US Mineral Shows in April 2024

Mineral And Gem Shows in April 2024, United States

APRIL 5-7—SANDY, UTAH: 

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website

APRIL 5-7—PENSACOLA, FLORIDA: 

Annual show; H & R Gemshows; Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and Under Free, Admission good for all three days; Over 20,000 SF of Fabulous Vendors of Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Rough Rock, Beads, Fossils and so much more! Artisan Jewelers, spectacular display pieces, fluorescents, geode cracking. Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website

APRIL 6-7—GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: 

Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; The Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Suggested donation $2 for adults, kids under 14 free; The Neville Public Museum Geology Club presents “Earth’s Treasures” 2024 Rock, Gem & Mineral Show; contact Randy Westberg; Email: mutualman@localnet.com

APRIL 6-7—MILFORD, CONNETICUT: 

Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Platt Technical High School, 600 Orange Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $6 Adults, Children under 12 free accompaied by an adult; contact Arthur Doyle, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website

APRIL 6-7—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: 

Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center (Lancaster Event Center), 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per adult, $11 2-day Pass, Children 11 and under FREE with a Paid Adult. $1 off admission with a can donation to the Food Bank of Lincoln; 64Th Annual Gem Show! Youth Booth, Dealers, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Nebraska Gem Dig (outside), Fluorescent Display, Club Rock Pile (Inside), Artifacts, and Mineral Identification. Dealer Booth Space is FULL; contact Jmes Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: James.marburger@outlook.com; Website

APRIL 7-7—WATERLOO, IOWA: 

Show and sale; Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society; Watrloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Free admission - donations appreciated; Demonstrations of flintknapping, gold panning, fluorescent rocks and lapidary with exhibits of rocks, fossils, agates, minerals and crystals. Vendors will sell rocks, minerals, fossils and crystals, apparel and jewelry. Kids activities include make your own fossil; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: info@bhgmsrockclub.org; Website

APRIL 12-14—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 

Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 3-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; there will be a charge for admission; Hospitality area for door prize ticket sales, t-shirt sales, membership, grab bag sales. Silent Auction for various minerals, fossils & jewelry. Geode for sales and opening the geodes purchased. Demonstration for club members to show their skills; contact Cyndy Hummel, (919) 779-6220; Email: mchummel@mindspring.com; Website

APRIL 13-14—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website

APRIL 13-14—MARION, ILLINOIS: 

Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 18 and under free; Door prizes, silent auctions, fluorescent light shows, educational displays, dealers and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website

APRIL 13-14—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 

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; Students with ID, $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's area, silent auction, exhibits, demonstrators. Unique door prizes. Fossil dealers, mineral dealers, jewelry and gemstone dealers; contact Mike Hanley, (815) 222-8197; Email: Geodeguy@att.net

APRIL 13-14—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson

APRIL 13-14—JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 

Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club Annual Show; Johnson Senior Center, 30 Brockton Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4; Children 12 and up, $3.50; Under 12 free, $.50 Discount with pennysaver coupon; contact Donald Tuttle, (607) 369-7323; Email: sginkusa@gmail.com; Website: sginkusa@gmail.com

APRIL 19-21—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: 

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website

APRIL 19-21—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: 

Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adults, Kids 12 & Under Free; 80 Dealers of Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Wood, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Rock Art and much more. Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids Area, Rock Bags, Demonstrations, Sphere making, Show and Tell and Show Case Displays. Free Parking; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com

APRIL 19-21—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 

Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 901 N Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children 12 and under Free. Admission Good for all three days; Featuring 10,000 SF of Fabulous vendors of Fine Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Beads, Mineral Specimens, Fossils and so much more! Something for everyone! Grand Prize drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website

APRIL 20-21—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 

27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 (good for both days) 14 and under free with paid adult admission; Collectors’ exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping and jewelry fabrication; silent auction; Kid’s Korner – Crafts and Games; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent display; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website

APRIL 20-21—TROY, OHIO: 

Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website

APRIL 26-28—WICHITA, KANSAS: 

Annual show; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd, 8318 SE Highway 77; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults-$5; Youth 13-17-$1; Children 12 and under free with and adult; Special Things for Children: Friday, April 26 is Education Day. School children will learn how to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions include Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Fossil Hunt, Fluorescent Rock Show and Grad Bags. 22 dealers from across the USA will have rocks, gems and jewelry; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: GANDPMAGGARD@GMAIL.COM

APRIL 27-28—WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 

56th Annual Rock and Gem Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors, Silent Auction, Activities for Kids, Demonstrations, Food; contact Annette Nelson; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website

APRIL 27-28—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: 

Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission: Adults $5, seniors (55+) & Students $4, Children (7-14) $1, scouts in uniform free; 38 quality vendors. Demonstrations, silent auction & children's activities. Mineral id throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible, food trucks both days and credit cards acceptable for admissions; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com; Website

APRIL 27-28—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 

Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 60th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Activities for children & Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

APRIL 27-28—SANFORD, FLORIDA: 

Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc.; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform free; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc., a non-profit 501(C)3 educational organization is hosting a Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show. Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones fossils, beads, artifacts, metaphysical stones, cabs, etc. Silent auction, door prizes and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website

APRIL 27-28—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 

Annual show; Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Road,, 2038 Central Ave; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, 2-day pass $10, 12 & under $2, Scouts in uniform free; Over 50 Dealers and Exhibitors selling rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, gemstones, opals, beads and jewelry. Kids Areas. Includes the original “Memphis Rock Banquet" a full table display of rocks that look like real food; contact WC McDaniel, (901) 490-3575; Email: info@theearthwideopen.com; Website