2024 Show Schedule

Posted by Douglas Mokry on

We have compiled this listing of the gem, mineral, fossil, and jewelry shows that Highland Rock will be vending at.  While we do our best with the information known at the time of this listing, it is recommended that you confirm the show status and details with the venue and/or hosts.

  • March 16-17: Buffalo Geological Society Gem Mineral and Fossil Show; Birthstones!; Erie County Fairgrounds (Grange, Market and New York State Police Buildings), 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7 each, scouts in uniform and children under 12 free; family friendly; hourly door prizes; Website: www.bgsny.org 
  • March 16-17:  The Gem, Lapidary, & Mineral Society; Annual Gem & Mineral Show, Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, Bldg. 6, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD; Sat.10-6, Sun.11-5; Website: www.glmsmc.com 
  • March 23-24:  Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society, Mineral Treasure and Fossil Fair, Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult, $2 kids 12 and under. Scouts in uniform free; family friendly; food and door prizes; Website: www.phillyrocks.org  
  • April 13-14:   Kaleidoscope Gem and Mineral Show, Freeport Recreational Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Adults $5.50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Website: www.kaleidoscopegemshows.com  
  • April 20:  Annual Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Show, Howard Co. Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD; Sat. 10-4; Website: /www.chesapeakegemandmineral.org (date and time to be confirmed)
  • May 4-5:  The North Shore Rock & Mineral Club, Annual New England Gem & Mineral Show, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Cooledge Hall, 207 Boston Rd., Rt. 1, Topsfield, MA; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; $6 per person; $5 with flyer; Children under 12 free; Website: www.northshorerock.org (to be confirmed)
  • May 11-12:  Quartz Fest: Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show, Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd., Canandaigua, NY; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4
  • May 15-19: NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show; New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, Wed. - Fri. 12-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; Wed.- Fri. $15 (unlimited re-entry all three days); Sat.- Sun. $20 (unlimited reentry both days); Children under 5 free, family rate available.  Website: www.nj.show 
  • May 25-26:  Chicagoland Gem and Minerals Association Show, Kane Co. Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL; Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-5; Website: www.cgmashow.com 
  • June 1-2: Orange Co. Mineral, Jewelry, Gem & Fossil Show, Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, NY - Outdoor Event; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Website: www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com 
  • July 6-7:  Quartz Fest, Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd., Canandaigua, NY; Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4 (tentative; TBD)
  • July 13-14:  Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse Show, 575 State Fair Blvd, NYS Fairgrounds (Center of Progress Bldg.), Syracuse, NY; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 for adults, children under 12 free; family friendly; demonstrations, childrens' area, and lectures both days; (to be confirmed) 
  • July 20-21: Herkimer Diamond Gem Show & Festival, Herkimer Co. Fairgrounds (outdoors), 135 Cemetery St., Frankfort, NY; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; Website: www.herkgemshow.com 
  • July 27-28: Long Island Mineral and Geology Society's 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show, Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr/Sr HS, Mattituck, NY, Sat. & Sun. 10-5 (no entry after 4:30 pm); Website: www.limineralandgeology.com (to be confirmed)
  • August 9-11:  East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; 1305 Memorial Ave., Better Living Center, West Springfield, MA; Fri./Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 (we will be in both retail and wholesale sections); Website: www.mineralshowslld.com 
  • August 16-18:  Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA), Gem Miner's Jubilee Show with Gems, Beads, Jewelry, Minerals, and Fossils. Outdoor Tailgate area, Wholesale Trade Room, demonstrations; 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Valley Fairgrounds and Expo, Lebanon, PA; Fri./Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Adults $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Website: www.gem-show.com  
  • August 24-25:  Kaleidoscope Gem and Mineral Show, Freeport Recreational Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY; Adults $5.50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Website: http://kaleidoscopegemshows.com 
  • August 24-25:  St. Lawrence Co. Rock and Mineral Club, Rock and Gem Show, Recreational Pavilion, 90 Lincoln St., Canton, NY; Sat. 9-4:30 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m.; Website:  www.stlawrencecountymineralclub.org 
  • September 7-8:  72nd Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show, Sponsored by The Danbury Mineralogical Society; Sat.10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd (Route 7), New Milford, CT; Website: https://danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com/  (to be confirmed)
  • September 14-15:  Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show, 258 Titusville Rd, Gold's Gym Family Center, Poughkeepsie, NY; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Website: www.mhvgms.org (to be confirmed)
  • September 21-22:  57th Annual Atlantic Coast Gem & Mineral Exhibition, Howard Co. Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 (to be confirmed)
  • October 11-13:  79th Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Fossilpalooza! Macomb Community South Campus Expo Hall, Bldg. P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd. Warren, MI; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; Adults $9, Seniors 62+ $5, Children 5-12 $5, Website: www.michmin.org 
  • October 26-27: Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show, Total Sports Experience, 435 West Commercial St., E. Rochester, NY; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Website: http://www.facebook.com/ROCGemShow (to be confirmed)
  • October 26-27: Kaleidoscope Gem and Mineral Show, Freeport Recreational Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY; Adults $5.50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Website: http://kaleidoscopegemshows.com (to be confirmed)
  • November 2-3:  Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Gemarama 2023, World of Quartz; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center (Hall D), Oaks, PA; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $6, Children under 12 $1; Website: www.lapidary.org 
  • November 15-17:  Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, Gem Miner's Holiday Show of Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Gift and Craft Items. Demonstrations and Wholesale Trade Room; 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Valley Fairgrounds and Expo, Lebanon, PA; Fri. TBA, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $6, Children under 12 and Veterans Free; Website: www.gem-show.com