Gem Shows in September 2025

Mineral & Gem Shows in September 2025, United States

September 2025 features gem and mineral shows across the U.S. for collectors and geology professionals. Events display rare minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, and offer educational sessions on mineral identification and lapidary techniques.

Raleigh, North Carolina — August 29-september 1

Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; In addition to crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and pearls, there will be wire-wrappers who can design custom jewelry and wrap stones on site; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

Greenfield, Indiana — September 5-7

Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; 48th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show - Dealers of Fossils, Minerals, Gems, Jewelry and Lapidary Supplies. Daily Demonstrations of Silver Smithing, Faceting and more. Silent Auctions, Spectacular Raffles, and Kid’s Area. A geologist will be on site to identify specimens; contact Brian Mercer, (317) 459-1572; Email: bkremercer@gmail.com; Website: 500earthsciencesclub.org

Winston-Salem, North Carolina — September 5-7

Show and sale; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Educational Building - The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds , 569 Fairgrounds Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3 per day, children/students thru grade 12 free with accompanying adult; 54th Annual Show & Sale - Adult tickets include hourly drawings for a $20 gift certificate good at any dealer or the club booth; contact Arvil Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website: www.forsythgemclub.com

Bowling Green, Ohio — September 5-7

Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6, 3 day Pass $12, Kids under 12 and Scouts in Uniform Free; Annual Club Show featuring 35 + vendors of Jewelry, Gems, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Rough Rock, Tools and so much more! Displays, Demos, Kid's activities, something for everyone. Come immerse yourself in the world of Gems and Lapidary, see what the Toledo Gem & Rockhound club is all about; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: jheerx6@aol.com

Longview, Washington — September 6-7

Annual show; SWMS Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Cowlitz County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1900 7th Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for whole family; Auctions, kids activities, demonstrations, blacklight room, jewelry, beads, food, prizes. Beautiful and unusual things to see. Rocks for sale; contact Greg M Larson, (503) 421-3877; Email: gm_larson@hotmail.com

Reno, Nevada — September 13-14

Show and sale; The Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Grand Sierra Resort Silver State Pavilion, 2500 E. Second Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 adults, kids <12 free; 40+ vendors, RGMS sponsored Silent Auctions (30 min. intervals), Raffle (gifts, $), Demonstrations, Lectures, Kids Corner, Wheel Spinning, Gold panning, Display cases, Fluorescent Rock Booth, Dinosaurs and fossils; contact Stephanie Leonard, (925) 785-4551; Email: sabl@comcast.net; Website: www.renogms.org

Lincoln, Missouri — September 19-21

Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc; Lincoln City Park, 20 miles south of Sedalia, 2 blocks east of Bullseye; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; contact Pam Radu, (660) 287-5557; Email: mozarkiterocks@gmail.com; Website: mozarkite.org

Payson, Arizona — September 19-21

Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, MM 261 Hwy 87; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Friday $3, Sat & Sun $5, Children under 13 free; Gems, minerals, fossils, opals, jewelry, slabs, cabs, geodes, or rough material plus more. An education center for children and adults with a geologist to answer questions, a Spinning Wheel, a rock hunt, a magnificent fluorescent display, demonstrations, and silent auction area; contact Becky Bagshaw, (928) 476-3419; Email: paysonrimstones@aol.com; Website: rimstonesrockclub.org

Fishersville, Virginia — September 19-21

Show and sale; The Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6; Tickets are cash only at the door - $5 for Adults - $3 for Seniors & Students - Children 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted FREE - Admission good for all three days!; See something that really ROCKS: the 57th annual Shenandoah Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show! You'll enjoy exhibits from the Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society plus activities for kids and educational demonstrations! Shop for minerals gems fossils & handcrafted jewelry from 35+ vendors; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: sgregory357@hotmail.com; Website: https://bit.ly/SVGMS-Show-2025

Sandy, Utah — September 19-21

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State 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

Swannanoa, North Carolina — September 19-21

Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; The 32nd M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com

Richmond, Virginia — September 19-21

Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave; 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, the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society will be there with educational displays of Virginia rocks and minerals and dinosaur bones; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: Ellen.White@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website: http://www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com

