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June 26-29, Prineville, OR - Prineville Rockhounds. 63rd Annual Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Show. Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St. 26th-28th, 9-5; 29th, 10-4. Rebecca Buss, 541-546-9473, becka@crestviewcable.com, www.rebeccasrecreations.com.

June 27-29, Bloomington, IN - Lawrence County Rock Club. 43rd Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show. Monroe County Fairgrounds. 27th, 10-6:30; 28th, 9-6:30; 29th, 10-4. Dave Treffinger, 812-295-3463, www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

Jun. 27-29, Salt Lake City, UT - Gem Faire. South Towne Exposition Center, Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St. 27th, 12-7; 28th, 10-7; 29th, 10-5. Gem Faire, 503-252-8300, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

June 27-29, Ventura, CA - California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. 69th Annual Statewide Golden Bear Gem & Mineral Show. Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Bural LaRue, 909-874-5664, bplarue@earthlink.net, www.cfmsinc.org.

June 28-29, Casper, WY - Natrona County Rockhounds Club. 61st Annual Show. I25 and Center St. 28th, 9-5; 29th, 9-4. Helen Hoff, 307-266-2839.

June 28-29, Ft. Smith, AR - The Bead Market Arkansas Bead Market -- Ft. Smith. Ft. Smith Convention Center, 55 South 7th St. 28th, 10-5; 29th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

June 28-29, Gilsum, NH - Gilsum Recreation Committee. Gilsum Rock Swap and Mineral Show 2008. Gilsum Elementary School, Route 10. 28th, 8-6; 29th, 8-4. Rob Mitchell, 603-357-9636, gilsumrocks@gmail.com, http://gilsum.org/rockswap.aspx.

June 28-29, Pompano Beach, FL - Intergalactic Bead Jewelry Shows, Inc. Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. ibs@beadshows.com, www.beadshows.com.

June 29, Columbus, NE - Loup Valley Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Rock Swap. Izaak Walton, Highway 81 and Highway 30 intersection. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Mary Wemhoff, 402-246-3955, wemconst@megavision.com.

July 4-6, Farmington, NM - San Juan Gem and Mineral Society. Freedom Days show. Farmington Civic Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Mickie Calvert, 505-632-8288, mickie2@earthlink.net.

July 4-6, Fishersville/Waynesboro, VA - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 21st Annual Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Augusta Expoland, Expo Rd. 4th-5th, 10-5; 6th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

July 4-6, Raleigh, NC - Frank Cox Productions. Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show. State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge at Hillsborough St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

July 11-13, Atlanta, GA - Frank Cox Productions. Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy. 11th, 1-5; 12th-13th, 10-5. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

July 11-13, Detroit, MI - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Embassy Suites, Livonia/Novi, 19525 Victor Pkwy. 11th-12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

July 11-13, Durango, CO - Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club. 55th Annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. 11th, 11-6; 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. Joanna Baker, 970-563-9908, info@durangorocks.org, www.durangorocks.org.

July 11-13, Tacoma, WA - Northwest Bead Festivals. Puget Sound Bead Festival. 1500 Broadway. 11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-7; 13th, 11-5. Melissa Lovejoy, 888-500-2323 x121, Melissa@thebeadfactory.com, www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com.

July 12-13, Bossier City, LA - The Bead Market Louisiana Bead Market. Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd. 12th, 10-5; 13th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

July 12-13, Columbia, SC - American Gem Expo. Columbia Metro Convention Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

July 12-13, Huntsville, AL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cahaba Shrine, 6001 Pulaski Pike NW. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. 866-667-3232, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

July 17-20, West Lafayette, IN - International Precious Metal Clay Guild. 4th Biennial Conference. Purdue University. 859-586-0595, director@pmcguild.com,
www.pmc-conference.com.

July 18-20, Boone, NC - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Show. 14th Annual High Country Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln. 18th-19th, 10-5; 20th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

July 18-20, Kenner, LA - AKS Gem Shows. New Orleans Summer Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. 18th-19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-4. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

July 18-20, New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Summer Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show. Ponchartrain Center. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

July 18-20, Virginia Beach, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Shows. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 18th, noon-7; 19th, 10-6; 20th, 11-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney@aol.com.

July 19-20, Atlanta, GA - American Gem Expo. North Atlanta Trade Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

July 19-20, Atlanta, GA - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Pkwy. 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. 866-667-3232, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

July 19-20, Erie, PA - Gem City Rock & Mineral Society. 39th Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. JMC Ice Arena, 423 W. 38th St. 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. Bob Gallivan, 814-454-6770, webmaster@gemcityrockclub.org, www.gemcityrockclub.

July 19-20, Long Island, NY - Siao Mei's Creations. Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, and Beads Show & Sale. Molley College, Rockville Centre. 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. Siao-Mei Benvenuto, 516-623-7529, fax 516-867-2776.

July 19-20, Moose Lake, MN - Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club. Agate Days Show. Moose Lake High School. 19th, 9-5; 20th, 9-4. Allan Hyopponen, 218-525-7766, finnspec@charter.net.

