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US Gem & Mineral Show Calendar [2026–2027]

Find a show worth planning a trip around. Compare dates, venues and entry requirements, then check the organizer’s latest details before you travel.

A selected calendar of US shows · Sources checked Sep 23, 2026

Your next collecting day out

15upcoming shows
6states listed

Every listing links to its source. Public and trade-only shows are clearly marked.

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15 shows · Upcoming & happening now

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California

Club & society show · Open to the public

Gems by the Sea

San Luis Obispo, California
Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Road

Browse minerals, fossils and lapidary items, with children's activities and craft demonstrations.

Before you go: Ticketed admission; see the organizer for child admission and parking.

Organized by San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club.

For your collecting plans

Extending your visit? Explore our California guide, then check access with the land manager. These are statewide ideas, not show-organized trips or nearby-site recommendations.

Plan a separate California collecting trip →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Gems by the Sea (opens in a new tab)

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California

Commercial gem & mineral show · Open to the public

Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show — Fall

Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road

A desert show with dealers selling rocks, gems, minerals and fossils at its new campground venue.

Before you go: The organizer lists free admission and parking.

Organized by Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show.

For your collecting plans

Extending your visit? Explore our California guide, then check access with the land manager. These are statewide ideas, not show-organized trips or nearby-site recommendations.

Plan a separate California collecting trip →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show — Fall (opens in a new tab)

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California

Club & society show · Open to the public

Redwood City Gem & Mineral Show

Redwood City, California
Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue

Two local clubs bring together mineral displays, lapidary work and dealers.

Before you go: Ticketed public show; check the organizer's admission details.

Organized by Peninsula Gem & Geology Society and Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society.

For your collecting plans

A small hand lens can help you inspect crystal faces and surface details at a dealer's table. Ask before handling a specimen.

Take a closer look with a hand lens →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Redwood City Gem & Mineral Show (opens in a new tab)

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Texas

Club & society show · Open to the public

GemCapers

Austin, Texas
Palmer Events Center

A club show featuring minerals, fossils and activities for young collectors.

Before you go: Check the organizer for tickets and daily hours.

Organized by Austin Gem & Mineral Society.

For your collecting plans

Buying a specimen? Ask the dealer about its identity and where it was found. Our identification guide explains the clues to look for.

Know what you are looking at →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for GemCapers (opens in a new tab)

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New York

Club & society show · Open to the public

Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show

East Rochester, New York
Total Sports Experience, 435 W Commercial Street

Educational displays, demonstrations and children's activities alongside mineral and fossil dealers.

Before you go: Dates and venue checked against the society's EFMLS listing. Ticketed admission.

Organized by Rochester Lapidary Society.

For your collecting plans

Buying a specimen? Ask the dealer about its identity and where it was found. Our identification guide explains the clues to look for.

Know what you are looking at →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Federation listing for Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show (opens in a new tab)

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California

Club & society show · Open to the public

Sacramento Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Sacramento, California
Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H Street

Shop from dealers and explore mineral exhibits and demonstrations with a local mineral society.

Before you go: Ticketed admission; check current child admission rules.

Organized by Sacramento Mineral Society.

For your collecting plans

Extending your visit? Explore our California guide, then check access with the land manager. These are statewide ideas, not show-organized trips or nearby-site recommendations.

Plan a separate California collecting trip →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Sacramento Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show (opens in a new tab)

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Texas

Club & society show · Open to the public

HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show

Humble, Texas
Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway

A three-day society show for collectors of minerals, gems, fossils and jewelry.

Before you go: Ticketed public show in Humble, in the Houston area.

Organized by Houston Gem & Mineral Society.

For your collecting plans

A small hand lens can help you inspect crystal faces and surface details at a dealer's table. Ask before handling a specimen.

Take a closer look with a hand lens →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show (opens in a new tab)

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Florida

Club & society show · Open to the public

Parade of Gems

Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Avenue

Minerals, fossils and jewelry, plus lapidary demonstrations and activities for children.

Before you go: Open to the public; check the show page for admission.

Organized by Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society.

For your collecting plans

Buying a specimen? Ask the dealer about its identity and where it was found. Our identification guide explains the clues to look for.

Know what you are looking at →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Parade of Gems (opens in a new tab)

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Arizona

Commercial gem & mineral show · Check entry requirements

JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show — Winter

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Road

A gem and jewelry marketplace with minerals, rough material and lapidary supplies. Buyer and visitor entry rules differ.

Before you go: Check 2027 guest tickets, age restrictions and wholesale registration. The FAQ still refers to 2026 admission.

Organized by JOGS International Exhibits.

For your collecting plans

Allow separate time for any field trip. Our Arizona guide is a starting point; check distances, land access and current rules before choosing a collecting spot.

