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MAY
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May 1-2, 2026 – Yucaipa, CA
Yucaipa Valley Gem &* Mineral Society
Located on Yucaipa Blvd., in Yucaipa, CA 92399
Hours: Friday 12 Noon – 9 PM, Sunday 6 PM – 10 PM
The YVGMS show is held along with the city of Yucaipas’ Music and Arts Festival. Our 60+ year old annual show features dozens of vendors from across the country offering a variety of jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils and related arts and crafts. The club offers demonstrations of lapidary techniques, a kids booth with games and prizes, geodes and the opportunity to crack it open, a raffle with chances to win a variety of prizes, and of course, gems and jewelry for sale. Proceeds go towards keeping our non-profit club and workshop up and running as well as towards funding our scholarship offerings.
Contact: djvintage57@gmail.com
Website: http://www..yvgms.org________________________________________
JUNE
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14515 Blaine Ave, Bellflower, California 90706
Delvers Gem & Mineral Society
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Rock & Gem Parking Lot Sale
Contact: guynellallen@sbcglobal.net, (310) 413-4671
Website: https://delversgemclub.wordpress.com/June 27-28, 2026 – Culver City, CA
Culver City Rock & Mineral Club
Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
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: culvercityrocks35@gmail.com
Website: https://culvercityrocks.org/fiesta/________________________________________
JULY
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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: nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com / 805-929-2783________________________________________
AUGUST
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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: travis462@outlook.com
Website: tvgms.netAugust 22-23, 2026 – Escondido, CA
Palomar Gem & Mineral Club
California Center for the Arts, The Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA
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 $5.0, under 12 Free. Free parking;.
Contact: PGMCshow@gmail.com, Vendors Contact: tonifloyd41615@gmail.com
Website: palomargem.org
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SEPTEMBER
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Reno Gem and Mineral Society
Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion, Reno, NV 89595
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 California Federation of Mineral Societies (CFMS), expanding both our reach and our impact.
Contact: showdirector@renogemandmineralsociety.org
Website: https://renogms.orgSeptember 19-20, 2026 – Monterey, CA
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
Website: http://cvgms.rocksSept 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: marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com / (626) 260-7239
Website: pasadenalapidary.orgSeptember 19-20, 2026 – Chico, CA
Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society
Silver Dollar Fairground, 2357 Fair St., Chico CA 95928
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: shows@featherriverrocks.org
Website: https://www.featherriverrocks.org/show-2/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.rocksSeptember 26-27, 2026 – San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club
Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Both Days
$5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free). Free Parking. The show 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.
Contact: 2026show@slogem.org
Website: https://slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/
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OCTOBER
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October 10-11, 2026 - Redwood City, CA
Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061
Peninsula Gem and Geology Society & Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Contact: impresciaconstruction@gmail.com / 650-575-3144
Website: pggs.org / sequoiagemandmineralsociety.org
October 17 - 18, 2026 - Santa Rosa, CA
Memorial Hall, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404
Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society
Hours: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society 49th Annual Mineral & Gem Show
Contact: vcommons@outlook.com / 408-691-7823________________________________________
NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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