February 2012: Retail and Club Gem Shows

by Robyn Hawk on February 14, 2012

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1-29QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Daily 9-6; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net
3-5ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
4-5DULUTH, GEORGIA: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Gwinnett Center-Hall C; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
9-12TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center; 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $10, seniors and active military $8 on Fri., children (14 and under) free with adult; 2-day tickets $17 ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org
10-12SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
10-12KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI: Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions Inc.; Kirkwood Community Center; 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, upscale jewelry; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 973-7222; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverprod.com
10-12PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI; 1945 SE Water; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Craig Prier, 4927 SE Haig St., Portland, OR 97206, (503) 984-7004; e-mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org
11-12MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park; 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, lapidary supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Erleen Estes, (321) 632-3201
11-12BAREA, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds Home & Hobby #29; 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), 12 and under free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
17-19SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
17-19SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: frankcoxproductions.com
17-26INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival; Gem & Mineral Bldg, Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; Fri. 10-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 10-10; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (under 5) free; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net
18UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults and students $3, children (7 and under) free; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.smrmc.org/
18-19ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 12), Scouts in uniform, and active military with ID free; jewelry, gems, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, hands-on projects for kids; contact Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957; e-mail: brenda.miguel@yahoo.com; Web site: www.antiochlapidaryclub.com
18-19GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center; San Gaberial Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children (under 6) free; Rollin' Rock Club meeting Sun.; contact Wanda Reynolds, 2100 Magazine St., Austin, TX 78727, (512) 461-0084; e-mail: dragon.reynolds@hotmail.com; Web site: www.wcgms.org
18-19NILES, ILLINOIS: Wholesale and retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; White Eagle Banquets-Victoria Room; 6839 N. MIlwaukee Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Daily 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com
24-25NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church; 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; contact Julia Marin, (818) 886-7190; Web site: www.delairrockhounds.org
24-26COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com
24-26MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium; 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: frankcoxproductions.com
25LAKELAND, FLORIDA: 8th annual show and sale; Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; 1st Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; gem, minerals, fossils, children's sand pit and activities, raffles, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net
25-26BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood, corner of Glenwood and Hwy. 20; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: tetongems@frontier.com
25-26JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart; High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; contact Janie Hand, (601) 706-4629; e-mail: rockNGranny49@aol.com; Web site: Missgem.org
25-26SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
25-26PASADENA, TEXAS: Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center; 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children (under 12) and all Scouts and leaders in uniform free; Scout merit badge assistance, children's Gem Mine and activities, displays, fossils, gems, minerals, hourly door prizes, grand prize, selected dealers; contact Ben Duggar, 2109 Laughing Gull Ln., League City, TX 77573, (281) 316-6710; e-mail: sailduggar@verizon.net; Web site: www.clgms.org
25-26ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz
25-26PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows Inc.; The Circuit Center & Ballroom; 5 Hot Metal St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun. ($2 discount coupon on Web site0, children (12 and under) free; precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Tonya Nicholson, 3865 Lawrenceville Hwy., Ste. 107, Lawrenceville 30044, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: tonya.nicholson@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com




Gem Show Information Source:   Rock & Gem Magazine
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February 2012: Tradeshows, Wholesale Only!

by Robyn Hawk on February 14, 2012


FEBRUARY 2012
Week of Sunday, February 12, 2012






 
Ongoing through Tuesday, 2/14
Location: The Venetian Resort, Hotel, & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
 
Ongoing through Wednesday, 2/15
Location: Mandalay Bay and Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
 
Ongoing through Tuesday, 2/14
Location: The Venetian Resort, Hotel, & Casino
 
Ongoing through Tuesday, 2/14
Location: The Venetian Resort, Hotel, & Casino
                     HKTDC
 
Thursday, 2/16 – Monday, 2/20
Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
 
Friday, 2/17 – Sunday, 2/19
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds / Exhibit Hall, Santa Barbara, CA
 
Friday, 2/17 – Sunday, 2/19
Location: San Jose Scottish Rite, San JOse, CA
 
Saturday, 2/18 – Monday, 2/20
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
 
Saturday, 2/18 – Tuesday, 2/21
Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, Kong Kong
 
Saturday, 2/18 – Wednesday, 2/22
Location: Orlando World Center, Orlando, FL
 
Saturday, 2/18 – Sunday, 2/19
Location: White Eagle Banquets, Niles, IL
 
Saturday, 2/18 – Tuesday, 2/21
Location: Moscone Center, San Fransisco, CA
Week of Sunday, February 19, 2012






 
Sunday, 2/19 – Wednesday, 2/22
Location: Northlands, Edmonton EXPO Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
 
Monday, 2/20 – Tuesday, 2/21
Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL
 
Tuesday, 2/21 – Thursday, 2/23
Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
 
Tuesday, 2/21 – Thursday, 2/23
Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
 
Tuesday, 2/21 – Thursday, 2/23
Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
 
Wednesday, 2/22 – Thursday, 2/23
Location: Baltimore, MD
 
Thursday, 2/23 – Sunday, 2/26
Location: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
 
Thursday, 2/23 – Sunday, 2/26
Location: Novosibirsk Expo Center, Novosibirsk, Russia
 
Friday, 2/24 – Sunday, 2/26
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
 
Friday, 2/24 – Sunday, 2/26
Location: OC Fair & Event Center/Building 10, Costa Mesa, CA
 
Saturday, 2/25 – Sunday, 2/26
Location: IBEW Building/The Circuit Center & Ballroom, Pittsburgh, PA



 
Saturday, 2/25 – Monday, 2/27
Location: Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA
Week of Sunday, February 26, 2012
 
Wednesday, 2/29 – Sunday, 3/4
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, Orlando, FL


Source:  JCKOnline

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JANUARY: Public (Retail) Gem & Mineral Shows

January 3, 2012

Show Guide Online1-31—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1055 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Sun. 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy…

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January: International Trade Shows

January 3, 2012

Product Preview Guide Business to Business Gem Trade ShowFriday, 1/6 – Sunday, 1/8Location: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL Gem FaireFriday, 1/6 – Sunday, 1/8Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds / Bing Crosby Hall, Del M…

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December: Public & Club Shows

December 3, 2011

2-4—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $3, children (under 12) free; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools,…

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December: Trade & Wholesale Shows

December 3, 2011

 GTS Greensboro Jewelry ExpoSaturday, 12/3 – Monday, 12/5Location: Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, NC Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry ShowSaturday, 12/3 – Sunday, 12/4Location: York Expo Center – Horticultu…

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November: Retail (Public) Gem & Mineral Shows

November 1, 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 Clu…

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November: Trade Shows

November 1, 2011

 International Gem & Jewelry ShowFriday, 11/4 – Sunday, 11/6Location: Maryland Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD Kansas City Bead Renaissance ShowFriday, 11/4 – Sunday, 11/6Location: Kansas City Market Center, Overland Par…

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West Coast Gem Show – the Fall Version!

October 31, 2011

NEW & IMPROVED!!!   First, let me congratulate everyone at Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC on their successful search for a new location for this show…”This show has always been one of the most popular shows in SoCal.  The last couple…

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October – Public Shows

October 4, 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, fac…

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