April Shows
Mechoopda Event Center, 149 Openshaw Rd., Butte Valley, CA 95965
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club
Hours: Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM
Paradise Gem & Mineral Clubs 71st Anniversary Show. "Tumbling is Easy-Give it a Spin". New show location, Mechoopda Event Center. 30,000 sf of indoor space with a cafe and bar. Significant space is dedicated to earth science education, information, and displays. Door prizes, silent and live auctions. Kid Zone with 8 activities and games. Unique demonstrations, speaker topics, and activities every day. Camping on site and nearby. $5 one-day admission or $10 for all three days. Free jumbo tumbled rock of your choice with admission. Dealers: 8 foot tables are only $150. A free table to earth science education and information providers.
Contact: paradisegemmineral@gmail.com
Website: paradisegemmineral.com
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Brookhurst Comm. Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Searchers Gem and Mineral Society
Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Free entry, free parking. Gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, beads, rough, slabs, vendors, gold panning, extensive silent auction every half hour, door prizes every half hour, grab bags, tools, equipment and exhibits. Lapidary supplies. Faceting, wire wrapping and cabochon making demonstrations. Snacks and drinks are available. Make a polished stone ring for free, crack a dino egg, treasure hunt activities for kids! Rain or shine, show is on. Please, no pets. Service animals only.
Contact: anaheimsearchers@gmail.com
Website: searchersrocks.org
Atascadero Colony Park Comm. Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Santa Lucia Rockhounds
Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
The 32nd Annual Rock, Fossil & Gem Show, Treasures of the Earth, will be held April 25–26, 2026 at the Atascadero Colony Park Community Center. Enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, guest speakers, kids’ activities, and more. Admission $5; kids under 16 and active military free.
Contact: slrockhounds@gmail.com / 805-610-0603
Website: slrockhounds.org
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May-July Shows
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: website
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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-September Shows
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
California Center for the Arts, The Museum, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA
Palomar Gem & Mineral Club
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, under 12 Free. Free parking.
Contact: PGMCshow@gmail.com
Vendors Contact: tonifloyd41615@gmail.com
Website: palomargem.org
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Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion, 2500 East 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada 89595
Reno Gem and Mineral Society
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 CFMS, expanding both our reach and our impact.
Contact: showdirector@renogemandmineralsociety.org
Website: renogms.org
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.org
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Silver Dollar Fairground, 2357 Fair St., Chico CA 95928
Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society
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: website
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Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
Website: cvgms.rocks
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Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
Gems By The Sea 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. $5 Admission (Children, 12 and under free). Free parking
Contact: 2026show@slogem.org
Website: slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/
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October Shows
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
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