OTHER EVENTS
March 2023
11-11—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 72nd Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie (at Oakton); Sat. 6-9; Free admission and free parking; Plus a special LIVE auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour! First table closes at 6:30 p.m. Bid on minerals, fossils, geodes, jewelry, book, magazines, lapidary treasures and more; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (312) 623-1554; Email: jaynine9@aol.com; Website: chicagorocks.org
17-19—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society; Jackson County Fairgrounds - American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $4, Seniors $2, Students $1 - 4 and under FREE. Veterans FREE on Friday and Boy/Girl Scouts in uniform Free; Everyone Welcome! Family Fun for All! We have: GEMS, MINERALS, ROCKS, FOSSILS, HOURLY RAFFLE, BIG RAFFLE, EXHIBITS, LAPIDARY SUPPLIES, HUGE SILENT AUCTION, DEMONSTRATORS, DOOR PRIZES, BEADS AND JEWELRY. We also have fun activities for the kids in the family. Would love to see you; contact Sally, (517) 522-3396; Email: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Website: mgmsrockclub.com Facebook: Michigan Gem and Mineral Society
25-26—CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Gem and Mineral Show; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors 55 and older $4, kids (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; Door prizes, gem and mineral dealers with lapidary items, jewelry, beads, rock slabs, gem and mineral specimens. We have a fluorescent display, kids games, silent auction for kids and adults; contact Vicky Waltz, (330) 862-2162; Email: fvwaltz46@live.com
25-26—JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Craig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission, Goodwill donations appreciated; Please join us for our 52nd Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil & Mineral Show. Tons of kids activities, Speakers throughout the weekend, Vendors in beautiful minerals, fossils, gems & jewelry, Club displays, Demonstrations & our Amazing Fluorescent Display; contact Laurie A Trocke, (608) 935-0597; Email: laurie.trocke@landsend.com; Website: Badgerrockclub.org
April 2023
1-2—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St, 530 Timber Dr; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Please check with club for admission details; Rocks, Gems, Fossils, Jewelry. Childrens Area. Free Parking. Silent Auction. Door Prizes. Raffle Prizes. Mineral identification available; contact Frank Edward Lavin, (815) 222-8197; Email: Nival42@hotmail.com
14-16—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
15-16—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, Inc; Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Dr; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2, Children 18 and under free; Educational displays, rocks, minerals, fossils and jewelry. Fluorescent displays, silent auctions, raffle, spin-n-win artifacts and more; contact Michael Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org
22-23—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society and Summit Lapidary Club; Emidios Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd, 2028 Tallmadge Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children 7-14 $1. 6 and under and Scouts Free; Our vendors will feature Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, and Jewelry plus supplies. We have lapidary displays, youth activities, demonstrations of lapidary arts and mineral identification. We have geode cracking, silent auction, door prizes, food trucks. Free parking, handicap accessible; contact Evelyn Tryon, Vendor Chair, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com
29-30—EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 59th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show & Sale. Featuring Fluorescent Minerals, Jewelry, Gemstones, Minerals, Agates, Geodes, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Rock Art, Beads, Supplies, Copper & Silver Finds, Crystals, Amethyst, Books & Rough Rock. Activities for Children. Demonstrations; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com
29-30—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650N. Co. Rd. 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3 - Free admission for age 17 and under; Dealers selling minerals, fossils, specimens, jewelry and gems; Demonstrations and displays; Activities for children; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: www.mcgamc.org
May 2023
5-7—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adult admission: $5, Children under 12 are free. Scouts, free when in uniform; The 2023 show is bigger — 50,000+ sq. ft. New vendors. Play a game, polish a Petoskey stone, crack open a geode, build a mineral collection, search out fossils, buy some beads. Learn about geology through the many KGMS member displays; hands-on educational activities provided by Western MI University; contact Dave Haas, (269) 625-5909; Email: stonehouserock@cs.com; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org
6-7—MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; contact Cynthia Kelman, (608) 347-1765; Email: kelman@tznet.com; Website: www.heartofwisconsinrocks.com
