Gem Shows in April 2025

Spring into the world of minerals, gemstones, and fossils with our comprehensive guide to the top Mineral and Gem Shows in April 2025, United States! April is a prime month for rockhounds, collectors, and gem enthusiasts to explore a variety of events showcasing rare specimens, dazzling gemstones, unique jewelry, and educational exhibits.

Mineral And Gem Shows in April 2025, United States

Here all the details you need to plan your visit, including dates, locations, and highlights of each show. Don’t miss your chance to explore the best mineral and gem events in the U.S. this April!

JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA  —APRIL 2-6: 

Annual show; Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show; Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5; Fun for all free admission & free parking; Day 5 Sunday 9 - 4; contact Bill Sherwood, (760) 218-6137; Email: socaldesert@yahoo.com; Website: www.facebook.com/groups/1620716395007100

SANDY, UTAH —APRIL 4-6:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK —APRIL 5-6:

Annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club, Inc; Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brockton St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $4 at door or $3.50 with coupon, kids under 12 free; Featuring Exhibits, Beads & Supplies, Minerals & Fossils, Jewelry & Gemstones, Flint Knapping, Door Prizes, Food & Drink for Sale; contact Donald Tuttle, (607) 369-73236; Email: sginkusa@gmail.com; Website: https://efmls.org/clubdetails/new-york-southern-tier-geology-club-inc/

DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS —APRIL 5-6:

Show and sale; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Seniors $2; Students 12 and over or with School ID $1; Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult; Children's Area, Silent Auction, Demonstrators, Exhibits, Giveaways; contact Mike Hanley, (847) 525-2941

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA —APRIL 5-6:

Annual show; Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club, Inc; Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $8, Kids 11 and under FREE! 2-day pass $15; 65th Annual Gem and Mineral Show.The show will be in conjunction with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies Convention. See 70 exhibits in honor of our club's 70th Anniversary. Fun for the whole Family. Youth Booth, fluorescent exhibits, demonstrations and Dealers; contact James Marburger, (402) 430-6703; Email: james.marburger@outlook.com; Website: www.lincolngemmineralclub.org

NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT —APRIL 5-6:

Annual show; New Haven Mineral Club; Best Western Plus Hotel, 201 Washington Avenue; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; $6 Adults, Children under 12 Free When Accompanied by an Adult; contact Arthur Doyle, (203) 530-4554; Email: adoyle@crofut.com; Website: newhavenmineralclub.org

WATERLOO , IOWA —APRIL 6-6:

Annual show; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St; Sun. 11-5; Donations are appreciated; Demonstrations of Lapidary, Gold Panning, Fluorescent rocks and Flint knapping. with fossil, mineral and crystal displays. Activities include plaster fossil painting, silent auctions and guest speakers. Vendors will be selling rocks, fossils, jewelry and apparel; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433; Email: Info@bhgmsrockclub.org

PEARBLOSSOM, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 11-13:

Annual show; Pearblossom Gem Show; The Outpost, 34141 116th St E; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; Free Admission; Free Parking - 1 Free Raffle ticket upon entry. Vendor fee is $10 per day. Free dry camping available for vendors. Come on out and find gems & minerals, fossils, petrified wood, cabochons, jewelry, lapidary tools and supplies, food, and so much more! Daily Raffle, $1 tickets; contact Kyle Sandahl, (661) 998-9389; Email: Ksandahl24@gmail.com; Website: @138outpost

ANTIGO, WISCONSIN —APRIL 12-12:

Annual show; 2nd Annual Langlade Gem & Mineral Club; Northstar Bowling Lanes, 400 Prosser Place; Sat. 9-3; Adults $1, children under 12 and veterans free; Vendors welcome; contact Joan Ostermeier; Email: jostermeier4@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178833134612585/

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS —APRIL 12-13:

Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Bentonville Armory, 6800 SW Minuteman Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Admission: $5 donation, children under 10 free with adult; Our family friendly show has changed locations this year, and have added vendors this year, and will add more next year. We have door prizes, Silent Auction, Kid's Area, educational display cases, lapidary demonstration, jewelry-making demonstrations, food trucks on location, and special workshops; contact DeLane Cox, (479) 254-0894; Email: delanec3@earthlink.net

CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA —APRIL 12-13:

Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Donation Jar; Hourly door prize drawings; contact Martha Miss, (651) 303-7122; Email: martha@rock-biz.biz

MARION, ILLINOIS —APRIL 12-13:

Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; The Pavilion - City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $2 Children 18 and under free; Vendors, demonstrations & exhibits, raffle, spin-n-win, silent auctions, door prizes, fluorescent minerals and more. Free parking; contact Mike Chontofalsky, (618) 367-0046; Email: chontofalsky@att.net; Website: siesclub.org

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 12-13:

