US Mineral Shows in May 2024
Mineral And Gem Shows in May 2024, United States
MAY 3-4—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, Yucaipa Blvd and Adams St; Fri. 5-10, Sat. 12-9; free; Show will have 15 dealers, kids' activities, geode cracker, club store, and great raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, having other arts & craft vendors, family activities, food, beer, and wine booths, plus name bands at night; contact Lee Peterson, (909) 794-0731; Email: grandpasgems@gmail.com; Website
MAY 3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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
MAY 3-5—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5 & Ages 12 & under free; contact Dave Haas, (269) 370-3656; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com
MAY 3-5—MCPHERSON, KANSAS:
Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10:30-3; Free Admission; Saturday Evening Auction @ 7:15; contact Larry Hackney, (475) 283-7780; Email: larryrocks538@gmail.com; Website
MAY 4-5—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com
MAY 4-5—KINGMAN, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; Free parking and admission; Slabs, Cabs, Minerals and Specimens. Silent Auction, Raffles & Door Prizes. KIDS TABLE! Lots of fun for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Website
MAY 4-5—BOULDER CITY, NEVADA:
Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Boulder City Gym (at Spring Jamboree Festival), 900 Arizona St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Join us for displays, special rocks, amazing gemstones, unusual minerals, handmade jewelry, beautiful silver-smithed pieces, home decor, crafts, and more. Plus a special kids section for game playing, learning, and prize-winning. In air-conditioned comfort in the gym at the Spring Jamboree festival; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 243-2477; Email: SNGMSshowchair@gmail.com; Website
MAY 4-5—KINGMAN, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; Free admission and parking; Cabs, Slabs, Minerals and Specimens. Door Prizes Silent Auction, Raffle and kids table. Fun for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983
MAY 10-12—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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website
MAY 10-12—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS:
Annual show; Travelin Rocks; Quartz Capital Of The World, 1210 Hwy 270 E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission & Parking; Come join us this spring in the quartz capital of the world!! For a weekend gems, minerals, crystals & fossils from around the world!! Along with some seriously talented local crafters, it's sure to be a great time! Rain or Shine! Vendors Text (870 490 2997) for more information; contact Chris Wood, (870) 490-2997; Email: bearisgrateful@gmail.com
MAY 10-12—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI:
Annual show; Central Missouri Rock and Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. (Route E); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6; Seniors (60+) and youth (12-18) $3; children 11 and under free; Daily door prizes, silent auctions, "Kidz Mine." Dealers from the Midwest, agates, fossils, geodes, spheres, crystals, cabochons, beaded jewelry mineral specimens, and much, much more; contact Mary Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website
MAY 11-12—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA:
Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th Street, S.E.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults- $2, Kids under 12- $1, Moms are free on Sunday (Mother's Day); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Exhibits, Handcrafted Jewelry, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Family Activities, Prizes, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-13; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website
MAY 11-12—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:
Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society of San Antonio; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net
MAY 17-19—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Expo Square, 4145 E 21st 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
MAY 17-19—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA:
Retail show; H & R Gem Shows; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Teens and Veterans $4, Children under 12 Free, Admission good for all three days; Over 24,000 SF of spectacular vendors of Fine and Artisan Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals, Beads, Fossils, Rough Rock and so much more! Three full days of fabulous merchandise, an onsite bench jeweler, geode cracking and a Grand Prize Drawing; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website
MAY 18-19—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; Brittany Burkhardt-Elemental Endeavors; Hangar 30 @ Magnuson Park, 7400 NE Sand Point Way, 6870 W Skokomish Valley Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Free admission and parking; Open to the public. Door prizes & food trucks. Over 60 dealers (including over a dozen PNW miners) of minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, mineral art and more; contact Brittany F Burkhardt, (360) 489-5607; Email: seattlemineralmarket@gmail.com; Website
MAY 18-19—NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO:
Annual show; Parma Lapidary Club; North Olmsted Soccer Sportplex, 31515 Lorain Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $6 adults, Children under 12 and scouts in uniform free when accompanied by an adult; 55th Annual Rock 'A Rama Jewelry, Gem, Crystal, Fossil & Mineral Show; contact Show Chair; Email: showchair@parmalapidaryclub.com; Website
MAY 18-19—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN:
Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center (Arena Building), 1000 Northview Rd; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $3 ea/2 for $5 Accompanied small children are free. Cash only; Rock, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry sale from several of the best mineral dealers in the Midwest! Also displays, club sales, door prizes, baked goods and more; contact Paul Okruhlica, (414) 573-6421; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website
MAY 18-19—BENNINGTON, VERMONT:
Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5. Kids FREE; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net
MAY 24-26—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA:
National AFMS Show & Convention; California & American Federations of Mineralogical Societies; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 adults; kids 12 & under free with paid adult; National show! 100 exhibits; speakers & programs; on-going lapidary arts, jewelry making & gold panning demos; raffles & silent auctions; 50 dealers; children’s activities & free resources for teachers. Proceeds support scholarships to college students. Sponsored by Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website
MAY 24-26—SALEM, VIRGINIA:
Annual show; Salem Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; 18 and older: $8, 11-17: $2, 10 and under: Free; Featuring the finest Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Meteorites and Beasds from Around The World; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
MAY 25-26—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $7-Adults, $5-Military, Seniors, Students, Free-Children 12 & Under; Vendors with rough and finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads, and jewelry for sale. Door prizes, Raffle, kids activities; contact Glenda Bradley/Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club, (817) 229-5467; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com; Website
MAY 25-26—ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS:
Wholesale and retail show; Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association (CGMA); Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, seniors (62) and students $3, two-day passes available. Children under 13, Scouts in uniform, and active service personnel with ID, FREE.; Theme: Planet of the Rocks. Over 30 dealers, special exhibits, demonstrators, Kids Korner, door prizes, and silent auctions. Free parking. Air conditioned. Food available. Wholesale Room requires current state tax ID and trade credentials; contact Mark Kuntz; Email: m-kuntz@sbcglobal.net; Website
MAY 26-29—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
Annual show; JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show; The Mirage Hotel and Casino, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd; Sun. 10-5, Wed. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show is the event of choice for thousands of industry professionals offering a superior experience for business and networking; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website
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USA Mineral Shows in: JUNE 2024
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