Coming Events

NOTICE TO CLUBS—Listing of all shows is a free service provided by ROCKS & MINERALS. Information on upcoming shows must be received at least four months before date of publication. Include date, place, sponsoring club, contact person, phone number, and email and/or website. Send all notices to [email protected].

March 2–3—Caldwell, ID. Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society 70th Annual Gem and Rock Show “Gems and more in ‘24’.” O’Conner Field House, 2207 Blaine St. Info.—Paul Deveau, [email protected], or 208-994-8025.

March 2–3—Issaquah, WA. East KingCo Rock and Gem Show. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW. Info.—Kim Villines, 425/828-3872, or [email protected].

March 2–3—Meriden, CT. The Lapidary & Mineral Society of Central CT’s 52nd Annual Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Show & Sale. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel Street. Info.—https://xpopress.com/show/profile/715/lapidary-mineral-society-of-central-connecticut-jewelry-gem-mineral-show.

March 2–3—San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Crystal Fair. The San Francisco Cnty. Fair Building, Golden State Park, 1199 9th Ave. Info.—Jerry Tomlinson, [email protected], or 415/383-7837. http://www.crystalfair.com.

March 2–3—Ventura, CA. Ventura Gem & Mineral Society’s 61st Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Arts & Fossil Show. Ventura Cnty Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Info.—Diane Cook, 805/312-8467, or [email protected].

March 2–3—Wilmington, DE. Delaware Mineralogical Society’s 60th Annual Earth Science Gem and Mineral Show. DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike (Rte-202). Info.—Christine Verdi, [email protected], or www.facebook.com/DEMineralShow, or www.DMSrocks.org.

March 8–9—Colville, WA. Panorama Gem and Mineral Club. NE Washington Fairgrounds & AF Cntr., 317 W Aster St. Info.—Johnie Pitman, [email protected], or 509/684-8887.

March 8–9—Richboro, PA. Leidy Microscopic Society’s 48th Annual Micromount Symposium. Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Rd. Info.—Don McAlarnen, 610/247-5097, or [email protected].

March 9–10—Kelispell, MT. Rock Chucks Gold, Gem and Mineral Show. Flathead Cnty. Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 265 N Meridian Rd. Info.—Llogy Fager, [email protected], or 608/436-0400.

March 15–17—Spanish Fork, UT. Timpanagos Gem & Mineral Society Show. Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S Main St. Info.—Jerry Davis, [email protected], or 801/830-9228.

March 16–17—Missoula, MT. Hellgate Mineral Society’s 29th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Bead Show. Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 North Reserve St. Info.—Neil A. Maier, [email protected], or 406/546-6013.

March 16–17—Port Angeles, WA. Clallam Cnty. Gem and Mineral Association’s Spring Show. Vern Burton Community Cntr., 308 East 4th St. Info.—Kelly Hagood, [email protected], or sequimrocks.org.

March 22–24—Loveland, CO. Fort Collins Rockhounds Club’s 61st Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Thomas M. McKee Bldg., The Ranch/Larimer Cnty. Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle. Info.—[email protected], or www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org, or 970/206-9569.

March 23–24—Fendale, WA. Mount Baker Rock and Gem Club’s 62nd Annual Show. Ferndale Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St. Info.—Wes Gannaway, [email protected].

March 23–24—Pocatello, ID. Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society Annual Rock and Gem Show. Bannock Cnty. Event Cntr., 10588 Fairgrounds. Info.—Joe Rodriquez, [email protected].

March 30–31—Sweet Home, OR. Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society’s 74th Annual Show. Sweet Home High School Gym, 1641 Long St. Info.—Joe Cota, 541/451-2740, or Ed Anderson, [email protected], or 541/541-1577.

April 6–7—Edmonds, WA. Annual Spring Rock and Gem Show. Maplewood Rock and Gem Clubhouse, 8802 169th St. SW. Info.—Linda Wille-marck, [email protected].

April 13–14—Marion, IL. Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc.’s Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Marion City Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr. Info.—Mike Chontofalsky, [email protected], or siesclub.org.

April 13–14—Mariposa, CA. Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show. 5507 Fairgrounds Road. Info.—[email protected], or MariposaGemClub.org.

April 19–21—Rickreall, OR. Willamette Agate and Mineral Society’s River of Gems 67th Annual Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show. Polk Cnty. Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacificy Hwy. Info.—Ken Studenrauch, [email protected].

April 20–21—Kennewick, WA. Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club’s 27th Annual Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show. Benton Cnty. Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak. Info.—Larry Hulstrom, [email protected], or 509-308-8312.

April 20–21—Walnut Creek, CA. Walnut Creek Crystal Fair. Civic Park Community Cntr., 1375 Civic Dr. Info.—Jerry Tomlinson, [email protected], or 415/383-7837.

