Did you miss out on earlier gem society shows or did you have so much fun you want to go to another one?
Whatever your motivation, here is the latest list of major gem and mineral events starting in September 2023 for California rockhounds and jewelry lovers alike:
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
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 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
Penninsula Gem and Geology Society AND Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society
Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Rosevelt 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
Sponsor: San Diego Mineral & Gem Society
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Hours: Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission and Parking – Free
Contact: luannz@att.net
Website: https://SDMG.org
Show Web page: https://bit.ly/gemdiego2023
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
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 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, 2023 – Lake Elsinore, CA
Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society
32097 Corydon Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
Rock and Craft Show
Contact: (909) 208-6956, berylman50@aol.com
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 4-5, 2023, Ridgecrest. CA
Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society
Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Indian Wells Gem & Mineral 67th Gem & Mineral Show. Located in Ridgecrest, CA. Vendors selling gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and other rock related items for sale. Field trip on Sunday, November 5th at 9:30 AM (dependig on road conditions). Free Admission and Free Parking.
Vendor spaces available: Contact John De Rosa (760) 375-7905
Contact: (760) 375-7905, iwgmjfrocks@gmail.com
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 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
Last updated 7/28/23.