Top Gemstone & Mineral Shows In the USA: February 2023
February 2-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA:
Show and sale; United States Faceters Guild; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club, 3118 N Dale Ave; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-9; See website for admission details; A great event to learn Faceting, or hone your skills, presentations on dopping, heating, using software, stone evaluation, machine demonstration, door prizes, stone competition, and the Faceters Hob Nob to finish it off Saturday night; contact David Smith, 520-907-5527; Email: David@beadholiday.com; Website
February 4-5—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA:
Show and sale; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Recreation Center, 951 Kiwanis Island Park; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 adults, $1 off coupon available on website or Fl today advertisement, children under 12 are free with an adult; We will have about 25 vendors selling, rocks, minerals, specimens, gems, slabs, handmade and fabricated jewelry and findings. There will be a sluice and spinning wheel primarily for the kids and those young at heart. Silent auction and raffles will be running both days; contact Roz Mestre, (321) 431-0159; Email: roz.mestre@att.net; Website
February 9-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Ticketed event - Open to the Public - Retail Sales - This Show is for all ages - Adults, Seniors, Kids, etc.; 68th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® THEME: SILICA – Agates and Opals and Quartz, Oh My; contact Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc, (520) 322-5773; Email: tgms@tgms.org; Website:
February 11-12—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON:
57th Annual Sweetheart of Gems Show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; The Center in Oak Harbor, 51 SE Jerome St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free; Door Prizes, Member Displays, Vendors, Demonstrators; contact Victoria Lovett; Email: vick_o_rama@hotmail.com
February 17-19—SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; 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:
February 17-26—INDIO, CALIFORNIA:
Show and sale; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society of Cabazon, CA; Riverside Co. Fair & National Date Festival, 46350 Arabia Street; Fri. 3-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; Fair admission: $11 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, $9 for Youth; Find us in the Gem and Mineral Building along with various vendors and our competitive showcases. Hours: 3-10 p.m. Tues-Friday; contact Peggy Richard, (951) 963-6751; Email: peggylrichard@yahoo.com; Website:
February 18-19—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; The Community Center at San Gabriel Park, 445 East Morrow Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults 13 and older $3: Kids 6-12 $2; Under 6 are free. Cash only, no large bills; 52nd Annual WCGMS Gemboree Gem Show! Featuring twelve of the finest vendors, Wheel of Fortune game, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing for one adult and one youth at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Rolling Rock club meeting at 9 am on Sunday; contact Janet OPella; Email: wcgmsgemboree@gmail.com; Website:
February 18-19—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; ADULTS - $6, Kids 12 and Under and Scouts in uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID - free; Variety of Dealers featuring Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry and more. Activities include Rock & Gem Identification, Demonstrations, Educational Displays, Silent Auction, Free Kids Activities. Something for everyone and every age; contact Kelly Plumb, (510) 693-9075; Email: Kellyplumb900@yahoo.com; Website:
February 24-26—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website:
February 24-26—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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:
February 25-25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA:
Annual show; Bone Valley GM&FS; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, P.O. Box 906; Sat. 9-4:30; $3 Adults, Children under 18 and teachers Free; Door prizes, spin & win mineral wheel, kids treasure dig, educational displays, silent and chance auctions, lots of dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gifts, hobby supplies; contact Jim Reed, (863) 255-0651; Email: BoneValley.info@gmail.com; Website:
February 25-26—JACKSON , MISSISSIPPI:
Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-4; Adults $8: Students $3: Scouts & Leaders in Uniform $2: Children 5 & under Free; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more. Demonstrations of Lapidary art including flint knapping, cabochon cutting, and jewelry making. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges and State organizations. Childrens Activities; contact Leslie A Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com; Website:
February 25-26—JACKSON , MISSISSIPPI:
Annual show; Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society; Mississippi Trade Mart on State Fairgrounds, 1200 Mississippi Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; Adults $8: Students $3: Scouts & leaders in uniform $2: Children 5 & under free; Over 25 dealers of gems, fossils, Minerals, jewelry, lapidary tools, beads, and more. Exhibits and educational opportunities by colleges/ State organizations. Demonstrations of lapidary art : flint knapping, cabochon cutting, jewelry making and displays. Childrens activities; contact Leslie A Lane, (601) 344-8171; Email: rock2lanes@gmail.com
February 25-26—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo CA 94589; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, kids under 12 free; Gems, geodes, fossils, beads and minerals from around the globe. Discover lapidary and stone crafts from vendors and live demonstrations. Something for everyone! Silent auction, geode cuttings, and games of chance and discovery for kids; contact Debra Duhon, (415) 254-1506; Email: dduhonvgms@gmail.com; Website:
February 25-26—BOISE, IDAHO:
Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 kids under 12 free; We offer demonstrations, showcases, kid’s games, silent auction, & loads of vendors; contact Brent Stewart, (208) 342-1151
February 25-26—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Spring rock and gem show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; free parking; contact Paul Burger; Email: cavemonpaul@hotmail.com
