AUGUST 2011:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Annual show; Orcutt Mineral Society; St. Joseph’s Church Recreation Hall, 298 S. Thompson Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Treasure Chest Drawing Sun.; contact Gloria Dana, 426 Calisto Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444, (805) 929-6429; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.omsins.org

Annual show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Club; North Bend Community Center, 2222 N. Broadway; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children under 14 free; demonstrations, wheel of fortune, silent auctions, kids’ treasure pool, dealers, rough rock, findings, beads, lapidary equipment, finished jewelry, slabs, carvings, gemstones, mineral specimens; contact Don Innes, 54416 Arago-Fishtrap Rd., Myrtle Point, OR 97458, (541) 396-5722; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

36th annual show; Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club; Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lake Shore Dr.; Sat. 9:30-4:30; free admission; mineral displays, dealers, kids’ area, silent auction, hourly prizes, raffle, mineral demonstrations, field trips Fri. and Sun., Cracker Barrel session Sat., live auction, raffle, program; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Sharonville Convention Center-North Hall, 11355 Chester Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Annual show; Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals; 26385 NW Groveland Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $7, seniors (60+) $6, students (5-17) $5, children 4 and under free; demonstrations, geode cracking, thunder egg cutting, faceting, gold panning, dealers, jewelry, petrified wood, fossils, crystals, minerals; contact Linda Kepford, (503) 647-2418; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org

Annual show, “Treasure Trove of Gems”; Gimp & Balsach Inc.; Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (weekend pass $6), children 12 and under free with adult; more than 20 dealers, exhibitors, demonstrators, kids’ activities, family activities, gold panning, displays, earth science presentations, educational opportunities, grand prize drawing, hourly drawings; contact John Moulder, 1911 Douglas Blvd. #85-150, Roseville, CA 95661, (916) 290-3193; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.TreasureTroveofGems.com

Annual show; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; Presidio Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, dealers, gemstones, fossils, minerals, crystals, beads, lapidary equipment, lectures, demonstrations, jade carving, chain maille weaving, wax carving, Etruscan chain forming, silver clay modeling, door prizes; contact Carleen Mont-Eton, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122, (415) 564-4230; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.sfgms.org

6-7—WATERVILLE, MAINE: 41st annual show; Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society; Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; minerals, jewelry, supplies, beads, faceted stones, demonstrations, lapidary art, fluorescent minerals, books, magazines, gems, fossils, exhibits, dealers; contact Ellery Borow, (207) 547-3154

28th annual show; Contin-Tail LLC; Rodeo Grounds, Greg Dr. and Rodeo Rd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, tools, equipment, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral display Fri. and Sat., free rocks for kids; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis St. #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 938-4194; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

20th annual show, “North Georgia Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths, jewelry repair and design, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.toteshows.com

Annual show; Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society; West Harrison Community Center, 4470 Espy Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; geologist rock ID, prize raffle; contact Tomsey Westermeyer, 9270 Serenity Dr., Pass Christian, MS 39571, (228) 586-5279; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gulfportgems.org

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1896 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show, “East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gem panning, large wholesale section, Scott Randolph collection; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Haywood Park Hotel, One Battery Park Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Annual show; Austin Bead Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5; handcrafted jewelry, supplies, raffles, $1 off admission with donation of two cans of food; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact Austin Bead Society Bazaar, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704, (512) 773-8323; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.austinbeadsociety.org

Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; MRGC clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 20 dealers, rough rock, jewelry, minerals, fossils, free rocks for kids; contact Susan Cooper, 1526 192nd St. SE, #A2, Bothell, WA 98012, (206) 650-5971; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: maplewoodrockclub.com

13-14—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 15th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Dave Skrupky, (715) 986-2547

Show, “Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

2nd annual show; Rock Gypsies; Woodland Park Saddle Club, 19250 E. US Hwy. 24; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; outdoor show, more than 40 dealers and jewelers; contact Rock Gypsies, (719) 360-9665, or Kim or Bodie Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg., 300 W. 1st St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, demonstrations, auction, children’s activities, educational displays; contact Sara Brasel, (918) 458-0801; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

19th annual show and sale; Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs; Machinists Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 11-5; contact Robert Morse, (636) 462-4423; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Retail show; Lake George Gem & Mineral Club; US Hwy. 24, next to Post Office; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John Rakowski, PO Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, (719) 748-3861; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.LGGMClub.org

19-21—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 14th annual show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Jubilee”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Jewelry Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Tailgate rock sale and swap; Shelton Rock & Mineral Society; Shelton Soccer Park, 2202 E. Johns Prairie Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; tailgaters $15 pre-registration, $20 on-site registration; contact Richard Buchholz, (360) 427-2497; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Ark-La-Tex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1, children under 6 free; door prizes, youth activities, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Charles Johns, 9314 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118, (318) 687-4929; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.larockclub.com

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; glass, gemstones, pearls, lampwork, PMC, vintage beads and buttons, jewelry, books, tools, silver, findings; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Gwinnett Center-Hall C, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

48th annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, Esther Singer Bldg., 5177 S. Ironwood Rd., at Jackson Rd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (6-12) $1, under 6 free; dealers, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids’ Korner, silent auction; contact Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://sauktown.com/Michiana