Show and sale; Conejo Gem and Mineral Club; Borchard Community Center, 190 N Reino Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission for all: adults, seniors, students and children; Member's' Displays, Vendors of gems, jewelry, metaphysical supplies, lapidary and carving demonstrations, silent auction, plant sale, youth activities with prizes; contact Karen Abrahams, (805) 908-1428; Email: karenjabrahams@gmail.com; Website: cgamc.org/

PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 12-13:

Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville Drive; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; $7, Seniors (60+) or Military $6, Kids 12 & Under Free With Paid Admission, Fairground parking per vehicle $10; A great show for experienced rockhounds or new collectors and fun for the whole family; contact Byron Anderson; Website: EDCMGS.org

MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 12-13:

Annual show; Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $5 for adults, kids 14/under are free, parking is free; This is our 30th annual show. In addition to mountains of minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, and various rock-related supplies, we’ll have a large raffle, silent auction, geode cutting, and food; contact Meredith Meehan c/o Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club, (559) 868-3535; Email: mgmc@sti.net; Website: mariposagemcljub.org

ALPINE, TEXAS —APRIL 18-20:

Annual show; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Alpine Civic Center, 801 West Holland Ave; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; Free; 34th Annual Show with over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors. Showcasing Jaspers & Agates of this Big Bend; contact Lisa Nix; Email: rocksofalpine@gmail.com

TULSA, OKLAHOMA —APRIL 18-20:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Ruffin Event Center, 1902 E 71st St; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH —APRIL 25-27:

Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society; Bastian Agricultural Center, 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $3 adults and kids over 12. Free admission kids 12 and under; Door Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Kids' Area, Show Case Displays, Demos, Dealers of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Dino Bone, Wood, Much More; contact Roberta Chase; Email: roberta.chase@outlook.com; Website: wasatchgemsociety.com

SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 25-27:

Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; Fine jewelry, crystals, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy direct from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: http://www.gemfaire.com

WICHITA, KANSAS —APRIL 25-27:

Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Bvd; Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5, Sun. Select Start Time-Select End Time; Adults: $5; Youth 13-17: $1; Children 12 and under free with an adult; Special things for Children: Friday, April 25 is Education Day. School children from the area will learn to identify rocks and minerals. Attractions for children include the Junior Rock Pile, Gem Hunt, Gem Wheel and Grab Bags. There will also be dealers from across the U.S. selling gems, minerals; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; Email: gandpmaggard@gmail.com; Website: wichitagemandmineralsociety.org

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 26-27:

Show and sale; Searchers Gem and Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Av; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Free parking, free entry; Silent Auction, Vendors, Door Prizes, Children's Activities, Exhibits, Gold-Panning, Jewelry, Rough and Slabs, Geodes; contact Margaret Hogarth; Website: www.searchersrocks.org

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO —APRIL 26-27:

Annual show; Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club; Emidios Expo Center, 48 East Bath Road; Sat. 10-6; Adults $6, Seniors (55+) & Students $5, Children (7-14) $1, Scouts in Uniform Free; 38 quality vendors; contact Evelyn Tryon, (330) 673-9664; Email: Gemboree76@gmail.com

GRANTS PASS, OREGON —APRIL 26-27:

Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free admission adults, seniors & children; Vendors, raffle, silent auction, wheel of fortune, fluorescent room and food truck. www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub; contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: www.roguegemandgeology.org

TROY, OHIO —APRIL 26-27:

Annual show; Miami County Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, free admission for children under 18; contact Dewey Buck, (937) 308-3012; Email: deweybuck12@gmail.com; Website: mcgamc.org

ORLANDO, FLORIDA —APRIL 26-27:

Show and sale; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society, Inc; Florida Armory National Guard, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $6, Kids $3, Scouts in uniform Free; Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, metaphysical stones, handcrafted cabochons, etc. Silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities; contact Salvatore Sansone, (321) 278-9294; Email: ssfossilhunter@aol.com; Website: www.cfmgs.org

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN —APRIL 26-27:

Annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Lorch Avenue; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Free; Great Shopping! Have Fun! Activities & Crafts, Children's Museum, & Silent Auction. Displays: Fluorescent Minerals & Rock Collections. Demonstrations: Creating Rock Spheres, Wire Wrap Jewelry, Rock Cutting & Cabbing. Identify your rock finds. Variety of Special Guests; contact Paul Tubbs, (715) 834-5747; Email: CVGMS2017@gmail.com

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA —APRIL 26-27:

Annual show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Communty Center, 1345 Civic Drive (at Broadway); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $14, Children 12 and under Free; Over 35 vendors with minerals, crystals, beads, and jewelry, plus purveyors of metaphysical wonders will be on hand to delight and enchant you. Fun for the whole family; contact Jerry, (415) 383-7837; Email: jerry@crystalfair.com; Website: https://www.crystalfair.com