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Information about the gem and mineral showcase held annually from Jan 1st thru Feb 28th in Quartzsite, AZ:  2023 Quartzsite Info   2023 Quartzsite Pictures

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

Semptember 2023

22-24—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Geode-splitting demonstrations, crystals, specimens, fossils, gems, beads, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and much more; Kids Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; Kids can play the Spin-n-Win Wheel. Daily raffles, get minerals ID'd and experience great family fun; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: http://www.mingusgem.club

28-1—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; daily 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Come one come all. Free admission. Family Fun; Joshua Tree Gem and Mineral Show has beenn going for almost 50 years at the same location. We have moved to a new location with all the same vendors coming along. Please join us in our first event at the beautiful Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground. We have a fall show and spring show; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100

October 2023

6-8—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

6-8—HILLSBORO, OREGON: 42nd Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association; Wingspan Event Center Building, At the Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 kids 12 and under free with paying adult (venue charges for parking); 45 Dealers with fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, tools, jewelry. Kid’s Activity Corner. Many Exhibits/Educational Displays. Demonstrators showing cutting of creating precious stones, wire wrapping, cabochons Door & Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction. Interactive fossil discovery area; contact Linda Harvey; Email: lindaharvey2010@gmail.com Website: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.com

7-8—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

7-8—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4, Children Ages 12 and Under Free With A Paid Adult; 57th Annual Earth's Treasurers Show. 25+ Vendors. Rock, Gem , and Mineral Exhibits. Lapidary and Jewelry Demonstrations. Raffles, Silent Auction, Gold Panning Kids Corner Hot Dog and Ice Cream Trucks and PLENTY of FREE PARKING; contact Mitchell Frank Van Hecke, (530) 575-6134; Email: 4vanclan5@att.net

7-8—SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society; Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Gems on the Hill; contact Karin Alvarez, (562) 253-1390; Email: lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com; Website: www.lbmineralgem.org

7-8—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA:  Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1371 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 (Under 12 free with adult); Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837 Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

7-8—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 12th Annual Members Rock, Gem and Jewelry Sale; Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society; Bonneville County Fairgrounds, Event Center Bldg, 1542 East 73rd South; Sat. 9-5; Admission - $3, Children 12 and under free; This year's event will be exceptional with the return of Lion Punch Forge's Chris Anderson demonstrating both his and PepeTools equipment; contact Monique Lake, (208) 757-8036; Email: moniquelake1@gmail.com

7-8—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 65th Annual Show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W C Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free admission (donations appreciated), Free parking; Snack Bar, Kid?s Corner, Arrowhead Napping Demos, Grab Bags, Jewelry, Rocks, Minerals, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Rock Shop Tour; contact Dean Burkhart (541) 744-1919; Website: www.springfieldthundereggrockclub.org/

7-8—MONROE, WASHINGTON: 47th Rocktoberfest; Marysville Rock and Gem Club; The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Display Bldg #500, 14405 179th Ave, SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Rough, slabs, polished cabs, minerals, fossils, tools, and lapidary equipment, jewelry, demonstrator, club displays and activities for children, free parking. Facebook - www.facebook.com/Marysville-Rock-and-Gem-Club-213484905338173 contact Christina Morrissey; Email: cmvw@frontier.com; Website: www.marysvillerockclub.com

13-15—BUCKEYE, ARIZONA: Annual show; West Valley Rock & Mineral Club; Buckeye Arena, 802 N 1st Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-2; Adults $3 kids under 13 free; Rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs, gold panning, scavenger hunt and rock painting; contact Kim Orizaga, (503) 739-1635; Email: kporizaga@yahoo.com; Website: www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com/

13-15—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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

14-15—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club; Sierra Vista Mall, 2200 El Mercado Loop; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 49th annual show. Handicapped accessible. Multiple vendors, inside and outside. Jewelry, mineral specimens, rock art, kid's activities. Small show, but well worth the visit; contact Maudie E. Bailey, (520) 249-1541; Email: gmbailey@msn.com; Website: www.hmgc.site