Explore Arizona beyond the show →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show — Winter (opens in a new tab)

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Arizona

Commercial gem & mineral show · Open to the public

Kino Gem & Mineral Show

Tucson, Arizona
Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way

Retail and wholesale dealers at Kino Sports Complex during Tucson's winter show season.

Before you go: Public show dates shown; the earlier wholesale jumpstart is excluded. Check daily hours before visiting.

Organized by A.S. Shows.

For your collecting plans

Allow separate time for any field trip. Our Arizona guide is a starting point; check distances, land access and current rules before choosing a collecting spot.

Explore Arizona beyond the show →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Kino Gem & Mineral Show (opens in a new tab)

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Arizona

Commercial gem & mineral show · Open to the public

The Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street

Tucson, Arizona
993 S Freeway

A public gem show with a separate venue from the Tucson Convention Center show. Use the organizer's current address.

Before you go: See the organizer for free tickets and parking arrangements.

Organized by Hart Gem Shows.

For your collecting plans

Allow separate time for any field trip. Our Arizona guide is a starting point; check distances, land access and current rules before choosing a collecting spot.

Explore Arizona beyond the show →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for The Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street (opens in a new tab)

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Arizona

Commercial gem & mineral show · Trade only

GJX — Gem & Jewelry Exchange

Tucson, Arizona
GJX, 198 S Granada Avenue

A trade-focused buying event. The organizer has announced revised dates for the 2027 edition.

Before you go: Wholesale trade show. Buyer registration and credentials are required.

Organized by Gem & Jewelry Exchange.

For your collecting plans

A small hand lens can help you inspect crystal faces and surface details at a dealer's table. Ask before handling a specimen.

Take a closer look with a hand lens →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for GJX — Gem & Jewelry Exchange (opens in a new tab)

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Arizona

Club & society show · Open to the public

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Avenue

The society's convention-center show features mineral exhibits and dealers. It is one event within Tucson's wider show season.

Before you go: Check the organizer for 2027 tickets and daily hours.

Organized by Tucson Gem and Mineral Society.

For your collecting plans

Allow separate time for any field trip. Our Arizona guide is a starting point; check distances, land access and current rules before choosing a collecting spot.

Explore Arizona beyond the show →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (opens in a new tab)

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Delaware

Club & society show · Open to the public

Delaware Earth Science Gem & Mineral Show

Wilmington, Delaware
DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike

Mineral and fossil exhibits, dealers and a children's booth at the society's Wilmington show.

Before you go: The society's EFMLS announcement lists tickets at the door for its 63rd annual show.

Organized by Delaware Mineralogical Society.

For your collecting plans

Buying a specimen? Ask the dealer about its identity and where it was found. Our identification guide explains the clues to look for.

Know what you are looking at →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Federation listing for Delaware Earth Science Gem & Mineral Show (opens in a new tab)

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California

Commercial gem & mineral show · Open to the public

Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show — Spring

Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road

The confirmed spring edition at Joshua Tree Lake, with rock, gem, mineral and fossil vendors.

Before you go: The organizer lists free admission and parking.

Organized by Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show.

For your collecting plans

Extending your visit? Explore our California guide, then check access with the land manager. These are statewide ideas, not show-organized trips or nearby-site recommendations.

Plan a separate California collecting trip →
Visit organizer website Save to calendar (.ics)

Dates & venue checked · Organizer source for Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show — Spring (opens in a new tab)

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Plan your visit with confidence

Check the exact show

Tucson hosts several separate shows. Their dates, venues and entry rules differ. Trade-only shows may require proof of a gem or jewelry business.

Confirm before booking

We check published dates and venues against organizers or their federation announcements. Details can change. Use the source link to confirm hours, tickets, parking and accessibility.

How this calendar works

This is a growing selection, not every US show. Completed editions move to the past filter after the final day in the venue’s time zone. We add future editions only when dates are published.

Know a show we should include? Submit it for review. Spotted a correction? Send us the organizer’s page with its dates and venue.

Save a date: Each card has an .ics file you can open or import in Apple Calendar, Outlook or Google Calendar. It saves the full show dates as an all-day event, not the daily opening hours. The file is a snapshot, so later changes will not update your calendar automatically. Saving an event does not reserve a ticket.

Make more of your trip

Print a mineral field card

Take a one-page Mohs chart and observation sheet. Always ask an owner before scratching a specimen.

Explore collecting locations

Find nearby state guides and check access before heading into the field.

Identify an unfamiliar find

Learn which clues help you narrow down a rock or mineral.

Choose a hand lens

Compare useful magnification and lens features for a closer look.