9-11—NYSSA, OREGON: Annual show; Nyssa Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture; Nyssa Elementary School, 809 Bower Avenue; Thu. 9-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-9; Free; 61st annual Thunderegg Days. Rocks, crafts, informational, talent show, live music and food vendors. Friday, First Thunderegg Card Show Trading Card show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Thunder in the Streets car show in South Park, a few blocks from our venue; contact Charity S Weeks, (541) 372-3091; Email: Nyssachamberofcommerceandag@gmail.com

10-12—SHOW LOW, ARIZONA: Annual show; White Mountain Gem and Mineral Club; Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Kids 17 and under free; contact Carl Hickman, (928) 536-3744; Email: carlhickman8@earthlink.net; Website: www.whitemountain-azrockclub.org

24-26—TENINO, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Washington Agate and Mineral Society; Tenino City Park, 309 Park Ave East; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; Free; The rock and gem show is held during the Tenino, Oregon, Trail Days celebration. There will be about 20 rock and mineral vendors, demonstrations, artisan jewelry, and much more; contact Douglas Shank, (360) 701-3769; Email: douglas.e.shank@gmail.com; Website: https://wamsolympia.com/

31-2—NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Orcutt Mineral Society; Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; There are 60 outside dealers and 12 inside dealers and food trucks and a kids booth; contact Renea Sutcliffe, (805) 929-2783; Email: nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com

31-2—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N Main St; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $5 General Admission, $4 Seniors, Vets and Students, Children Under 12, Free; 22nd Annual Prescott Gem & Mineral Show. Largest indoor gem & mineral show in Northern Arizona! Over 75 vendors offering mineral specimens, beads, slabs, cabochons, crystals, fossils, meteorites, fine jewelry, classes, kids area and more; contact Dan Hunt, Show Chair; Email: pgmcshowchairperson@gmail.com; Website:https://www.prescottgemmineral.org/

1-2—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society; Roebbelen Event Center within @the Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $10, Kids - 12 and under Free - Venue Parking fee; It's the Rock Rollers 63rd annual big show. Over 80 vendors, inside/out, featuring: Crystals, Fossils, Minerals from around the world, Jewelry, Amethyst, Gemstones, Opal, Beads, Meteorites, Demo's, Mineral ID, Rock Auctions, Special area for Kids. NorCal's largest show; contact Gloria P Marie, (916) 216-1114; Email: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Website: www.rockrollers.com

8-9—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission: $14 (under 12 free ) – one admission good for both days; The Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair ; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 238-7564; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com

14-16—PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Show and sale; Port Townsend Rock Club; Jefferson County Fair Grounds, 4907 Landes St; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8:30; Adults $8, Seniors 65+ and for Students 13-17 $6, Children 6-12 $2, Free for 5 and under; Rock Show is in conjunction with the county fair; contact Vicki Stearns, (425) 941-5708; Email: vivkistearns52@gmail.com

15-15—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Shelton Rock & Mineral Society; Mason Co Rec. Area, 2100 E. Johns Prairie Rd; Sat. 9-4; Free Admission & Parking, $40 Tailgate Space; 16th Annual Tailgate. 30+ vendors, rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts, equipment; contact Kevin, (360) 463-5527; Website: https://www.sheltonrockandmineralsociety.com/

15-16—TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Tehachapi Senior Center, 500 East F Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gem, mineral, and jewelry show with amazing vendors, family activities, opals and fine stones. Handmade jewelry. Raffles, geodes and so much more; contact Ronald Myrick, (661) 972-1117; Email:travis462@outlook.com; Website: https://www.tvgms.net/

22-23—ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem and Mineral Club; California Center for the Arts, Escondido – Museum, 340 N Escondido Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5, Children under 12 free; Beautiful mineral specimens, cut gems, gem rough, fossils, and eye-catching jewelry made from gems and minerals may be purchased. Demonstrators will be showing their skills to attendees and giving them the opportunity to learn about some of the lapidary arts promoted through our club, including faceting, silversmithing, and other arts. There will also be Gem Identification; find out what gem is in the ring your grandmother gave you; contact Toni Floyd; Email: pgmcshow@gmail.com; Website: https://palomargem.org/

3-6—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; N/A; Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Tickets available on website; The JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show is a world-renowned, semi-annual jewelry trade show held in Tucson, Arizona, that brings together a wide range of jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, gemstone dealers, and international suppliers; contact Yelena, (213) 629-3030; Email: info@jogsshow.com; Website: https://jogsshow.com/

5-6—HANFORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; WonderVision Wellness & Emporium; Hanford Civic Center, 400 N Douty; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our annual Labor Day Gem & Mineral Show is a free family-friendly event. With over 30 vendors inside and outside, we offer stunning gems and minerals of all kinds for every rock lover. We also have local artists and food vendors outside with talented local musicians bringing music to our ears; contact Michelle Rowsey, (559) 368-2511; Email: wondervisionwellness@gmail.com; Website: wondervisionwellness.com

18-20—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones' Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Events Center, Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, 2805 E Pinegate Ct; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 (Fri) and $5 (Sat/Sun); Children under 13 Free; Gems, fossils, opals, cabs, slabs, geodes and jewelry for sale. Education zone, access to geologists, gold panning, spinning wheel, raffle, silent auction, fluorescent mineral display and more.Food and beverage available at Casino restaurants; contact Philip Turner and Tamara Jones, (914) 473-2827; Email: philiptamara@gmail.com; Website: https://www.rimstonesrockclub.org/

18-20—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; CFMS Annual Show and Convention; Hosted by the Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia Street; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; Free; The Jackpot of Gems is one of the premier gem and mineral shows in the western United States, attracting collectors, families, educators, students, and enthusiasts from across the region. The Show features dealers from around the country, competitive exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers. The 2026 Show is especially significant as it is being held in conjunction with the CFMS, expanding both our reach and our impact; contact Ann Marie McCann, (949) 292-8167; Email: showdirector@renogemandmineralsociety.org; Website: renogemandmineralsociety.org

19-20—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Our 66th annual gem and mineral show will feature exhibits, demonstrations, raffle prizes, dealers offering gems, minerals, lapidary, geology-related items and much more; educational kids' area with grab bags, sand scoop, treasure wheel, starter rock collection, snack bar, free parking; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239; Email: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com; Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org/pls-2026-show/

19-20—LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON: Show and sale; Southern Washington Minerological Society; Cowlitz Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 1900 7th Avenue; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free for everyone; Door prizes, vendors, blacklight display, auctions, demonstrations, displays, gifts, free family fun; contact Suzan Watson, (503) 884-6311; Email: tappingdancer@yahoo.com

26-27—SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club; Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free); Unique hand crafted items created by local artisans. Dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. Kids' activities. Demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. Free parking; contact Mary Rafferty; Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/

30-4—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-4; Free admission; Great fun for all ages; contact William Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100