July 24-27, Franklin, NC - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Watauga Festival Center, 426 Watauga Rd. 24th-26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

July 24-27, Franklin, NC - Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, NC. July Gemboree. Community Facilities Building, Highway 441 S. 24th-26th, 10-6; 27th, noon-5. Fred Plesner, 828-349-4224.

July 25-28, New York, NY - DMG The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St. 25th-27th, 11-7; 28th, 11-4. Andrea Canady, 239-732-6642, www.dmgantiqueshows.com.

July 26-27, Mattituck, NY - The Long Island Mineral & Geology Society, Inc. 27th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Mattituck High School, Main Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Julie Schwahl, 631-594-1843, adcom1a@msn.com, www.limineralandgeology.com.

July 26-27, South Burlington, VT - Burlington Gem and Mineral Club. 29th Annual Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Kathy Howe, 802-565-4118, www.burlingtonmineralclub.org.

July 27-30, New York, NY - JA New York Summer Show. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. 27th, 9:30-6; 28th-29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-3. 800-650-1591, www.ja-newyork.com. Credentials required.

July 31-August 3, Spruce Pine, NC - 51st NC Mineral and Gem Festival. Pinebridge Coliseum, 97 Pinebridge Ave. 31st-2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 12:30-5. Patti Jensen, 828-765-9033.

July 31-August 3, Spruce Pine, NC - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Pinebridge Executive Inn, 207 Pinebridge Ave. 31st-2nd, 10-5; 3rd, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

August 1-3, Savannah, GA - AKS Gem Shows. Savannah Summer Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. 1st-2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-4. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

August 2-3, Bethesda, MD - Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral Society of Washington, D.C. 59th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Stone Ridge School, 9101 Rockville Pike. 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. 703-522-7415, www.glmsdc.com.

August 2-4, Greensboro, NC - Golden Triangle Shows. Greensboro Jewelry Expo. Greensboro Coliseum Complex. 2nd-3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-3. 770-410-9771, info@gtshows.com, www.gtshows.com.

August 2, Ishpeming, MI - Ishpeming Elks Club. 33rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lakeshore Dr. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Ernest Johnson, 906-228-9422, ejohnson@nmu.edu.

August 2-3, North Bend, OR - Far West Lapidary. Rock & Gem Show. North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway. 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. Don Innes, 541-396-5722.

August 2-4, Philadelphia, PA - The Rosen Group. Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. 2nd-3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-3. 800-432-7238, info@rosengrp.com, www.americancraft.com.

August 2-3, San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society. Golden Gateway to Gems. San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Ave at Lincoln Way. 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. Ellen Nott, 415-564-4230, e_nott@yahoo.com.

August 2-3, Waterville, ME - Water-Oak Gem & Mineral Society. The 38th Annual Mid-State Gem and Mineral Show. Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave. 2nd, 10-5; 3rd, 10-4. Ellery Borow, 207-547-3154.

August 8-10, Dalton, GA - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 17th Annual North Georgia Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd. 8th, 2-7; 9th, 10-6; 10th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

August 8-10, West Springfield, MA - Martin Zinn Expositions. East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr. 8th-9th, 10-7; 10th, 10-5. Martin Zinn Expositions, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

August 9-10, Baton Rouge, LA - Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society. Baton Rouge Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show. 10777 Greenwell Springs Rd. 9th, 10-6; 10th, 10-5. Paul Broussard, 225-687-3864, 225-939-3293, paul_broussard@msn.com.

August 9-10, Melbourne, FL - LEF Jewelry, Gem, Bead, and Mineral Show. Melbourne Auditorium, 325 E. Hibiscus Blvd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Anita Ln, 321-723-0742.

August 9-10, Walnut Creek, CA - Contra Costa Crystal Fair. Civic Dr. at Broadway. 9th, 10-6; 10th, 10-4. Jerry Tomlinson, 415-383-7837, www.crystalfair.com.

August 14-17, Pasadena, CA - Pasadena Bead and Design Show. The Pasadena Hilton, 168 S. Los Robles Ave. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. www.pasadenabeadanddesignshow.com.

August 15-17, Cartersville, GA - Martin Zinn Expositions. Southeast Gem & Mineral Show. Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE. 15th-16th, 10-6; 17th, 10-5. Martin Zinn Expositions, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

August 15-17, Lake George, CO - Lake George Gem & Mineral Club. Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Hwy. 24. Rebecca Blair, 719-748-3030, blairra@hotmail.com, www.lggmclub.org.

August 15-17, Lebanon, PA - The Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association. Gem Miner’s Jubilee and Bead Show. Lebanon Expo Center, Rt. 72 and Rocherty Rd. 15th-16th, 10-6; 17th, 10-4. 301-565-0487, www.gem-show.com.

August 15-17, St. Louis, MO - Greater St. Louis Association of Earth Science Clubs. 16th Annual Show. Machinist Hall Auditorium. 636-462-4423, rmorse@centurytel.net.

August 15-17, Vero Beach, FL - LEF Jewelry, Gem, Bead, and Mineral Show. Vero Beach Community Center, corner of 14th Ave. and 23rd St. 15th, 9-5; 16th, 10-5; 17th, 10-4. Anita Ln, 321-723-0742.

