June 2008

21st–22nd
2008 Wyoming State Mineral and Gem Society, Annual Show
Norma Beers Memorial Show, Torrington, WY

21st–22nd
44th Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Gemstones of the United States
Times: Saturday June 21st 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday June 22nd 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Adults: $5.00, Children (6-15): $3.00, Children under 6: Free, Seniors: $3.00
Active scouts and leaders in uniform: Free, Active Military with ID: Free
www.csms.us, info@csms.us, (719) 683-2603
 

28th–29th
Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society 28th Annual Gem and Rock Show
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, South Dakota. Hours: Saturday, June 28th, 9-6; Sunday, June 29th, 10-4. Club Address: WDG&MS, 270l Mystic Mtn Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702. Show Chairman: Don Rathert, 605/348-8948, e-mail: drathert@rap.midco.net

July 2008

11th–13th
55th ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
The Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club is proud to host the 55th ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS GEM AND MINERAL SHOW.

This year's event features:
Jewelry, Jewelry, Jewelry
Kids Activities All Weekend
Lapidary Demonstrations
Gold Panning All Weekend
Jewelry Making Tools & Equipment
Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beading
Free Door Prizes
Educational and Fluorescent Mineral Displays
Raffle & Silent Auction

Admission is FREE!

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

La Plata County Fairgrounds
2500 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado

Proceeds benefit the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club , Inc.

Club Information

Founded in 1947, the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club provides a great opportunity to learn about the earth sciences, lapidary arts, and metalsmithing. The primary purpose of this organization is to collect and identify rocks, gems, and minerals. With a fully equipped workshop, members can cut and polish their own specimens. Metalsmithing and other associated crafts are also offered on a regular basis.

Activities include informational programs, field trips, lectures and seminars. The Annual Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the club, attracts hundreds of people to the La Plata county Fairgrounds.

Membership dues are $10 per year for individuals and $15 for families. Program meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM.

For more information contact:

Joanna Baker
PH: 970-563-9908

Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club
P.O. Box 955
Durango, CO 81302

Email: info@durangorocks.org
Web: www.durangorocks.org

August 2008

15th–16th
Rock & Mineral Show, Sale and Swap
The Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society
The hours will be 9:00A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day.
Show will be held indoors at the Tahlequah Community Building, Tahlequah, OK. Free admission. For dealer information call (918) 458-0801, or contact email: crosstimbersrd@earthlink.net.

15th–17th
Annual Show at Lake George Colorado
The Lake George Gem and Mineral Club will hold its annual show at Lake George Colorado on US Highway 24 next to the Post Office. The site is less than an hour west of Colorado Springs. Club Website is www.LGGMCLUB.org. Show Chairman: John Rakowski 719-748-3861, Dealer Chair: Rebecca Blair 719-748-3030. Email to: blairra@hotmail.com

21st–23rd
Rock Swap
By R&B Storage & Rock Shop, next to Lake Texoma, located on HWY 70, ½ block South on Muncrief Road, Kingston, OK. by Ron & Barbara Evans, 580-564-3220 nights, 580-
564-5846 or 580-564-9346

August 23–September 1
AGATE RENDEZVOUS 2008
The “Chaparral Rockhounds” of Roswell, NM,”, our annual ten-day, nine-night fieldtrip campout through the Labor Day weekend held at Apache Creek, New Mexico, from August 23 to September 1, 2008. This is an “Inter-Federation Campout & Fieldtrip Event” for the whole family with the Rocky Mountain, California and the South Central Federations (and all other Federation who wish to attend). For any additional information about the Rendezvous, please contact Yonis Lone Eagle, RMFMS Vice President & New Mexico/Texas State Director at 505-860-2455 or via e-mail at: rockymountainrockhounds@yahoo.com. All rockhounds that attend will abide by the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies “Code of Conduct”.

30th–September1st,
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Society’s 25th Annual Show
in the Silver City Recreation Center 11th and Gold Street, Silver City, New Mexico
Free Admission. Contact Judy Allen, Show Chairman at show08@stockmanfamily.net

September 2008

6th
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6th-13th
Independent Warehouse Show, Click here to see flyer for complete information.

