CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 2023
October 2023
I. SDMG & GSSD Meetings & Events
Sept 11 – Dec 22, 2023 – SDMG Fall Session: Workshops and Juniors' classes SDMG Fall Workshop Schedule
Mon, October 16, 2023 SDMG (Virtual) Board Meeting, 7PM
Mon, October 30, 2023 – SDMG General Meeting, 7PM, SDMG Bldg.
Sat & Sun, October 28–29, 2023 – Gem Diego, Liberty Station Conference Center, downtown San Diego GEM DIEGO SHOW FLYER»
Fri, Sat & Sun, October 27–29, 2023 – Calling all Volunteers and Demonstrators for Gem Diego Gem Diego Volunteers & Demonstrators Info Flyer»
Mon, October 30, 2023 – SDMG General Meeting, 7PM, SDMG Bldg.
II. On the Go… To a Show & Other Events
Thu–Sun, September 28 – October 1, 2023 Joshua Tree, CA – Joshua Tree Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Mon, October 2, 2023 – GSSD General Meeting, 7PM, SDMG Bldg.
Sat & Sun, October 7–8, 2023 Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society Gems on a Hill
Sun, October 8, 2023 Fallbrook, CA – Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society Fall Festival of Gems
Sat & Sun, October 21 – 22, 2023 SANTA ROSA, CA – SRMGS 46th Annual Mineral & Gem Show
Sat, October 21, 2023 West Hills, CA – WHRC Gem Show
Sat & Sun, October 28 – 29, 2023 Orange, CA – American Opal Society 53rd Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show
Sat, November 4, 2023 Lake Elsinore, CA – Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society 3rd Annual Winter Festival Rock & Craft Show
Sat & Sun, November 4–5, 2023 Ridgecrest, CA – Indian Wells Gem & Mineral 67th Gem & Mineral Show
Fri, Sat & Sun, November 10 – 12, 2023 Santa Ana, CA – West Coast Gem & Mineral Fall Show
Sat & Sun, November 18 – 19, 2023 Lakeside, CA – El Cajon Valley Rock Round Up!
Sat & Sun, December 2 –3, 2023 Barstow, CA – Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Show
I. and II. All Meetings, Events & Shows
Thu – Sun, Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2023 JOSHUA TREE, CA – Joshua Tree Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Venue: Joshua Tree RV Lake & Campground
2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Admission: Free.
Contact: Bill Sherwood, 760-218-6137 or socaldesert@yahoo.com
Web: Joshua Tree Gem & Mineral Show Facebook group
Come one come all for Family Fun at a new location with all the same vendors.
Sat & Sun, October 7–8, 2023 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 9AM – 4PM
Admission: Adults $4, under 16 Free.
Contact: lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com
Website: lbmineralgem.org/goh-2023.html 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.
Mon, October 2, 2023 SAN DIEGO, CA – GSSD Meeting
Venue: SDMG Bldg.
Spanish Village, Balboa Park
Time: 7:00pm. Free Admission and ample Parking. Public Welcome.
James Verheyden will present a virtual (remote) lecture on Mining. We look forward to seeing you. Any snacks you wish to bring will make the night even better.
Sun, October 8, 2023 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
Website: www.fgms.org
Rock Fallbrook! Over 40 mineral gemstone, jewelry and fossil vendors at the annual Fallbrook Festival of Gems & Minerals. Gem ID, Bargain Booth, Wheel of Fortune, kids activities, food booth, and a giant raffle of some gorgeous items.
Sat & Sun, October 21–22, 2023 SANTA ROSA, CA – SRMGS 46th Annual Mineral & Gem Show
Sponsor: Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society
Venue: The Veterans Memorial
1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Hours: Sat & Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission: Adult $6.00 ($5.00 w/ coupon), Children under 12 Free.
Parking: Free.
Contact: Jolene, jolene4srmgs@gmail.com
Website: srmgs.org
Dealers from all over California, Nevada and Oregon. There will be games and crafts for the kids, a fun Raffle, Gold Panning, member display cases, special exhibits (fluorescent rocks this year), rock identification, plus lots more.
Sat, October 21, 2023 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: Jolene, whrc@rockchippers.org
Website: rockchippers.org/
Dealers, Displays, a Country Store, Silent Auctions, Games, Rocks, Fossils, and Demonstrations. There will be free Hourly Drawings, and a Prize Raffle that is held during our show. The Two Raffle Grand Prizes are $50.00 each, with many other prizes. Tickets for the Prize Raffle can be purchased at the show, ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
Sat & Sun, October 28–29, 2023 ORANGE, CA – 53rd 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
Admission: Adult $6.00 ($5.00 w/ coupon), Children under 12 Free.
Parking: Free.
Contact: 714-501-9959 or info@opalsociety.org
Website: opalsociety.org
Rough and cut opals and gemstones, jewelry and supplies. Huge drawing. Free demonstrations.
Mon, October 30, 2023 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.
Our guest speaker will be Helen Serras-Herman, who will give a presentation on Must-See U.S. Gemstone Mines. Helen will take participants on a tour of several operational and historic gemstone mines and museums around the country. We will visit North Carolina, Georgia, Montana, South Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, California, and Arizona. She will discuss the challenges of mining, which are reflected in the value and availability of gemstones. The presentation will feature rare and unusual gemstones including Crabtree emerald, cuprite, chrysocolla, sunstone, and many more. 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.
Sat, November 4, 2023 LAKE ELSINORE, CA – 3rd Annual Winter Festival Rock & Craft Show
Sponsor: Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society
Venue: 32097 Corydon Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission: Adult $6.00 ($5.00 w/ coupon), Children under 12 Free.
Parking: Free.
Contact: 909-208-6956 or berylman50@aol.com
A wide variety of local vendors, plus fossils and minerals.
Sat & Sun, November 4–5, 2023 RIDGECREST, CA – Indian Wells 67th Gem & Mineral Show
Sponsor: Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society
Venue: Desert Empire Fairgrounds
520 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Hours: Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission & Parking: Free.
Contact: 760-375-7905, iwgmjfrocks@gmail.com
Vendors selling gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry and other rock related items. Field trip on Sun, Nov 5th at 9:30 AM, road conditions permitting.
Fri, Sat & Sun, November 10 – 12, 2023 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: Free. Open to the public. Free parking at Holiday Inn Orange County Airport
80 Retail and Wholesale Dealers.
Sat & Sun, November 18 – 19, 2023 LAKESIDE, CA – El Cajon Valley Rock Round Up!
Sponsor: El Cajon Valley Gem and Mineral Society
Venue: 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside, CA 92040
Hours: Sat 9AM – 5PM, Sun 9AM – 4PM
Contact: 619-277-4981, ecvgms@gmail.com
Web: www.ecvgms.org/annual-show.html
Sat & Sun, December 2 –3, 2023 BARSTOW, CA – Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Show
Sponsor: Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society
Venue: Cora Harper Community/Fitness Center
841 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311
Hours: Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Contact: John Printz 760-979-6138, MDGMSsecretary@gmail.com
Web: mdgms.net