US Mineral Shows in March 2024

Mineral And Gem Shows in March 2024, United States

MARCH 1-3—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: 

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

MARCH 1-3—LARGO, FLORIDA: 

Annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Avenue N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 3-Day Pass, Children Under 12 Free; Free parking, silent auctions, grab bags and gem sluice mining for the kids; contact Brenda Smith, (727) 344-9676; Email: sgamsdealerchair2024@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 1-3—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave; Fri. 11-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6, 3 day pass $10, $1 off with flier copy. Military& law enforcement and kids free; Exhibits, demonstrations, Gem ID, Kids spinning wheel, geode splitting, raffle, live auction. 40+dealers selling everything related to rockhounding, lapidary arts and jewelry; contact Beth Farmer, (510) 731-8664; Email: bethfarmer@aol.com; Website

MARCH 2-3—WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: 

Annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rt-202); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Seniors (60+) $5, Adults (18 - 59) $6 , Juniors (12 – 17) $3, Scouts in Uniform & Children under 12 Free when accompanied by a paying adult; Family Friendly show features educational exhibits of mineral, lapidary and fossil specimens; a roster of fine dealers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; raffles of interesting specimens and a children’s area, where youngsters may purchase inexpensive mineral and fossil specimens; contact Christine Verdi - (Show Chair); Email: 1DMS.President@gmail.com ; Website

MARCH 2-3—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: 

Wholesale and retail show; New York Gems Jewelry And Mineral Show; High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W 24th Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $ 6, 12 Years and Under Free with a Paid Adult; The Heigh School of Fashion Industries, Show Sponsored and free lectures organized by the New York Mineralogical Club; contact Mohamed Bary, (347) 247-6568; Email: barygems@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 2-3—MERIDEN, CONNETICUT: 

Annual show; The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central Connecticut; Maloney High School, Gravel Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5; children under 12 FREE; Minerals, gemstones, crystals jewelry, and much more; contact Mike Zagielski; Email: Meridenlapminsoc@gmail.caom; Website

MARCH 2-3—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission (Fairgrounds charges for parking.); Dealers & exhibits of minerals, fossils, & jewelry arts; on-going demos of lapidary arts, jewelry-making & gold panning; silent auctions & a raffle; Country Store & plant sale; children's activities & free resources for teachers. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website

MARCH 2-3—CALDWELL, IDAHO: 

70th Annual Show and Sale; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Admission $5, Kids 11 and Under Free, with Paid Adult; Dealers- Demonstrators-Displays-Silent Auction-Black Light Booth Door prizes every 1/2 hour! Kids/Adults - Wheel of Gems-Grab Bags-Sand Dig-Rock Crafts-Displays; contact Show Chair, Paul Deveau, (208) 994-8025; Email: devidaho@q.com; Website

MARCH 7-10—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 

Annual show; Deming Gem and Mineral Society, Inc; SWNM State Fairgrounds, 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; FREE; The Deming 59th Annual ROCKHOUND ROUNDUP will have something for EVERYONE. Guided Field Trips, Demonstrations, displays, Geode Cutting, Sales of equipment, rough rock, polished rock, jewelry findings, etc. On going daily Silent Auctions, and Saturday Nite Live Auction, and things to do for kids; contact Marilyn Page, (575) 544-9019; Email: theDGMS@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 8-9—RICHBORO, PENNSYLVANIA: 

Annual show; Leidy Microscopic Society; Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd, 916 Senator Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6; $25 for half table ; $40 for full table; visitors fee - $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and includes lunch; Micromount Symposium-two guest speakers, silent auctions, free giveaways, sell, trade, swap micromounts, lunch on Saturday included; contact Donald McAlarnen, (610) 247-5097; Email: donmcalarnen@outlook.com; Website

MARCH 8-10—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 

Annual show; The Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, 2-day pass $12, 3-day pass $18, Children 5-14 $4, 4 and under Free, Cash Only at the Gate; Demonstrations, Special Exhibits, Fluorescent Display, Specimen Identification, Silent Auction, Live Benefit Auction, 60+ Retail Dealers, Wholesale Area. Coupons at www.kcgemshow. Free Parking; contact Bruce, (816) 795-5159; Email: kcgemshow@yahoo.com; Website

MARCH 8-10—APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Annual Stoddard Wells Tailgate, I-15 toward Barstow EXIT #157 stay on Stoddard Wells Road, Follow the signs 7 miles to tailgate; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free for vendors and public; Vendors offering slabs and cabs, findings and equipment, minerals and fossils, rough material, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, family field trip to marble collecting site on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm; contact Mark Lantz, 760-243-2330; Email: president@vvgmc.org; Website:

MARCH 9-10—MACOMB, ILLINOIS: 