12th–14th
41st Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show
MEDIA CONTACT: Aaron Rever, 303-915-7457, glowrock@netscape.net
PHONE NUMBER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION: 303-915-7457
EMAIL FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION: info@denvermineralshow.com
WEBSITE: www.denvermineralshow.com
Hours: Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Denver Merchandise Mart
451 East 58th Avenue (I-25, Exit 215)
ADMISSION: Adults: $6.00 per day
Seniors (over 65) & Juniors (13-17): $4.00 per day
Children under 13 free with adult

The Denver Gem & Mineral Show and concurrent Colorado Fossil Expo offer a spectacular view of the earth sciences and lapidary arts, through exhibits and dealer displays from around the world. 300 vendors and exhibits in the two shows display and sell minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, unusual jewelry and gift items, books, and lapidary equipment. Crafters and scientists provide demonstrations of gem cutting, jewelry making, and fossil preparation. Displays showcase some of the world’s finest museum collections. The theme for 2008 is “Minerals of Colorado.” Speakers will give talks on topics relating to mining and mineral collecting. There will be free gold panning for children, and free gem and mineral identification. Mr. Bones, a walking dinosaur, will delight children of all ages. The show, which is open to the public, provides an exciting and educational experience.

The Denver Gem and Mineral Show is sponsored and produced by volunteers from the Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, a non-profit association of nine area clubs with 1400 members. All show proceeds benefit museums, scientific research, scholarships and education. For those interested, the show is a good opportunity to get in touch with one of the local clubs that continue to foster interest in the earth sciences all year round.

19th–21st
Enid Gem & Mineral Show
Hoover Building at the Garfield County Fair Grounds, Enid, OK. Friday & Saturday 9:AM-5:PM Sunday 10:AM-5:PM. For more info. contact Billy E. Wood 580-234-5344. There is a $1.00 donation, profits go toward Scholarship funds.

Houston Show 2008

October 2008

11th-12th
52nd Annual Topeka Gem & Mineral Show
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Agricultural Hall, Kansas Expocentre, 17th & Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS.
Contact: Millie, Rock2Plate@aol.com, 785-267-2849
Directions can be located at: http://www.ksexpo.com/

11th–12th
Huachuca Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
at the Elks Lodge on Wilcox Avenue, Sierra Vista, Arizona. Free admission and parking; live demonstrations, educational displays, rocks, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies & more! 34th Annual Show presented by the Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club. Contact Ingrid at 520-459-3718

11th–12th
Payson Rimstones Annual Show
Tonto Apache Res. Recreation Center, Hwy 87 by Mazatzal Casino, Payson, Arizona. 9-5 Saturday & 10-4 Sunday. Dealers, Silent auctions; Spinning Wheel, Fluorescent Light display.
Admission $3-discount tickets at Payson's Chamber of Commerce; children under 12 free. Lots of family fun!!! Show contact-Barry & Margaret Jones 928-476-3513 froggie1048@msn.com after June 1st

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December 2008

5th–7th
El Paso Gem & Mineral Show
Sponsored by: El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
6331 Alabama, El Paso, TX
Hours: Fri. 10 am to 6 pm, Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. 10 am to 5 pm.
We feature: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Silver Jewelry, Tools, Equipment, Geode Cutting, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Free Parking
For information contact: "Gem Center USA" at toll free number 1-877-533-7153
or in El Paso 533 7153, e-mail: Jeannette C. at GemCenter@aol.com

12th–14th
Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Rd. (Nelson & Hover), Longmont, CO. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4.

Shop for unique gifts and stocking-stuffers from 15 gem, rock, mineral, jewelry, and lapidary equipment dealers. See exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers. Take classes in wire-wrap, bead-stringing, silversmithing, and more. Special kids' activities include gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, and dig site. Free parking, food available on site. Held in conjunction with the Boulder Model Railroad Club Annual Show Dec. 13-14. $2.50 Fri., $5 Sat & Sun., Kids (13 & under) with paid adult, free.