27-28—COLUMBUS, OHIO: Show and sale; BeadStreet USA; Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 W. Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; vintage beads, lampwork, gemstones, Swarovksi crystals, seed beads, fibers, precious metal findings, jewelry, tools, equipment, educational materials; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

27-28—CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 48th annual show; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; contact Scott P. Higging, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, pearls, glass, lampwork, silver, findings, vintage beads and buttons, Swarovski Elements, crystals, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

Annual show and sale; Kaleidoscope Gem Shows; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50 ($5.00 with this ad), children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads; contact Ralph Gose, PO Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.kaleidoscopegemshows.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; University Center, University of North Florida-Grand Banquet Hall, 12000 Alumni Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

27-28—JASPER, TEXAS: 17th annual show; Pine Country Gem & Mineral Society; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; The Event Center, 6258 Hwy. 190W, 5 miles west of Jasper; adults $2, students and children free; rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, spinning wheel, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations; contact Lonnie Stalsby, 258 CR 066, Jasper, TX 75951, (409) 382-5314

45th annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Madrid Community Park, 1835 St. Hwy. 345; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-3; free admission; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org

Show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Senior Center in Cooper Park, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; door prizes, mineral and gem displays, interactive children’s events, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, demonstrations; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Circle, Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

Annual show; Geology Section of Peoria Academy of Science; The Grand Hotel, 4400 N. Brandywine Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, dealers, panning flume, kids’ area, fluorescent display; contact Jim Travis, 2812 N. Peoria Ave., Peoria, IL 61603, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.pasgeology.com

SEPTEMBER 2011:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

25th annual show; Northwest Nebraska Rock Club; Crawford City Park, Main St.; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-6, Mon. 8-6; free admission; agate bed field trips, 13th annual Agate Collectors presentations, buy, sell, trade, rocks, fossils, artifacts, jewelry; contact Wade Beins, PO Box 569, 120 Gordon Ave., Chadron, NE 69337, (308) 430-1399; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2-7—HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: 30th annual show; Hendersonville County Gem & Mineral Society; Whitmire Building., 301 Lily Pond Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon 10-6, Tues 10-6, Wed 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free with adult; free Grab Bag for children, free gemstone for adults with paid ticket, Wheel of Gem & Mineral Fortune, dealers, gems, minerals, faceting rough, jewelry supplies, fossils, bench jeweler, educational programs, displays, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, free shuttle to Hendersonville Apple Festival and Lapidary Museum; contact Steve Kiser, (828) 885-2952

Annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and children $3, Scouts in uniform free; silent auctions, Gem ID, Kids’ Korner, door prizes, gem, lapidary and jewelry displays and demonstrations, Rock Food Table; contact Jack Spinks, 209 Overlook Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065, (214) 335-9452; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.agemclub.org

3-4—AUGUSTA, MAINE: 21st annual show; Kennebec Rocks & Minerals Club; National Guard Armory, Western Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; door prizes, demonstrations, cabbing, lapidary, mineral displays, dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, geode slicing, kids’ mineral mine, “Rocky” the rockhound dog; contact KRMC, (207) 873-6270

28th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society; Grant County Business and Conference Center, Hwy. 180E, next to Ace Hardware; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; mineral ID, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, dealers, rough rock, minerals, handcrafted jewelry, field trips, special exhibits; contact Marcia Andre, (575) 534-0006; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com/

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Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Club; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays and programs, club meetings Sat.; contact Erit Marchani, 1328 S. Buttercup Dr., New Palestine, IN 46163, (317) 370-1008; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free; Midwest Federation of Geologic Societies Annual Convention, more than 22 dealers, minerals, jewelry, fossils, lapidary supplies, silent auction, club sales, scholarship raffle, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ area, mini classes; contact Jerri Heer, 247 Decatur St., Toledo, OH 43609, (419) 389-9204; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rockyreader.com

40th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Educational Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, 27th St., gate #9; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society’ Women’s Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, displays, demonstrations, books, grab bags; contact Guynell Miller, 7315 Cloverlawn, South Gate, CA 90280-2819, (562) 633-0614; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delvers

Annual show, “Gold Rush Fever”; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Main and Briggs, 1 block north of the Square; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (17+) $3, children (6-16) $1; Winning Wheel, gem panning, Ol’ Glory Hole Mine treasure dig, gems, jewels, pearls, geodes, fossils, rocks, minerals, carvings, books, handcrafted jewelry, displays, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction; contact Betty Morris, (641) 233-1300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Omar Shrine Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

10-11—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact John Pawloski, (860) 354-0296; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org

10-11—POWNAL, VERMONT: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children 15 and under free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, gifts, children’s fish pond, prizes; contact Larry Michon, PO Box 297, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 663-8430

Annual show, “Oregon Really Rocks”; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Eileen Paul, (541) 672-5229; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fall swap; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; clubhouse parking area, Hwy. 43 N; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; admission free; gem wash, auction Sat.; contact David Leininger, (479) 263-1424; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org

42nd annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Community Center, 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, kids under 12 free; dealers, rough, slabs, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, knapping, gold panning, wire wrapping, rock cutting, interactive kids’ section; contact Warren Rood, (509) 522-2330; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos RLLLP; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6, Mon. 9-6, Tue. 9-6, Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, crystals, gems, jewelry, meteorites, children’s activities, contact Christine Coyle, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.coliseumshow.com

Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Mall of America, 2300 E American Blvd.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Suamico Banquet Center, 2310 Lineville Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport, 5311 S. Howell Ave.; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show, “Denver Coliseum Show”; Eons Expositions LLC; Denver Coliseum, 1900 44th St.; Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; minerals, fossils, rough, gems, jewelry, amber, meteorites; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.DenverColiseumShow.com

Fall wholesale/retail show, “Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn – Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

Show; Rings & Things; Comfort Suites O’Hare Airport, 4200 N. River Rd.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

16-18—BEREA, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

Show, “Colorado Fossil Expo”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

Annual show, “Minerals of Russia”; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. (I-25 Exit 215); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children under 13 free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, speakers, exhibits, free gem and mineral identification, kids’ activities, free gold panning, Colorado Fossil Expo; contact Larry Havens, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Box 4, Denver, CO 80205, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com

Annual show and sale; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; Oak Wood Mall, 4125 W. Owen K. Garriot Rd. (Hwy. 412W); Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils, rock food table, junior activities, grab bags, demonstration, door prizes; contact Billy Wood, (580) 234-5344 or (580) 402-5568; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show, “Petrified Wood: Ancient Forests”; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club, Holland Recreation Department; Holland Civic Center, 150 8th St., between Pine Ave. and Maple Ave.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, students 50 cents, Scouts and military in uniform free; more than 50 collection displays, fluorescent mineral display, interactive touch rock display, lapidary demonstrations, Petoskey stone polishing, children’s games, silent auction, club sales, door prizes, eight dealers, fossils, minerals, geodes, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Patty Valentine, 3880 M-40, Holland, MI 49423; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.tulipcity.org

Annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; exhibits, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, lapidary arts, competitive displays, demonstrations, silversmithing, cabbing, faceting, beading, wire wrapping, chain making, glass bead making, door prizes, Kids’ Education and Fun Zone; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: jaxgemandmineral.org

Show and sale; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park, Lamine St. and Benton St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dig for mozarkite; contact Robin Kimber, 907 W. 4th, Sedalia, MO 65301, (660) 827-2538; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show; Rings & Things; Prince Conference Center, 1800 E. Beltline SE; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

12th annual show and sale, “Agate City Rock Show”; Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; show, “Agate City Rock Show” Agate City Rock Shop; 721 7th Ave, (Hwy. 61); Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flintknapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.agatecity.com

46th annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, A St. and Cowlitz River; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Furuli, (360) 430-4092, or Jackie Furuli, (360) 431-0059; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Falls of the Ohio Foundation; Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission, museum admission separate; tours of fossil beds, fossil and mineral collecting, guest speakers, resource tent, children’s geo-craft area; contact Alan Goldstein, Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129, (812) 280-9970; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.fallsoftheohio.org

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Howard Johnson Plaza & Conference Center-Regency Ballroom, 1815 W. Mercury Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

46th annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine Center, 2801 N. Third St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Betsy Oberheim, 7953 Appalachian Trail E., Harrisburg, PA 17112-9409, (717) 469-2243; Web site: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

20th annual show and sale; Sunset Fossils & Minerals, WV Geological Survey; WV Geological Survey Research Center & Museum, 1 Mont Chateau Rd., I-68 Exit 10 and Cheat Lake; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; museum, displays, geode cutting, WVU Student Chapter of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration display, free mineral samples, free children’s specimens; contact Dave Phillips, 575 Beaumont Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508, (304) 290-3795; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/news/geodgems2011.htm

Annual show; Santa Luicia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations, games, fossils, shark teeth; contact David Nelson, 5453 San Anselmo Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 423-0188; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.slrockhound.org

42nd annual show, “The Fossils of New York”; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10–4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children under 12 free; special exhibits by New York State Museum and Vassar College, more than 30 dealers, free rocks for kids, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, books, lapidary demonstrations, fossil and fluorescent exhibits; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mhvgms.org

51st annual show; Richmond Gem & Mineral Club; Richmond Arts Centre, Performance Hall & Lapidary Workshop, 7700 Minoru Gate; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; donation requested; member displays, lapidary, silverwork, faceted gems, member booth sales, Kids’ Corner, Rock Critters, Spin & Win, Lapidary Society book sale, demonstrations, lapidary, silversmithing; contact Livia Waterson, (604) 301-3744; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Rings & Things; Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 E. 21st St.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn – I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Rd.; Fri. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

31st annual show and sale; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show; Washington County Fairplex, 873 NE 34th, across from Hillsboro Airport on Cornell Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, member exhibits, special exhibits, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, door prizes, silent auction, raffle; contact Joshua Heater, 22563 South Day Hill Rd., Estacada, OR 97023, (971) 570-5456; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.portlandregionalmineral.org

13th annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Schifferdecker Park, 7th and Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Show and sale; Mineral Collectors of Utah, Trolley Square, 600 S 700 E; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, hourly drawings, identifications, demonstrations, Touch Table, membership sign-ups, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags; contact: Curt Forrester, 7792 N. Kookaburra Ct., Eagle Mountain, UT 84005, (801) 789-6325; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: https:///sites.google.com/site/mincollutah/home