August 16-17, Bossier City, LA - Ark-La-Tex Gem and Mineral Society. Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show. Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd. 16th, 10-6; 17th, 10-5. C.W. Johns, 318-687-4929, cwsejohns@bellsouth.net, www.larockclub.com.

August 16-17, Live Oak, TX - The Bead Market San Antonio Bead Market -- Summer. Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. 16th, 10-5; 17th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

August 16-17, Orlando, FL - American Gem Expo. Central Florida Fairground Expo Center, 4603 W Colonial Dr. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

August 16-17, Yelm, WA - Nisqually Valley Rockhound Society. Annual Show. Yelm Middle School, Highway 510. 16th, 10-6; 17th, 10-5. Mike Smith, 360-458-8747, msmith2012@ywave.com.

August 21-24, King of Prussia, PA - Interweave. Bead Fest Philadelphia. 21st-24th, classes; 22nd-24th, expo. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave. 22nd, noon-7; 23rd, 10-6; 24th, 11-5. 610-232-5700, www.beadfest.com.

August 22-24, Hot Springs, AR - AKS Gem Shows. Hot Springs Gem, Jewelry, Bead & Crystal Show. Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Center Blvd. 22nd-23rd, 10-6; 24th, 10-4. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

August 22-24, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 183rd Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, (Hwy 41). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

August 22-24, South Bend, IN - Michiana Gem and Mineral Society. 45th Annual Jewelry Gem and Mineral Show and Sale. St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd. 22nd, 2-7; 23rd, 10-6; 24th, 10-4. Marie Crull, 574-272-7209, crullb2@sbcglobal.net.

August 23-24, Freeport, NY - Freeport Recreation Center. Freeport Gem and Mineral Show. 130 E. Merrick Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ralph Gose, 631-271-8411, kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com.

August 24, Grand Rapids, MI - Ayla’s Wonderful World of Beads. Bead Bazaar. Crowne Plaza, 5700 28th St SE. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.awwbshow.com.

August 29-September 1, Crawford, NE - Northwest Nebraska Rock Club. Crawford Rock Show. Crawford City Park. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Wade Beins, 308-430-1399, agates@bbc.net.

August 29-September 1, Fort Bragg, CA - Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society Show. Town Hall, Main and Laurel. 29th-31st, 10-6; 1st, 10-4. Don McDonell, 707-964-7182, ejwebb@mcn.org.

August 29-September 1, Hendersonville, NC - Henderson County Gem & Mineral Society. 27th Annual Gem & Mineral Spectacular & Sale. Lily Pond Rd. 29th-31st, 10-6; 1st, 10-5. Margaret L. Johnson, 828-692-1249, mgt.j.ed@brinet.com.

August 29-September 1, Lancaster, PA - Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival. 717-735-8883, info@longspark.org.

August 29-September 1, Raleigh, NC - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. 29th, noon-7; 30th, 10-6; 1st, 10-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney@aol.com.

August 30-31, Augusta, ME - Kennebec Rocks and Mineral Club. 18th Annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show. National Guard Armory, Western Ave. 30th, 10-5; 31st, 10-4.

August 30-31, Charleston, SC - American Gem Expo. Gailard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

*Sept. 3-7, Warwick, RI - International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group. IFJAG Show. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave. 401-295-4564, www.jewelrytradeshows.com.

September 5-7, Atlanta, GA - Frank Cox Productions. Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy. 5th, 1-5; 6th-7th, 10-5. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

September 5-7, Ferndale, CA - Wildcat Gem Society. Wildcat Gem Fest. Humboldt Co. Fairgrounds, 5th St. 5th, 12-7; 6th, 10-6; 7th, 10-5. Mike Martin, 707-943-1575, mnmartin@saber.net.

September 5-7, Greenfield, IN - 500 Earth Sciences Club. 32nd Annual Great Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Hancock County 4H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St. 5th, 10-8; 6th, 9-7; 7th, 10-4. Don Mahoney, 574-892-5264, dlmcnaclu@aol.com, http://geology.iupui.edu/Outreach/500%5FEarth%5FSciences/.

September 5-7, Toledo, OH - Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club. 36th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show. Stranahan Theater Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 5th, 2-8; 6th, 10-6; 7th, 11-5. 419-531-8124, jheerx6@aol.com, www.toledogemandrockhoundclub.com.

September 6-8, Gatlinburg, TN - The Norton Shows. Gatlinburg Apparel and Jewelry Market, Norton’s Gatlinburg Gift and Variety Show. Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont. 6th-7th, 9-6; 8th, 9-4. www.nortonshows.com.

September 6-7, New Milford, CT - Danbury Mineralogical Society. 58th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. New Milford High School, Danbury Rd. 6th, 10-5:30; 7th, 10-4:30. Pat Hackett, prhackett@charter.net, www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org.

September 6-7, Roseburg, OR - Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club. Annual Gem & Mineral Show “Rocks Under Foot.” Douglas County Fairgrounds, Douglas Hall, I-5 Exit 123. 6th, 10-6; 7th, 10-4:30. Dave Snyder, 541-679-7553, dwilliams@mcsi.net.