Sponsored by The Flatirons Mineral Club, a Boulder-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining interest in all aspects of earth science and associated hobbies. For more information see the club's website: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/fmcshow.htm, call 303-438-8736, or email Jan.Buda@newmont.com

January 2009

Tucson Show, Flier

February 2009

27th–March 1
Denver Gem and Mineral Guild 2009 Show
Fri and Sat 10am -6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401, Contact: Janie and Roger Bennett, 2722 S. Saulsbury St., Denver, CO 80227, janiemube@comcast.net

March 2009

 20th–22nd
Albuquerque 40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
In the Flower Bldg at the Fairgrounds, San Pedro entrance. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 6 pm.; Sun. 10 am - 5 pm. Friday is $1.00 day. Admission Sat & Sun. $3.00. Children under 13 free with adult; Parking $ 4.00/day. Minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, See the Wolf, displays, etc. For information, please call Paul Hlava 505-255-5478.

27th–29th
Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club's Annual Show
BEADS, JEWELRY, GEMS, MINERALS, FOSSILS & ROCKS
Swap, Show and Sale, Free Admission.
The show will feature various demonstrations and displays of fluorescent rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary and jewelry. Silent auctions of materials donated by dealers and members will be held hourly. ** A raffle Drawing on Sunday Afternoon at 3 P.M. For all Ticket Holders, need not be present to win** Special Kids’ Event: Fossil Dig.
Hours: Friday 10 AM till 6 PM. Saturday 9 AM till 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM till 5 PM.
Admissions & Fees: Free
Dealers: Dealers from the surrounding states (Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, & Texas & Indiana).
Event Location: Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, Ada, Oklahoma
Main Building #1 (Western Side of Agriplex)
At the N.E. Corner of the intersection of State Highway 99 (U.S. 377) and the Richardson Bypass (SHwy 1 & 3E)
Information Mailing Address:
Ed Vermillion, Show Chairperson
P.O. Box 782, Purcell, Ok 73080, 405-527-6431

April 2009

4th–5th
Mohave County Gemstoners Annual Gem, Craft, and Mineral Show
Local Artisans, Dealers, Children’s Events
Club Displays, Silent Auction, Raffle prizes, Hourly Drawings
Kingman Academy of Learning
3419 Harrison
Kingman, AZ
Free admission Free Parking
For More info contact: Dave @ 928-692-3797 or Pete @ 928-565-4321 or visit www.gemstoners.org

4th–5th
Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society Spring Show
April 4th 9AM - 6PM, April 5th 10AM - 5PM
Siloam Springs Community Center (downtown Siloam Springs)
110 N. Mt. Olive St., Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Email: info@nwarockhounds.org

10th
North Jeffco Gem and Mineral Club Silent Auction
North Jeffco Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, Colorado. Setup begins at 5:30 pm; Auction begins at 6:45 pm. Mineral specimens, gems, jewelry, crafts, equipment, and bake sale. Check out begins immediately after the auction. No early checkout. Free parking, free admission, and free refreshments. Public invited. Sellers and buyers welcome. For additional information about bid sheets, buyer numbers, seller requirements, etc, call Ron Knoshaug at 303-423-2923 or email at jrknoshaug@comcast.net

17th–19th
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
San Jose, CA, http://www.cfmsinc.org/ 

17th–19th
Red Rock Canyon Rock Swap

24th–26th
56th Annual Wichita Gem & Mineral Show
Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd., Wichita, Kansas.
For more info, visit: http://www.wgmsks.org/show.htm

May 2009

15th–17th
Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Strongville, OH; http://www.amfed.org/mwf/show2009.htm

June 2009

20th–21st
Riverton Mineral and Gem Society
Riverton, Wyoming 

27th–28th
Annual Show of the Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD
Admission: $3.00 adults, children under 12 free. free parking
Demonstrations, program, exhibits, dealers with rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, children's area, fluorescent display. Field trip June 29. Contact: Show Co-chairman, Don Rathert, (605) 348-8948; drathert@rap.midco.net

July 2009

3rd–5th
23rd Annual San Juan Gem and Mineral Show
Arlington St. Civic Center, Farmington, NM
10:00am til 6:00pm, Free admission
Show chairperson: Mickie Calvert, POBox 1482, Farmington, NM 87499
mickie2@earthlink.net

10th–12th
56th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show
The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club is proud to present the 56th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in beautiful Durango, CO.

