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Rock Shows by State

by Date Canadian UK Federation Past Shows

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Arizona Arkansas Colorado Kansas
Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma
South Dakota Texas Utah Wyoming

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Arizona

April 2010

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

October 2010

9th–10th
36th Annual Huachuca Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show
at the Elks Lodge on Wilcox Ave. Sierra Vista, AZ. Live demonstrations, educational displays, dealers selling jewelry, gems, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies & more! Food vendor on site!! Presented by the Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club. For more information, contact Maudie Bailey at 520-378-6291.

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Arkansas

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Colorado

March 2010

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

September 2010

17th–19th
The 43rd Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show
, "The Creede Mining District"
Show Hours:
Friday, September 17, 9am - 6pm
Saturday, September 18, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, September 19, 10am - 5pm
Admissions:
Includes admission to the Colorado Fossil Expo (Plaza Annex)
Adults: $6.00
Seniors (65+): $4.00
Teens: $4.00
Under 13 free with an adult
Tickets are available at the door. Cash and checks only, please. Sorry, credit cards cannot be accepted at this time.
Location:
Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall
451 E. 58th Avenue
(I-25 at Exit 215)
http://www.denvermineralshow.com/
The show is sponsored by the Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council
Members from eight different clubs and societies in the greater Denver area volunteer to bring you the Denver Show each year.
Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council mailing address is:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
c/o Denver Gem and Mineral Show
Box 4
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
Dealer Chairperson via e-mail: Katherine Brannan dealers@denvermineralshow.com

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Kansas

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

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Nebraska

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New Mexico

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.

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North Dakota

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Oklahoma

March 2010

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

July 2010

17th–18th
Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society  Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
Saturday-Sunday at Central Park Hall, Tulsa County Fairgrounds, Tulsa, OK.
Hours:  Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.;  Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Top national dealers in gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary supplies, beads, jewelry. Free children's area includes Girl and Boy Scout badge preparation.  Scouts in uniform and children under 12 are admitted free with adult.  Admission $6 or $10 for a 2-day pass.  All kinds of museum and rockhound exhibits, working demonstrations and educational programs.  Hourly door prizes, grab bags, spin and win game, silent auction.    Show chairmen:  Wayne Mouser, (918) 582-8700 or email okyrocks@peoplepc.com;  Finis Riggs, (918) 587-4400 or email Lriggs@cox.net.

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South Dakota

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Texas

December 2010

3rd–5th
The El Paso Mineral and Gem Society Gem Show

It will be held at the El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama, El Paso TX. Times: Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Fees: adults and students $3, seniors $2, children under 12 free. What will be there: gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, and, demonstrations. For info contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (877) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com. Come one, come all, and enjoy the fun. Share the info with your friends and family.

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Utah

April 2010

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/

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Wyoming

May 2010

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

June 2010

19th–20th
Wyoming Wonders

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