Mineral Shows are happening all across the world, even around YOUR TOWN!
This page is a static listing of shows throughout the United States. Visit our Calendar page or contact us: support@the-vug.com to have your show listed!
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November 2025
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22-23—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Annual show; The Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, EXPO Center East, 9067 Southern Blvd; Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5; Adult – $11, Children under 12 – Free, 2-Day Pass – $16; Free parking; 58th Annual Show, weekend before Thanksgiving; 90 amazing vendors, educational demonstrations, exhibits and speaker presentations, silent auction and hourly prize drawings; Contact Show Chair: Arlene Lazzaro, 516-810-3495 or via email: President@gmspb.org; Website: https://gmspb.org/
22-23—MADISON, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center in Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; $4 adult entry, free kids 12 & under, $8 on-site parking; Pan for gold and sapphire, silent auctions, door prizes, special mineral and jewelry exhibits; contact Nevin Franke; Email: publicity@madisonrockclub.org; Website: www.madisonrockclub.org/
22-23—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club Inc; Johnson Center – George Mason University Campus, Fairfax, VA; Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4; Admission: $6 Adults, $4 Seniors (65+), $3 Teens (13-17), Free admission to children under 12 (accompanied by an adult), Free admission to Scouts in Uniform and to GMU Students, Faculty & Staff; 33rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show – Approximately 20 dealers with Gems, Minerals & Fossils for sale. Features: Demonstrations, Exhibits, Kids Activities and Door Prizes. Sponsored by the Dept of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences at GMU. Parking: https://novamineralclub.org/showparking; Website: www.novamineralclub.org
22-23—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, Presidents Hall, 1250 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come to our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society is proud to present our annual show once again. Come for family fun, a silent auction, juniors’ activities, demos, vendors and so much more! For over 85 years, we have been a club, and for nearly 40, we have been hosting a show; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com
22-23—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Beads and Craft Vendors. Free Gem & Mineral Identification. Huge Raffle, Food Booth & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: ecvgms.org
22-23—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem and Mineral Show; Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults-8, kids under 12-4, family of 4-20, Vets-Teachers-over 65-5, Scouts in Uniforms-Free. Get QR code for free parking; contact Diana Case, (214) 349-2022; Email: dgmscontracts@yahoo.com; Website: dallasgemandmineral.org
22-23—TOLEDO, OHIO: Show and sale; Northwest Ohio Rockhounds; St James Lutheran Church, 4727 Sylvania Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free admission; Free Kid’s Activities Rock Identification, Geode Cracking, Mineral Specimens, and Fossils. Slab, Rough, and Polished Materials Handmade Jewelry and Crafts Decorative Art and more; contact Suzanne Shimatzki, (419) 376-2650; Email: sshimatzki@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/NWORockhounds/
29-30—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Annual show; Wickenburg AZ Gem & Mineral Society; Hassayampa Elementary School, 195 E Coconino St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for Everyone; This show is packed with vendors inside and outside! Over 30 knowledgeable vendors. Free door prizes at each hour. Great raffle prizes help support the club’s $3000 annual scholarship to a local high school student; contact Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Email: Wickenburggemmineral@gmail.com; Website: wickenburggms.org/
29-30—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; Over 50 exhibitors will dazzle you with their vast storehouse of brilliant gemstones and shamanic wisdom. They include vendors from around the country and exotic places like Bali, Nepal, Afghanistan and China. Come explore the vast delights and many splendors of the WINTER SAN FRANCISCO CRYSTAL FAIR – Thanksgiving Weekend; contact Jerry Tomlinson; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: crystalfair.com
December 2025
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5-7—PARIS 12 – FRANCE: Annual show; 200 exhibitors ; Fri. 10-7:00, Sat. 10-7:00, Sun. 10-6:00; 10€ Admission, 7€ Reduced rate (child aged 7 to 18), Free for children under 7 (cash only at the door); 52nd edition of the Salon Minéral Expo Paris at Espace Charenton, find nearly 200 exhibitors carefully selected to present their best specimens: Minerals, Fossils, Designer jewelry, Gems, Objects natural stone decoration; contact Cédric and Mathilde Email: contact@mineralexpoparis.com ; Website:www.mineralexpoparis.com
5-7—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, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
5-7—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission (cash only at the door); Select dealers from near and far selling spectacular minerals, jewelry, gems, healing stones, beads, rocks and crystals from all over the world; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com
6-7—MIAMI, FLORIDA: Annual Show; Miami Mineralogical & Lapidary Guild; Better Families Through Tae Kwon Do Center, 6723 SW 81st Street;
Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-5; $5 adults. Kids under 12 free; 20 vendors of Minerals, Fossils (including Meg teeth), Gems & Jewelry, cabbing demonstrations, educational exhibits, geode cutting, kids’ activities, fluorescent exhibit, and more.