With 56 years of experience, the Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club really knows how to put on a show. This year’s event will feature kids’ activities all weekend, a silent auction, raffle, mineral displays, and about 40 vendors selling everything from small, inexpensive fossils and minerals to jewelry tools and supplies to finished jewelry and artwork.

Main Attractions Include:

· Kids Activities All Weekend
· Gold Panning All Weekend
· Jewelry, Jewelry, Jewelry
· Jewelry Making Tools & Equipment
· Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beading
· Free Door Prizes
· Educational and Fluorescent Mineral Displays
· Raffle & Silent Auction
· Admission is Free

Who: Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club

What: Presents the 56th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show

Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds in beautiful Durango, CO

Date/Time:

· Friday, July 10 - 11am - 6pm
· Saturday, July 11 - 10am - 6pm
· Sunday, July 12 - 10am - 5pm

Cost: Free

For more information:

970-385-6850
2009Show@DurangoRocks.org

30th–August 2nd
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Billings, MT, http://www.amfed.org/show2009.htm

30th–August 2nd
Northwest Federation Annual Convention & Show
Billings, MT, http://amfed.org/nfms/

31st–August 2nd
Prescott Gem and Mineral Club Annual Show and Sale
http://www.prescottgemmineral.org/shows.htm
Friday July 31 and Saturday August 1 - 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday August 2 - 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Admission $2.00, Children under 12 free w/adult
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Field House
3900 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ.
Show Chairman: Pam Jackson lpjack65@gmail.com
Jewelry, Rough Rock, Slabs, Lapidary Equipment, Minerals, Fossils, Beads and Beading Supplies. Free Raffle Ticket with paid admission

August 2009

21st–22nd
The Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society 2009 Rock & Mineral Show
Swap and Sale, Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Tahlequah Community Building. The hours are Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free to public. An Auction will be held Friday 21 at 7:00 PM. We will have a snack bar, fundraisers, children's fun activities, educational exhibits and displays. For information call Janice, (918) 457-5001 or (918) 458-0801.

September 2009

5th–7th
Silver City’s 26th Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Will be held on Labor Day weekend, Saturday September 5th, Sunday September 6th, and Monday September 7th 2009 at the Silver City Recreation Center, 11th and Gold Streets, Silver City, New Mexico. Admission is free. Over 60 dealers from throughout the United States, Mexico, Asia, and elsewhere will have their wares for sale. Activities include free Daily Field Trips, the Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune, and raffles. Food service will be provided by the Silver City Lions Club. For more details, contact Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society, Vendor Manager L. Lett at 575-538-3216 or show09@stockmanfamily.net

18th–20th
42nd Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show
Hours: Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Denver Merchandise Mart
451 East 58th Avenue (I-25, Exit 215)
Adults: $6.00 per day
Seniors (over 65) & Juniors (13-17): $4.00 per day
Children under 13 free with adult
Free parking

Every September, rockhounds, geologists, paleontologists, artists, and people who just like rocks converge on the Denver Merchandise Mart for the Denver Gem and Mineral Show, the second-largest show in the United States. The 42nd annual show will be held September 18-20, 2009. The Denver Gem & Mineral Show and concurrent Colorado Fossil Expo offer a spectacular view of the earth sciences and lapidary arts through exhibits and dealer displays from all over the world. 300 vendors and exhibits display and sell minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry and gift items, books, lapidary equipment, and more. Crafters and scientists demonstrate gem cutting, jewelry making, and fossil preparation. Displays showcase some of the worlds finest museum collections, and experts will speak on topics of geological and paleontological interest. The theme for 2009 is Fossils Windows to the Past�

1500 Denver-area students will come to the show on field trips on Friday morning. There will be free gold panning for children and free gem and mineral identification throughout the weekend. Mr. Bones, a walking dinosaur, will delight children of all ages. The show, which is open to the public, provides an exciting and educational experience.