20-21—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Building, Hart Park in Wauwatosa, 72nd and State Street (Park Entrance); Sat. 10-4:30; Adults $3 or two for $5, Children Free, Parking Free; Geology Displays Dealer Sales of Gems, Mineral, Fossils, Jewelry Childrens Activities Door Prizes Food Available; contact Paul Schmidt, (414) 771-8668; Email: pvs@wi.rr.com; Website: wigeo.org
June 2023
23-25—BEDFORD, INDIANA: Annual show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Highway 50; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; Free & free parking; 58th Annual Gem, Mineral Fossil Show Wide variety of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Lapidary, Rockhound & Prospecting Supplies, 4-H Project & Science Project Material. A fun, interesting & educational experience for all ages; contact Kathy Shaffer, (812) 929-5367; Website: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org
July 2023
14-15—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland High School, 9573 State Highway 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Free; Silent auction, raffle, and kids gem bags; contact Daniel James Erickson, (715) 479-2900; Email: neatrocks@gmail.com
22-23—FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society; Frederic High School Gym, 1437 Clam Falls Dr; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; 56th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Door Prizes. Demonstrations of Cabbing, Faceting, Flint Knapping and Sphere Making. Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems and Jewelry on display and for sale. Lunch and snacks available by the 4H Club; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223
August 2023
19-20—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds - Youth Expo Center, 101 Short St, (On Hwy. 48 - North End of Rice Lake); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Featuring Fluorescent Minerals. Door Prizes - Kids Activities & Kids Museum. Demonstrations & displays. Museum-quality minerals, specimens, Lake Superior agates, fossils, jewelry & more. Bring in your rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals & artifacts for free identification. Lunch available; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223
26-27—ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN: Rock Swap Meet; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Town of Wheaton Ball Parks - South Field, 3900 38th St.; Sat. 8-4, Sun. 8-4; Free; Vendors Spots - 20' x 20' - $25.00 per day. Gems & Minerals & Rock Related Equipment. Make payment the date of the show. Payable to: Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society. Rain or Shine! Something for everyone! Shop & Swap. No Overnight Camping. Food & drink available; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com
September 2023
30-1—EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Worthen Earth Searchers; Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $1, children 12 and under are free; Vendors from all over the midwest! Indoor and outdoor show. Geode cracking, mining sluice, kid activities; contact Cindy Cottrell, (563) 210-4744; Email: cc31068@yahoo.com
October 2023
7-8—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; LOESS Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds, Orr Building Illinois State Fair Grounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Seniors and Kids $1; Kids Activities, Door prizes; contact Ed Wagner. Club President, (309) 838-7782; Email: LOESSpresident@gmail.com
13-15—WARREN, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults: $8 online $9 at door; Seniors 62+: $4 online $5 at door, Children 12 and under: $4 online, $5 at door; Uniformed Scouts $3 and Military with ID FREE; The Greater Detroit Gem Mineral & Fossil Show celebrates 78 years with 30+ educational exhibits, 10 guest lecturers, 72 vendors, FREE Mineral ID, FREE panning for real gold flakes, Fossil Dig, $1 Grab Bag, FREE, fluorite crystal to the first 250 attendees each day, Silent Auctions and MUCH MORE; contact David Lurie; Email: dlurie2001@comcast.net; Website: www.michmin.org/show-info
20-22—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Mid America Paleontology Society MAPS; Illinois State Fair Grounds ORR Building, 66 4H Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-3; Free Admission; Talk Friday 5:30 pm Northfield Inn 3280 Northfield Drive. Saturday Live Auction There are talks on fossils given on both Friday and Saturday during the show; contact Thomas Williams, Show Chairman, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@gmail.com; Website: www.midamericapaleo.org
20-22—DANVILLE, INDIANA: Annual show; American Gem, Mineral And Jewelry Shows LLC; Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E Main St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $7, Ages 11-17 $2, Free admission for age 10 and under; Vendors offering Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils and Meteorites; contact Alan Koch; Email: agmjs3@gmail.com; Website: www.americangemshow.com
28-29—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society; Emidio's Expo Center, 48 East Bath Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4; contact Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society and Gemboree Network