October 25-26

Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H. Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $8, Under 12: Free; Bring the whole family to explore a wide variety of vendors, demonstrations, games, activities, & crafts for all ages! Featuring: The Pop-up Science Museum – Sponsored by the Scottish Rite. Science Teacher Jones brings his mobile museum indoors with real dinosaur bones, fossils, & UV minerals; contact Glenda Green & Alyssa Meiszinger, (916) 662-5819; Email: gemshow@sacramentomineralsociety.org; Website: https://sacgemshow.com

Crystal, Minnesota — October 25-26

 Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Donation Jar; contact Martha Miss, (651) 303-7122; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

Evansville, Indiana — October 25-26

Annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; C.K. Newsome Ctr, 100 E Walnut St #1; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per adult, Kids 12 and under free; A discounted two-day pass is available prior to the show. Please contact the Evansville Lapidary Society in advance of the show to purchase; contact Nancy Dassel, (812) 425-4367; Email: evansvillelapidary1304@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleLapidarySocietyInc/

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio — October 25-26

Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Seniors (55+) and students $5, Children 7-14 $1, Children 6 and under and scouts in uniform, free; Wheelchair accessible, credit cards acceptable for admission. 38 quality vendors, gem mine and crafts for children, door prizes, geode cracking, displays and demonstrations of lapidary arts, food truck; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website: SummitLapidaryClub.com/gemboree

Port Moody, British Columbia — October 25-26

Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by Donation; Displays, dealers, activities for the kids; contact Andrew Danneffel; Email: rock.show@portmoody.rocks; Website: https://www.portmoody.rocks

October 2025

Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Wingspan Event and Conference Center at Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass, children 12 & under free; The Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show is the largest non-profit show of its kind in the Portland area. Family-friendly event with display exhibits featuring lapidary art, geological specimens, and paleontology; contact Roberta Hanson, (503) 449-3543; Email: prgmsa.president@gmail.com; Website: https://portlandregionalgemandmineral.com/