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  • Note:  The casting class will be 22 & 23 March NOT 15 & 16.

Upcoming Events

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  • MARCH

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    March 10-12, 2023 – Stoddard Wells
    Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club
    47th Annual Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgate
    Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 9 AM – 5 PM
    Come visit us and our vendors for Handcrafted and Faceted Jewelry, Slabs and Cabs, Findings, and Equipment, Minerals and Fossils. TONS of Rough Material and More
    Contact: (909) 657-7200, marklantz53@gmail.com
    Club Address: 15056B Seventh St., Victorville, CA 92395
    Phone: (760) 243-2330 and leave a message. Email: president@vvgmc.org
    Website: http://vvgmc.org
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    March 11-12,2023 -Turlock, CA
    Mother Lode Mineral Society
    Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA
    Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
    Admission: Adults $8, 12 & under free w/paid adult
    Parking: Free
    Activities: Jewelry, Beads, Tools, Educational Exhibits, Demonstrations, Fossil Exhibit, Sharks, Fluorescent room, Speakers, Geode Cutting, Dinosaur Walk-about, Gold Panning, Gem & Mineral Identification. Chat with Paleontologist Neal Larson, Large Fluorescent Room, Kids Activities, Rock Sale – old collections, Earth Science Tables, Food Court, Gemstone & Fossil Dig bags, Raffle, 45 Dealers
    Website: http://www.turlockgemshow.com or http://www.motherlodemineralsociety.com

     

    March 18, 2023 – Lake Elsinore, CA
    Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society
    32097 Corydon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
    3rd Annual Spring Show
    Contact: (909) 208-6956, berylman50@aol.com

    March 18-19, 2023 – San Jose, CA
    Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society
    Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
    Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 AM-5 PM
    Fun for children of all ages. Free Parking.
    Active Duty, Retired Military, Their Dependents & First Responders Free with Valid Military ID or First Responder ID

    March 18, 2023 – Fallbrook, CA
    Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society
    123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
    Hours: 1 PM -4 PM
    Rough ^ Cut sale of mineral specimens, gem rough and cut, lapidary slabs and rough, obsidian, micros, grab buckets and more. Priced to GO! Visit our free admission Gem and Mineral Museum while you’re in town.
    Parking in church lot on Pico (across from Rugh & Cut entrance)
    Contact: (760) 728-1130, info@fgms.org
    Website: http://fgms.org

    March 18-19, 2023 – Lemoore, CA
    Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club
    Trinity Hall, 470 Champion St., Lemoore, CA
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Featuring gems and minerals from around the world! Fossils, Jewelry, Beads, Stone Carvings, Lapidary Rough, Geode Cutting, and Artesian Jewelry.
    Website: https://facebook.com/AndLemoore

     

    March 25-26, 2023 – Angeles Camp, CA
    Calaveras Gem and Mineral Show
    Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angeles Camp, CA 95222
    Contact: clairemathison1@gmail.com
    Website: https://calaverasgemandmineral.net/

     

    March 24-26, 2023 – Clovis, CA
    Fresno Gem and Mineral Society
    The Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA 93612
    Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Contact: danielblom096@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.fgms.online



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    APRIL

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    April 1-2, 2023 – Vista, CA
    Vista Gem and Mineral Society
    Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, VA 92083
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM -5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Cabs, Slabs and Rough, Jewelry
    Website: https://vistarocks.org

    April 8-9, 2023 – Mariposa, CA
    Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show
    Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa, CA
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Contact: mgmc@sti.net
    Website: http://mariposagemclub.org

     

    April 15-16, 2023 – Placerville, CA
    El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society
    El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA
    Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Treasures in the Rough
    Contact: office@edcmgs
    Website: http://edcmgs.org

    April 22-23, 2023 – Thousand Oaks, CA
    Conejo Gem & Mineral Club
    Borchard Park, 190 N. Reino Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    46th Pageant of a Thousand Gems
    Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Rocks, Hobby Supplies, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Plant Sales and Youth Activities
    Free Admission and Free Parking
    Contact: conejogemandmineral@gmail.com, mrmikerh@gmail.com
    Website: https://cgamc.org


    April 29-30, 2023 – Anaheim, CA
    Anaheim Searchers Gem & Mineral Society
    Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim CA
    Contact: Nancybird68@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.searchersrocks.org/

     

    April 29-30, 2023 – Santa Cruz, CA
    Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society
    Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 QAM – 4 pM
    The show features displays, fun activities, and loads of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, jewelry, and lapidary arts for sale. Browse the bargains and pick up some great gifts. That’s April 29th and 30th at the Civic in downtown Santa Cruz.
    Contact: scruzmgs@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.scrockngem.org
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    MAY

