Gem Shows in May 2025
Explore minerals, gemstones, and fossils with our guide to the top Mineral and Gem Shows in May 2025, United States. May offers numerous events for rockhounds, collectors, and gem enthusiasts, showcasing rare specimens, gemstones, jewelry, and educational exhibits.
Mineral And Gem Shows in May 2025, United States
MCPHERSON, KANSAS —MAY 2-4 :
Annual show; McPherson Gem and Mineral Club; McPherson County 4-H Building, 710 Woodside; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10:30-3; Free Admission; Hourly Door Prizes, Amethyst Cathedral Raffle, Kids Spinner Table; contact Larry Hackney; Email: larryrocks538@gmail.com; Website: www.mcphersongemandmineralclub.org
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN —MAY 2-4 :
Show and sale; Kalamazoo Geological Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 - 12 and under are free with paid adult; 45+ dealers, silent auction, kids activities, geode cracking, daily door prizes, something for everyone; contact Rick Berner; Email: (269)-217-6568; Website: kalamazoorockclub.org
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA—MAY 2-4 :
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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
BOULDER CITY, NEVADA —MAY 3-4 :
Annual show; Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society; Inside the recreation center/gymnasium at Boulder City Spring Jamboree, 900 Arizona Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Admission is free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; Come see 40+ vendors in the Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Club's indoor, climate-controlled event of the year. There are silent auctions hourly during show hours, live demonstrations of lapidary and jewelry-making arts, incredible displays and things for kids to do at our Kids Club Booth ; contact Orville Wiemers, Jr; Email: sngmsjamboreeshowchair@gmail.com; Website: www.snvgms.org
TOLEDO, OHIO —MAY 3-4 :
Show and sale; Northwest Ohio Rockhounds; St James Lutheran Church, 4727 Sylvania Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Free Kid's Activities Rock Identification, Geode Cracking, Fossils, Minerals. Slabs, Rough, and Polished Materials Handmade Jewelry and Crafts Decorative Art and More; contact Suzanne Shimatzki, (419) 376-2650; Email: sshimatzki@gmail.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/NWORockhounds/
ROOSEVELT, UTAH —MAY 3-4 :
Annual show; Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show; Grace Event Center, 1024 US-40; Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-8; FREE; Come shop, network, sign up for rockhounding trips, meet mine owners, jewelry designers, lapidary artists, mineralogists, geologists, rock hounds and more! Find your happy place amongst rock loving friends at The Crystal Festival. Mineral Identification Lab, Scout Presentations, Classes, Workshops; contact Adrienne Marie McElwain, (801) 989-6926; Email: piratezeta@gmail.com; Website: www.CrystalFestival.org
KINGMAN, ARIZONA —MAY 3-4 :
Annual show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free admission and parking; Cabs, slabs, minerals. Door prizes, silent auction, raffles and kids tables. RV setups; contact Daina Sandhop, (425) 268-9983; Email: ddaes1961@hotmail.com; Website: http://www.gemstoners.org/
ROSEBURG, OREGON —MAY 3-4 :
Annual show; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; FREE; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club’s 53rd Annual Show – “Rockhound's Roundup”; Dealers, Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Displays; Fluorescing Rocks Tent; Kid’s Zone - Wheel of Fortune, Klinko, and Rock Hunts; Raffles; Door Prizes; contact Jay Thomas, (503) 400-2090; Email: jrthoms2@gmail.com
TOPSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS —MAY 3-4 :
Annual show; North Shore Rock & Mineral Club; Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Road, Rte. 1; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; General Admission $7; $6 with copy of ad/coupon; Children under 12 Free; Free parking; contact Joe Weisberg, (781) 861-6653; Email: northshorerockandmineral@gmail.com; Website: www.northshorerock.org
CHATHAM, ILLINOIS —MAY 9-11 :
Annual show; MAPS Mid America Paleontology Society; James Orr Building Illinios State Fairgrounds, 66 4 H Rd; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-12; Free Admission; contact Thomas C Williams, (815) 228-5083; Email: paleotom234@comcast.net; Website: https://www.midamericapaleo.org/
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA —MAY 9-11 :
Annual show; Franklin Gem & Mineral Society; Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Road, 441 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, Seniors - $2, kids under 12 are free; Annual Mother's Day Gem Show. Gems, Rocks, Jewelry, Fossils, Artisan craft; contact Varshana Dholakia, (828) 342-3135; Email: FranklinGemSociety@gmail.com; Website: FGMM.org
MARIETTA, GEORGIA —MAY 9-11 :
Annual show; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Free; contact Jane and Robert Stone, (717) 304-7178; Email: mayshow@gamineral.org; Website: gamineral.org
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI —MAY 9-11 :
Annual show; Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. (Route E ); Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; 3-day pass: Adults $6 -- Seniors (60) and Youth (12-16) $3 -- Children 11 and under Free; Demonstrations--Mineral Exhibits--Silent Auctions--Door Prizes--Midwest Dealers-- Kidz Mine; contact Mary Kay Wozny, (573) 999-3058; Email: lmwoz@msn.com; Website: www.cmrlc.org
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA —MAY 9-11 :
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr; 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
BRAINERD, MINNESOTA —MAY 10-11 :
