30-2--CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI: 3rd annual Outdoor Rock Swap; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Carl Junction's Center Creek Park, corner of York and Valley Ln., 8 miles northwest of Joplin on Hwy. 171; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; spaces $20, first-come basis, overnighters and RVs welcome, no hook-ups; contact Chris Wiseman, P.O. Box 555, Joplin, MO 64802, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net

30-2--HOUSTON, TEXAS: 2nd annual show, "Houston Fine Mineral Show"; FineMineralShow; Embassy Suites Hotel, near The Galleria; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; more than 50 dealers; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. Box 8543, Spokane, WA 99203; Web site: www.finemineralshow.com

30-2--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

30-2--ST. GEORGE, ONTARIO, CANADA: Spring Open House; Robert Hall Originals; 138 Sugar Maple Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, gems, beads, lapidary demonstrations; contact Robert Hall Originals, P.O. Box 29, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: robert@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com

 1--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Stars Room, 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

1-2--AITKIN, MINNESOTA: Show, "Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show"; Cuyuna Rock Club; Aitkin High School, 306 2nd St. NW, three blocks west of stop light; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, minerals, jewelry, specimens, mineral art, fossils, fluorescents, indoor and outdoor vendors, Ask the Wizard, special "Kids' Korner", free prizes, displays, demonstrations, Wheel-of-Rock-Fortune, door prizes; contact Kat Thomas, (218) 678-3298; e-mail: katmoose@wildblue.net

1-2--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Natural Treasures of Planet Earth"; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; gold panning, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, hobby supplies, dealers; contact Robert Burson, 11326 Candor St., Cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 860-5938; e-mail: showchair@searchersrocks.org; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org

1-2--CINCINNATI, OHIO: 45th annual show and sale, "Geofair 2010"; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e-mail: tehuizing@fuse.net; Web site: www.geofair.com

1-2--FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA: Show, "Fountain Hills Gem & Mineral Show"; O.B. Rocks & Minerals; Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Rick Obermiller, 1332 N. Jesse St., Chandler, AZ 85225, (602) 826-2218; e-mail: obrocks@gmail.com

1-2--MEDFORD, OREGON: 55th annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children's activities, door prizes; contact Tricia Caulkins, 926 Hopkins Rd., Central Point, OR 97502, (541) 821-0883

1-2--NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Show; Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, 5001 Coliseum Dr., Exhibit Hall A; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, fossil dig, geode cracking; contact Karen Havenstein, 518 Woodland Shores Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 795-2956; e-mail: fossils@comcast.net; Web site: www.lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org

1-2--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 7th annual show and sale, "Treasures of the Earth"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315; admission $3, children 12 and under and uniformed Scouts free; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geological supplies, kids' activities, door prizes, raffles, programs, demonstrations, exhibits; contact George Walko, (800) 473-3602

1-2--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 44th annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple - West Seattle, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Rachel Miller, P.O. Box 16145, Seattle, WA 98116; e-mail: rmiller_seattle@hotmail.com; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org

1-2--WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual spring show, "Greater Pittsburgh Area Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewelry Show"; F.M. Minerals; Washington, County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, jewelry, metaphyscal minerals, bench jeweler, beads, gemstones, wire wrapping; contact F.M. Minerals, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com

2--NOVI, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Rd.; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

4--LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., at I-64; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

7-9--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

7-9--HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Monroe Fair & Expo Center, 2695 East Henrietta Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

7-9--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 18th annual McPherson Gem & Mineral Club Sale and Swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; McPherson 4-H Bldg., 710 W Woodside; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; buy or swap rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, hourly door prizes, displays, collections, free rock identification, kids' spin-and-win, potluck and rock auction Fri.; contact Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Ln., McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-2433

8-9--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children $3; more than 60 exhibit booths, demonstrations, gold panning booth, silent auction table, door prizes, $250 Grand Prize raffle; contact Ann Johnson, 6530 Oglala Ct., Sun Valley, NV 89433, (775) 544-4937; e-mail: ann.johnson.e@gmail.com; Web site: www.renorockhounds.com

12--McCLELLAN, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Garden Pavilion, 5640 Dudley Blvd.; Wed. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, McClellan, CA 95652, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

13--SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; San Mateo County Event Center (Event Center Meeting Pavilion), 2495 S. Delaware St.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

14-16--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Spring show, "West Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; the Fairplex in Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 20 wholesale and retail dealers; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (303) 223-3478; e-mail: mzexpos@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

14-16--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

14-16--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (841) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

14-16--SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society of Michigan; Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact Mike Bomba, 1419 Gregory, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, (313) 381-8455, or Rich Williams, 15816 DuPage, Taylor, MI 48180, (734) 374-2279

15--BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-2; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

15--DANBURY, WISCONSIN: 3rd annual swap meet; Stone Hinge Rock Shop; 4606-26 Lake Rd.; free admission; free tailgating, agates, minerals, fossils, jewelry, Lake Superior agates, kids' agate pit; contact Ella or Mike, 4606-26 Lake Rd., Danbury, WI 54830, (715) 656-4315

15-16--CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Show; Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Society; American Legion Post 6, 2001 E. Lincoln Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning, children's activities, exhibits, club store; contact Carroll Schell, 5006 Foxen Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001, (307) 632-7688; e-mail: cschell@bresnan.net

15-16--WAUWATOSA (MILWAUKEE), WISCONSIN: 53rd annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St. (about 6 miles west of downtown Milwaukee and 1 mile north of I-94); adults $3, 2 for $5, children under 16 free with adult; 22 Midwest dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children's activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com

18--MESA, ARIZONA: Show, "Rings & Things BeadTour"; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn & Suites (Superstition Ballroom), 1600 S. Country Club Dr.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones, bead strands, wholesale prices, findings, stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, P.O. Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com

21-23--ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; The Washtenaw Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; fine gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com

21-23--MARTINSVILLE, VIGINIA: 20th annual Martinsville Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W, across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, grand prize, classes, Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

21-23--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com