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Annual show; Palace of the Governors, New Mexico History Museum; Palace of the Governors courtyard, 113 Lincoln Ave.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; free admission; dealers, specimens, talks, demonstrations, contact Inessa Williams, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 476-5106; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.nmhistorymuseum.org

Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Dr.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, findings, stringing supplies; contact David Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Col

Annual show; Loup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 3115 6th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children under 10 free with adult; contact Ben Vrana, 3576 Linden Dr., Columbus, NE 68601, (402) 563-3265; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

55th annual show; Franklin Mineral Museum; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children $4; expanded fluorescent area; contact Pat Seger, 22 Palomino Trail, Vernon, NJ 07462, (862) 266-4472; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.franklinmineralmuseum.com

24-25—MISSOULA, MONTANA: Show, “Amber”; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby’s Inn and Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667

Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; more than 50 displays, gems, minerals, fossils, 15 dealers, jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, fossils; demonstrations, jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding, polishing, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 372-1311; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: cvgms.com

Annual show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Rd. Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students with ID $1, children under 12 free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary Arts, Jewelry, more than 80 dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, kids’ events; contact Wanda Timm, (920) 231-2332; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.oesclub.org

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstones, glass beads, lampwork, vintage beads and buttons, Swarovski Elements, crystals, pearls, bone beads, jewelry, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

24-25—SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; BeadStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; adults $5, children under 12 free; vintage beads, lampwork, gemstones, Swarovksi crystals, seed beads, fibers, precious metal findings, jewelry, tools, equipment, educational materials; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

24-25—SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA: 46th annual show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Center, 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1.50, students 12 and older 50 cents, children under 12 free; exhibits, four dealers, agates, rough and polished specimens, gems, beads, geodes, minerals, faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, Siouxland dinosaur hunters exhibits; contact Bob Powell, (712) 378-2775

Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club; History Center of Traverse City, 322 Sixth St.; Sat. 10–5, Sun. 11-4; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, demonstrations, jewelry making, rock cutting and polishing, kids’ area; adults $2 (includes Con Foster Museum entry), children under 12 free with adult; contact Lauren Vaughn or Cynthia Vaughn, (231) 276-6150; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Rings & Things; The Clarion, 401 Holiday Dr.; Sun. 2-6; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn Airport, 76 Industrial Hwy.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 130 Rte. 10W; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn North Haven, 201 Washington Ave.; Thu. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Show; Rings & Things; Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington, 5 Wheeler Rd.; Fri. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2011:

Show and sale; McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; Museum of the Red River, 812 SE Lincoln; Tue. 9-5, Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; contact Henry Moy, 812 Lincoln Rd., Idabel, OK 74745, (580) 286-3616; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; jewelry, crystals, fossils, rock specimens, more than 30 dealers, free seminars on rocks, fossils and crystals, jewelry class signups; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ONT N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com

Show; Gaston Gem, Mineral & Faceters Club; Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park), Hwy. 279; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; raffles, grab bags, water sluice, mineral and fossil specimens, gemstones, beads, cutting material, wire wrapping, jewelry; contact Jackay McDaniel, (704) 865-6748; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show and sale; SMART Centre Market, Prehistoric Planet; St. Alphonsus Parish Center, 2111 Market St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, mineral and gem “sluice”; contact Ray Garton, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304) 282-2306; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.prehistoricstore.com

OCTOBER 2011:

1-2—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 39th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson Rd. and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, minerals, rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting; contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544

21st annual show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky (ROCK); Kentucky National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents ($3 per family), Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales and exhibits, Kentucky agate, door prizes, kids’ quarry, silent auctions, fluorescent display, grand prize; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com

1-2—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 56th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us

4th annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Oroville’s Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children 12 and under free; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction, geode cutting, 3rd Annual World Rock Tumbling Championships; contact Tammy Scism, 675 Mitchell Ave., Apt. G4, Oroville, CA 95965, (530) 693-1304; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.orovillerocks.com

Show, Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Lighthouse Convention Center-Auditorium, 326 Tryon Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles, contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show, “Gems from Heaven in 2011”; Chaparral Rockhounds; Roswell Convention & Civic Center, 912 N. Main St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Diane Weir, 2300 S. Union Ave., Roswell, NM 88203, (575) 622-5679; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois Bldg., Illinois State Fairgrounds, 9th St. and Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; silent auction, kids’ games; contact John Washburn, (217) 498-7713; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, glass beads, seed beads, gemstones, pearls, lampwork, PMC, Swarovski Elements, crystals, jewelry, vintage beads and buttons, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

Show, “Contra Costa Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children under 6 free; jewelry, amber, gemstones, cutting rough, slabs, cabs, crystals, display pieces, beading material; contact Roland Stetler, 73 Avalon Ln., Lexington, VA 24450, (540) 463-6098; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

39th annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Civic Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, Kids’ Dig, geode cracking, Rock Spin, mineral identification, grand prize; contact Lenora Murray, 218 Old Hwy. 11S, Hazen, AR 72064, (870) 255-3679; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: centralarrockhound.org

