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RGGC Fall 2024 GEM & MINERAL SALE


Come join us in Grants Pass on the weekend of November 2nd & 3rd, at the Fall 2024 Gem & Mineral Sale hosted by the Rogue Gem and Geology Club.
As always, we have vendors selling raw, lapidary, polished and faceted gems, crystals, fossils and all kinds of minerals found locally or worldwide.
Also find a lovely selection of beaded and silversmith jewelry, and other rock hounding and mining related items.
We'll have a Silent Auction, Raffle and Kids' Wheel in the JoCo Fairgrounds Pavilion and a Food Truck outside.

FREE ADMISSION Donations appreciated Bring a friend, or send them a link to this page!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !!!


RGGC Fall 2024 Gem & Mineral Show poster


RGGC Gem Sale location on JoCo Fairgrounds map


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US West Gem and Mineral Shows
courtesy of www.rockngem.com

October 2024

2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Family Fun, Free Admission & Parking; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100

4-6—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show; Wingspan Event and Conference Center at the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 for Weekend Pass (at event door only), Kids 12 and under free; Presentations on fluorescent minerals, learning stations and meteorites for families with kids on Saturday morning. Kids hourly drawing for gold panning, kids activities and games.40+ dealers selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, faceted gems, and lapidary.Try our scavenger hunt through 50 display exhibits of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Interactive Fossil area.Door prizes, Raffle, and Silent Auctions. Interactive demonstrations from experienced artisans in subjects like wire wrapping, cabbing, faceting and more. Special demonstration and exhibit from the Fluorescent Mineral Society and the Northwest Mineral Prospectors Club. This show helps to benefit 5 regional non-profit clubs to share knowledge and interest in lapidary arts, geology, paleontology and mineralogy; contact Portland Gem & Mineral Show; Website: www.portlandregionalgemandmineral.com

4-6—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

5-6—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Shasta Gem and Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission; Door Prizes; 67th Annual Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Area, Free Family Fun; contact Kelly O'Leary, (530) 722-7133; Email: kelly13@shasta.com; Website: www.shastagemandmineral.org

5-6—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children Aged 12 and Under Free w/ Paid Adult. Military w/ I.D. Free; 2024 Earth's Treasures Show. 5 Vendors, Exhibit Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Gold Panning, Silent Auction, Raffles, Kids Corner, Snake Charmers, Lazy Dog Ice Cream and Top Dog Hot Dogs and Plenty of Free Parking; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, (530) 575-4252; Email: 4vanclan5@att.net

11-13—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock and Mineral Club/10th Annual Helzarockin'; Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center, 10300 S Miller Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $4, kids under 13 free; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, slabs, cabs, scavenger hunt, rock painting, gold panning, food & drink vendors, FREE PARKING contact Nikolle Dougherty, (619) 277-6268; Email: Nwertel@yahoo.com or westvalleymineral@gmail.com

11-13—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:  Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

12-13—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society and the Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Community Activities Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5, children under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: cci@pacbell.net; Website: www.pggs.org

12-13—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society and Peninsula Gem and Geology Society; Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 and kids under 12 are free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Beads, Gems and Jewelry, Educational Demonstrations and Free Rocks for Kids; contact Cathy Phalan, (650) 743-7447; Email: catphalen@comcast.net Website: www.sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org

12-13—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Geode sales and cutting; Displays of fluorescent minerals, minerals of Arizona, and fossils of Cochise County. 50th Annual Show; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: www.hmgc.site/

12-13—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society; Signal Hill Public Library, 1800 E Hill Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Vendors, Displays and Lapidary Demonstrations, Kid's Activities, Raffle and more; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com; Website: www.lbmineralgem.org

18-20—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

18-20—PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pearblossom Gem Show; The Outpost, 34141 116th St E; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Come on out and discover 20+ vendors. Everything from Gems, Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Cabochons, Slabs, Sterling Silver, Lapidary Tools & Supplies, Handmade Jewelry and so much more contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 998-9389; Email: Ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: www.facebook.com/138outpost

19—WEST HILLS , CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; FREE; Dealers, Displays, Raffles, Crafts, Silent Auction, Gold Panning; contact Patricia Mejorado, (818) 477-7096; Email: mjdcsutom@gmail.com; Website: www.rockchippers.org/

19-20—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Vets Hall, 1351 Maple Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $8/Adults Kids 12 & under Free; Free Parking. Fun kids activities, silent auctions, Fluorescent minerals, displays, demonstrations, Scavenger Hunt along with minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, slabs and rough material; contact Jolene Coon, (707) 849-9551; Email: jolene4srmgs@sonic.net; Website: www.SRMGS.org

19-20—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock HS, Hwy 89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 12 and under Free, Cash Only; 46 Vendors with all types of slabs, rough and specimens as well as Jewelry artists and supplies; contact Marge Schwartz, (928) 203-0356; Email: bschwar13@msn.com; Website: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

25-27—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fashion accessories & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

October 2024 - November 2024

31-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; JOGS Sand Diego Gem & Jewelry Show; San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr; daily 10-5, Sun. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission - $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 will be admitted; JOGS San Diego Gem & Jewelry Trade Show is the leading West Coast gem and jewelry trade event perfectly timed for buyers looking to restock for the busy holiday season; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/


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2024 RGGC YARD SALE    Club Facebook Page Logo

image of 11th annual RGGC Yard Sale Flyer

SAVE THE DATE-

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2024 FROM 8AM TO 2:30p @ THE CLUBHOUSE - 1003 ISHAM ST. GRANTS PASS.

