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
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
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
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