2025-2026 Calendar California Rock, Gem and Mineral Shows ** Please check with all the shows prior to attending as the schedule can change and shows can be cancelled.
2025 November 8-9, 2025 – Concord, CA Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM 52nd Mineral, Gem and Rock Show, 30 Vendors, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Beads, Demonstrations, Door prizes, Auction, Family Activities, Raffle, Rockin’ Displays of rock art. Website: ccmgsclub.com
November 22-23, 2025 – Lakeside, CA El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society El Cajon Valley Annual Rock and Gem Round-Up Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM Contact: (619) 729-7904, [email protected] Website: http://www.ecvgms.org
November 22-23, 2025 – Fresno, CA Fresno Gem & Mineral Society Elks Lodge, 5351 N. Diana St., Fresno, CA Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM The 1st Annual Central Valley Holiday Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing and learning about the world of rocks and minerals! Beautiful handmade jewelry, stone carvings, precious gems, art, etc. will be available to complete your Holiday Shopping. Educational and fun for all ages! Geode cutting and More! Admittance $5.00 for ages 13 & up, includes both days with a wristband. Free parking. Website: https://www.fgms.rocks
2026 February 28-March 1, 2026 – Vallejo, CA Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society McCormic Hall, 900 Fairgrounds Drive (Solano County Fairgrounds), Vallejo, CA 94590 Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM Contact: (707) 644-9764, [email protected] Website: http://vjgems.com
February 28 & March 1, 2026 – Newark, CA East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club The Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thorton Ave., Newark, CA 94569 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM Exhibits, Educational Presentations, Demonstrations, Gem ID, Kids’ Spinning Wheel, Door Prizes, Geode Splitting, Live Auction. $8 Admission, Kids 12 and under Free, Seniors 65+ free on Sunday, March 1 Contact: (510)j 353-3787, [email protected] Website: http://ebml.club
February 12 – March 1, 2025 (13 days) – Indio, CA San Gorgonio Mineral and Gem Society Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia St., Indio, CA 92201 Hours are Thursday-Friday (12-13th, 19-20th, 26-27th) 3 pm-10 pm. Saturday-Monday (14th-16th) 10 am-10 pm and Saturday-Sunday (21-22nd, 28th-March 1) 10 am-10 pm. 2026 Riverside Co. Fair and National Date Festival has a Gem & Mineral Building. For vendor space see datefest.org or call 760-863-8247. San Gorgonio Mineral and Gem Society helps with management of the building. Indoor space 10 feet x 10 feet is $1000.00 and all space applications are available through the fair website. SGMGS has been involved in managing the Gem & Mineral building at this fair since the 1940’s and it is a fun crowd and busy show. We hope you can join us in February 2026. Contact: (951) 963-6751, [email protected] Website: http://sgmgs.org
March 15, 2026 – Fallbrook, CA Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 Hours: 12 Noon – 3 PM Rough and Cut – This is a kind of clearance sale for miscellaneous minerals. Includes some fine minerals flats of lower end minerals, and lapidary rough. For the kids, there is a rock pile. $5.00 for a bucket to be filled as many times as they want. Also, larger very nice garden rock. Good family event and open to the public. Contact: (760) 728-1130, [email protected]
March 28-29, 2026 – Lancaster, CA Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club Location: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Ave H, Lancaster, CA 93534 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 20 AM – 4 PM Parking will cost $10. Show will be in the Van Dam building. Contact: [email protected] Website: http://AVGem.weebly.com
April 11-12, 2026 – Mariposa, CA Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA 95338 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM Mountains of Minerals Gem Show Contact: [email protected] Website: http://mariposagemclub.org
April 24-26, 2026 – Paradise, CA Paradise Gem & Mineral Club Mechoopda Event Center, 149 Openshaw Rd., Butte Valley, CA 95965 Hours: Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM Paradise Gem & Mineral Clubs 71st Anniversary Show. “Tumbling is Easy-Give it a Spin”. New show location, Mechoopda Event Center. 30,000 sf of indoor space with a cafe and bar. Significant space is dedicated to earth science education, information, and displays. Door prizes, silent and live auctions. Kid Zone with 8 activities and games. Unique demonstrations, speaker topics, and activities every day. Camping on site and nearby. $5 one-day admission or $10 for all three days. Free jumbo tumbled rock of your choice with admission. Dealers: 8 foot tables are only $150. A free table to earth science education and information providers. Contact: [email protected] Website: http://www.paradisegemmineral.com