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RGGC Fall 2026 HOLIDAY GEM & MINERAL SALE |
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Come join us in Grants Pass on November 14th & 15th for the Fall 2026 Holiday Gem & Mineral Sale hosted by the Rogue Gem and Geology Club. As always, we have vendors selling raw, lapidary, polished and faceted gems, crystals, fossils and all kinds of minerals found locally or worldwide. Also find a lovely selection of beaded and silversmith jewelry, and other rock hounding and mining related items. We'll have a Silent Auction, Raffle and Kids' Wheel in the JoCo Fairgrounds Pavilion and a Food Truck outside. |
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FREE ADMISSION Donations appreciated Bring a friend, or send them a link to this page! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !!! |
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| US West Gem and Mineral Shows |
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November 2026 6-8—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society; Redwood Acres, 3780 Harris Street; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults 12+ $6, 12 $1, 5 & under free; Rocks, fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry, lapidary, displays, black light booth, geode cutting booth, silent auction, food, three big days; contact Mike Martin, (707) 834-6422; Email: Paleomike@aol.com 6-8—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Fe Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Dr; Fri. 1-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $10 per adult for a 3 day pass, Accompanied Children under 18 free with adult; 2026 marks the 5th year for the Viva Las Vegas Rocks! show. Featuring rare rocks, gemstones, jewelry, presentations and classes. New this year is a Fluorescent Rocks display. Come early for the best holiday shopping; contact Andrea Packo, (702) 279-7679; Email: showchairviva@sngms.net; Website: www.SNGMS.net 7-7—MIAMI, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum Yard, 150 Plaza Circle; Sat. 9-2; Free Admission; Vendors selling a variety of gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks and more. Visit with rockhounds & jewelry makers. Popcorn & water are available for purchase. Taqueria La Familia Food Truck and Grindhead Coffee Truck will be on site. Interested in being a vendor? 8-foot table space $20 each; contact Beverly Hawkins; Email: gilagem.show@gmail.com 7-8—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S Richmond Road; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission & Parking; 70th annnual show. Field trip to club claim for jasper on Sunday; contact Miguel Gonzales; Email: Showchairman@iwgms.org; Website: iwgms.org 7-8—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; GEM DIEGO, San Diego’s finest gem and mineral show. Free gem ID, 28 dealers, 20+ exhibits, lapidary demos, kids' zone, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry, slabs, door prizes & plenty more. Trained service animals only are allowed; contact Patricia Andrews, (619) 717-7657f; Email: GemDiego.pr@gmail.com; Website: www.sdmg.org 14-14—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; Caldwell Elks, 1015 N Kimball Ave; Sat. 9-5; Free; Rock, Gem and Craft Fair; contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com 14-15—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society; Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission $10 Kids under 12 free, Senior discount; Tickets can be purchased online. Over 30 vendors - Rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, silent auction, rocks by the bucket, professional demonstrators, rock ID with experts, display cases, Spin the Wheel, rock painting, treasure box dig, rock monster, door prizes & raffle; contact Mike Hopkins, (925) 570-4719; Email: show@ccmgsclub.com; Website: www.ccmgsclub.com 14-15—FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fresno Gem and Mineral Society; Elks Lodge, 5351 N. Diana St; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for ages 13 and up; The 2nd Annual Central Valley Holiday Gem & Mineral Show - Rocks, Minerals, Jewelry, Art, and More; contact Daniel Bolm, (708) 821-7575; Email: danielbolm096@gmail.com; Website: https://www.fgms.rocks 14-15—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Show and sale; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Pavillion Building; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Raffle, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune and a lot of vendors, https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: https://www.roguegemandgeology.org/ 21-22—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral and Gem Society; Kitsap Fairgrounds and Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Come for our annual Fall Festival of Gems! Fun for the whole family. Lots of activities and vendors, demos and so much more; contact Danielle Foss; Email: kmgsfallshow@gmail.com; Website: www.kmgsrockclub.com 21-22—LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12584 Mapleview St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, craft vendors, huge raffle, food booth and kids' activities. Fun for the whole family; contact Palmer J Taskerud, (619) 729-7904; Email: palmer.taskerud@cox.net; Website: www.ecvgms.org 28-29—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Annual show; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Hassayampa Elementary School, 201 S Tegner; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission & Parking; Over 40 vendors. Something for everyone. Gold panning, kids' table; contact Kerri Crawford, (303) 916-3884; Email: wickenburggemmineral@gmail.com; Website: wickenburggms.org |
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2026 RGGC YARD SALE
 SAVE THE DATE- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2026 FROM 8AM TO 2:30p @ THE CLUBHOUSE - 1003 ISHAM ST. GRANTS PASS. WHY U ASK?? ** WE WILL BE HOLDING THE TRADITIONAL RGGC (along with 15+ MEMBER FAMILIES) YARD SALE! ** You will find LOTS of great items including rock (rough to finished), lapidary equipment/tools, supplies, and the usual yard sale items...something for everyone! A larger description will be provided 1 week prior in our local newspapers. PLEASE CHECK our Facebook or web page for updates if things change prior to the date--September 5th. NO EARLY SALES. DON'T MISS IT!...LOTS OF TREASURES!! |
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| Gerry McInnis will be having a GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE |
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What: A 27-year accumulation of lapidary supplies & equipment When: 8am to 4pm July 31, August 1 & 2 and August 7, 8, 9 Where: 14403 Avalon Rd., White City, OR Equipment: Two 10” trim saws; an 8” trim saw (Covington self-feeding); 6” trim saw w/ vice (Hi Tek Diamond); 2 band saws for jewelry; two double arbors with 3” X 8 expanding drums (Lortone & Poly Products); double arbor w/ steel wheels (Lloyd Bryant); one single arbor w/ expanding drum; a 40-cu ft acetylene tank; lots and lots of grit, buffing wheels, & many other lapidary tools inc hand vice, bracelet mandrel, etc. Rocks galore: Great quantities of both rough rock and slabs, mostly agate, jasper, petrified wood; a great many finished spheres and finished display stones; lots of high-end cabbing slabs, inc chrysoprase, shattuckite, lapis, dino bone, etc. **The second weekend of the sale will also include wood working & shop tools, including a 12” compound miter saw and a Hitachi 12” shop saw. |
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RGGC Booth at the 2026 Josephine County Fair  |
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*PUBLIC PARKING will be limited at the Fairgrounds, but Park and Ride (shuttle bus) is available Wednesday through Saturday. Parking will be available at the Wiseman Center parking lot at Rogue Community College.d You may also want to carpool. Josephine County Transit will be running on the half hour between 6:30am and 6:30p M-F. https://www.josephinecountyfairgrounds.com/p/other/parking--shuttle |
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Photos from the RGGC Booth at the 2026 Josephine County Fair |
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Wheel of Fortune |
Tom on the Saw |
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Retail T-egg Sales |
"Hey, there's Tim" |
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"Somebody keep an eye on these two" |
Zach on the Saw |
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| 2026 Hathkapasuta Illinois River Celebration and Raft Race |
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| 2026 Ashland Rocks Gem & Mineral Show |
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RGGC Spring 2026 GEM & MINERAL SHOW |
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Come join us in Grants Pass on the weekend of April 25th & 26th at the Spring 2026 Gem & Mineral Show hosted by the Rogue Gem and Geology Club. As always, we have vendors selling raw, lapidary, polished and faceted gems, crystals, fossils and all kinds of minerals found locally or worldwide. Also find a lovely selection of beaded and silversmith jewelry, and other rock hounding and mining related items. We'll have a Silent Auction, Raffle and Kids' Wheel in the JoCo Fairgrounds Pavilion and a Food Truck outside. FREE ADMISSION Donations appreciated Bring a friend, or send them a link to this page! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !!! |
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| Educational Outreach at Edgewater Christian School |
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| Pics from the 2025 Acorn Fest and Scarecrow Contest |
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| RGGC Club Member Rock Sale (open to the public) |
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Sellers: Gerry & Peggy McInnes Date: Friday, September 12th + Saturday, September 13th, 2025 Time: 9:00am Place: 14403 Avalon (off Dodge Rd) Sams Valley, OR Items: Lapidary equipment, tools, rough rock, slabs, and misc. |
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2025 RGGC YARD SALE
 SAVE THE DATE- SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2025 FROM 8AM TO 2:30p @ THE CLUBHOUSE - 1003 ISHAM ST. GRANTS PASS. WHY U ASK?? ** WE WILL BE HOLDING THE TRADITIONAL RGGC (along with 15+ MEMBER FAMILIES) YARD SALE! ** You will find LOTS of great items including rock (rough to finished), lapidary equipment/tools, supplies, and the usual yard sale items...something for everyone! A larger description will be provided 1 week prior in our local newspapers. PLEASE CHECK our Facebook or web page for updates if things change prior to the date--August 30th. NO EARLY SALES. DON'T MISS IT!...LOTS OF TREASURES!! |
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Photos from the RGGC Booth at the 2025 Josephine County Fair |
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Guess the Weight |
Thunderegg Cutting with Tim |
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Nick C's Thunderegg Display Case |
Thunderegg Cutting and Polishing Station |
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Nick C's Agate Display Case |
Nick C's Pet Wood Display Case |
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Thai BBQ Display Case |
Tim R's Display Case |
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2025 Ashland Rocks Gem Show |
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2025 Rooted in Gems Memorial Day Sale |
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Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club Spring 2025 Rockhound Roundup |
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RGGC Spring 2025 ARTS & CRAFTS SALE at the Fruitdale Grange in Grants Pass on Saturday, May 3rd from 8:00am - 5:00pm! FREE ADMISSION |
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Photos from the RGGC Spring 2025 Gem & Mineral Show
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Admissions Table |
Raffle Booth |
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Cabochon Demo Booth |
Cabochon Demo Booth |
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Wheel of Fortune |
Silent Auction |
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Mike's Booth |
Liz's Booth |
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2024 RGGC YARD SALE
 SAVE THE DATE- SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2024 FROM 8AM TO 2:30p @ THE CLUBHOUSE - 1003 ISHAM ST. GRANTS PASS. WHY U ASK?? ** WE WILL BE HOLDING THE TRADITIONAL RGGC (along with 15+ MEMBER FAMILIES) YARD SALE! ** You will find LOTS of great items including rock (rough to finished), lapidary equipment/tools, supplies, and the usual yard sale items...something for everyone! A larger description will be provided 1 week prior in our local newspapers. PLEASE CHECK our Facebook or web page for updates if things change prior to the date--August 31st. NO EARLY SALES. DON'T MISS IT!...LOTS OF TREASURES!!  |
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| Display Cases from the RGGC Booth at the 2024 Josephine County Fair |
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Alice's obsidian display |
Tim's knapping and wirewrap creations |
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Gerry's copper bearing minerals and butterflies + Peggy's paintings |
Ron's Thai BBQ rhodonite display |
| More Pics from the RGGC Booth at the 2024 Josephine County Fair |
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RGGC Fair Booth on the JoCo Fairgrounds patio |
Choose your favorite Pet Rock |
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The Raffle and Sales table |
Every spin's a win! |
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Opalized Rhyolite Thunderegg |
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