Show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

Retail show; Rings & Things; Ramada Plaza Denver North, 10 E. 120th Ave.; Wed. 12-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact David Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Den

7-9—BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 20th annual show, “Big Sur Jade Festival”; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley PTO; Pacific Valley School; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com

13th annual show, “Fall Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths size, reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone beads, pearls, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, fossils, minerals, door prizes, grand prize, 500 Earth Science Club display, silversmithing demonstrations and classes, lampwork bead demonstrations, wire wrapping classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.toteshows.com

Annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, spin wheel, door prizes, displays; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 186, Moab, UT 84532; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.moabrockclub.net

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

 Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Show, “Nature’s Treasurers”; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association; Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-2:30; contact Terry Stockman, PO Box 98, Sequim, WA 98382; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Foster Thompson; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 5th annual show and sale; Jennifer Damrow, East Gate Hall, Marathon Park, 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, unique and rare minerals and fossils, award-winning jewelry from Wisconsin artists, dinosaur fossils, Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut and raw gemstones, pearls, shells, materials, clearance sale on metal detectors and supplies, free metal-detecting demonstrations; contact: Jennifer Damrow, PO Box 46400, Madison, WI 53744, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, lampwork, glass beads, vintage beads and buttons, bone beads, PMC, silver, findings, books, tools, jewelry, Swarovski Elements, crystals, pearls; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1123 Mullowney Ln.; Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4; contact Lynn Edwards, (406) 855-3675; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; LMRA Stone Steppers; Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, flinters, prospecting equipment, GPAA, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, children’s activities; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 733-5368; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

8-9— GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: 39th annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children free; exhibits, rocks, minerals, carved and faceted stones, petrified wood display, mineral ID, dealers, jewelry, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, silent auctions, children’s games, demonstrations; contact: Kim Moore, (530) 470-0388

37th annual show, “Rocktoberfest”; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or George Haage, (425) 339-2272; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, children’s dig pit, educational exhibits, silent auctions, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com

Annual show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; silent auctions, raffles, door prizes, grand prize, demonstrations, dealers, rough, slabs, cabs, faceted gems, equipment, finished jewelry; contact Chip Burnette, 2630 Polk St., Killeen, TX 76543, (254) 630-3573; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Kansas Expocentre AG Hall, 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, ages 13-17 $1, under 13 free with adult; demonstrators, displays, dealers, lapidary supplies, rough rock, beads, jewelry; contact M. Mowry, 1934 SW 30th St., Topeka, KS 66611, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

8-9—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 70th annual show, “Gem-O-Rama 2011”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Lapidary and Show Bldg., 13337 Main St. (at Trona Rd.); Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; more than 20 dealers, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, gem dig, door prizes, field trips; contact Jim or Bonnie Fairchild, (760) 372-5356; Web site: www.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/

8-9—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, rough materials, books, handmade beads, carvings, faceted stones, tools, slabs; contact Ray Pearce, (760) 726-7570, or Lois Harr, (760) 724-0395

Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; West Franklin Fire Hall, Linton Alley and Cherry St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; donation requested for admission; six dealers, silent auction, displays, kids’ gem mine, door prizes; contact Albert Zabinski, P.O. Box 456, East Vandergrift, PA 15629; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.facetersco-op.com/zabinski/club.htm

Retail show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, supplies, books, children’s dig pit, silent auctions, educational material; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, Florida 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://Floridafossilhunters.com

Show; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sun. 11-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

25th annual World Champion Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 8-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $80 ($95 after Oct. 1); dig quartz crystals, keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe win a prize; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com

Annual show; South East Gems & More; Whistle Stop Mall Parking Lot, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy. 441N); Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, silver and goldsmithing, rough, slabs, fossils, minerals, metaphysical, findings, gemstones, custom jewelry and repairs; contact Mark or Patricia Smith, 751 Hutto Pond Rd., Aiken, SC 29805, (706) 490-4550; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Retail show; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show, “Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival”; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, quilts, crafts, children’s digging contest Sat.; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com

Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center, South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Bldg. P; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $8 (3 days $12), seniors (62+) $5, children (5-17) $4, Scouts in uniform $3; Ice Age wooly rhino and giant ground sloth skeletons, school groups Fri., exhibits from Smithsonian Institute, Carnegie Museum, A.E. Seaman Museum, Lizzadro Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, Cincinnati Museum, University of Waterloo, Wayne State University, Cranbrook Institute of Science, lectures, dealer displays, free mineral identification; contact Carol Werner, 3401 Briarhill Rd., Hartland, MI 48353-2406, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://michmin.org/

Show; Eureka Rock & Gem Club; Senior Citizen Center, 1000 N. 3rd E.; Sat. 9-4; contact Margaret Stallknecht, (208) 740-0937; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

 Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, displays, dealers, silent auctions, demonstrations, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, (818) 349-9163; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rockchippers.org

 Annual show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society, Shasta District Fair Grounds, 1890 Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations, kids’ activities, Geode cutting, dealers, gems, fossils, beads, finished jewelry, equipment; contact: Sara Fenske, 2040 Gentry Way , Red Bluff, CA 96080, (530) 528-2651; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free with adult; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, grand door prize, free children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.bristolgem.org

 Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club, Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; lapidary materials, rocks, rough, jade, slabs, fossils, crystals, gemstones, beads, custom wire wrapping and jewelry, lapidary equipment, jewelry-making items, rock carvings, minerals, free raffle; contact: Mike Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

15-16—CLIO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr., off Vienna Rd./M-57; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-18) $1.50, Scouts in uniform free; displays, minerals, crafts, lapidary demonstrations, children’s activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough specimens, door prizes, raffles; contact Mary Poma, 806 Homedale St., Saginaw, MI 48604; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org

Annual show, “Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2011”; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Beldon Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; exhibits, tailgate sales, dealers, programs, kids’ corner, demonstrations; contact Phil Gotsch, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

Retail show; Committee for the Restoration of the McDonald House; Historic Smith House on the Square, 84 S. Chestatee St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; cut stones, cabs, slabs, specimens, jewelry; contact Tommy Folger, PO Box 216, Dahlonega, GA 30533, (706) 973-0003; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.dahlonega.org

Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds, E. University Ave. Gate; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 12 and under free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, children’s activities; contact Steven Cunningham, 6752 SE 32nd Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515) 262-4578; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.dmlapidary.org/cms/

64th annual show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free with parent; dealers, demonstrations, children’s corner, special attractions; contact Wayne McMackin, 191 Lumley, Grand Junction, CO 81503, (970) 640-9271; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.grandjunctionrockclub.org

Annual show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, Rte. 30A; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; contact Bob Hartig, (518) 842-5948; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show, “Rock and Gem Roundup”; El Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, beads, handcrafted items, demonstrators, displays, kids’ activity area; contact Patrick Smock, 10852 S. Samuel Rd., Hereford, AZ 85615, (619) 719-3444; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.ecvgms.com

15-16—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County fair Bldg., 1229 Burrel Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students free with ID, children under 12 free; contact Rick Westerholm, (208) 746-2101; Web site: hellscanyongemclub.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Al Menah Shrine Temple, 1354 Brick Church Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free; dealers, displays, minerals, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, amber, opals, meteorites, geodes, carvings, tools, books, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, amber exhibit and presentations, free rocks and activities for kids; contact Karen Newlin, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org

 Annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club, Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admisson; more than 40 dealers, Kids’ Corner, guest speakers, slide show presentations, hourly raffles, grand prize; contact: Gayle Macklin, PO Box 21222, Sedona, AZ 86341, (520) 921-0100; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

 Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society, Expo Center, 625 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children (under 12) 50 cents; rocks, minerals, fossils, specimens, cabochons, stones, jewelry, beads, door prizes, grab bags, demonstrations, exhibits; contact: Eddie Maples, 2621 W. Wild West Rd., Nixa, MO 65714, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, collectibles, lapidary demonstrations; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 260-7239; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free with parent; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ corner, displays; contact Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show, “Gold”; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors (60 and over) $4, students (13-18) $1, children (6-12) 50 cents; more than 30 dealers, jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres, lapidary equipment, exhibits, “Rock Food” table, touch table, fluorescent minerals, member collections, silent auction, demonstrations, faceting, cabbing, fossil cleaning, polymer clay, “Youth Education Day” Fri., Gem Mine, Wheel of Fortune, Jewelry Making, door prizes, grand prize; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemcapers.com

21-23—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds in 4-H & Home Loan Bank Bldgs., 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children free; Golden Show anniversary, dealers, demonstrators, kids’ games, silent auction, touch ‘n’ feel table, door prizes, fluorescence room, speakers, displays; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

9th annual show, “Harrisonburg Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike (between I-81 exits 240 and 243); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths, repairs while you wait, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door prizes, grand prize; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.toteshows.com

Show; Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4; dealers, regional clubs, adult and kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org

Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fairgrounds Main Arena, 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1, children free; Petoskey stone polishing, fluorescent booth, Touch and Feel table, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Roger Laylin, (517) 349-3249; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.michrocks.org

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE, I90 Exit 13, 1 mile north; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Bruce Himko, PO Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009-1851; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.bellevuerockclub.org

Show, “Rock & Gem Heaven in 2011”; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, Kids’ Korner, door prizes, fluorescent show, displays, slabs; contact Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Bea Settle, (503) 631-3128; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society, Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, [Gemboree] 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children $1; dealers, door prizes, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations, gem mine, children’s activities; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.lapidaryclubofohio.org

Annual show; Texoma Rockhounds; Senior Center (Snap Center), 531 W. Chestnut; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Rosemary Siems, 91 Country Hill Circle, Sherman, TX 75090, (903) 647-5590; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Wrap-N-Rock Gems; Key Lime Cove, 1700 Nations Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, jewelry, opals, gemstones, wire-wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, PO Box 7584, Gurnee, IL 60031; (847) 336-1270; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.lakecountygemshow.com

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Swarovski Elements, crystals, silver, glass beads, bone beads, seed beads, lampwork, pearls, gemstones, jewelry, PMC, books, tools; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

