CFMS Show & Convention History

Convention History

CFMS Conventions since its inception.
* A combined CFMS/AFMS Show & Convention
(No CFMS show in 2020 or 2021 due to Covid-19)
LocationHost ClubDate
86. LancasterAntelope Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyMay 10-11, 2025
85. *VenturaVentura Gem and Mineral SocietyMay 24-26, 2024
84. LodiCalifornia Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesJune 23-25, 2023
83. LancasterAntelope Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyMay 6-8, 2022
82. noneCOVID shutdown2021
81. noneCOVID shutdown2020
80. PomonaPasadena Lapidary SocietyMarch 8-10, 2019
79. ChicoCFMS Hosted Convention without a ShowSept 15-16, 2018
78. *VenturaVentura Gem and Mineral SocietyJune 9 – 11, 2017
77. PlacervilleEl Dorado County Mineral & Gem SocietySept. 16 – 18, 2016
76. LodiCalifornia Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesJune 12 – 14, 2015
75. PomonaPasadena Lapidary SocietyMay 30-June 1, 2014
74. VenturaVentura Gem & Mineral Society
Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society
Conejo Gem & Mineral Club		May 31-June 2, 2013
73. RiversideValley ProspectorsJuly 13-15, 2012
72. AndersonSuperior California Gem & Mineral Society
(Shasta Gem & Mineral Society
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club)		May 13-15, 2011
71. *La Habra
/Whittier		North Orange County Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 18-20, 2010
70. San JoseSanta Clara Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyApr. 17-19, 2009
69. VenturaCalifornia Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesJune 27-29, 2008
68. LancasterPalmdale Gem & Mineral ClubJune 15-17,2007
67. Angels CampCalaveras Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 9-11, 2006
66. RosevilleRoseville Rock RollersJune 10-12, 2005
65. MariposaMariposa Mineral & Gem ClubMay 29-31, 2004
64. *VenturaDel Air Rockhounds, Inc.June 5-8, 2003
63. PlacervilleEl Dorado Mineral & Gem SocietyJuly 12-14, 2002
62. Paso RoblesSanta Lucia RockhoundsJune 22-24, 2001
61. RiversideValley ProspectorsAug. 4-6, 2000
60. TurlockMother Lode Mineral SocietyJune 18-20, 1999
59. MontereyCarmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Monterey Bay Mineral Society
Santa Lucia Rockhounds		July 3-5, 1998
58. VenturaVentura Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 20-22, 1997
57. *RiversideAutonetics Gem & Mineral Club
Capistrano Valley Rock & Mineral Club
Faceters Guild of Southern California
North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society
Orange Coast Mineral & Lapidary Society		Aug. 9-11, 1996
56. San JoseSanta Clara Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 23-25, 1995
55. Del MarEl Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral ClubApr. 8-10, 1994
54. VenturaOxnard Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 28-July 1, 1993
53. Castro ValleyGem & Mineral Society of Castro ValleyAug. 21-23, 1992
52. San JoseCalifornia Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesJune 14-16, 1991
51. *VenturaConejo Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 28-30, 1990
50. Del MarEl Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society
San Diego Lapidary Society		May 12-14, 1989
49. Costa MesaNorth Orange County Gem & Mineral SocietyAug. 26-28, 1988
48. TurlockMother Lode Mineral SocietyJune 26-28, 1987
47. SacramentoSacramento Mineral SocietyJune 27-29, 1986
46. VenturaConejo Gem & Mineral ClubJuly 26-28, 1985
45. *San DiegoSan Diego Mineral & Gem SocietyJuly 17-19, 1984
44. San JoseSanta Clara Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 17-19, 1983
43. Long BeachLa Pacifica GroupAug. 27-29,1982
42. AnaheimCalifornia Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesAug. 7-9, 1981
41. PasadenaV.I.P. Gem & Mineral SocietyAug. 1-3, 1980
40. SacramentoSacramento Mineral SocietyJune 22-24, 1979
39. *PleasantonMineral & Gem Society of Castro ValleyJuly 27-30, 1978
38. RenoReno Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 17-19, 1977
37. San FranciscoSan Francisco Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 2-4, 1976
36. Las VegasClark County Gem CollectorsMay 16-18, 1975
35. San MateoGem & Mineral Society of San Mateo CountyJune 28-30, 1974
34. TurlockMother Lode Mineral Society of ModestoJune 15-17, 1973
33. *AnaheimSearchers Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 29-July 2, 1972
32. VenturaVentura Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 2-4, 1971
31. PleasantonMineral & Gem Society of Castro ValleyJune 5-7, 1970
30. San DiegoSan Diego Mineral & Gem SocietyJuly 25-27, 1969
29. LancasterAntelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club
Mojave Mineralogical Society
Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club		June 21-23, 1968
28. SacramentoSacramento Mineral SocietyJuly 13-16, 1967
27. *Las VegasClark County Gem Collectors, Inc.May 13-16, 1966
26. PomonaGeneral Dynamics Rockhounds
Pomona Rockhounds		May 28-31, 1965
25. VallejoVallejo Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 17-19, 1964
24. San JoseSanta Clara Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 12-14, 1963
23. Del MarEl Cajon Valley Gem & Mineral Society San Diego Lapidary SocietyJuly 20-22, 1962
22. PomonaValley Independent Petrologists
LERC Rockcrafters
San Fernando Valley Mineral & Gem Society
Del Air Rockhound Club		June 23-25, 1961
21. *EurekaHumboldt Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 8-10, 1960
20. San MateoGem & Mineral Society of San Mateo CountyJune 36-28, 1959
19. San BernardinoOrange Belt Mineralogical SocietyJune 20-22, 1958
18. Los AngelesCompton Gem & Mineral ClubJuly 5-7, 1957
17. FresnoFresno Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 22-24, 1956
16. San FranciscoSan Francisco Gem & Mineral SocietyJuly 8-10, 1955
15. IndioCoachella Valley Mineral Society
San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society		Mar. 26-28, 1954
14. San DiegoSan Diego Mineral & Gem SocietyJune 17-19, 1953
13. Angels CampCalaveras Gem & Mineral SocietyJune 20-22, 1952
12. OaklandEast Bay Mineral SocietyJune 22-24, 1951
11. TronaMojave Mineralogical Society
N.O.T.S. Rockhounds
Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society		June 17-18, 1950
10. SacramentoSacramento Mineral SocietyJune 24-16, 1949
9. Long BeachLong Beach Mineral & Gem SocietyJuly 16-18, 1948
8. Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Mineral SocietyMay 23-25, 1947
7. GlendaleMineralogical Society of Southern CaliforniaJune 14-16, 1946
6. OaklandEast Bay Mineral SocietyMay 10-11, 1941
5. Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Mineral SocietyApr. 20-21, 1940
4. San BernardinoOrange Belt Mineralogical SocietyApr. 15-16, 1939
3. San FranciscoNorthern California Mineral SocietyFeb. 19-20, 1938
2. BakersfieldKern County Mineral SocietyJan. 2-3, 1937
1. RiversideCharter Organization MeetingJan. 1-3, 1936