USA Mineral Shows in October 2023
SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 28-1—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; daily 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Come one come all. Free admission. Family Fun; Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show has beenn going for almost 50 years at the same location. We have moved to a new location with all the same vendors coming along. Please join us in our first event at the beautiful Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground. We have a fall show and spring show; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: [email protected]; Website
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 30-1—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS:
Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, 12 and under free; 2nd annual Worthen Earth Searchers Rock Show. The largest rock, gem, mineral and fossil show in the Quad Cities returns! Please join us for the fun! Includes silent auction, gem sluice for kids of all ages, geode cracking, indoor and outdoor vendors; contact Cindy Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: [email protected]; Website
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 30-1—ANCASTER, ONTARIO:
Annual show; Individual; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8, 2 day $14, Under 12 Free; A great family event. Over 30 vendors selling rocks, minerals, beads, jewellery supplies and Canadian Made Jewellery. Food vendor and free parking. Visit our website or see us on facebook to keep up to date; contact Betty Parry; Email: [email protected]; Website
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 30-1—OMAHA, NEBRASKA:
Annual show; Nebraska Mineral and Gem Club; UNO Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6; Seniors, UNO Students and Faculty, and Students 12-18 $4, under 12 free with a paying adult; Demonstrations & Dealers, Kids Activities, Displays. Gems, Jewelry, Fossils, Specimens, Collectibles and Gift Items, Rough rock slabs & lapidary materials, Rock paintings & Carvings. Check out the Silent auction and Rock Pile for bargains. Proceeds for Scholarships, etc; contact Tammy Jeanneret, (402) 873-6515; Email: [email protected]; Website
October 2023
OCTOBER 6-8—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO:
Annual show; ABQ Fall Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; 70 dealers, mineral specimens, rough, slabs, jewelry, findings, cabochons, bead, fossils, petrified wood; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 6-8—HILLSBORO, OREGON:
42nd Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 kids 12 and under free with paying adult (venue charges for parking); 45 Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid�s Activity Corner. Many Exhibits/Educational Displays. Demonstrators showing cutting of creating precious stones, wire wrapping, cabochons Door & Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction. Interactive fossil discovery area; contact Linda Harvey; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 6-8—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA:
Retail show; H & R Gemshows; Sadye Gibbs Martin Community center, 1601 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults. Kids 12 and under Free. Teens/Veterans/Military/First Responder $1 off. Admission good for all three days; Free Parking. 15,000 sf of fabulous vendors. Jewelry, gemstones, crystals, rocks, minerals, beads fossils, rough rock and more; contact Jerri A Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 6-8—VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
Show and sale; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors offer a wide selection of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry of all types, pearls and beads and beading supplies. There will be demonstrations and displays by the two local gem & mineral clubs and a gemologist available for appraisals; contact Ellen White, (757) 641-2124; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 6-8—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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 7-7—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO:
12th Annual Members Rock, Gem and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville County Fairgrounds, Event Center Bldg, 1542 East 73rd South; Sat. 9-5; Admission - $3, Children 12 and under free; This year's event will be exceptional with the return of Lion Punch Forge's Chris Anderson demonstrating both his and PepeTools equipment; contact Monique Lake, (208) 757-8036; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 7-7—WALDORF, MARYLAND:
Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club; Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway (US Rt 301); Sat. 9-4; Adults - $5, Seniors (65+) - $4, Juniors (13-17) - $3, 12 and under FREE with adult; FREE rocks for all kids. FREE door prizes every 30 minutes. FREE parking. FREE fluorescent tent and displays. Over 45 vendor tables of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary rough and finished; contact Dave Lines, (240) 427-7062; Website
OCTOBER 7-8—MONROE, WASHINGTON:
47th Rocktoberfest; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave, SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Rough, slabs, polished cabs, minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrator, club displays and activities for children, free parking. Facebook - www.facebook.com/Marysville-Rock-and-Gem-Club-213484905338173; contact Christina Morrissey; Email: [email protected]; Website:
OCTOBER 7-8—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS:
Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds, Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Seniors and Kids $1; Kids Activities, Door prizes; contact Ed Wagner. Club President, (309) 838-7782; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 7-8—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON:
65th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free admission (donations appreciated), Free parking; Snack Bar, Kid�s Corner, Arrowhead Napping Demos, Grab Bags, Jewelry, Rocks, Minerals, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Rock Shop Tour; contact Dean Burkhart, (541) 744-1919; Website
