SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1-4—TUCSON, ARIZONA:
Wholesale show; Yelena Masenko; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; General Admission: $15, Veterans: Free, Wholesale Buyers: Free; JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the leading gem and jewelry events in North America for all gemstone, jewelry, and mineral industry professionals and is one of the key jewelry markets in the world; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 2-4—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA:
Retail show; Jerri Heer; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5; Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads Seeking new vendors; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 2-5—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:
Retail show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; North Carolina Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; Vendors from across the U.S. bring custom faceted-gemstones, beads, pearls, crystals, minerals, and fossils. There is a wide variety of finished jewelry in gold and silver as well as custom-designed jewelry; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 3-4—AUGUSTA, MAINE:
Annual show; Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club; Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3; Annual show with a wide variety of vendors selling rock and mineral specimens, fossils, beads, jewelry, gemstones, and unique Maine minerals. Raffles, silent auction, and drawings throughout the day; contact Sharon E Wright
SEPTEMBER 9-11—BOWLING GREEN, OHIO:
Annual show; Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club; Pratt Pavilion, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd; Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; $6 one day, $12 three day pass, kids under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: Jheerx6@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 9-11—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club, Inc.; Educational Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 412 27th Street, Northwest; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; Adults $ 3 - Children thru Grade 12, free with accompanying adult; Show Theme: Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones & Crystals 28 Dealers featuring Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils, Cutting Rough, Tools, and Decorator Items Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations Hourly Drawing for $20 Gift Certificate - good at any dealer in the show; contact W. A. Marion; Email: mariona1@yadtel.net; Website:
SEPTEMBER 9-11—GREENFIELD, INDIANA:
Show and sale; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; FREE; 45th Annual Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Dealers in Fossils, Minerals, Gems and Jewelry and Lapidary Equipment PLUS Silent Auctions, Door Prizes and Much, Much More!!! Kid's Activities, Demonstrations, Educational Displays and Programs for All.; contact Brian Mercer, (317) 459-1572; Email: bkremercer@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNETICUT: (location changed)
Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society, Inc; Sarah Noble Middle School, 25 Sunny Valley Road, New Milford, CT. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission CASH only: $5 adults, $4 seniors and full time-students w/ID. Free admission for kids 11 and under and Scouts in uniform.; 70th Annual Show! Retail & wholesale. Plenty of free parking, & Handicapped accessible. Door prizes, Grand prize, cheap grab bags, club info, display cases, specimen identification; contact Elizabeth Triano, (845) 319-6089; Email: lizziewriter@comcast.net; Website:
SEPTEMBER 10-11—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON:
Annual show; Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association; Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street, ; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free; contact Kathy Schreiner , (360) 460-0827; Email: kmsjes@olypen.com
SEPTEMBER 10-11—RENO, NEVADA:
Annual show; Reno Gem and Mineral Society; Reno Sparks Convention Center (New Location), 4590 South Virginia Street ; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7.50 everyone except kids under 12 free; Annual Show with 40 educational displays, lapidary, silversmithing, wire wrap, and gold panning demonstrations. Silent Auction every half hour. Raffle, door prizes, Wheel of Fortune. Fluorescent Booth, 30 vendors with Jewelry and Gems; contact Steve Norman, (775) 560-4782; Email: snorm11@hotmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 16-18—CEDAR CITY, UTAH:
Annual show; Southern Utah Rock Club, Inc; Cross Hollow Event Center, 22 N. Cross Hollow Road; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Family Educational Experience - 3rd Annual Show - Rocks, Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry - Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, Children's Activities - Spinner - NEW in 2022 - Fluorescent Mineral Display - Free parking - Concession; contact J. Hassett; Email: surc.show@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 16-18—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA:
Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; The Augusta Expo - Main Expo Hall, 277 Expo Road; Fri. 2-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission is $4 for Adults. $3 for Students & Seniors. Children age 12 & under & Scouts/Military in uniform admitted free - Admission good for all three days. Cash only for tickets; The 54th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is presented by The Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society - Exhibits from SVGMS members & vendors; minerals, gems & hand-crafted jewelry offered for sale; features, attractions & demonstrations for the entire family; contact Scott Gregory, (727) 542-9723; Email: showboss@shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org; Website:
SEPTEMBER 16-18—PAYSON, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Event Center, Mile Marker 251, HWY 87; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $4 adults, kids under 14 free, family rate, $3 on Friday for adults; Over 20 vendors from Arizona and New Mexico selling raw and polished rocks, fossils, gems, minerals, jewelry and. Kids' and educational activities, including a fluorescents booth. Plus hourly silent auctions and a raffle; contact Rollo Pool, (925) 595-2059; Email: rollo_pool@outlook.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 16-18—LINCOLN, MISSOURI:
Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc.; Lincoln City Park, 20 miles south of Sedalia, east on Main Street, north side of road, 1211 S Carr Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free; Public digs for Mozarkite during show; contact John, (816) 835-2044; Website:
SEPTEMBER 16-18—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN:
Annual show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Soccer Stop Sportsplex, 5 River Hills Drive; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Attendance is free for children, while there is a $3 fee for adults; Our show is a great events for children interested in geology and paleontology. The show will feature popular children's author Paleo Joe, who will have a booth at the show throughout the weekend. There are also displays where kids can view, touch and pose with different gem and minerals; contact Michael B. Larson c/o Tulip City Gem & Mineral; Email: tcgmc.news@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 17-18—CHICO, CALIFORNIA:
Retail show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, 2357 Fair St, 22331 Samson Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30; 17 and older, $5 16 and younger free, military free, first responders free; Geode Cracking, Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction - over 35 vendors ; contact
SEPTEMBER 23-25—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA:
Retail show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19th N Ninth St. Clarkdale, Arizona; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Bi-annual show. Vendors selling mineral, jewelry, fossils, slabs, cabachons and other rock related items. Junior rock hound room for the kids. Hourly raffles; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com
SEPTEMBER 23-25—RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:
Annual show; Treasures of the Earth, Inc; Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $8 for adults, 16 and under free; There will be jewelry of all types, custom faceted-gemstones, beads, crystals, minerals, and fossils. The RGMS provides displays Virginia rocks, minerals, fossils and many dinosaur bones ; contact Ellen White, (804) 642-2011; Email: Ellen@TreasuresOfTheEarth.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:
Annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 81503; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $5 Seniors/Veterans: $4 Child 12 & Under: Free; Jewelry, Fossils, Tools and Equipment, Mineral Specimens, Kids Activities, Interactive Exhibits, Geode Cutting, GJGMC members Mineral and Fossil Displays; contact Jeff Southern, (970) 234-0953; Email: papspix@yahoo.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON:
64th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; free; Snack Bar *Kid’s Corner *Arrowhead Napping Demos *Free Parking *Grab Bags *Jewelry *Rocks *Minerals *Silent Auction *Door Prizes *Rock Shop Tour; contact Pat Engelmann, (541) 650-8253; Email: macsbest13@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 24-25—LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
Annual show; The Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $4, Seniors $3, Kids (6-12) $2, under 6 free; Dealers selling minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, crystals, rocks, specimens, rough, slabs, cabochons and geode cracking. Demonstrations, fluorescent tent, kid’s corner, silent auction, hourly door prizes, and grand prizes ; contact Walter Beneze, (806) 797-5832; Email: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:
Show and sale; Southwest Gem and Mineral Society of San Antonio; Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free parking; contact John Speck, (210) 596-1611; Email: jspeck2@att.net; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:
Annual show; Central PA Rock and Mineral Club; Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 North Third St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6 ($5 with coupon or ad) Children 12 and under; free; Rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry! Lots of activities for children; mini mines with free rocks, quarter increment silent auction, and quarter rock wheel, a winner every time, lectures for adults and children by the famous Jeri Jones,(PA authority on earthquakes and volcanoes); contact Betsy Oberheim, (717) 469-2243; Email: aoberheim3@comcast.net; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA:
Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club; Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 North Third Street; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $6/ Children Under 12 FREE With Paying Adult; Lots of Great Vendors Lectures and Demonstrations Quarter Auction Food and Drinks Available; contact Caren Sealover; Email: info@rockandmineral.org; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25— SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA:
Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 (Children 12 and under free); contact Mary Rafferty; Email: 2022show@slogem.org; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN:
Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, 4158 County Road II; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2 Adult, $1 Student with ID, Kids under 12 free; Member Displays - Demonstrations Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables Door Prizes - Raffles Fun Children's Area ; contact Michael Lenz, (920) 637-1322; Email: 2817@sbcglobal.net
SEPTEMBER 24-25—BENNINGTON, VERMONT:
Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids Free; Annual Fall Show. Quality vendors selling minerals, gems, fossils, hand crafted jewelry using natural stones, polished stones, crystals, books and collecting equipment; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net
SEPTEMBER 24-25—NASHVILLE, INDIANA:
Annual show; Brown County Rock & Mineral Club, Inc.; Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; Rock and mineral displays, wire-wrapping, lapidary demonstrations, gold-panning, geode-cracking, flint-knapping, children's activities, sales of minerals and jewelry, experts for identification; contact Rhonda Dunn, (812) 320-6237; Email: bcrmc2010@gmail.com; Website:
SEPTEMBER 24-25—FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; Minnesota State Fairgrounds Dairy Building, 1694 Judson Ave, Dairy Building; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission, Donation Requested; contact Show Chair; Email: showchair@minnesotamineralclub.org; Website:
