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 January 2024 for California rockhounds and jewelry lovers alike:
2024 Shows
September 14-15, 2024 – Reno , NV
Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno NV
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
The Jackpot of Gems is an annual gem and mineral show that has been held in the Reno area for over 50 years! Our show offers the following: Vendors offering minerals, gems and jewelry; Display cases created by RGMS members displaying rocks, gems, and minerals; Demonstrations showing how to create some of the beautiful pieces shown in the display cases and at classes offered at RGMS; Florescent rock booth with minerals that have been called ‘nature’s light show”; Gold panning; Kid’s corner – plenty of fun activities for all ages at the Kid’s Corner; Wheel of Fortune for children to spin the wheel and win prizes; Raffles for fabulous prize specimens with super grand prize of $500; Silent Auction every 30 minutes.
Website: https://renogms.org/
September 21-22, 2024 – Monterey, CA
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA 93950
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM both days
Rocks, minerals, fossils, vendors, gems, silent auction, beads, equipment, exhibits, kind’s stuff, and jewelry
Contact: susieharlow@gmail.com
Website: http://cvgms.rocks
September 21-22, 2024 – Chico, CA
Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society, Inc.
Silver Dollars Fairgrounds
Website: Featherriverrocks.org
September 28-29, 2024 – San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club
Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Daily
Gems By The Sea: Two dozen dealers, Unique handcrafted gifts by local artisans, Demonstrations of lapidary crafts, Children’s activities. Free Parking. $5 admission (12 & under free)
Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/
October 5-6, 2024 – Grass Valley, CA
Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society
Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
2024 Earth’s Treasures Show
25 Vendors, Exhibit Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Gold Panning, Silent Auction, Raffles, Kids Corner, Snake Charmers, Lazy Dog Ice Cream and Top Dog Hot Dogs and Plenty of Free Parking. Admission $5.00 for Adults, Children aged 12 and Under FREE. Military with I.D. Free
Contact: 4vanclan5@att.net
Website: http://ncgms.org
October 5-6, 2024 – Anderson, CA
Shasta Gem & Mineral Society
Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., Anderson CA
Hours: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM
Annual show: Free Admission, Door Prizes; 67th Annual Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Area, Free Family Fun
Contact: (530) 722-7133, email: kelly13@shasta.com
Website: http://www.shastagemandmineral.org
October 12-13, 2024 – 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 daily
Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Demonstrations, Kid’s Activities
Contact: cci@pacbell.net
Website: https://www.sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org/sgms-gem–mineral-show.html
October 12-13, 2024 – Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society
Signal Hill Library, 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
2024 Gems on the Hill
Contact: (562) 253-1390, lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/LBMGS
October 13, 2024 – Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society and Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM
Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals: Immerse yourself in a sparkling world of minerals, fossils, jewelry and all things related at this one day spectacular show. Special kid features include Wheel of Fortune, rock pit, rock painting, Rock N Treat (like trick or treat but with mineral specimens!) Enjoy Gem ID, live ‘rock’ music from the Rocking Geologists, sphere making machine demo, and more.
Contact: (760) 728-1130
Website: http://www.fgms.org
October 19, 2024 – West Hills, CA
Woodland Hills Rock Chippers
First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, Woodland Hills, CA 91307
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
Contact: barnettcelia53@gmail.com
Website: http://www.rockchippers.org
October 19, 2024 – West Hills, CA
Woodland Hills Rock Chippers
First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, Woodland Hills, CA 91307
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
Contact: barnettcelia53@gmail.com
Website: http://www.rockchippers.org
October 19-20, 2024 – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society
1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
Earths Treasurers: Come enjoy the many and varied specimens slabs, rough rock, fine stones and jewelry the earth has created for us.
Contact: (707) 849-9551, coons@sonic.net
Website: http://SRMGS.org
October 26, 2024 – Lake Elsinore, CA
Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society
32097 Corydon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 02530
4th Annual Fall Rock & Craft Show
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
Contact: berylman50@aol.com
October 26-27, 2024 – Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Mineral Society
Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
88th Annual Sacramento Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show.
Free parking, $8 adult admission, kids under 12 free with paid adult
Contact: (916) 662-5819, gemshow@sacramentomineralsociey.org
Website: http://sacgemshow.c0m
October 26-27, 2024 – Orange, CA
American Opal Society
Velvet Rose Event Center, 300 Flower Street, Orange, CA 92868
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 P
54th Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show. Rough and cut opals and gemstones, jewelry, supplies. Huge drawing. Free demonstrations.
Contact: (714) 501-9959, info@opalsociety.org
Website: http://opalsociety.org
November- 2-3, 2024 – Concord, CA
Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society
Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Hours: Saturday 10PM – 5 AM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Join us for our Annual Mineral & Gem Show! 13 & Over $10. 12 & Under FREE. Youth Org in Uniform FREE. Vendors, Holiday Shopping, Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Meteorites, Jewelry, Beads, Slabs, Displays, Fluorescent Tent, Demonstrations, Family Activities, Games, Rock Painting, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Raffle, plus so much more…FREE SUNDAY ADMISSION WITH PAID SATURDAY! And lots of FREE PARKING!
Contact: show@ccmgsclub.com
Website: http://www.ccmgsclub.com/show
November 2-3, 2024 – San Diego, CA
San Diego Mineral & Gem Society
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission & Parking: Free (Service Animals Only)
San Diego’s finest gem and mineral show located in the beautiful Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, 1/2 block north of N. Harbor Dr. and the San Diego Bay.. Featuring 20+ Dealers, Demonstrations and Exhibits with Minerals, Gem, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Lapidary, Slabs, Rough, Rock & Gem I.D., Books, Door Prizes, Kids’ Zone, and much more.
Contact: LuAnn Benton, benton.luannz@gmail.com
Driving Directions: https://bit.ly/libcmap
Website: https://bit.ly/gemdiego2024
November 2-3, 2024 – Ridgecrest, CA
Indian Wells Gem and Mineral Society
Indian Wells Valley 68th Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM Both Days
Field trip to Rainbow Ledge Agate Claim on Sunday November 3rd at 10 AM
Contact for additional information or vendor space: Miguel Gonzales (760) 382-2967 or miglogonzal@hotmail.com
2025 Shows
January 18-19,2025 – Exeter, CA
Tule Gem & Mineral Society
Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 246 Chestnut St., Exeter, CA 93211
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Tule Gem & Mineral Society Gemboree
Contact: bandgbing@aol.com
Website: http://www.tulegem.com
April 12-13, 2025 – Mariposa, CA
Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club
Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Mountains of Minerals! Mountains of minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, supplies, geode cutting, silent auction, raffle, and FOOD!
Contact: mgmc@sti.net
Website: http://mariposagemclub.org
Calendar last updated: 08/26/2024