OCTOBER 7-8—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, Children Ages 12 and Under Free With A Paid Adult; 57th Annual Earth's Treasurers Show. 25+ Vendors. Rock, Gem , and Mineral Exhibits. Lapidary and Jewelry Demonstrations. Raffles, Silent Auction, Gold Panning Kids Corner Hot Dog and Ice Cream Trucks and PLENTY of FREE PARKING; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, (530) 575-6134; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 7-8—CABOT, ARKANSAS:
Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society; Veterans Park Event Center, 508 North Lincoln Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; 13 and over $3, per day. Military, 1st Responders & Scouts in Uniform free; Come see the Natural State and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CAGMAGS's Annual Show. Centrally located in Cabot Arkansas. AMAZING Specimens from around the world, Arkansas Quartz, hand crafted Jewelry, Kid's Dig, Demonstrations, Flint Mapping, Lapidary, and GOOD OLE ROCKHOUNDING ; contact Barbara Champagne, (501) 258-2576; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 7-8—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission, Door Prizes; 67th Annual Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Area, Free Family Fun; contact Kelly O'Leary, (530) 722-7133; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 7-8—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society; Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Gems on the Hill; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 7-8—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free with adult); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 13-15—WARREN, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $8 online $9 at door; Seniors 62+: $4 online $5 at door, Children 12 and under: $4 online, $5 at door; Uniformed Scouts $3 and Military with ID FREE; The Greater Detroit Gem Mineral & Fossil Show celebrates 78 years with 30+ educational exhibits, 10 guest lecturers, 72 vendors, FREE Mineral ID, FREE panning for real gold flakes, Fossil Dig, $1 Grab Bag, FREE, fluorite crystal to the first 250 attendees each day, Silent Auctions and MUCH MORE; contact David Lurie; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 13-15—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA:
Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 N 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $3 kids under 13 free; Rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs, gold panning, scavenger hunt and rock painting; contact Kim Orizaga, (503) 739-1635; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 13-15—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 13-15—HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA:
Annual show; Huntsville, AL Gem & Mineral Soociety; Jaycee Community Center, 1280 Airport Road, Huntsville, Al 35802; Fri. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $3 ($5 three-day pass), Pre-college students $1, Kids under 5 free; Full spectrum of precious and semiprecious stones, beads, fossils, minerals, and jewelry. Kids will have educational opportunities, hands-on activities and finding treasures in the mining flume and geodes. Fascinating displays, demonstrations, hourly drawings, food service, and free parking; contact Lowell Zoller, (256) 534-8803; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 14-15—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; Sierra Vista Mall, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 49th annual show. Handicapped accessible. Multiple vendors, inside and outside. Jewelry, mineral specimens, rock art, kid's activities. Small show, but well worth the visit; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 14-15—BRISTOL, CONNETICUT:
Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Bristol Community/Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave, 127 Herschel Ave; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, kids under 12 free with paid adult; contact Michael Zagielski; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 14-15—PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Annual show; Port Moody Rock & Gem Club; Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Admission by donation; contact Andrew Danneffel, (604) 323-4273; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 14-15—TEMPLE, TEXAS:
Annual show; Tri-Ciity Gem and Mineral Society; Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd Street; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5, Sun. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Adults $5/Juniors $3/ Children 12 and Under Free; "llanite and Topaz and Beryl, Oh My", 53rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Features Grand Prize, Door Prizes, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Kids Activities; contact Ruth Rolston, (254) 718-2559; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 14-15—TOPEKA, KANSAS:
Annual show; The Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Stormont Vail Event Center - Agricultural Hall, 17th & Topeka; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult $6, Student (13-17) $2, Child under 13 with Adult Free, $1 off coupon available on website; Special exhibit of locally collected Lake Superior Agates from the Bill Boltz collection on loan from Washburn University and other personal collectors. Kansas Geological Survey, speakers, 4-H displays and more; contact Millie Mowry, (785) 267-2849; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 14-15—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood City Communities Activity Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, kids under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 14-15—FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Annual show; Artisans by the Trinity; CERA, 3300 Bryant Irvin Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission and parking; This annual event includes the sale of gems, minerals, fossils, handmade fine jewelry, stained and fused glass art, and a wide variety of pottery. All jewelry, pottery, and art pieces are made by club members of CERA and/or local artists; contact Steve Shearin, (817) 733-5368; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—DANVILLE, INDIANA:
Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS:
Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society MAPS; Illinois State Fair Grounds ORR Building, 66 4H Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Talk Friday 5:30 pm Northfield Inn 3280 Northfield Drive. Saturday Live Auction There are talks on fossils given on both Friday and Saturday during the show; contact Thomas Williams, Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—MASON, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society (Lansing area club); Ingham County Fairgrounds, Main Arena, 700 East Ash St; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Teens $3, 12 & under FREE with Adult, Scouts in uniform Free, $1 off coupon on website; 56th Annual Show. Free Parking, Vendors, Raffle, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Display, Children's Activities, Working Demonstrations, Petoskey Stone Polishing, Club & Guest Rock Displays, etc; contact Ruth Ann Lehner, (517) 643-4406; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA:
Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce & Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin NC; Robert C Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia Road; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Age 13-18 $2; 12 & Under FREE; Rough & Cut Gemstones, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Minerals, Tools, Demonstrations, Door Prize Drawings every hour ; contact Linda Harbuck, (828) 524-3161; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 20-22—AUSTIN, TEXAS:
Annual show; Austin Gem and Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Kids 12 and under free, Ages 13-19 $2, Adults $8, Military and Seniors (60+) $7; Over 30 vendors of jewelry, beads, gemstones, minerals, crystals, fossils & spheres. Exhibits, Touch Table of Rocks and Fossils, Fluorescent Minerals. Silent auction Sat & Sun, demos in faceting, cabbing, and wire wrapping. For the kids Gem Mine and Wheel of Fortune. Theme is Minerals of India; contact Laird Fowller, (512) 458-9546; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 21-22—SEDONA, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 and under free; contact Marge Schwartz; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 21-22—DES MOINES, IOWA:
Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Food Center, 3000 E Grand Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $6, Children 12 & Under FREE and FREE Parking; Vendors selling Gemstones, Beads, Jewelry, Silver, Crystals, Cabochons, Slabs, Rough, Minerals, Specimens, Fossils, Tools, Findings. This event is family-friendly, with activities, speakers, demonstrations, displays, and much more to see; contact Show Committee; Website
OCTOBER 21-22—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA:
Annual show; Kanawha Rock and Gem Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $2 13 years old and up; Free 12 years old and under; Free Military ID; $2 Family with discount postcard; Door prize drawings hourly - must be present to win. Grand Prize drawing: 1st prize $150 gift certificate to use in 2024 show and 2nd prize is $75 to use at 2024 show and do not have to be present to win. Geode cracking Childrens sandbags with rocks and gems Demonstrations; contact Robert Campbell, (304) 925-3974; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 21-22—LEWISTON, IDAHO:
Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5 for the weekend school aged free with paid adult; We have a silent auction, kid's activities, a raffle, hourly door prizes, various vendors; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 816-8329; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 21-22—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 and children under 12, FREE; Free Parking. Gold Panning. Fluorescent Minerals Display. Children's Activities Area. 35 Vendors. Raffle Prizes. On-going Silent Auction; contact Jolene Coons; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 27-29—CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Annual show; Cranbrook Rock & Lapidary Club; Colombo Lodge, 2550 - 8th Avenue South; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children Under 12 Free. Families with more than three paying members, Max $15; Rocky Mountain Gem, Fossil & Mineral Expo, show and sale. Educational exhibits, vendors, demonstrations, and children's activities; contact Cranbrook Lapidary Club, (250) 464-4427; Email: [email protected]; Website, Facebook Cranbrook Lapidary Club
OCTOBER 27-29—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA:
Annual show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fair Park - Modern Living Bldg, 608 Kiamichi Place; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $8 for Adults; Under 12 - Free; "GEMS & STONES & PETRIFIED BONES" Come see and purchase Treasures of the Earth. Minerals, Gems, Crystals, Fossils, Artisan Jewelry, Tools and Rough Rock. There will be Exhibits, Demonstrations, Education, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Fluorescent Display and a new and bigger Children's Area; contact Doug Pollitt, (405) 537-1997; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 27-29—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 28-29—ORANGE, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; American Opal Society; Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 admission, kids under 15 free; Opal and Gem Dealers from around the world. Rough and cut opals and other gems, jewelry, & supplies Huge drawing with a custom design grand prize by Stan McCall Free demonstrations: gemstone cutting, identification, gold panning, & more; contact Veronica Purpura; Email: [email protected]; Website
OCTOBER 28-29—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; San Diego Mineral And Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE ADMISSION; FREE PARKING Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Carvings, Beads, Equipment, Tools, Slabs, Rough, Books, Demos, Door Prizes, > 20 exhibits, and Free Gem ID. Food in area share same parking lot. There will be 2 food trucks as well on both days; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 28-29—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA:
Annual show; Chugach Gem and Mineral Society; Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free; Two Large Showrooms, Free Parking; contact Paul Burger; Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 28-29—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO:
Semi Annual Show; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd; 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: [email protected]; Website