USA Mineral Shows in August 2023
USA Mineral Shows in August 2023:
AUGUST 3-6—BILLINGS, MONTANA:
2023 American Federation & Northwest Federation Gem & Mineral Show; Billings Gem and Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 per day or $15 for 4-day pass (cash only) Children Under 12 free with paid adult; Don�t miss this special regional and national show! Featuring vendors and exhibits of gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, agates, jewelry, and more. Raffles, silent auctions, and lots of fun events for kids! Fun for the whole family includes field trips, banquet, special programs, special exhibits; contact Doug True, (406) 200-8778; Email: https://billingsgemclub.com/contact-us; Website
AUGUST 3-6—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce; Mayland Three Peaks Enrichment Center, 97 Pinebridge Ave; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12:30-5; Adults $5, All Festival Bracelet $10, 10 & Under Free; Mine Tours Available. Daily Door Prizes; contact Mandi Polly; Website
AUGUST 4-6—TONOPAH, NEVADA:
Annual show; Town of Tonopah; Tonopah Nevada, 301 Brougher Ave, Joel Friel Sports Complex; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-12; Free to the public; This is our First Rock & Bottle Show. Hosted by the Town of Tonopah. We have a fun weekend planned for the whole family. Come sell or buy we welcome everyone! Want to learn how to Wire Wrap? Make your own jewelry piece? Now you can from the Otteson Brothers Turquoise in Tonopah Nevada; contact Chrissy Pope, (775) 277-0804; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 4-6—NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Orcutt mineral society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; There will food vendors and parking is free; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (805) 929-2783; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 5-6—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center - @ the Grounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $8, Seniors 60+ $7, Kids - 12 and under Free. Parking $10. Discount coupon - http://www.rockrollers.com/show.html; Northern California�s BIG Gem and Mineral Show, 65+ vendors, inside and out, featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Opal, Amethyst, Beads, Gemstones, Free Scientific Mineral ID, Prospecting equipment/supplies, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Rock Auctions, Youth Activities. Great family fun; contact Gloria Marie; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 9-9—HANCOCK, MICHIGAN:
Quincy mine hoist annual rock swap; Friends of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association; Quincy Mine Hoist, 49750 US Hwy 41; Wed. 10-7:30; free admission; 40+ vendors, most are locals with all of their finds, plus our long-time great dealers. Food, drink available. Mine tours also available at quincymine.com; contact Derek Ellis, Hancock, MI; Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 10-13—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO:
Annual show; Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show; Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds, Gregg Dr; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; Free Admission, Free Parking; Visit Colorado�s largest outdoor gem mineral and fossil show, The Contin-Tail, sets up on the Continental Divide in beautiful Buena Vista, CO. Annually 100 vendors of gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, and more set up in the beautiful valley of Buena Vista Colorado. Social Media @bvrockshow; contact Rachel Ford; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 11-13—PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Port Townsend WA, 4907 Landes; Fri. 10-8; County Fair admission: $8 adult; $6 senior; $2 for children; contact Joan Zimmerman, (360) 809-2097; Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 11-13—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS:
Wholesale and retail show; East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $10; Resale credentials REQUIRED to enter Wholesale; Wholesale CLOSES at 4 p.m. on Sunday; Hourly door prize giveaways; Free specimen to children under 12; Special Mineral Exhibit by Laura L. Delano; contact Laura L. Delano, President; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 17-20—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO:
Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Field next to Lake George PO, US Route 24, US Route 24; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; Free samples for kids; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 748-9015; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 18-20—RICKREALL, OREGON:
End of Summer Rock Show; Willamette Agate and Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Ken Stubenrauch; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 18-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA); Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Rd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Gem Miner's Jubilee Show with Gems, Beads, Jewelry, Minerals and Fossils. Outdoor Tailgate area, Wholesale Trade Room, Educational Demonstrations; contact Teresa Soltis Schwab, (301) 807-9745; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 18-20—LAKE GEORGE, COLORADO:
Annual show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; Outdoor Show, Hwy 24 (East of Post Office) (4 mi. W of Florrissant); Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE Admission & Parking; 30+ vendors with local specimens, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary & more; contact Carol Kinate, (719) 648-9015; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 18-20—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
Annual show; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Jpseph 4-H Fairgrounds, 5117 South Ironwood Road, Cloverleaf Villas; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $3 Kids 6-12 $1, under 6 Free; Free Parking; contact Bob Chapa, (989) 392-25; Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 19-19—SHELTON, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; Shelton Rock and Mineral Society, Shelton WA; Mason County Recreation Area, 2100 E. John's Prairie Rd; Sat. 9-5; Free admission and parking; Rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts and equipment. All rock hounds and vendors are invited to participate. Food concession, raffle, demos, games and entertainment, restrooms Vendors $40 per tailgate space; contact Susan, (360) 275-9432; Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 19-20—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN:
Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring Fluorescent Minerals. Door Prizes - Kids Activities & Kids Museum. Demonstrations & displays. Museum-quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223
AUGUST 19-20—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA:
Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Daily $5, Two Day Pass $7 Children under 12, Scouts in uniform, Students with I.D. Free; There will be a kids� scavenger hunt on Saturday with prizes for the first 60 participants. Door prizes will be awarded hourly throughout the event; contact Del Glasner, (318) 517-7372; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 25-27—MARIETTA, GEORGIA:
Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 Cash Only at Door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 26-27—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN:
Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th St.; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors Spots - 20' x 20' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the date of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: [email protected]
AUGUST 26-27—CANTON, NEW YORK:
Annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; The Canton, NY Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; Adults $4, Children 12 & under free; contact William de Lorraine, (315) 287-2560; Email: [email protected]; Website
AUGUST 26-27—EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS:
Show and sale; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; EastSide Center, #1 EastSide Dr; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission and Parking; 59th Annual Show; Dealers in Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils, Slabs, Demonstrations, Lapidary, Wire wrapping, Fossil Preparation, Geode Cracking, Fluorescent Display, Kids' Area, Jewelry, Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and more; contact Sandi Lawson; Email: [email protected]; Website
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