CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Summer 2026
I. SDMG – Meetings, Announcements & Events
June 27 – July 5, 2026 – SDMG Workshops closed.
Mon, July 6 – Sat, August 29, 2026 – Summer workshops in session. SUMMER SCHEDULE 2026 »
Sun, August 30 – Sun Sept 13, 2026 – SDMG Workshops closed.
Mon, September 14, 2026 – Fall workshops in session. (schedule will be posted by Fri, Sept 11th)
Mon, September 14, 2026 – Mineral Division Meeting
Mon, September 21, 2026 – SDMG Board Meeting (Virtual)
Mon, Sepember 28, 2026 – SDMG General Meeting, 7pm, SDMG Bldg.
Detailed listings for Shows and Events appear in The Pegmatite
Join the SDMG mailing list to receive regular e-Newsletters with a link to the bulletin
II. On the Go… To a Show & Other Events
Wed, Jun 10 – Sun, July 5, 2026 SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Fair
Fri, Sat & Sun, July 31, August 1–3, 2026 NIPOMO, CA – 58th Annual Rainbow of Gems Show
Sat & Sun, August 1–2, 2026 ROSEVILLE, CA – 64th Roseville Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Fossil Show
Sat & Sun, August 15–16, 2026 TEHACHAPI, CA – Annual Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Show
Sat & Sun, August 22–23, 2026 ESCONDIDO, CA – PGMC Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
Fri, Sat & Sun, September 18–20, 2026 RENO, NV – Jackpot of Gems & CFMS Show
I. and II. All Meetings, Events & Shows
Fri, Sat & Sun, July 31, August 1–2, 2026 NIPOMO, CA – 58th Annual Rainbow of Gems Show
Sponsor: Orcutt Mineral Societyy
Venue: Nipomo High School
525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo CA 93444
Hours: Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm; Sun 10am – 4pm
Admission & Parking: Free.
Contact: nipomocowgirl55@yahoo.com
60 outside and 12 inside dealers; kids booth and food trucks.
Sat & Sun, August 1–2, 2026 ROSEVILLE, CA – 64th Roseville Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Mineral Show
Sponsor: Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society
Venue: @the Grounds – Placer County Fairgrounds
700 Event Center Dr., Roseville CA 95678
Hours: Sat 10am – 5pm; Sun 10am – 4pm
Admission: Adult $10, Kids 12 and under Free with paying Adult.
Parking: Prepaid Parking $13.50. Same-day Parking $15. (See website for prepaid tickets and parking.)
A celebration of the fascinating world of gems, minerals, fossils, and lapidary arts. Whether you're a seasoned rockhound, a budding geologist, or simply curious about the natural wonders beneath our feet, there's something for everyone at our show.
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.
Sat & Sun, August 23–24, 2026 ESCONDIDO, CA – PGMC Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
Sponsor: Palomar Gem & Mineral Club
Venue: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Convention Center
340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Hours: Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Admission: $5.00.
Parking: Free.
Website: www.palomargem.org
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.
Mon, September 14, 2026 SAN DIEGO, CA – Mineral Division Meeting
Sponsor: SDMG
Venue: SDMG Bldg, at the back of Spanish Village in Balboa Park, San Diego
Hours: 7pm
Admission: Free. Open to the public.
Program TBA.
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!
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, San Diego
Hours: 7pm
Admission: Free. Open to the public.
Program TBA.