The Denver Gem and Mineral Show is sponsored and produced by volunteers from the Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, a non-profit association of nine area clubs with 1400 members. All show proceeds benefit museums, scientific research, scholarships and education. For those interested, the show is a good opportunity to get in touch with one of the local clubs that continue to foster interest in the earth sciences all year round.

Emily Epstein, 303-366-3064, emilye@sprynet.com
Phone number for public information: 303-233-2516
info@denvermineralshow.com, www.denvermineralshow.com

Sept. 30–Oct. 4th
McCurtain Gem and Mineral Club Annual Show and Sale
Idabel, OK. Hours 9 - 5. At Museum of the Red River
812 SE Lincoln St. "Home of The Acro Dinosaur - The Oklahoma State Dinosaur"
Idabel, OK. Free admission. Show chairman: Cephis Hall, 580.494.6612. Email contact: rperkins8236@sbcglobal.net.

October 2009

2nd–4th
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Roswell, NM ; RMFMS 2009 Show information

10th–11th
South Central Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Temple, TX, http://www.scfms.net/

10th–11th
Payson Rimstones Rock Club 12th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center - Bingo Hall
Tonto Apache Reservation
Admission: $3/Adults, Children under 12 Free
Discount Tickets Available @ Payson Chamber of Commerce, Payson Library, Parks & Recreation Office
Barry Jones, 2009 Show Chair, 928-476-3513

10th–11th
Huachuca Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
At the Elks Lodge on Wilcox Avenue; Sierra Vista, Arizona
Free admission and parking; live demonstrations, educational displays, rocks, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies & more! 35th Annual Show presented by the Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club-proceeds benefit the club's scholarship fund. Contact Ingrid at 520-459-3718

16th–18th
Eastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Bristol, CT, http://bristolgem.org/?p=122
 

November 2009

7th–8th
"River of Gems" Show
Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society is sponsoring the at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; 7th 10 am to 6 pm and 8th 10 am to 5 pm. For more information contact Vernon Dorton, show chairman, at (405)485-9446 , or cell (405)823-0517, or vldorton@yahoo.com.
 

14th–15th
The Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society 40th annual Gem Show
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2009, at the Lake Havasu City Community Center. The Show will feature displays of minerals, jewelry and art objects by the members, plus booths selling holiday gift items, and collectibles, jewelry findings, tools and semiprecious gemstones, as well as refreshments. A popular feature again this year is our Education Center, where youngsters of all ages can learn about geology and rocks, minerals and fossils, in a hands-on setting. There will be hourly door prizes and a big prize raffle of $200.00, cash. Admission is free as is parking. Lake Havasu City is renowned as the new American Home of the Old London Bridge, and is on AZ 95, just 25 miles south of where historic old US Route 66 crosses the Colorado River. For more information, call C. Russell, Show Chairman, at 928-846-0927. Yes, we've been here since 1969, which is a long time for a rock club, isn't it! Harry Kilb, Publicity Chair - 928-855-1630 or hmkilb@rraz.net

December 2009

5th–6th
46th Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society (CSMS)
Saturday, December 5th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 6th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This is the same great indoor show that we have been doing every June moved to the first weekend in December. Almost 40,000 SF of fun with rock, gem, fossil, and jewelry vendors; a silent auction; exhibitors from local museums and government agencies; exhibit cases; gold panning demonstrations with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado; door prizes; model trains; and a fantastic Kid's Area. Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Featured mineral Agates. Adults $5.00, Children (6-15) $3.00, Children under 6 Free,
Seniors (65+) $3.00, Active scouts and Leaders in Uniform Free, Active Military with ID Free, Additional Info Website www.csms.us, E-mail info@csms.us, Contact Ronald "Yam" Yamiolkoski, Show Chairman, Phone (719) 488-5526

 

11th–13th
Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Rd. (Nelson & Hover), Longmont, CO, 80501. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5.

