May 2009 – Commercial Shows

by Robyn Hawk on April 28, 2009

8-10–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire
OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.
Gem Faire hours: Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.
Admission $5 weekend pass.
For more info, contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300 or e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

8-10–HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK:
GemStreet USA
Monroe Country Fairgrounds, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5;
adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend;
fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on
Web site contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: http://www.gemstreetusa.com

15-17–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
“West Coast Gem & Mineral Show – Spring” – Martin Zinn Expositions
Holiday Inn – Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
free admission
120 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public
contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: http://www.mzexpos.com

15-17–GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Bead Renaissance Shows
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5
free admission
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: http://www.beadshow.com

15-17–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire Inc.
Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5
$5 weekend pass
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

15-17–SARASOTA, FLORIDA:
191st show; Frank Cox Productions
Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41)
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5
gems, jewelry, bead
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: http://www.frankcoxproductions.com

22-24–CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Bead Jamboree Show
Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Dr.
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
free admission
Drawing for a $100 shopping spree, each day
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/beadjamboree

29-31–LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
Bead Renaissance Shows
Palace Station Hotel/Casino, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
free admission
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: http://www.beadshow.com

29-31–SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire Inc.
Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5
$5 weekend pass
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

29-31–MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA:
19th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows
National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes, sluice operated by the Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club
contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: http://www.toteshows.com

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