Nashville, Indiana — September 20-21

Annual show; Brown County Rock and Mineral Club; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free; gold panning, kids activities and freebies, silent auctions hourly, indoor and outdoor vendors, food truck on site; contact Tyler Ferris, (317) 671-5796; Email: tferris36@gmail.com; Website: https://www.browncorockandmineral.com/

Chico, California — September 20-21

Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Inc; Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids 16 & under free, $1 off with postcard/coupon. Plenty of free parking courtesy of FRLMS; There will be over 30 dealers both indoor and outdoor selling everything from rough rock to jewelry, fossils, and specimens. Door prizes! There will be geode cracking, a treasure hunt and wheel spin, silent auctions both days, on-site food, etc. We hold our Scholarship raffle Sunday afternoon; contact John Scott; Email: shows@featherriverrocks.org; Website: www.featherriverrocks.org

Arcadia, California — September 20-21

Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Our 65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show will feature Exhibits, Demonstrations, Raffle Prizes; Dealers offering gems, minerals, lapidary, geology-related items and much more; educational Kids' area with grab bags, sand scoop, treasure wheel, starter rock collection. Snack bar; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2025-show/

Grand Junction, Colorado — September 20-21

Annual show; Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5, Seniors and Military: $4, Kids<12: Free; Our 79th Annual Rock Show, Kids activities, Silent Auction, Florescent room, Silversmithing and Lapidary demonstrations, Free Parking, Food Trucks, 40 Vendors indoors + outdoors, Email Contact: President@GrandJunctionRockClub.org; contact Steve Cable, (970) 312-1005; Email: restlesspeacefulness@protonmail.com; Website: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org

Poughkeepsie, New York — September 20-21

Show and sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc.; Gold's Gym & Family Sports Center, 258 Titusville Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Seniors/Students $5, Children under 12 FREE with adult; contact Linda Wuest, (845) 626-7136; Email: garnet327@hvc.rr.com; Website: www.mhvgms.org

Amana, Iowa — September 20-21

Annual Auction; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Amana RV Park & Event Center, 3850 C St; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Free Admission; The Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society holds an annual two-day auction each fall. The 2025 auction will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. Viewing is Friday evening from 5:00-7:00. The auction is open to the public. Food is available; contact Marv Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: m_houg@yahoo.com; Website: cedarvalleyrockclub.org

Reno, Nevada — September 26-28

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia 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

West Friendship, Maryland — September 27-28

Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Tickets are $6 for adults. Scouts in Uniform and Kids 12 and under admitted free; Award-winning displays of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites and lapidary art. Choice rough, slabs, tools, finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry for sale. Interactive gem mine for the kids and door prizes every hour; contact Dave; Email: information@gemcuttersguild.com; Website: https://www.gemcuttersguild.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=331066&module_id=573315

Lubbock, Texas — September 27-28

Annual show; Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; $5 Adults age 12 and up, $3 Age 6 - 11, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons, and geode cracking. Demonstrations, displays, fluorescent tent, presentations by local Geologists, door prizes, silent auction, big kids area; contact Walt Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org

St Paul, Minnesota — September 27-28

Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1694 Judson Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5/person, kids 12 & under are free; Grab the kids or a friend and have a great time at Minnesota Mineral Club's Annual Rock, Mineral & Gem Show: Agates, Fluorescents, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock ID, Kids' Activities, 60+ Vendors, ATM, Food Trucks. Everything from trinkets to eye-popping specimens; contact Karen; Email: showchair@minnesotamineralclub.org; Website: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

Ocean Springs, Mississippi — September 27-28

Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society; Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Blvd. (HWY 90); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Kids under 12 free with paying adult, 1 door prize ticket with each paid admission; Magnolia State Gem, Mineral and Jewelry show, there will be over 20 vendors, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Available for Purchase: Fossils, Gemstones, Jewelry, Supplies and More. Also, there will be children's activities and a sluice; contact Barbie Beatty, (228) 238-9900; Email: mgcgms@bellsouth.net; Website: www.mgcgms.org

Oshkosh, Wisconsin — September 27-28

Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults - $2, Kids under 12 Free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area Food Vendor; contact Michael J Lenz; Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club-100064428711904/