April 26–28—Yakima, WA. Yakima Gem and Mineral Club’s 61st “Parade of Gems.” Modern Living Bldg. at Central Washington State Fairgrounds and Event Cntr, 1301 South Fair Ave. Info.—Marti Sondgeroth, [email protected], or 509/910-3484.

April 27–28—Eau Claire, WI. Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society’s 60th Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Sale. Eau Claire Cnty. Expo Cntr., 5530 Lorch Ave. Info.—Paul Tubbs, [email protected], or 715/834-5747.

April 27–28—West Seattle, WA. West Seattle Rock Club’s 56th Annual Rock and Gem Show. Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW. Info.—Annette Nelson, [email protected], or www.westseattlerockclub.org.

April 27–28—Dover, NH. Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club’s 19th Annual earl & Melvina Packard Rock, Gem & Mineral Show. Cover Elks Lodge, 282 Durham Rd. (Rt. 108). Info.—207/606-9721, or [email protected].

May 3–5—Santa Ana, CA. West Coast Gem & Mineral Show. Holiday Inn Orange Cnty. Airport, 2726 S. Grand Ave. Info.—[email protected], or www.mineralshowslld.com.

May 4–5—Near Monroe, WA. Everett Rock & Gem Club’s 69th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Weikel Event Center, 18359 Cascade View Dr. Info.—Jon Elmgren, [email protected].

May 4–5—Cincinnati, OH. Cincinnati Mineral Society and Cincinnati Dry Dredgers’ 57th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show. Sharonville Convention Cntr., 11355 Chester Rd. Info.—Terry Huizing, [email protected] or www.geofair.com.

May 4–5—Near Monroe, WA. Everett Rock & Gem Club’s 69th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Weikel Event Cntr, 18359 Cascade View Dr. Info.—Mel Buhr, [email protected], or 360/658-7435.

May 4–5—Roseburg, OR. Umpqua Gem and Mineral Club 52nd Annual Show “One More Rock.” Douglas Cnty. Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Ave. Info.—Jay Thomas, 503/400-2090, or [email protected]; or Dustin Hall, 541/817-3729.

May 10–12—Hermiston, OR. Hatrockhound Gem and Mineral Society’s 2024 NFMS Show “Natures Treasures Under Foot.” Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 East Airport Rd. Info.—Mike Filarski, [email protected] or 541/571-2593.

May 10–12—Portland, OR. Mt. Hood Rock Club Rock and Gem Show. Kliever Memorial Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Dr. Info.—Shane Gerrard, [email protected], or www.mthoodrockclub.com.

May 11–12—Bozeman, MT. Bozeman Mineral and Gem Club’s Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry and Bead Show. Gallatin Cnty. Fairgrounds, 901 N Black, Bldg. 1. Info.—Linda Johnson, [email protected], or bozemangemandmineralclub.com.

May 17–19—Palmetto, FL. Florida’s Fine Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral & Fossil Show. Brandenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd. Info.—www.brandentongulfislands.com.

May 18–19—Bennington, VT. Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc.’s Annual Southern Vermont Mineral & Gem Show. Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr. Info.—Bill Cotrofeld, [email protected], or 802/375-6782.

May 18–19—Butte, MT. Butte Mineral and Gem Club’s Annual Rock and Gem Show. Butte Civic Cntr. Main Arena, 1340 Harrison Ave. Info.—Jerry D’Arcy, [email protected], or 406/491-2054.

May 24–26—Ventura, CA. California Federation/American Federation of Mineralogical Societies National Show & Convention. Ventura Cnty Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Info.—Diane Cook, 805/312-8467, or [email protected].

May 25–26—St. Charles, IL. Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association (CGMA) 47th Annual Show–Planet of the Rocks. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. Info.—Mark Kuntz, [email protected], or www.CGMAshow.com.

June 1–2—San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Crystal Fair. The San Francisco Cnty. Fair Building, Golden State Park, 1199 9th Ave. Info.—Jerry Tomlinson, [email protected], or 415/383-7837.

June 8. 24th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show. Connecticut Antigue Machinery Association, 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd, Rte. 7. Info.—[email protected], or 860/927-0050.

June 13–16—Prineville, OR. Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow. Cook Cnty. Fairgraounds, 120 S. Main St. Info.—Jim McCoy, 530/999-8045, or www.prineville.rocks.

June 22–23—Hamilton, MT. Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Soceity’s 19th Annual Show: Treasures of the Universe. Ravalli Cnty. Fairgrounds Event Cntr., 100 Old Corvallis Rd. Info.—Faith Farley, [email protected], or 406/961-3347, or bitterrootgemandmineral.org.

June 29–30—Kent, WA. Cascade Mineralogical Society’s Cascade Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show. Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N. Info.—Kat Koch, [email protected], or 425-765-5408.

August 9–11—West Springfield, MA. East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. Eastern States Expositions, 1305 Memorial Ave. Info.—mineralshows [email protected], or www.mineralshowslld.com.