September 6-7, St. Louis, MO - American Gem Expo. Greensfelder Convention Center, 550 Weidman Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

September 11-14, Denver, CO - J&J Promotions, L.L.C. Denver Bead Renaissance Show. Crown Plaza, 15500 E. 40th Ave., I-70 & Chambers Rd. 11th-13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. 575-894-1293, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

September 12-14, Holland, MI - Tulip City Gem and Mineral Club. What’s Inside: Discovering Earth’s Treasures. 8th St and Pine. 12th, 9-8; 13th, 9-7; 14th, 11-5. R. Cistaro, r4squares@charter.net.

September 12-14, Ocean City, MD - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Shows. Roland E Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy. 12th, noon-7; 13th, 10-6; 14th, 11-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney@aol.com.

September 13-14, Ft. Lauderdale/Pompano, FL - American Gem Expo. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

September 13-14, Mechanisburg, PA - Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club. 43rd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Eagle View Middle School, 6746 Carlisle Pike. 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. Maxine Nicholas, webmaster@rockandmineral.org, www.rockandmineral.org.

September 19-21, Arlington, TX - AKS Gem Show. Arlington Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show. Arlington Center, 1200 Ballpark Way. 19th-20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-4. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

September 19-21, Branson, MO - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Branson Convention Center, 300 South Sycamore St. 19th-20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info2glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

September 19-21, Coos Bay, OR - South Coast Rock & Gem Fest 2008. Downtown Coos Bay, 4th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Don Innes, 541-396-5722.

September 19-21, Enid, OK - Enid Gem & Mineral Society Show. Garfield County Fair Grounds, Hoover Building. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Billy E. Wood, 580-234-5344.

September 19-21, Lincoln, MO - Mozarkite Society of Lincoln. 48th Annual Show. Lincoln City Park. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Linville Harms, 660-827-4143.

September 20-21, Farmers Branch, TX - Pleasant Oaks Gem & Mineral Club. 2008 Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals. EMGI Building, Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln. 20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-5. Don Shurtz, 972-509-2821, don.shurtz@gmail.com, www.pogmc.org.

September 20-21, Jackson, CA - Fossils for Fun Society. 8th Annual Tailgate Gemboree. Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Debbie Bunn, 916-929-6665, fossilsforfun@hotmail.com, www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html.

September 20-21, Missoula, MT - Hellgate Mineral Society. 14th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show “Rockhounding in the Rockies”. Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve. 20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-5. Bob Riggs, 406-543-3667.

September 20-21, Paso Robles, CA - Santa Lucia Rockhounds. Rockhound Roundup. 2010 Riverside Dr. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Mike Doherty, 805-466-4061, mdoherty@tcsn.net.

September 20-21, Richmond, VA - American Gem Expo. Showplace, 3000 Mechanicsville Pike. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

September 20-21, San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Crystal Fair. Laguna Ave. & Marina Blvd. 20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-4. Jerry Tomlinson, 415-383-7837, www.crystalfair.com.

September 21-23, Bismark, ND - Central Dakota Gem and Mineral Society. 1009 Basin Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Susan Gerenz, 701-221-3249, sgerenz@prideinc.org.

September 27, Cincinnati, OH - Rings & Things. Wholesale Bead Tour. Holiday Inn, I-275 North (Ballroom), 3855 Hauck Rd. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 800-366-2156, www.rings-things.com/Show/city.php?city=Cincinnati.

September 27-28, Concord, NH - Capital Mineral Club. Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Festival. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd. 27th, 9-5; 28th, 10-4. www.capitalmineralclub.com.

September 27-28, Franklin, NJ - Franklin Mineral Museum. 52nd Annual Franklin Gem & Mineral Show. Washington School, Washington Ave. 27th, 7:30-6; 28th, 9-5. Lee Lowell, 973-827-6671, fmm1954@earthlink.net.

September 27-29, Kissimmee, FL - Golden Triangle Shows. Florida Jewelry Expo. Osceola Heritage Park. 770-410-9771, info@gtshows.com, www.gtshows.com.

September 27-28, Milwaukee, WI - Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows. 3rd Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show. Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. Karla Little, 401-816-0963, klittle@finefurinishingsshow.com, www.FineFurinishings Shows.com.

September 27-28, Monterey, CA - Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society. 49th Annual Show. Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd. 27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. Janis Rovetti, 831-657-1933, janis12@sbcglobal.net, www.cvgms.org.

September 27-28, Richardson, TX - The Bead Market Dallas Bead Market. The Richardson Convention Center. 27th, 10-5; 28th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

September 28-29, Minneapolis, MN - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Ramada Inn Mall of America Hotel and Convention Center, 2201 East 78th St. 28th, 11-6; 29th, 10-3. 601-8879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

October 3-5, Detroit, MI - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Embassy Suites, Livonia/Novi, 19525 Victor Pkwy. 3rd-4th, 10-6; 5th, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

October 3-5, Indianapolis, IN - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Show. 10th Annual Fall Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St. 3rd-4th, 10-5; 5th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

October 3-5, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 184th Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show. Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy 41). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

October 4-6, Greensboro, NC - Golden Triangle Shows. Greensboro Jewelry Expo. Greensboro Coliseum Complex. 2nd-3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-3. 770-410-9771, info@gtshows.com, www.gtshows.com.

