CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sat & Sun, August 15–16, 2026  TEHACHAPI, CA – Annual Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Show

Sponsor:  Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  Tehachapi Senior Center
500 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Hours:  Sat 9am – 5pm; Sun 9am – 4pm

Admission:  Free

Contact:  travis462@outlook.com

Website:  www.tvgms.net

Mineral and Jewelry Show. Family activities, Awesome vendors, raffles and much more.

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Sat & Sun, August 22–23, 2026  ESCONDIDO, CA – PGMC Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show

Sponsor:  Palomar Gem & Mineral Club

Venue:  California Center for the Arts (Museum)
340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025

Hours:  Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Admission:  $5.00.

Parking:  Free.

Website:  www.palomargem.org

This year's show honors San Diego County mining history. Dealers offering beautiful mineral specimens, cut gems, gem rough, fossils, and eye-catching jewelry made from gems and minerals. Gem Identification and demonstrations include faceting, silversmithing, and other arts.

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Mon, September 14, 2026  SAN DIEGO, CA – Mineral Division Meeting

Sponsor:  SDMG

Venue:  SDMG Bldg, at the back of Spanish Village in Balboa Park

Hours:  7pm

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Dr. Marcus J. Origlieri will host the meeting and give a presentation on Calcite. Bring your specimens from home to share and discuss.

After the presentations we will have refreshments – so please bring something to share. The club will provide coffee, tea and punch.

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Fri, Sat & Sun, September 18–20, 2026  RENO, NV – Jackpot of Gems & CFMS Show

Sponsor:  Reno Gem and Mineral Society

Venue:  Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502

Hours:  Fri & Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm

Admission:  Free.

Contact: showdirector@renogemandmineralsociety.org

Website:  renogemandmineralsociety.org

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.

This show features 50+ Dealers offering minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, lapidary supplies, rough rock, beads, and one-of-a-kind treasures. There will be competitive exhibits showcasing rare specimens and expert craftsmanship; educational programs, lapidary demonstrations, and engaging presentations for all experience levels; fluorescent mineral display; Kids’ Corner with interactive activities designed to inspire young geologists, including games, learning stations, and take-home fun; Auctions, Door Prizes and More!

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Sat & Sun, Sept 19–20, 2026  ARCADIA, CA – 66th Annual Tournament of Gems

Sponsor:  Pasadena Lapidary Society

Venue:  Arcadia Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA 91007

Hours:  Sat 10am – 5pm; Sun 10am – 4pm

Admission & Parking:  Free

Contact:  marcia.pls.emails@gmail.com or 626-260-7239

Website:  pasadenalapidary.org

Dealers will be selling Gems, Mineral, Crystals; Artisan and Fine Jewelry; Geodes, Fossils; Slabs and Rough Rock; Beads, Chains, Findings; Lapidary Supplies. Lapidary Art Demos; Educational Exhibits; PLS Bargain Stop; Raffle Prizes, Snack Bar. Fun for Kids includes Grab Bags, Sand Scoop, Treasure Wheel, Starter Rock Collection, Prizes.

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Sat, September, 2026  LAKE ELSINORE, CA – 6th Annual Fall Rock & Craft Show

Sponsor:  Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  32097 Corydon Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Hours:  10am – 4pm

Contact:  John at 909-208-6956 or berylman50@aol.com

A wide variety of local vendors, plus fossils and minerals.

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Sat & Sun, September 26–27, 2026  SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Gems By The Sea

Sponsor:  San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club

Venue:  Alex Madonna Expo Center
120 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Hours:  10am – 5pm Daily

Admission:  Adults $5, Children 12 and under Free.

Parking:  Free.

Contact:  info@slogem.org

Website:  slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/

The show will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items. Also expect unique hand crafted items created by local artisans. There will be kids’ activities and demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts.

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Mon, September 28, 2026  SAN DIEGO, CA – SDMG General Meeting

Sponsor:  San Diego Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  SDMG Bldg, at the back of Spanish Village in Balboa Park

Hours:  7pm

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Program TBA.

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Wed – Sun, September 30 – October 4, 2026  JOSHUA TREE, CA – Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show

Sponsor:  Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show Committee

Venue:  Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Hours:  Wed–Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 4pm

Admission & Parking:  Free

Contact:  info@slogem.org

Website:  www.facebook.com

Dozens of amazing vendor booths, food vendors. Come one and all for a day or weekend and discover Earth's amazing wonders.

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Sun, October 11, 2026  FALLBROOK, CA – Fallbrook Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals

Sponsor:  Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  123 W. Alvarado St. (show on street & in parking lot)
Fallbrook CA 92028

Hours:  Sun 9am – 4pm

Admission & Parking:  Free

Website:  www.fgms.org

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Sat & Sun, October 24–25, 2026  ORANGE, CA – 55th Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show

Sponsor:  American Opal Society

Venue:  Velvet Rose Event Center
300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA 92868

Hours:  Sat 10am – 6pm; Sun 10am – 5pm

Contact:  714-501-9959 or info@opalsociety.org

Website:  opalsociety.org

Opal and gem dealers from around the USA and beyond. Huge drawing! GRAND PRIZE: custom design by Stan McCall.

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Sat & Sun, November 7–8, 2026  RIDGECREST, CA – Indian Wells Valley 70th Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Sponsor: Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  Desert Empire Fairgrounds
520 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Hours:  9am – 5pm both days

Admission & Parking:  Free.

Contact:  Miguel Gonzales, showchairman@iwgms.org

Website:  iwgms.org

Vendor booths with Minerals, Crystals, Jewelry, Gifts and Displays, Geode Cutting, Raffle on Sunday. Field Trip to club's Jasper claim on Sunday at 0900 - 5$ per adult.

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Fri, Sat & Sun, November 13–15, 2026  SANTA ANA, CA – West Coast Gem & Mineral Fall Show

Sponsor:  LLD Productions

Venue:  Holiday Inn – Orange County Airport
2726 South Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Hours:  Fri & Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 9am – 5pm

Admission & Parking:  Free. Open to the public.

Web:  www.mineralshowslld.com

80 Retail and Wholesale Dealers.

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