29-31—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

29-31—PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; The Outpost; Pearblossom, 34141 116th Street East; daily 9-5, daily 9-5, daily 9-5; Free Admission; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 944-1200; Email: Sandahlfamily3@gmail.com

30-31—RENO, NEVADA: Annual show; The Crystal Festival; Sparks Event Center, 4590 South Virginia Street; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; Free Admission & Parking; The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show Family Friendly. Over 60 Vendors! Crystal Healers, Mineral Dealers, Utah Rock Clubs, Mine Owners, Lapidary Artists and more. Presented by: The Crystal Barista; contact Adrienne Mcelwain, Address 2, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org

6-7—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem and Mineral Society; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; You will find everything from crystals and gems, rough slabs and cabs, and even lapidary tools. There will be a food truck so you can join us for lunch. This is an outdoor show so we recommend wearing good walking shoes, sunscreen and hats; contact Jessica Harmer; Email: Info@vistarocks.org; Website: www.vistarocks.org/

13-13—LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA: Show; Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society; Parking Lot, 32097 Corydon Rd; Sat. 10-4; free; contact John, (909) 208-6956; Email: berylman50@aol.com

13-14—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $3 for adults, kids 14 and under are free, parking is free; A great selection of vendors with all sorts of gems and minerals and related items, a fabulous raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and, of course, food; contact Meredith Meehan; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: www.mariposagemclub.org

13-14—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $7 kids free; contact Byron Anderson

19-21—ANZA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Anza Rockhounds; Overland Field, 56333 CA Hwy-371; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Vendors welcome ; contact Brian Baharie, (951) 240-0555 Email: brianrealestate1@gmail.com; Website: Facebook Anza Rock Gem and Mineral show

19-21—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

20-21—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: 27th Annual Gem and Mineral Show; Lakeside Gem and Mineral; Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 South Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 (good for both days) 14 and under free with paid adult admission; Collectors’ exhibits; Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Dealers; demonstrations including cabochon fashioning, gemstone faceting, gem trees, sphere making, silversmithing, wire wrapping and jewelry fabrication; silent auction; Kid’s Korner – Crafts and Games; door prizes; raffle; Fluorescent display; contact Larry Hulstrom, (509) 308-8312; Email: rockhound132@charter.net; Website: www.Lakesidegemandmineralclub.com

20-21—THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Conejo Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Borchard Community Park, 190 N Reino Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE for all ages; Event includes: Displays by club members of special collections, silent auction of selected specimens, vendors of jewelry, specimens of rocks, fossils, minerals and gems from around the world, demonstrators of lapidary arts, kids activities with prizes, door prizes, plant sales; contact Karen Abrahams, (805) 908-1428; Email: karenjabrahams@gmail.com; Website: www.cgamc.org/home

20-21—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14 for 2 days; Children under 12 free; The Crystal Fair includes a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry. Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at the Crystal Fair at below market prices; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: www.crystalfair.com

24-28—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; Free parking, free admission; 2024 Spring Show Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show. This will be our second show at the new location Joshua Tree RV Lake and campground. This is a beautiful natural location just adding to the great nature of being around many great Gem amd Mineral Vendors of all types; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com

26-28—GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Vendors, demonstrators, Silent Auction, Raffle, Kids Corner, Display Cases, Fluorescent Room, Food Truck and free Admission. Vendor spots are full but there is a waiting list available; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: www.roguegemandgeology.org/

27-28—WEST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 56th Annual Rock and Gem Show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple (West Seattle), 4736 40th Avenue SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vendors, Silent Auction, Activities for Kids, Demonstrations, Food; contact Annette Nelson; Email: show@westseattlerockclub.org; Website: www.westseattlerockclub.org

3-4—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society; City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, Yucaipa Blvd and Adams St; Fri. 5-10, Sat. 12-9; free; Show will have 15 dealers, kids' activities, geode cracker, club store, and great raffle. The show is held in conjunction with the City of Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, having other arts & craft vendors, family activities, food, beer, and wine booths, plus name bands at night; contact Lee Peterson, (909) 794-0731; Email: grandpasgems@gmail.com; Website: www.yvgms.org/

3-5—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

3-5—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; LLD Productions, Inc; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Avenue; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Free Parking at Holiday Inn; contact Laura Delano, President; Email: MineralShowsLLD@gmail.com; Website: www.MineralShowsLLD.com

4-5—BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: Show and sale; Southern Nevada Gem & Mineral Society; Boulder City Gym (at Spring Jamboree Festival), 900 Arizona St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free; Join us for displays, special rocks, amazing gemstones, unusual minerals, handmade jewelry, beautiful silver-smithed pieces, home decor, crafts, and more. Plus a special kids section for game playing, learning, and prize-winning. In air-conditioned comfort in the gym at the Spring Jamboree festival; contact Orville Weimers, (702) 243-2477; Email: SNGMSshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.SNVGMS.org

4-5—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free parking and admission; Slabs, Cabs, Minerals and Specimens. Silent Auction, Raffles & Door Prizes. KIDS TABLE! Lots of fun for everyone; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Website: www.gemstoners.org/

4-5—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Lots of vendors, displays and activities for the family. Parking and Admission are free; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com

10-12—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; 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 directly from wholesalers & importers. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: www.gemfaire.com

18-19—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Brittany Burkhardt-Elemental Endeavors; Hangar 30 @ Magnuson Park, 7400 NE Sand Point Way, 6870 W Skokomish Valley Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Free admission and parking; Open to the public. Door prizes & food trucks. Over 60 dealers (including over a dozen PNW miners) of minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, mineral art and more; contact Brittany F Burkhardt, (360) 489-5607 Email: seattlemineralmarket@gmail.com; Website: www.elementalendeavors.com

24-26—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: National AFMS Show & Convention; California & American Federations of Mineralogical Societies; Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $8 adults; kids 12 & under free with paid adult; National show! 100 exhibits; speakers & programs; on-going lapidary arts, jewelry making & gold panning demos; raffles & silent auctions; 50 dealers; children’s activities & free resources for teachers. Proceeds support scholarships to college students. Sponsored by Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; contact Diane Cook, (805) 312-8467; Email: info@vgms.org; Website: www.2024cfms-afms.com

26-29—LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Annual show; JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show; The Mirage Hotel and Casino, 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd; Sun. 10-5, Wed. 9-3; Registered Buyers: FREE - General Admission: $20 - Proof of Military: FREE - Children: No Children under 14 admitted; The JOGS Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show is the event of choice for thousands of industry professionals offering a superior experience for business and networking; contact Yelena Masenko, (213) 629-3030; Email: advertising@jogsshow.com; Website: www.jogsshow.com

31-2—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park, 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; Free Admission; With vendors both inside and outside you’ll find a vast selection of rough and finished “treasures” on display. Inside, watch demonstrators show you “how it’s done” and see the many displays presented by PVG&MC members. Convenient parking and disabled access; contact Jillian Y. Higgins, (253) 355-3146; Email: PVGAMC@gmail.com; Website: www.puyallupvalleygemandmineralclub.com/shows