Annual show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem and Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 SE 13TH Street; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $2, Mom's Free on Mother's Day (Sunday); Agates, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Crystals, Jewelry, Rough Rock, Specimens, Home Décor, Slab/Cabs, Equipment, Rock Cutting/Geode Cracking, Rock Wizard, Family Activities, ATM, Concessions; contact Ed Opatz, (320) 250-1363; Email: cuyunarockgemclub@gmail.com; Website: www.cuyunarockclub.org
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA —MAY 10-11 :
Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free Admission and Parking; contact Jamie, (661) 526-3564; Email: Marylandoriole@gmail.com; Website: avgem.weebly.com
LOGAN, UTAH —MAY 16-18 :
Show and sale; Cache Rock and Gem Club; Cache County Events Center, 450 South 500 West; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; Adudlts $3 Family $10 Children 12 and under free; We have Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Displays, Educational Exhibits, Demos, Supplies, Vendors, Door Prizes. Our Kid's Activities include Wheel of Fortune, Mystery Bags, and Gem Dig. We also have a Fabulous Fluorescence display; contact Brett Fonnesbeck; Email: crgc.showmanager@gmail.com; Website: cacherockandgemclub.com
JOPLIN, MISSOURI —MAY 16-18 :
Annual show; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3; Free Admission; contact Christopher Wiseman, (417) 623-1180, 1586; Email: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net
BUTTE, MONTANA —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Butte Mineral and Gem Club; Butte Civic Center, 1340 Harrison Ave; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3, Children 12 and under free with paying adult; Children's corner with games and garnet table, silent auction, grab bags, geode cracker and gold panning; contact Emily Hancock, (513) 400-0322; Email: emilyhancock8t@gmail.com
MAYS LANDING, NEW JERSEY —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Cape Atlantic RockHounds; Clubhouse Grounds, 2653 Cologne Ave; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; Rain or Shine Food is available for purchase; contact Greg Graupp, (223) 229-0557; Email: greggraupp@yahoo.com
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Seattle Mineral Market; Hangar 30 Building @ Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Free admission for children 14 and under; Join us for our annual show, third full weekend in May. We have over 60 dealers in Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, Mineral Art and more! Door prizes, Free Rocks for Kids, Free parking; contact Brittany Burkhardt; Website: https://www.facebook.com/SeattleMineralMarket/
BENNINGTON, VERMONT —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Adults $5. Kids free; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Waukesha Expo Center-Forum Building, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4:30; Adult admission $5, Children 12 & Under FREE; WGS Rock, Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show. Come and see geological and earth science displays, minerals, fossils, and also our kids area. There are club sales, as well as rock and mineral dealers/sales. Lots of fun, and activities for the entire family. Come check it out; contact Paul Okruhlica; Email: p.okruhlica@gmail.com; Website: wigeo.org
BENNINGTON, VERMONT —MAY 17-18 :
Annual show; Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club, Inc; Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Dr, 3630 VT Rte 7a; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-3; Adults $5. Kids free; contact Bill Cotrofeld, (802) 375-6782; Email: cotrofeldauto@comcast.net
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA —MAY 23-25 :
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real; 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
FORT WORTH, TEXAS —MAY 24-25 :
Annual show; Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club; Will Rogers Memorial Center/Roundup Inn, 3401 W Lancaster; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 Adults - $5 Seniors, Military, Students - Free Children 12 & Under; Kids activities, raffle, silent auction, showing and selling gems, minerals and fossils. Rough material to finished jewelry; contact Glenda Bradley; Email: fwgmc.info@gmail.com; Website: fortworthgemandmineralclub.org
LAKEVIEW , OREGON —MAY 24-25 :
Annual show; Tall Man Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds Lakeview Oregon, 1900 N. 4th St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free to all; There will be free door prizes and a raffle. A dinner table made with rocks. showcases of local rocks and other collections. vendors, a silent auction, food and demonstrators. Field trip to Oregon Sunstone area; contact LeRoy Johnson, (541) 219-0220; Email: lostmymarblesor@yahoo.com
BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA —MAY 24-26 :
Annual show; Dr. Bronners Imaginarium and Holistic Emporium; Big Bear Masonic Event Center, 385 Summit Blvd; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Free to the public; Art, Gems, Minerals, hand-crafted jewelry, and other amazing treasures! Over 4,800 square feet of amazing finds; contact Robert Bronner, Unit 1, (909) 659-3585; Email: DrBronner@yahoo.com; Website: drbronnersimaginarium.com/
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS —MAY 25-26 :
Annual show; Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association; Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; One Day Show Pass $5 Adults, $3 Seniors & Students, Children (Under 13) Free; Two Day Show Pass $8 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Service Personnel w/ID and Scouts in uniform free; Featuring nationally-known dealers of: jewelry, fossils, semi-precious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists; there will also be geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, “blacklight” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes, and more; contact Mark Kuntz; Email: mkuntz@sbcglobal.net; Website: https://cgmashow.com/
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