Shop for unique gifts and stocking-stuffers from 16 gem, rock, mineral, jewelry, and lapidary equipment dealers. See exhibits and demonstrations. Take a class in wire-wrap and listen to speakers on geological topics. Special kids' activities include gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, and dig site. Free parking, food available on site. Held in conjunction with the Boulder Model Railroad Club Annual Show Dec. 12-13. $2.50 Fri., $5 Sat & Sun., Kids (13 & under) with paid adult, free.

Sponsored by The Flatirons Mineral Club, a Boulder-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining interest in all aspects of earth science and associated hobbies. For more information see the club's website: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/fmcshow.htm, or email Ray Gilbert HOSS1ONE@cs.com.

January 2010

15th–17th
53rd Annual Gila County Gem & Mineral Society Show
Gila County Gem & Mineral Society Gila County Fair Grounds 3 miles North of Junction US 60-70; Hrs Fri- Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4 Live demonstrations, door prizes, food, displays, minerals & jewelry, etc.
Nominal Admission. Contact; Show Chairman Val Lathem 602-466-3060, e-mail, val65@cox.net.
 

March 2010

26th–28th
49th Gem and Mineral Show: Minerals of the American West
Ft. Collins, CO

26th–28th
A Festival Of Gems, Minerals & Fossils 2010
Ada, OK

April 2010

 9th–11th,
Treasures of the Earth Gem & Mineral Show
Albuquerque, NM. Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Admission $3.00, except Friday is DOLLAR DAY! All kids under age 13 are FREE. Over 40 dealers selling, crystals, faceted stones, cabs, rough, beads, jewelry, books, mineral specimens & Lapidary. There will be a mineral ID booth, gold panning, silent auctions, a live wolf to see, and don't forget the Junior table, only juniors can purchase inexpensive specimens from this table. We are in a new building, more space, better facilities. Creative Arts Center @ the NM State Fair Grounds. San Pedro entrance, north of Central and South of Lomas. Contact: Paul Hlava (505) 255-5478.

10th–11th
Gems of Arizona "Wonderful World of Rocks and Minerals"
Kingman Academy of Learning High School
3420 North Burbank St.
Kingman, AZ 86401
Sponsored by: Mohave County Gemstoners, P.O. Box 3992, Kingman, AZ 86402
Demonstrations of Obsidian Knapping, Faceting, Wire Wrapping, Mineral
Displays, Silent Auction, Dealers, Cash Raffle Drawing, Hourly Door Prizes,
Children Activities
Hours: Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4
Admission and Parking: Free
More Info: Nan Russell 928-846-0927 or visit www.gemstoners.org

23rd–25th
2010 Festival of Gems
Wasatch Gem Society
Utah State Fair Park, 115 North 10th West, Zion Building, Salt Lake City, UT
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
Adults $2, children, scouts and leaders in uniform free, Free Parking
Displays, craft and lapidary demonstrations, grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, great door prizes, Gem & Mineral dealers
Contact email: WGSShow@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.wasatchgemsociety.com/
 

May 2010

7th–9th
18th Annual McPherson Gem & Mineral Club Rock Sale & Swap
Rocks, Gems, Minerals & Fossils, Jewelry & Lapidary Work
Located at 4-H Fairgrounds, Woodside and Hickory, McPherson, Kansas
Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Pot Luck Supper and Rock Auction (Sat): 7:00 pm, Sunday: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, Church Service: 9:00 am
Hourly Door Prizes, Displays & Collections, Kida – Spin-N-Win, Concession Stand, Free Rock ID, Dealer Information: Free camping (no hookups) – RV dump (Thursday through Monday only). Limited Indoor Facilities Available (Call for cost), Free Tailgating Allowed in Parking Lot. CONTACTS: Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Lane, McPherson, KS 67460, 620-241-2433, Marvin Lundquist, 441 N. Charles McPherson, KS 67460,  620-241-7003

15th–16th
Cheyenne Mineral, Fossil Gem & Rock Show