ALC Calendar of Events
Highlights
ALC Christmas Party December 6, 2025
Upcoming Events
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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 1 -2, 2026 - Roseville, CA
Roebbelen Center @the Grounds, Placer County Fairgrounds
700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Adults $10, Kids 12 and Under: Free with paying adult. Prepaid parking $13.20, same day parking $15
Website: rockrollers.com
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.orgSept 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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Oct 3-4, 2026 - Anderson, CA
Shasta District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St., Anderson, CA 96007
Shasta Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: Saturday 9-5; Sunday 9-4
70th Annual Gem Show. Free to all; 70th Annual Gem Show. Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Silent Auction, Exhibits, Raffle, Kids Booth.
Contact: sgmsrocksredding@gmail.com, (530) 722-7133
Website: shastagemandmineral.org
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.orgOct 17, 2026 - West Hills, CA
First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way, West Hills, CA 91307
Woodland Hills Rock Chippers
Hours:Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
27th Annual Gem Show
Contact: barnettcelia53@gmail.com
Website: rockchippers.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 / 408-691-7823Oct 24-25, 2026 - Sacramento, CA
6151 H. Street, Sacramento CA 95819
Sacramento Mineral Society
Hours: Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm
It's our 90th Anniversary show! Celebrate with us at Sacramento Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. This year will be bigger & better than ever! Come see our Science Museum, Gem Trees, Live demos, Displays, Raffles, Rare Specimens, Fossils & more!
Get $1 off with the flyer below! Facebook Event Info
Contact: gemshow@sacgemshow.com, (916) 662-5819
Website: sacgemshow.com________________________________________
NOVEMBER
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Nov 7-8, 2026 - San Diego, CA
Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego Mineral & Gem Society
Hours: Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4
Gem Diego Show: Free Admission & Parking. Eateries next door. Free Gem ID, 28 dealers, 20+ exhibits, demonstrations, Kid's zone, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry, slabs, door prizes & grand prize raffle (do not have to be there to win), and plenty more! Trained Service Animals Only!
Contact: benton.luannz@gmail.com
Nov. 14-15, 2026 - Concord, CA
Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society
Hours: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Contra Costa 76th Annual Mineral & Gem Show
Over 30 vendors, rough rocks, minerals, fossils, gem stones, jewelry, beads, rocking tools, accessories. Kid activities, grab bags, silent auction and a raffle. hourly door prizes and a hungry rock monster, spin the wheel, treasure box dig.
Contact: show@ccmgsclub.com
Website: ccmgsclub.com
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DECEMBER
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