2023 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.
AUGUST 2023
August 19-20, 2023 – Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society Annual Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Show 500 East “F” Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM Gems and minerals, jewelry, activities for kids and much more. Free admission. Contact: (661) 972-1117, travis462@outlook.com Website: https://www.tvgms.rocks
August 26-27, 2023 – Arcadia, CA Pasadena Lapidary Society Arcadia Masonic Lodge, 50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia CA 91007 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM Contact: (626) 260-7239 Website: https://pasadenalapidary.org
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 16-17, 2023 – Monterey, CA Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Contact: (831) 801-5887, susieharlow@gmail.com Website: http://cvgms.rocks
September 16-17, 2023 – Reno, NV Reno Gem and Mineral Society Reno/Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno The Jackpot of Gems has been held in the Reno area for over 50 years. The show is put on to educate people who have an interest in minerals and gems that are so abundant in our State. RGMS members display over 30 cases of rocks, gems, and minerals. There are demonstrations showing how to make some of the beautiful things shown in the Display Cases. There is a booth high-lighting fluorescent features of some minerals that has been called “nature’s light show”. Expect to learn something new about rocks and minerals in the State of Nevada. It is a fun hobby to learn about and the Show is enjoyable for the entire family. There will be raffle tickets available for fabulous prizes. The Wheel of Fortune is a special place for children who spin the wheel to win fun rock and gem specimens. We also have a new Kids Corner with rock painting and a scavenger hunt. There are great bargains available in beads and minerals in the silent auction held every thirty minutes. Come join us! Contact: (775) 229-4420, sailondan55@aol.com Website: www.renogms.org
September 16-17, 2023 – San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Gems by the Sea Show. Admission: $5, Children 12 and under Free. Free parking. Contact: 2023show@slogem.org Website: http://slogem.org
OCTOBER 2023
October 7-8, 2023 – Grass Valley, CA Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley 95949 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM 57th Annual Earth’s Treasurers Show: 25+ vendors, gem and mineral exhibits, Gold panning, lapidary arts demonstrations. Kids Corner, food and ice cream trucks. Admissions – Adults $4, Children ages 12 and under free with a paid adult, Military with an “active military” I.D. Free, FREE PARKING Contact: 4vanclan5@att.net October 7-8, 2023 – Signal Hill, CA Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755 “Gems on the Hill” Annual Show Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM = 4 PM Contact: (562) 253-1390, lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com Website: http://www.facebook.com/LBMGS
October 7-8, 2023 – Anderson, CA Shasta Gem and Mineral Society 67th Annual Gem and Mineral Show 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA 96007 Hours: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM FREE! 67th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Kids Area Contact: sgmsrocksredding@gmail.com Website: http://shastagemandmineral.org
October 8, 2023 – Fallbrook, CA Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society 123 W. Alvarado St. (show on street a& in parking lot), Fallbrook CA 92028 Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM Rock Fallbrook! Over 40 mineral gemstone, jewelry and fossil vendors at the annual Fallbrook Festival of Gems & Minerals. Gem ID, Bargain Booth, Wheel of Fortune, kids activities, food booth, and a GIANT raffle of some gorgeous items. Free admission and free parking. Vendor applications due August 1, 2023. Email info@fgms.org if you’re interested. Contact:(760) 728-1130, info@fgms.org Website: http://www.fgms.org
October 14-15, 2023 – Redwood City, CA Peninsula Gem and Geology Society AND Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061 Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Contact: (650) 575-3144, cci@pacbell.net Website: http://sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org
October 21-22, 2023 – Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Hours: Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM – 5 PM Annual show featuring 35 vendors, gold panning, florescent mineral display, children’s activities, raffle prizes, on-going silent auction, member displays. FREE Parking Contact: (707) 849-9551, jolene4srmgs@gmail.com Website: http://srmgs.org
October 21, 2023 – West Hills, CA Woodland Hills Rock Chippers First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, West Hills, CA 91307 Twenty Fourth Annual Gem Show Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Contact: whrc@rockchppers.0rg Website: www.rockchppers.org\
October 28-29, 2023 – San Diego, CA San Diego Mineral & Gem Society Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106 GEM DIEGO IS BACK!- San Diego’s Finest Gem Show FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING! Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Carvings, Beads, Equipment, Tools, Slabs, Rough, Books, Demos, Door Prizes, 20+ Exhibits, Free Gem and Mineral ID. Hours: Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM Contact: luannz@att.net Website: https://SDMG.org
October 28-29, 2023 – Orange, CA American Opal Society Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA 92868 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 5 Pm 53rd Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show Rough & cut opals and gemstones, jewelry, supplies. Hugh drawing. Free demonstrations. Contact: (714) 501-9959, info@opalsociety.org Website: http://opalsociety.org
October 28-29, 2023 – Sacramento, CA Sacramento Mineral Society Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento, CA 95819 Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM The Sacramento Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show is the annual fundraiser for the Sacramento Mineral Society and features a wide variety of vendors, exhibits, and demonstrations. There is a great raffle with over 50 different prizes (including a Large Amethyst Cathedral grand prize), games, and a variety of fun activities for all ages! Admission is $8.99 for adults, children 12 and under get in free with a paid adult. Parking is free! Contact: (916) 662-5819, webadmin@sacrementomineralsociety.org Website: http://www.sacgemshow/com
NOVEMBER 2023
November 3, 4 & 5, 2023 – Eureka, CA Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society 68th Annual Show 3750 Harris St., Eureka, CA 95503 Hours: Friday 9 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM Live Demonstrations, Games for the kids, Geode Cutting, Vendors with Gemstones, Rocks, Lapidary Tools & Equipment, Fossils and Jewelry
November 4-5, 2023 – Concord, CA Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 New vendors, additional family activities, along with our entry door prizes, free rock give away to kids, rock painting and many other things to do! Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM Contact: mike@diablorocks.com Website: Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society | Facebook
November 18-19, 2023 – Lakeside, CA El Cajon Valley Rock Round Up! El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside, CA 92040 Hours: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM Contact: (619) 277-4981, ecvgms@gmail.com Website: http://ecvgms.org
November 19 – 20, 2023 – Lakeside, CA El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society El Cajon Valley Rock and Gem Round Up! Family Friendly! Free Admission! 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside CA 92040 Hours: Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM Contact: (619) 277-4981, ecvgms@gmail.com Website: http://ecvgms.org
DECEMBER 2023
December 2-3, 2023 – Barstow, CA Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society Cora Harper Community/Fitness Center 841 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311 Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm Contact: John Printz (760) 979-6138, MDGMSsecretary@gmail.com Website: http://www.mdgms.net