WHY U ASK??

**  WE WILL BE HOLDING THE TRADITIONAL RGGC (along with 15+ MEMBER FAMILIES) YARD SALE!  **

You will find LOTS of great items including rock (rough to finished), lapidary equipment/tools, supplies,
and the usual yard sale items...something for everyone!
A larger description will be provided 1 week prior in our local newspapers.

PLEASE CHECK our Facebook or web page for updates if things change prior to the date--August 31st.

NO EARLY SALES.

DON'T MISS IT!...LOTS OF TREASURES!!

image of booth at 2021 RGGC Yard Sale

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RGGC Booth at the 2024 Josephine County Fair  


Club Facebook Page Logo


RGGC booth at the 2024 Josephine County Fair Flyer

Display Cases

image of Alice Ringering's obsidian image of Tim Ringering's knapping and wirewraps
Alice's obsidian display

Tim's knapping and wirewrap creations

image of Gerry McInnes's copper bearing minerals image of Thai BBQ rhodonite display
Gerry's copper bearing minerals and butterflies + Peggy's paintings

Ron's Thai BBQ rhodonite display

More RGGC Fair Booth Pics

image of Guess the Weight of rocks attraction

Guess the Weight

image of thunderegg cutting and polishing production line

Thunderegg Production Line

image of outside of RGGC Fair Booth on the JoCo fairgrounds patio image of Choose your Favorite Pet Rock attraction
RGGC Fair Booth on the JoCo Fairgrounds patio

Choose your favorite Pet Rock

image of RGGC Fair Booth raffle and sales table image of The Wheel of Fortune attraction
The Raffle and Sales table

Every spin's a win!


image of cut opalized rhyolite thunderegg
Opalized Rhyolite Thunderegg

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Announcing the 2024 Ashland Rocks! Gem & Mineral Show!

Everyone's invited to attend our tenth annual Ashland Rocks! Gem & Mineral Show, happening for the second year
at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak Street, in Ashland, Oregon.

Come out and support a wide variety of local small businesses showcasing artisan jewelry, crystal home decor, opals
and other precious gemstones, as well as mineral and fossil specimens from around the world.

There will be raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a free rock for every child. 

Join us for First Friday evening, June 7th from 3-8pm, Free admission and live cello music. 
Saturday June 8th 10-5pm
Sunday June 9th 10-4pm
Admission Saturday and Sunday is $3 adults (or 2 for $5). Children 12 and under are free.

Food Vendors will be joining us each day of the event!
Friday Night- Tacos Libertad
Saturday - Tacos Libertad
Sunday - The Flying Flatbread

More info to come on our Facebook page
Check out our IG page @ashlandrocksgemshow
Please contact Tara, with Terra Dawn Minerals, via FB or email- terradawnminerals@gmail.com for info.
We'll look forward to seeing everyone at the show!

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Umpqua Gem & Mineral Show

Saturday, May 4th, 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 5th, 10 am to 4pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds: 2110 Frear St., Roseburg, OR 97471-3092
Facebook Event Page for the 2024 Umpqua Gem & Mineral Show

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RGGC Spring 2024 GEM & MINERAL SHOW


Come join us in Grants Pass on the weekend of April 26th, 27th & 28th, at the Spring 2024 Gem & Mineral Sale hosted by the Rogue Gem and Geology Club.
As always, we have vendors selling raw, lapidary, polished and faceted gems, crystals, fossils and all kinds of minerals found locally or worldwide.
Also find a lovely selection of beaded and silversmith jewelry, and other rock hounding and mining related items.
We'll have a Silent Auction, Raffle and Kids' Wheel in the JoCo Fairgrounds Pavilion and a Food Truck outside.

FREE ADMISSION Donations appreciated Bring a friend, or send them a link to this page!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !!!


RGGC Spring 2024 Gem & Mineral Show poster


RGGC Gem Sale location on JoCo Fairgrounds map


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Klamath Falls Rock Club Spring 2022 Gem & Mineral Show postcard image


Klamath Falls Rock Club    Klamath Falls Rock Club 2022 Gem & Mineral Show Facebook event page



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