Show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Bldg., 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, unique and custom-made jewelry, lapidary supplies, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, children’s Touch Table and Sand Mine, door prizes; contact Carolee Boyles, (813) 831-1944; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show; Lu Lu Shriners, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Show and sale; Edmonton Tumblewood Lapidary Club; St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Center Gym, 7 Tache St.; Sat. 11-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $4, students (13-18) with ID $3, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult free; dealers, rocks, fossils, jewelry, gems, crystals, lapidary demonstrations, faceting, gemstone beading, wire wrapping, chain mail, displays, educational activities, hourly door prizes; contact Pauline Zeschuk, (780) 430-6694; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://rme.tcor.ca/cms/tumblewood

Show and sale; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; CCRI Knight Campus, 400 East Ave. Rte. 113; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $$6, seniors and children under 10 $5; contact Robert Sproule, 40 Paullette Terrace, Plymouth, MA 02360; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Annual show, “Ultraviolation”; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; all-fluorescent mineral show; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Gwinnett Center-Hall C, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

29-30—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 45th annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; cotnact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618

Show and sale; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5.50 (50 cents off with this ad), children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, meteorites, fossils, handcrafted jewelry; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11474, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: kaleidoscopegemshows.com

Annual show; St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club; Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy. (A1A); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult, coupon on Web site; demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffle, about 24 dealers; contact Norman Holbert, 455 SW Balfour Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 (772) 873-0787; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: slcrockandgem.org

NOVEMBER 2011:

4-6—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: Annual show, “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin Rock Club; High Desert Park, 19001 E. Jacie Ln.; free admission; gems, rough, slabs, minerals, crystals, jewelry, equipment; contact Don, (623) 374-0202, or Braggin Rock Club, PO Box 308, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show and sale; Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children $1; flint knapper, live demonstrations, geode cutting; contact Toni Tyson, 82787 Charlestown Ave., Indio, CA 92201, (707) 502-9574; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5th annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; annual show and sale: 18 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Pat Tucci, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: geodyssey-rocks.com

33rd annual Wholesale and retail show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 N. Universal Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, 3-day pass $10, ages 5-12 $2, children under 5 free; more than 80 dealers, jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gemstones, minerals, cabochons, gold, silver, diamonds, charms; contact Terry James, 18362 S. Hwy. 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 587-2543; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.showsofintegrity.com

5—TUCSON, ARIZONA: 10th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154

Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center-Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; prehistoric, outer space, down under, precious, unusual, cheaps, artifacts, valuables, jewelry, Indian jewelry, beads, displays; contact Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151 Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Annual show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, Wilson St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children under 12 free; silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Lance Shope, 38 Sunset Strip, Brewer, ME 04412, (207) 989-3342; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: penobscotminerallapidaryclub.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Sharonville Convention Center-West Hall, 11355 Chester Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount on Web site), children under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: ccmgs.org

5-6—EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 42nd annual show, “Gemarama 2011”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (two-day ticket $9), children (under 12) $1, Scouts in uniform free with adult Scoutmaster; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, minerals, beads, tools, findings, demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Lisa Roman, (215) 740-9224; Web site: www.lapidary.org

5-6—GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Howard Heitner, (914) 779-2041; Web site: www.stamfordmineralsociety.org.

10th annual show; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Van Dam Pavilion, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gemstones, minerals, beads, lapidary, jewelry, display supplies, dinosaur program with Richard Wade, petrified wood programs with Walton Wright, kids’ scavenger hunt, silent auction, demonstrations, raffle; contact Cheri George, 2255 W. Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93551, (562) 243-8470; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com

37th annual show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; displays, demonstrations, door prizes, children’s corner, “Rock Food” display, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, cabbing and faceting rough, finished jewelry, books, tools; contact Dave Wayment, (772) 532-6432; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

17th annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock Club; Midland Resort Hotel Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, Kids’ Korner, fossil dig; contact Deborah Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.midlandrockclub.com

56th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Mesquite Hall, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.indianwells.weebly.com

Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free gem I.D., more than 12 dealers, more than 40 exhibits, club sales, slabs, books, magazines, junior booth, door prizes, demonstrators, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chain making, sphere making, wire wrapping; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.SDMG.org

5-6—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays, silent auction, rock identification, door prizes; contact John Lowman, 3223 Spruce St., Racine, WI 53403, (262) 554-5370; Web site: rgs-wi.tripod.com

11-13—HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Erie County Fairgrounds, The Grange Bldg., 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

58th annual show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children under 12 free; displays, working exhibits, fluorescent mineral exhibit, Rock Food Table, swap area, more than 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, slabs, rough, spheres, meteorites, beads, petrified wood slabs; contact Theresa Peek, Houston Gem & Mineral Society, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.hgms.org

 2nd Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Mystery of Natural History Museum, MNHM Bldg., 321 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 3 and up $1, under 3 free; contact: Mary McNabb, (423) 765-9900; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fall show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $2, $1 off with ad; minerals, metaphysical stones, beads, jewelry, cabochons, sterling silver, demonstrations, faceting, cutting and polishing cabochons, silver smithing, children’s sluice table, Scout merit badge help; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.cfmgs.org

11-13—PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Magnolia State Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Short Cut Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; door prizes, raffle, 20 dealers, gold panning and sluicing; contact James Darnell, 7121 Oakhurst Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-2310; Web site: www.mgcgms.org