October 4-5, Jacksonville, AR - Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society. 36th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Pat Kissire, 501-821-2346, pkissire@sbcglobal.net, www.centralarrockhound.org.

October 4-5, Newark, NY - Wayne County Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. St. Michael’s School, 320 Main St. (Rt. 88). 4th, 10-5; 5th, 10-4. Dave Kords, 315-986-1171, dave@americahobbyshop.com.

October 4-5, Norfolk, VA - American Gem Expo. Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

Oct. 4-5, Omaha, NE - The Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club, Inc. 53rd Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil & Mineral Show. Westside Community Center, 108th & Grover St. 4th, 9-6; 5th 10-5. Tim Kautsch, 402-397-9606, www.nerockgem.org.

October 4-5, Waynesboro, VA - Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Show. Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St. 4th, 9-6; 5th, 11-5. Paul Johnson, 540-942-3864, pauljohnsoniii@hotmail.com.

October 10-12, Billings, MT - Billings Gem and Mineral Club Show. Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln. 10th, 10-8; 11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. Vern Watson, 406-652-5958.

October 10-12, Live Oak, TX - J&J Promotions, L.L.C. San Antonio Bead Renaissance Show. Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. 10th-11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. 575-894-1293, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

October 10-12, Moab, UT - Moab Points and Pebbles Club. 49th Annual Show. Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Highway 191. 10th-11th, 10-7; 12th, 10-4. Jerry Hansen, 435-259-3393, boondocker@frontiernet.net.

October 10-12, Mount Ida, AK - Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Quartz, Quilts and Crafts Festival. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. 10th-11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. Maureen Walther, 870-867-2723, director@mountidachamber.com, www.mountidachamber.com.

October 10-12, Richmond, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Shows. Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Ave. 10th, noon-7; 11th, 10-6; 12th, 11-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney@aol.com.

October 10-12, Wausau, WI - Wausau Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Marathon Park, East Gate Hall, 1201 Stewart Ave. 10th, noon-5; 11th, 9-5; 12th, 10-4. Jennifer Damrow, 715-212-7080, Jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com, www.exclusiveinspirations.com.

October 10-11, West Springfield, MA - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Eastern States Exposition, Young Building, 1305 Memorial Ave. 10th, 10-6; 11th, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

October 11-12, Freeport, PA - Kit-Han-Ne Rock and Gem Club. Club Show. Worthington-West Franklin Firehall, Route 422. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Albert Zabinski, 724-567-7067.

October 11-12, Marysville, WA - Marysville Rock and Gem Club, Inc. The 34th Annual “Rocktoberfest” Gem and Mineral Show. Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 7th St and State Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ken Metz, 425-422-8575, ken_metz@hotmail.com, www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/3505/.

October 11-12, Mobile, AL - American Gem Expo. Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Dr. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

October 11-12, Oklahoma City, OK - The Bead Market Oklahoma Bead Market -- Fall. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall #3, 3212 Wichita Walk. 11th, 10-5; 12th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

October 11-12, Orlando, FL - Florida Fossil Hunters. 17th Annual Fossil Fair. 4603 W. Colonial Dr. 11th, 9-5; 12th, 10-4. Valerie First, 407-699-9274, www.Floridafossilhunters.com.

October 11-12, Sierra Vista, AZ - Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club. 34th Annual Show. Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave. 11th, 9-6; 12th, 9-4. Ingrid Baillie, 520-459-3718, ibaillie@cox.net.

October 11-12, Springfield, MO - Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society. 41st Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. Expo Center, 625 E. St. Louis. Floyd Carpenter, 417-823-3800, ttc65@sbcglobal.net.

October 11-12, Temple, TX - Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society. 39th Show. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St. 11th, 9-6; 12th, 10-5. Les Connally, 254-939-7015, loconn@aol.com.

October 11-12, Trona, CA - Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. Gem-O-Rama 2008 67th Annual Show. Lapidary and Show Building. 11th, 7:30-5; 12th, 7:30-4. Bonnie Fairchild, 760-372-5356, www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/.

October 11-12, Topeka, KS - Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Annual Show. Kansas ExpoCentre AG Hall, 17th St and Topeka Blvd. 11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. Millie Mowry, 785-267-2849, rock2plate@aol.com.

October 17-19, Fort Wayne, IN - Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society. 47th Annual Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry and Lapidary Show & Sale. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd. 17th-18th, 10-7; 19th, 10-5. Michele Yamanaka, 260-424-5070, yamanakam@cs.com.

October 17-19, Franklin, NC - Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin, NC. Leaflookers Gemboree. Community Facilities Building, Highway 441 S. 17th-18th, 10-6; 19th, 12-5. Fred Plesner, 828-349-4224.

October 17-20, Miami Beach, FL - Jewelers International Showcase. Miami Beach Convention Center. 17th-19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-4. 561-998-0205, www.jisshow.com. Credentials required.

October 17-19, Natchez, MS - AKS Gem Shows. Natchez Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show. Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main St. 17th-18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-4. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

October 17-19, Orlando, FL - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Ln. 17th-18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

October 17-19, Victoria, TX - Victoria Gem & Mineral Club. Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show. 2905 E. North St. 17th-18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Ken Lemke, 361-575-5350, klemke@vctx.org.

