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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.

June- July 2026

Monterrey Bay Jade Festival
Welcome to the 7th Annual Monterey Bay Jade Festival ·
Friday June 12 • 12pm – 6pm.
Saturday June 13 • 10am – 6pm.
​Sunday June 14 • 10am – 4pm.


June 20, 2026 -
Bellflower, CA 14515 Blaine Ave, Bellflower, California 90706
Delvers Gem & Mineral Society
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Rock & Gem Parking Lot Sale
Contact: [email protected], (310) 413-4671
Website: website
Flyer

June 27-28, 2026 -
Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
Culver City Rock and Mineral Club
Hours: Sat, 10am to 6pm; Sun, 10am to 5pm
Culver City Rock and Mineral Club's Fiesta of Gems Show
This year’s featured gemstone is Malachite, which is celebrated for its rich green colors and natural beauty. Admission and parking are free, making it a perfect outing for families, hobbyists, and gem enthusiasts.
Contact: [email protected]
Website: culvercityrocks.org
Flyer

July 31, August 1-2, 2026 -
Nipomo, CA Nipomo High School, 525 North Thompson Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444
Orcutt Mineral Society
Hours: Fri & Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 10 am to 4 pm
Orcutt Mineral Society's 58th Rock & Gem Show
60 outside and 12 inside dealers; kids booth and food trucks.
Contact: [email protected] / 805-929-2783

July-August 2026
July 31, Aug 1-2, 2026 -
Nipomo, CA Nipomo High School, 525 North Thompson Avenue, Nipomo,  CA 93444
Orcutt Mineral Society
Hours: Fri & Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 10 am to 4 pm
Orcutt Mineral Society's 58th Rock & Gem Show
60 outside and 12 inside dealers; kids booth and food trucks.
Contact: [email protected] / 805-929-2783​

Aug 15-16, 2026 -
Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi Senior Center, 500 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: Sat 9am - 5pm; Sun 9am - 4pm
Tehachapi Valley Gem , Mineral and Jewelry Show. Family activities, Awesome vendors, raffles & much more.
Contact: [email protected]
Website: tvgms.net

Aug 22-23, 2026 –
Escondido, CA California Center for the Arts, The Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA
Palomar Gem & Mineral Club
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
9,000 square feet of faceted stones, handmade jewelry, cabs, lapidary rougn, minerals, slabs and more. Admission $5, under 12 Free. Free parking.
Contact: [email protected]
Vendors Contact: [email protected]
Website: palomargem.org
Flyer

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Sept 18-20, 2026 –
CFMS Show - Reno, NV Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502
Reno Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM
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 judged under AFMS rules, demonstrations, educational programming, and hands‑on activities for children. The 2026 Show is especially significant as it is being held in conjunction with the CFMS, expanding both our reach and our impact.
Contact: [email protected]
Website: renogms.org

Sept 19-20, 2026 -
Arcadia CA Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia CA 91007
Pasadena Lapidary Society
Hours: Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM
66th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Contact: [email protected] / (626) 260-7239
Website: pasadenalapidary.org
Flyer
Sept 19-20, 2026 –
Chico, CA Silver Dollar Fairground, 2357 Fair St., Chico CA 95928
Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society
Hours: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM
Feather River Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show. Admission is $6 for adults, free for 16 and under. Free Parking courtesy of the Feather Lapidary & Mineral Society
Contact: [email protected]
Website: website
flyer

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Sept 19-20, 2026 – Monterey, CA  Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
Website: cvgms.rocks
Flyer & Coupon

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Sept 26-27, 2026 -
San Luis Obispo, CA Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
Gems By The Sea will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. Also unique handcrafted items by local artisans. There will kids' activities and demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. $5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free). Free parking
Contact: [email protected]
Website: slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/
Flyer






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