Annual show; Geodeland Earth Science Clubs Inc; Western Illinois University Ballroom, 1 University Cir; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; Our show features a wide range of minerals, fossils, and jewelry from over 10 dealers and several demonstrators. There is also a large kid's area, silent auction, displays, free parking, and more; contact Mary Boesdorfer; Email: writteninwood@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 15-17—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 

Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Co. Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Admission $8 cash only at the door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 15-17—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 

Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pateo Dr. NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Fri. $2, Sat & Sun $5, kids 12 and under are free; 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 850-7524; Email: paulfhlava@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 15-17—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 

Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM Fairgrounds Creative Arts Center, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Friday $2, Sat. & Sun. $5, Kids 12 & under are Free; 60 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, beads, fossils, tools, equipment. Door prizes, silent auctions, junior table, displays; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 850-7524; Email: paulfhlava@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 15-17—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: 

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW; 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

MARCH 15-17—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 

Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $8 Teens and Veterans $7, Children under 12 Free, Admission good for all three days; 37,000 SF of Spectacular vendors. Find Jewelry, Gems, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and so much more! Artisans offering unique pieces, collectible specimens and decor pieces. Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 15-17—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: 

Show and sale; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; American One Event Center, 128 W. Ganson Road ; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Cost: Adults - $5, Seniors - $3, Students - $2; Dealers, Demonstrators, Kids Activities, Raffle, Silent Auction, Displays Free Parking, Food Court. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. FAMILY-FRIENDLY; contact Sally, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website

MARCH 16-17—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Lemoore Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks, slabs, kids corner. When contacting by phone, please be sure to leave a voicemail; contact David Morrell, (559) 362-8904; Email: dmorrell321@gmail.com; Website: lemooregemandmineralclub@gmail.com

MARCH 22-24—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 

Annual show; Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Everyone $5 except children under 12 and Scouts in uniform are free when accompanied by an adult; Show held in the Clarion's brand-new Convention Center. Vendors of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies. Grand raffle prize, hourly silent auctions, fluorescent display, and club sales; contact John Bradshaw, (859) 576-6785; Email: K4swx911@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 22-24—EUGENE , OREGON: 

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave; 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

MARCH 22-24—CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Dr; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free; The 4th Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more Educational and fun for all ages! Silent Auction & Door Prizes; contact Peggy J Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; Email: peggykeatingbolm2@gmail.com

MARCH 23-24—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 

Annual show; Cedar Valley Rock And Mineralogical Society; Cedar Valley Rock And Mineralogical Society, Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-4; Adults over 18 $3, student 12-18 $1, children under 12 free, youth groups with an adult free; Child-friendly and excellent opportunities for homeschooling. Gem sluice, Rock and pebble kit, dinosaur bones, geodes, lots of vendors, raffle prizes, and door prizes. Silent auction; contact Marvin Houg, (319) 350-9435; Email: M_Houg@yahoo.com; Website

MARCH 23-24—CANTON, OHIO: 

Annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 6-14 $1, Scouts in uniform free; contact Show Chairman Vicky Waltz, (330) 862-2162

23-24—TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO: 

Annual show; Sierra County Rock and Gem Society; Sierra County Fair Barn, 1321 Hyde Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free; Rough & Finished Rock, Slabs, Cabs, Beads, Jewelry, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Geode Cracking. Field Trips, Presentations, Demos. Gold and Sapphire Panning. Wheel of Fortune. Door Prizes. Family Friendly; contact Dan Lorimier, (575) 740-2927; Email: scragssierracounty@gmail.com; Website

MARCH 23-24—ANGELES CAMP, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222; Sat. 10-5; Adults $5/Chidren 12 and under FREE with paying adult; contact Debby Brooks, (209) 736-4892; Email: dbb49@att.net

MARCH 23-24—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: 

Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lu Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult, $2 kids 12 and under, Scouts in uniform free; Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits. Kids Mineral Corner and Fossil Dig with free giveaways. Scouting merit badge information is available. Food and door prizes throughout both days; contact Douglas Klieger; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website

MARCH 23-24—CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS: 

Annual show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3:30; adults $5, children 12 and under free with paid adult, scouts in uniform free with paid adult; Hourly door prize drawings for children and adults, free specimens for children, exhibits, 18 dealers, food available on site; contact Barbara J. Meyer, (978) 394-3144; Email: bjmeyer56@yahoo.com; Website

MARCH 24-24—SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA: 

Annual show; St.Cloud Agate Swap; Bestwestern Kelly Inn / Green Mill, 100 4th Ave S; Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; One day only! Over 30 regional artisain vendors with crystals, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, aparrel and more! Spread across 1st level of hotel; contact Andrew Lange, MN; Email: Stcagateswap@gmail.com

MARCH 29-31—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; 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

MARCH 29-31—PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: 

Annual show; The Outpost; Pearblossom, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free Admission; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 944-1200; Email: Sandahlfamily3@gmail.com