October 17-19, Virginia Beach, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Shows. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 17th, noon-7; 18th, 10-6; 19th, 11-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney@aol.com.

October 18, Bellevue, WA - Rings & Things Show. Bellevue Community College (cafeteria), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 800-366-2156, www.rings-things.com.

October 18-19, Bristol, CT - Bristol Gem and Mineral Club. 36th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 240 Stafford Ave. 18th, 9:30-5; 19th, 10-4. Dave Korzendorfer, 860-651-9980, dkorzend@comcast.net, www.bristolgem.org.

October 18-19, Cottage Grove, MN - Minnesota Mineral Club. Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2008. National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd. 18th, 10-5; 19th, 10-4. Alan Olson, 612-729-8331, rockbiz8@cs.com.

October 18-19, Johnstown, NY - Fulton County Mineral Club. Mineral-Fossil-Jewelry-Gem-Gift Show & Sale. Moose Lodge, Rt. 30A and Rt. 67. 18th, 10-5; 19th, 10-4. Chamber of Commerce, 800-676-3858, pllenroc@frontiernet.net.

October 18-19, Lewiston, ID - Hells Canyon Gem Club, Inc. Annual Show. Nez Pearce County Fair Grounds. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Jack Edwards, 509-529-3673, edwardsj@wwics.com.

October 18-19, Sedona, AZ - Sedona Gem and Mineral Club. Sedona Gem and Mineral Show. Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy. 89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. 18th, 10-5; 19th, 10-4. Linda Yee, 928-203-9476, lindafyee@hotmail.com, www.sedonagemandmineral.org.

October 21-22, Asheville, NC - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Business to Business Gem Trade Show. Asheville Civic Center, 87 Haywood St. 21st, 10-6; 22nd, 10-3. 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

October 24-26, Austin, TX - Austin Gem and Mineral Society. Gem Capers 2008. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. 24th, 9-5; 25th, 10-6; 26th, 10-5. www.gemcapers.com.

October 24-26, Harrisonburg, VA - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 6th Annual Harrisonburg Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Building, 4808 S. Valley Pike. 24th-25th, 10-5; 26th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

October 24-26, Indianapolis, IN - Indiana State Museum. GeoFest, the Indiana State Museum Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show. 650 West Washington St. 24th-25th, 9-5; 26th, 11-4. Peggy Fisherkeller, 317-232-7172, pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov, www.indianamuseum.org.

October 24, Las Vegas, NV - Rings & Things Show. Thomas & Mack Center (The Boardroom), 4505 Maryland Pkwy. Noon-4 p.m. 800-366-2156, www.rings-things.com.

October 24-26, Mason, MI - Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society. 43rd Annual Show. 700 E. Ash (Main Arena). 24th, 6-9; 25th, 10-7; 26th, 11-5. Alan Hukill, 517-641-6125, facetman60@yahoo.com, www.michrocks.org.

October 24-26, Miami Beach, FL - DMG The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. 24th-25th 11-7; 26th, 11-6. Andrea Canady, 239-732-6642, www.dmgantiqueshows.com.

October 24-26, Providence, RI - Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows. 13th Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St. 24th-25th, 10-6; 26th, 10-5. Karla Little, 401-816-0963, klittle@finefurnishingsshows.com, www.FineFurnishingsShows.com.

October 25-26, Canby, OR - Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club. Earth’s Hidden Treasures. Clackmas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave. 25th, 9-6; 26th, 10-5. Rick Mauer, 509-691-6395, tallerricardo@juno.com.

October 25-26, Hopkins, MN - Dee’s Place Twin Cities Bead Bazaar. Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy 7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Doris Coghill, 952-492-2493, www.beadsbydee.com.

October 25-26, Los Altos, CA - Peninsula Gem & Geology Society. Annual PGGS Gem & Geology Show. 1 San Antonio Rd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Stan Bogosian, 408-568-2489, sbogosian@aol.com.

October 26, Columbus, OH - Ayla’s Wonderful World of Beads. Bead Bazaar, Fawcett Hotel and Conference Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.awwbshow.com.

October 26-28, New York, NY - JANY Special Delivery Show. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. 26th-27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-3. 800-650-1591, www.ja-newyork.com. Credentials required.

October 31-November 2, Eugene, OR - Springfield Thunderegg Club. Rock & Gem Show. 112 Coburg Rd. 31st, noon-7; 1st, 10-7; 2nd, 11-4. Jim Nelson, 541-687-8100, burkhasks@aol.com.

October 31-November 2, Martinsville, VA - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 1st Annual Fall Martinsville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. 31st-1st, 10-5; 2nd, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

November 1-2, Columbia, SC - American Gem Expo. Columbia Metro Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

November 1-2, Concord, CA - Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society. Earth’s Treasures -- Large & Small. 5298 Clayton Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam Woolsey, sdwools@earthlink.net, www.ccmgs.org.

November 1-2, Ridgecrest, CA - Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. 53rd Annual Show. Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. John DeRosa, 760-375-7905.

