CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mon, September 9, 2024  SAN DIEGO, CA – Gemological Division Meeting

Sponsor:  SDMG (formerly Gemological Society of San Diego, now merged with SDMG)

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

Hours:  7:00 pm

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Parking is limited behind the SDMG Bldg, so it's first come, first served. Look for additional parking in the Carousel parking lot near Park Blvd. or in the Zoo parking lot.

Larry Shute, longtime SDMG and GSSD member, will give the inaugural presentation of the newly created Gemological Division. His topic is: The Gemology of San Diego County, from the Ocean to the Desert. Refreshments will be served as usual. Please remember to bring something to share.

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Mon, September 23, 2024  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:  7:00 PM

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Parking is limited behind the SDMG Bldg, so it's first come, first served. Look for additional parking in the Carousel parking lot near Park Blvd. or in the Zoo parking lot.

Guest speaker TBA. We'll have refreshments and door prizes. If you want to bring something to share at the refreshment table, we won't stop you. Everyone is welcome and we hope you'll have an enjoyable time.

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Sat & Sun, September 28–29, 2024  SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Gems By The Sea

Sponsor:  San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club

Venue:  Veteran’s Memorial Building
801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM Daily

Admission:  Adults $5, 12 and under Free.

Parking:  Free.

Website:  slogem.org/gems-by-the-sea/

Two dozen dealers, Unique handcrafted gifts by local artisans, Demonstrations of lapidary crafts, Children’s activities.

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Sat & Sun, October 12–13, 2024  LONG BEACH, CA – Gems on the Hill Show

Sponsor:  Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  Signal Hill Library
1800 E. Hill St., Signal Hill 90755

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM

Admission:  Free

Contact:  (562) 253-1390, lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com

Website:  lbmineralgem.org and facebook.com/LBMGS

Gems, Crystals, Rocks, Slabs, Fossils, Books, and Tools, showcasing the sheer diversity and beauty of our planet's geological wonders. There will be awe-inspiring exhibits; a Lapidary demonstration and Gold Panning; and Children's activities that aim to spark curiosity and fascination with the world of geology.

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Sun, October 13, 2024  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 9 AM – 4 PM

Admission & Parking:  Free

Contact:  (760) 728-1130

Website:  www.fgms.org

Immerse yourself in a sparkling world of minerals, fossils, jewelry and all things related at this one day spectacular show. Special kid features include Wheel of Fortune, rock pit, rock painting, Rock N Treat (like trick or treat but with mineral specimens!) Enjoy Gem ID, live ‘rock’ music from the Rocking Geologists, sphere making machine demo, and more.

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Sat, October 19, 2024  WEST HILLS, CA – WHRC Gem Show

Sponsor:  Woodland Hills Rock Chippers

Venue:  First United Methodist Church
22700 Sherman Way, Woodland Hills, CA 91307

Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM

Admission:  Free.

Contact:  barnettcelia53@gmail.com

Website:  rockchippers.org/

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Sat & Sun, October 19–20, 2024  SANTA ROSA, CA – Earth's Treasures

Sponsor:  Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  The Veterans Memorial
1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 10 AM – 5 PM

Admission:  Adult $8 regular admission ($7 with coupon), Children under 12 Free.

Contact:  (707) 849-9551, coons@sonic.net

Website:  srmgs.org

Come enjoy the many and varied specimens slabs, rough rock, fine stones and jewelry the earth has created for us.

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Sat, October 26, 2024  LAKE ELSINORE, CA – 4th Annual Fall Rock & Craft Show

Sponsor:  Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society

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

Hours:  10 AM – 4 PM

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, October 26–27, 2024  ORANGE, CA – 54th Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show

Sponsor:  American Opal Society

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

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 5 PM

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

Website:  opalsociety.org

Rough and cut opals and gemstones, jewelry and supplies. Huge drawing. Free demonstrations.

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Sat & Sun, Novmeber 2–3, 2024  SAN DIEGO, CA – Gem Diego Show 2024

Sponsor:  San Diego Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM

Admission & Parking:  Free, with ample free parking next to venue (Service Animals Only)

Driving Directions:  https://bit.ly/libcmap

Contact:  LuAnn Benton benton.luannz@gmail.com

Website:  bit.ly/gemdiego2024

San Diego's finest gem and mineral show located in the beautiful Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, 1/2 block north of N. Harbor Dr. and the San Diego Bay. Featuring 20+ Dealers, Demonstrations and Exhibits with Minerals, Gem, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Lapidary, Slabs, Rough, Rock and Gem I.D., Books, Door Prizes, Kids' Zone, and much more.

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Fri, Sat & Sun, November 8 – 10, 2024  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 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 9 AM – 5 PM (Wholesale closes at 4 PM on Sun)

Admission:  Free. Open to the public. Free parking at Holiday Inn Orange County Airport

Web:  www.mineralshowslld.com

80 Retail and Wholesale Dealers.

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