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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December 2025
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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
20-20—SUTHERLIN, OREGON: Annual show; Gemstones of the Americas; Sutherlin Senior Center, 202 E Central Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free for everyone; Rough gemstones, faceted gemstones, lapidary rough, specimens, jewelry, gold and silver, tumbles, geodes, crystals and much, much more! Plus speak to our on-site jeweler and craft a custom piece of jewelry from one of our many loose stones; contact Trent, (541) 670-8192; Website: Gemoftheamericas.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
9-11—ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Retail show; Jerri Heer; St Petersburg Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Military, Veterans, 1st Responders $4, Teens $4, Children 12 and under Free; 15,000 square feet of fabulous vendors of Jewelry, gems, minerals, beads, fossils and so much more. Presented in St Petersburg’s most historic building: The Coliseum. Door Prizes, Free Parking, Concessions; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 344-9999; Email: hrgemshows@gmail.com; Website: Hrgemshows.com
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/
17-18—EXETER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tule Gem and Mineral Society; Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N Kaweah Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Malinda Hoskins, (559) 786-6147; Email: mmbhoskins@gmail.com; Website: http://www.tulegem.com/
17-18—DELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E New York Ave, Tommy Lawrence Arena; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 per adult, kids 12 and under free; Go to tomokagem.org to get $1 off coupon. Demos, kids’ activities, silent auction, door prizes, and free parking; contact Mary DeJan, (386) 871-6221; Email: tomokagmsvendor@gmail.com; Website: tomokagem.org
17-18—FREDRICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Park (Pioneer Pavilion), Hwy 16 South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free for all; Free door prizes hourly, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, Mineral and Fossil dealers. Club geologist on site to identify your mystery rocks; contact Frank Rowell, (325) 248-1067; Email: hcgms20@gmail.com; Website: fredericksburgrockhounds.org
18-18—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Mid-Winter Rock Swap; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane (off Sun Valley Blvd); Sun. 11-5; Adult $3, 15 and under free; Buy, Sell or Trade. Cash and Credit Cards. Fossils, Rocks, Jewelry, Minerals, Lapidary Supplies, and Equipment. Family-friendly. Food Truck on site. Help the Lincoln Food Bank and bring canned items. All Swapper Spaces filled; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org
(Jan) 28-8—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show; See full listing under February…
February 2026
(Jan) 28-8—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show; Tucson Expo Center, 3550 E. Irvington Road; Every day – 10am-6pm, Final day (Feb 8th) – 10am-4pm; Visit website for tickets; The JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show is one of North America’s largest gem, jewelry, and mineral events, hosting 400+ exhibitors and 50,000 buyers from around the world. Held at the Tucson Expo Center, a climate-controlled venue with 1,000+ free parking spaces, JOGS is the main sourcing show for professionals and private
buyers seeking the lowest wholesale prices and exclusive international connections. Find fine jewelry, gemstones, amber, turquoise, silver, beads, crystals, fossils, home décor, lapidary tools, and more. International pavilions include Indonesian Silver, Amber Pavilion (Poland/Lithuania), Southwestern & Native Jewelry, India Manufacturers, and Gem Décor & Minerals. Complimentary shuttles, food court, on-site shipping, and easy online pre-registration make JOGS the most convenient and diverse Tucson gem event.
Register: https://account.jogsshow.com
Website: www.jogsshow.com
6-8—JASPER, TEXAS: Annual show; My Booth Rocks /Jasper Chamber of Commerce; Jasper Auction House, 324 W Gibson; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; Free; Rock and gem extravaganza show. Come be amazed. Friday is setup day; contact Brian Kupiec, (936) 306-5688; Email: Pipelayer413@yahoo.com; Website: myboothrocks.com
7-8—TYLER, TEXAS: Show and sale; Stone Crystals; Rose Garden Center, 402 Rose Park Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 Adults $1, students scouts in uniform free; Gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry vendors, geode cracking, family-oriented show; contact Keith Harmon, TX, (903) 316-2967; Email: keithharmon19@gmail.com
13-15—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; General admission $7, Free for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free parking; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com
14-15—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society; Georgetown Community Center San Gabriel Park, 445 E Morrow St; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 6-12 $3, Children Under 6 Free; Silent Auction (every half hour) Wheel of Fortune Hourly Door Prize Adult and Youth Grand Prize Drawing Mineral Identification Concessions Available; contact Kenneth Oliver, (281) 381-0781; Email: wcgmsgemboree@gmail.com; Website: wcgms.org
20-22—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; General admission $7, Free for children under 12 years old; Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-83; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com
20-22—CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mingus Gem and Mineral club; Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads, findings, cabochons, crystals, geodes, rock slabs, tumble-polished minerals, handcrafted jewelry, carvings and unique gift items; Kids’ Corner offers free mineral specimens for children 12 and under; contact Bill Hedglin, (928) 634-0269; Email: billkarin3@q.com; Website: http://www.mingusgmclub.com/
21-22—LAYTON, UTAH: Annual show; Crystal Festival; Davis Conference Center, 1651 N 700 W; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free Admission; Explore our new Educational Hall, Classes, Workshops and more! There are so many reasons to come and play at the Crystal Festival this February! Free and open to the entire family! Crystal Festival – A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show; contact Adrienne McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalBarista.com
21-22—MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Annual show; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club; Albion Community Center, 24165 104 Ave; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Admission by donation; Displays, vendors, live auction, demonstrations, crack a Geode, spin and win; contact Walt Pinder; Email: wpinder1@gmail.com; Website: www.mapleridgelapidaryclub.com
21-22—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults – $7, Kids 12 and Under Free, Scouts in Uniform Free with Paid Adult, Active Military with ID Free; contact Donna Heath; Email: roccosgee1@yahoo.com; Website: antiochlapidaryclub.com
21-22—LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Friends of NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum; NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7, Seniors $6, Military/Veterans $4, Age 4-17 $5, Age 3 and under Free, (Free Parking); Annual show. Rough and finished rock, slabs, cabs, beads, jewelry, fossils, crystals, findings and more. Food vendors on site. Family-friendly. Admission includes Museum access; contact Sandy Kostelecky, (575) 637-1952; Email: friends.nmfrhm@gmail.com; Website: museumrocks.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