November 3-4, Stuart, FL - The St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club. 29th Annual Show. Martin Country Fairgrounds, Old Dixie Highway (A1A). 3rd, 10-5; 4th, 10-5. Norm Holbert, 772-873-0787, normholbert@bellsouth.net.

November 7-9, Kansas City, MO - J&J Promotions, L.L.C. Kansas City Bead Renaissance Show. Business & Technology College, BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave. 7th-8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. 575-8894-1293, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

November 8-9, Atlanta, GA - American Gem Expo. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

November 8-9, Round Rock, TX - Paleontological Society of Austin. Fossil Fest. 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. 8th, 9-6; 9th, 9-4. Linda McCall, 512-422-2322, lndmccall1102@yahoo.com, www.texaspaleo.com.

November 8-9, Sedro Woolley, WA - Skagit Gem Club. Annual Show “Treasures of the Earth.” Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St. 8th, 9-5; 10th 10-5. Tina Anderson, 360-299-8224.

November 9, Evanston, IL - Ayla’s Wonderful World of Beads. Bead Bazaar. Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.awwbshow.com.

November 9-11, Puyallup, WA - NW Opal Assoc. & Boeing Employees’ Mineralogical Society. 3rd Annual South Sound Gem, Opal & Mineral Show. Expo Hall, Puyallup Fairgrounds, Meridian St. S. & 9th Ave. 9th-10th, 10-5; 11th, 10-4. Steve Mackey, 253-759-8903, www.bemsonline.com.

November 14-16, Charlottesville, VA - Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 7th Annual Fall Charlottesville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St Extension. 14th-15th, 10-5; 16th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, www.toteshows.com.

November 14-16, Costa Mesa, CA - Martin Zinn Expositions. West Coast Gem & Mineral Show -- Fall. Holiday Inn, Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol. 14th-15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Martin Zinn Expositions, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

November 14-16, Morganton, NC - Morganton Parks and Recreation Department. 4th Annual Holiday Rock and Gem Show. 300 Collett St. 14th, 10-6; 15th, 10-6; 16th, noon-5. Gary Leonhardt, 828-439-1866, gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us.

November 14-16, Tulsa, OK - J&J Promotions, L.L.C. Tulsa Bead Renaissance Show. Expo Square, Trade Center, 4145 S. 21st St. 14th-15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. 575-894-1293, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

November 15-16, Ft. Worth, TX - The Bead Market Ft. Worth Bead Market -- Fall. Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Center, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr. 15th, 10-5; 16th, 10-4. Rebekah Wills, 903-734-3335, www.thebeadmarket.net.

November 15-17, Gatlinburg, TN - The Norton Shows. Gatlinburg Apparel and Jewelry Market, Norton’s Gatlinburg Gift and Variety Show. Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemont. 15th-16th, 9-6; 17th, 9-4. www.nortonshows.com.

November 15-16, Memphis, TN - American Gem Expo. Agri-Center International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

November 16-18, Marietta, GA - Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society’s 22nd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 548 South Marietta Pkwy. 16th-17th, 10-6; 18th, 10-5. Mike Ingram, 770-427-1108, www.cobbcountymineral.org.

November 16-18, Portland, OR - Gem Faire. Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. 16th, 12-7; 17th, 10-7, 18th, 10-5. 503-252-8300, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

November 17-18, West Palm Beach, FL - Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show. 9067 Southern Blvd. 17th, 9-6; 18th, 10-5. Carl Bengtson, 561-432-2953, gemandmineral@bellsouth.net.

November 20-22, Sarasota, FL - Manasota Weavers Guild, Florida West Coast Bead Society, Venetian Basket Weavers Guild, and Surface Design Sarasota. Fabulous Arts Boutique. Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail. Kathie Hayes, 941-923-8554.

November 21-23, Albuquerque, NM - J&J Promotions, L.L.C. Albuquerque Bead Renaissance Show. New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro. 21st-22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. 575-894-1293, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

November 21-23, Marietta, GA - Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society. 23rd Annula Cobb County Gem and Mineral Show. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy. 21st-22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Jim Haege, 770-689-9376, jhaege@granquartz.com, www.cobbcountymineral.org.

November 22-23, Fairfax, VA - Northern Virginia Mineral Club. 17th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. George Mason University, Student Union Building II, Route 123 and Braddock Rd. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-4. Tom Taaffe, rockcllctr@aol.com, www.mineralclub.org.

November 22-23, Oxnard, CA - Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society. Garnets -- A Gem for Everyone. 800 Hobson Way. 22nd, 9-5; 23rd, 10-4. Miriam Tetreault, 805-642-5779, show@oxnardgem.com, www.oxnardgem.com.

November 28-30, Columbia, SC - Columbia Gem & Mineral Society. 41st Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. 301 Gervais St. 28th-29th, 10-6; 30th, noon-5. Susan Shrader, 803-736-9317, ashrader@mindspring.com, www.cgams.org.

November 29-30, Lexington, KY - American Gem Expo. Lexington Convention Center, 430 West Vine St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

November 29-30, San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Crystal Fair. Laguna Ave. & Marina Blvd. 29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-4. Jerry Tomlinson, 415-383-7837, www.crystalfair.com.