Contact: Lauren Kairalla, 305-507-7656; Email: miamirocknerds@gmail.com; or Adam Lawrence, Email: lawrdans@gmail.com
12-14—LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA: Show; Mark Woods – Southeastern Mineral Specimens; Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy SW; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults 13+ $10, kids 12 and under FREE; Tickets available at the door, adults 13+ $10, kids 12 and under FREE! Free parking at the venue, wristbands good for all three days! 2 dozen vendors with the best the Earth has produced, available for your holiday shopping, or for your personal collection; contact Mark Woods, (706) 296-9467; Email: darklighter@bellsouth.net; Website: www.facebook.com/events/685426844129204
12-14—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association (M.A.G.M.A.); Land of Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Christmas Show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, fossils & jewelry in the Southeast! This is a fun, family-friendly event. Food and drink available daily; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
12-14—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com
20-21—LOGAN, UTAH: Annual show; Crystal Festival – A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Cache County Event Center, 490 S 500 W, 1215 Henderson Dr; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free; Shop the most amazing selection of gifts on the planet! From stone bookends, to handmade jewelry, custom stone knives, geode jewelry boxes, stone spheres, and mineral specimens to outdoor rockhounding equipment, and crystal healing grids! Every child will get a free sample of coal; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.Crystalfestival.org
January 2026
16-18—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E Fairground Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Donation Requested; Vendors selling gems, minerals, rock specimens, jewelry, fossils and much more. Activity room with hands-on learning. Lapidary, silent auction and snack bar; contact Beverly Hawkins, (928) 363-0345; Email: gilagem.shows@gmail.com; Website: https://gilagem.org/
February 2026
We have nothing on our books so far for February 2026. Want to add your show? Send us the details at: support@the-vug.com
March 2026
20-22—JACKSON, MICHIGAN; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; American One Event Center, 128 W Ganson; Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5; Adults – $5, Seniors – $3, Students – $2, Veterans Free on Friday; Children under 5 – Free; Silent Auction, Kids Table, Displays, Demonstrations, Raffle, Handicrafters and Much More; Contact: 517-522-3396; Website: mgmsrockclub.com;
20-22—SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; M.A.G.M.A. Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association; Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; 34th M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show. We will have over 20 indoor vendors and numerous outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the southeast! Kick off the spring rockhound season with the top show in North Carolina; contact Richard Jacquot, (828) 779-4501; Email: rickjacquot@gmail.com; Website: www.AmericanRockhound.com
20-22—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com
20-22—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Abq. Gem & Mineral Club; Expo NM State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Fri. $2, Sat & Sun. $5, kids 12 and under free; Treasures of the Earth Gem Expo. Enter Gate 3 @ San Pedro and Copper; contact Roy McKinney, (505) 715-0138; Email: show-chair@agmc.info; Website: http://www.agmc.info
April 2026
11-12—NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Clarion Inn, 201 Washington Avenue; Sat. 9:30am – 5pm, Sun. 10am – 4:30pm; $6 – Adults, Children under 12 – FREE; 50Th Annual Show!! Info: newhavenmineralclub.org
May 2026
We have no shows listed currently for May 2026. Want us to add a listing? Send us the details at: support@the-vug.com
June 2026
5-7—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 4:30-Select End Time; $10 Admission cash only at the door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com
July 2026
23-26—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO: Annual show; El Chivo Viejo; Fairplay River Park Event Site, 200 Platte Dr; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; Fairplay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. An outdoor show; contact Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: http://www.abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay
August 2026
21-23—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Cobb Civic Center, 548 S Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission cash only at door ; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com
September 2026
Our books are open so far for September 2026. Hosting a show? Send us the details at: support@the-vug.com
October 2026
We have no shows listed currently for October 2026. Want us to add a listing? Send us the details at: support@the-vug.com
November 2026
13-15—DULUTH, GEORGIA: Annual show; Bellpoint Gem Show; Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy; Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; $10 Admission cash only at door; Select dealers from near and far selling extraordinary minerals, jewelry, gem, fossils, healing stones, beads, crystals, rocks; contact BJ; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointgemshow.com
December 2026
Our calendar is pretty clear for December 2026. Have a listing we should add? Send us the details at: support@the-vug.com