11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale/retail show, “Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; open to the public, more than 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies; contact Martin Zinn Expositions LLC, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, (505) 867-0425

 Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

2nd annual show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Veterans Bldg., 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; adults $1, children under 14 free with adult admission; free raffle prizes; contact Dan Wolke, 255 Essex Way, Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.iwired.org

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Woodland Hills-Grand Ballroom, 10000 Woodland Hills Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; MRGC clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; display cases, games, demonstrations, raffle prizes, free rocks for kids; contact Susan Cooper, 1526 192nd St. SE, #A2, Bothell, WA 98012, (206) 650-5971; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: maplewoodrockclub.com

20th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, silent auction Sun., kids’ mini-mines, fossil dig; adults $5, seniors $3, students (13-17) $3, children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform and GMU students with valid ID free; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Jim Kostka; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org

Show and sale; The Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Trade Mart Facility, Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 6 free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough, classes, gold and silver at discount prices; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

12-13—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: 42nd annual show; Lake Havasu City Gem & Mineral Society; LHC Community Center, 100 Park Ave.; mineral and jewelry displays, dealers, demonstrations, educational geological presentations; contact C. Russell, (928) 846-0927

Show and sale; Excalibur Mineral Corp.; Holiday Inn Midtown Manhattan, 440 W. 57th St. (between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, gemstone gifts, jewelry, crystals, fossils, beads, lectures, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ events; contact Excalibur Minerals, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.excaliburmineral.com

Annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free, military and dependants free Sun.; geode sales and cutting, beads, jewelry, South Carolina amethyst clusters, crystals, fossils; contact Susan Shrader, PO Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.cgams.org

Annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society, Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6; free admission; lapidary demonstrations, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry displays; contact: Mary Ingram, 2771 Fernvalley Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30066, (404) 915-3588; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

18-20—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Show; Springfield Thunderegg Club; Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St.; Fri. 12–7, Sat. 10–7, Sun. 11–4; contact John Randall, PO Box 312, Springfield, OR 97472, (541) 683-2661, or Bob Smith, (541) 736-0060

Annual show; St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Rd.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children 13 and under and Scouts in uniform free; free rockhound starter kit for all children 13 and under; contact Melissa Perucca, (636) 861-3865; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.StLRockClub.com

Show, “Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, The President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle; contact Jim McClure, (253) 265-3011; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.kmgs.org

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Metrolina Tradeshow Expo-Bldg. B, 7100 Statesville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; beads, gemstones, vintage beads and buttons, pearls, Swarovski Elements, crystals, lampwork, PMC, seed beads, glass beads, bone beads, jewelry, tools, books; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

19-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale, “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Jewelry Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com

Annual show; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free rock for each child, lapidary demonstrations, glass-bead making, wire wrapping, rock polishing, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, 6550 Swan St., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com

19-20—PAYSON, ARIZONA: 14th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, education center, spinning wheel, silent auction; contact Margaret Jones, (928) 476-3513 or (928) 970-0857

19-20—WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Annual show; Worcester Mineral Club; National Guard Armory, 701 Lincoln St., I-290 Exit 22; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children under 6 and Scouts in uniform free; 14 dealers, exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, raffle, unique gifts, minerals, fossils; contact Lawrence Bull, Worcester Mineral Club, PO Box 2278, Worcester, MA 01613-2278; Web site; www.worcestermineralclub.org

Show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Ziegler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 36618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

25-27—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 32nd show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 2–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 12–5; adults $3 for three days, children under 16 free; contact Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society, PO Box 203, Boones Mill, VA 24065, (540) 204-7505

Show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

26-27—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: 11th annual show, “WOWW Gem Fair”; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Wickenburg community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; free admission; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, grab bags, spinning wheels, raffle; contact Beth, (480) 540-2318 or (928) 684-0380

DECEMBER 2011:

2-4—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg. 1202 East 38th St,  Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

 Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; York Expo Center–Horticultural Hall, 334 Carlisle Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

Annual show; Flatirons Mineral Club; Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg., 9595 Nelson Rd. (at Hover); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 Fri., $5 Sat. or Sun., children under 13 free with adult; 16 dealers, gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, lapidary equipment, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, dig site; contact Ray Gilbert, Flatirons Mineral Club, PO Box 3331, Boulder, CO 80307, (303) 774-8468; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/fmcshow.htm

Annual show; Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 for 3 days, children under 16 free; 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, rough rock, gold and silver findings, tools, lapidary equipment, beads, jewelry, loose and mounted precious stones, jewelry repair, drawings, grand prize; contact Richard Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.mammothrock.com

 Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

9-11—SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

Annual show; Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Williamson County AgExpoPark, 4215 Long Ln., I-65 exit 61; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (2-day pass $6), students (13-18) $1, children under 12 free with adult; demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize, more than 30 dealers, beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gemstones, finished jewelry, tools, supplies, minerals, fossils, stone carvings; contact John Stanley, 2828 Donna Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.MTGMS.org

Show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Richmond Raceway Complex-Colonial Bldg., 600 E. Laburnum Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, demonstrations, jewelry classes; contact Angela, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.beadshows.com

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1896 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 weekend pass, children 11 and under free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Web site: www.gemfaire.com