December 5-7, New Orleans, LA - AKS Gem Shows. New Orleans Christmas Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. Kay Schabilion, 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com.

December 6-8, Greensboro, NC - Golden Triangle Shows. Greensboro Jewelry Expo. Greensboro Coliseum Complex. 2nd-3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-3. 770-410-9771, info@gtshows.com, www.gtshows.com.

December 6-7, Orlando, FL - American Gem Expo. Central Florida Fair Ground Expo Center, 4603 W Colonial Dr. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

December 12-14, Kissimmee, FL - Golden Triangle Shows. Florida Jewelry Expo. Osceola Heritage Park. 770-410-9771, info@gtshows.com, www.gtshows.com.

December 12-14, Longmont, CO - Flatirons Mineral Club. Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Rd. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 9-5; 14th, 10-4. John Hurst, 303-493-7885, john.hurst2@comcast.net, http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/.

December 13-14, Ft. Lauderdale/Pompano, FL - American Gem Expo. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

December 13-14, Norcross, GA - Mammoth Rock Shows LLC. North Atlanta Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show. 1700 Jeurgens Court. 13th, 9-7; 14th, 10-5. Richard Hightower, 478-935-9345, staff@mammothrock.com, www.mammothrock.com.

December 20-21, Richmond, VA - American Gem Expo. Showplace, 3000 Mechanicsville Pike. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Sam, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.

For the latest news and updates on the Tucson shows, see the Tucson Show Guide online.

June 26-29, Alsace, France - Euro Mineral/Euro Gem 2008. Sainte-Marie Aux Mines. Mineral Concepts, 33-03-89-50-51-51, www.euromineral.fr. 26th-27th, credentials required; 28th-29th, open to the public.

July 1-3, Israel - IJMA Jewelry Manufactures Association. The 5th International Jewelry Exhibition. Israelli Trade Fairs & Convention Center, Tel-Aviv. www.ijma.com.

July 17-20, Beijing, China - Beijing International Jewellery Fair. China World Trade Center. Neway International Trade Fairs Ltd., 852-2561-5566, www.newayfairs.com. Credentials required.

July 24-27, Evje, Norway - Jarl Verhagen. Setesdal Mineral Show. Oddestemmen. 24th and 27th, noon-6; 25th-26th, 11-6. Oddestemmen Steinsliperi, steinsliperi@oddestemmen.com, www.setesdal-mineralmesse.com.

August 31-September 3, London, England - International Jewellery London 2008. Earls Court. 31st-2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-4. 44-20-8910-7788, www.jewellerylondon.com. Credentials required.

September 6-7, Richmond, BC, Canada - Richmond Rock and Gem Club. 48th Annual Rock and Gem Show. 7700 Minoru Gate -- Cultural Centre. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Linda Boyce, 604-271-7676, bhughes@shaw.ca.

September 13-14, Toronto, ON, Canada - Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough. Wonders of the Earth. Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E. 13th, 10-6; 14th, 11-5. www.scarbgemclub.ca.

September 27-28, Ottawa, ON, Canada - Ottawa Lapsmith and Mineral Club. 42nd Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewellery Show & Sale. Curling Arena, 1701 Woodroffe Ave. 27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. Karen Lochhead, 819-827-3071, karen.lochhead@videotron.ca, www.olmc.ca.

Oct. 3-6, Idar-Oberstein, Germany - Intergem 2008. Budau Exposition Grounds, Saarring 9A, D-55743. Intergem Messe GmbH, 49-6781-41015, fax 49-6781-42418, office@intergem-messe.de., www.intergem-messe.de. Credentials required.

October 17-19, Langley, BC, Canada - Barrie Edwards. Fraser Valley Bead Show. 20393 Fraser Highway. 17th, 4-8; 18th-19th, 10-5. Barrie Edwards, 604-856-9221, fvbeadshow@gmail.com, www.fraservalleybeadshow.ca.

October 18-19, Kingston, ON, Canada - Kingston Lapidary Club. Gem Storm 2008. Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Les Moss, 613-384-4439, emoss@cogeco.ca, www.mineralclub.ca.

October 18-19, Melways, Australia - Nunawding & Districy Lapidary Club. Nunawding Lapidary Club Annual Exhibition. Blackburn High School Hall. 18th, 9-5; 19th, 10-5. Phil Toland, 0397613169.

November 3-7, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia - Mineral Society of Tasmania. 31st Annual Mineralogical Seminar. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ralph Bottrill, 061 03 62338359, rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au, www.mineral.org.au/seminar/seminar08.htm.

November 8-9, Ennepetal, Germany - Minerals & Dreams International Ennepe-Ruhr Gem & Mineral Show. Haus Ennepetal, Gasstrasse 10 58256 Ennepetal. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10:30-5. Claus Hagemann, +49 2333 603888, www.en-mineralienboerse.de.

November 21-24, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Hong Kong-Asia Exhibition (Holdings) Ltd. 14th Malaysia Jewelry Festival 2008 Incorporates Malaysia International Jewelex. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Khing Hooi Yap, +603 2166 2833, kingfoxasia@gmail.com, www.jewelryshow-hka.com.