14-15—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem and Geology Society, Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood City Communities Activity Building, 1400 Rosevelt Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Adults, kids under 12 Free; Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kids Activities; contact Cliff Imprescia; Email: cci@pacbell.net

20-22—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; 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

21-22—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem and Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy 89A at Upper Red Rock Loop Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5 Children 12 and under free; contact Marge Schwartz; Email: bschwar13@msn.com; Website: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

21-22—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 and children under 12, FREE; Free Parking. Gold Panning. Fluorescent Minerals Display. Children's Activities Area. 35 Vendors. Raffle Prizes. On-going Silent Auction; contact Jolene Coons; Email: jolene4srmgs@gmail.com; Website: www.srmgs.org

21-22—LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Grounds, 1229 Burrell Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $5 for the weekend school aged free with paid adult; We have a silent auction, kid's activities, a raffle, hourly door prizes, various vendors; contact Mary Lou Northrup, (208) 816-8329; Email: mlandjl@yahoo.com

21-22—FLORENCE, OREGON: Annual show; US Bead Warehouse; Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Hwy 136; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Everyone welcome; Join us for our 1st Annual Rock'n the Coast Rock and Gem Show; contact Jennifer Brandenberger, (541) 997-0109; Email: USBeadWarehouse@gmail.com; Website: www.usbeadwarehouse.com

21-22—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6 and children under 12, FREE; Free Parking. Gold Panning. Fluorescent Minerals Display. Children's Activities Area. 35 Vendors. Raffle Prizes. On-going Silent Auction; contact Jolene Coons; Email: jolene4srmgs@gmail.com; Website: www.srmgs.org

27-29—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire ; 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

28-29—ORANGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; American Opal Society; Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 admission, kids under 15 free; Opal and Gem Dealers from around the world. Rough and cut opals and other gems, jewelry, & supplies Huge drawing with a custom design grand prize by Stan McCall Free demonstrations: gemstone cutting, identification, gold panning, & more; contact Veronica Purpura; Email: info@opalsociety.org Website: http://opalsociety.org

28-29—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sacramento Mineral Society; The Scottish Rite, 6151 H St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults: $8, Kids under 12 free with paid adult; We will have all sorts of marvels and treasures to be found, such as: Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Gemstones, Meteorites, Jade, Gold, Opals, Slabs, Cabochons, Equipment, Raffle, Kids Activities , Rough Rock, Demonstrations, Great Food! ... and more; contact Alyssa Meiszinger, (916) 662-5819; Website: http://sacgemshow.com

28-29—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral And Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE ADMISSION; FREE PARKING Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Carvings, Beads, Equipment, Tools, Slabs, Rough, Books, Demos, Door Prizes, > 20 exhibits, and Free Gem ID. Food in area share same parking lot. There will be 2 food trucks as well on both days; contact LuAnn H Benton, (858) 945-4762; Email: luannz@att.net


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RGGC FALL 2023 GEM & MINERAL SALE


RGGC Fall 2023 Gem & Mineral Sale poster


RGGC Gem Sale location on JoCo Fairgrounds map


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RGGC YARD SALE  


image of 10th annual RGGC Yard Sale Flyer

SAVE THE DATE-

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2023 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--September 2nd.

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 2023 Josephine County Fair  


RGGC booth at the 2023 Josephine County Fair Flyer

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*PUBLIC PARKING will be limited at the Fairgrounds, but Park and Ride (shuttle bus) is available for the entire time of the fair and after closing. Parking will be available at the Wiseman Center parking lot at Rogue Community College
You may also want to carpool. Josephine County Transit will be running on the half hour.
https://www.josephinecountyfairgrounds.com/p/other/parking--shuttle

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RGGC SPRING 2023 GEM & MINERAL SALE


Come join us in Grants Pass on the weekend of April 29th and 30th, at the Spring 2023 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 2023 Gem & Mineral Sale 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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