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    May 5-6, 2023 – Yucaipa
    Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society
    Yucaipa Blvd at Adams Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399
    Hours: Friday 6 PM – 10 PM, Saturday Noon to 10 PM
    Our annual show will have 15 dealers, kids activities, geode cracker, club store, and great raffle. Held in conjunction with city’s Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival which will include artisan and other vendors, kids rides, music, food and beer/wine garden. Attendance and parking are free. Festival and show is held along Yucaipa Blvd. This is a great event for everyone in the family.
    Contact: grandpasgems@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.yvgms.org/

     

    May 6-7, 2023 – Lancaster, CA
    Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club
    Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Ave. H, Lancaster, CA 93536
    Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
    Contact: marylandoriole@gmail.com
    Website: http://avgem.weebly.com

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    JUNE

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    June 3-4, 2023 – Jackson, CA
    Amador County Gem & Mineral Society
    Gem and Craft Show at Kennedy Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd., Jackson, VA 95642
    Hours: 10 AM -4 PM
    Contact: (916) 698-9853, mountaingirl@volcano.net
    Website: http://amadorgemandmineral.org

    June 10-11, 2023 – Escondido, CA
    Palomar Gem and Mineral Club
    The Convention Center at the California Center for the Arts – 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido CA 92025
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, 10 AM – 4 PM
    9000 square feet of Artisans selling handmade silver, gold, beaded and fabricated jewelry, antique and vintage jewelry, commercial quality gold and silver faceted stone jewelry, handmade specialty cabochons, mineral specimens, gem trees, other lapidary decorative items and rough rock from Africa, Australia as well as the USA. Don’t have the time to go to Quartzite or Tucson – come to Escondido and shop local.
    Contact: tonifloyd41615@gmail.com
    Website: http://palomargem.org

    June 17, 2023 – Bellflower, CA
    Delvers Gem & Mineral Society
    DELVERS PARKING LOT SALE, 14515 Blaine Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
    Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
    Website: https://delversgemclub.wordpress.com/

    JUNE 23-25, 2023 – LODI, CA
    CFMS SHOW AND CONVENTION
    LODI GRAPE FESTIVAL GROUNDS, 413 E. LOCKEFORD ST., LODI, CA 95240
    Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    Educational Exhibits, Speakers
    Adults $6, Kids 12 & under FREE
    Free admission to MILITARY Active, Veterans and their Dependents with valid Military ID card. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
    For information: rocksbob@sbcglobal.net
    Dealer information: slchaisson@yahoo.com

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    JULY

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    July 8-9, 2023 – Culver City, CA
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
    Culver City Gem and Mineral Society
    Culver City Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90203
    60th Annual Fiesta of Gems – 2023 Theme: Druzy
    Free Admission – Free Parking – Free Hourly Drawings
    35 Vendors Featuring Minerals, Gems, Jewelry, Fossils, Lapidary & Jewelry making supplies, Books, Etc.
    Free Exhibits of Minerals, Gems, Fossils, Crystals, Handcrafted Jewelry, Meteorites, Etc.
    Free Demonstrations of Jewelry Making and Earth Sciences
    Free Mineral Specimen for the Kids plus Rock Games & Earth Science Education Displays
    Grand Prize Raffle drawing on Sunday
    Contact: lexyhunter@aol.com
    Website: http://culvercityrocks.org/fiesta/

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    AUGUST

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    August 5-6, 2023 – Roseville, CA
    Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society
    Roebbelen Event Center, @the Grounds – Roseville, 700 Event Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678
    Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
    61st Roseville Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Fossil Show
    Over 60 vendors, inside and out, featuring Crystals, Fossils, Minerals from around the world, Opal, Amethyst, Beads, Gemstones, Meteorites, Gold, and for Kids – “Education Station”, Gold Nuggets, Prospecting equipment, detectors and supplies, Petrified Wood, Stone carvings. Watch Demonstrations in the Lapidary Arts and bid on Silent Rock Auctions. Free – Scientific Mineral and Gem ID! Bring your Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Meteorites and treasures, for a no-cost Scientific Identification. General Admission $8, Seniors 60+ $7, Kids – 12 and under Free. Parking $10. Discount coupon.
    Contact: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.rockrollers.com/index.html

    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

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    SEPTEMBER

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    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

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    OCTOBER

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    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

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    NOVEMBER

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    DECEMBER

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