2026 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 14-15: 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 21-22:  The Gem, Lapidary, & Mineral Society; Annual Gem & Mineral Show, Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, Bldg. 6, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD; Sat.10-6, Sun.11-4; Website: www.glmsmc.com 
  • March 28-29:  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 4:  Annual Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Show, Howard Co. Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD; Free admission; Sat. 10-4; Website: /www.chesapeakegemandmineral.org
  • April 11-12: Albany Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, Polish Community Center 225 Washington Ave. Ext.  Albany, NY Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4; Website: www.capitaldistrictmineralclub.com
  • April 18-19:   Kaleidoscope Gem and Mineral Show, Freeport Recreational Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under free with adult; Website: www.kaleidoscopegemshows.com 
  • May 2-3:  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 
  • May 9-10:  Quartz Fest: Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show, Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd., Canandaigua, NY; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4
  • May 23-24:  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 6-7: Wayne Co. Gem and Mineral Club - GemFest, Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, 250 N. Bloomfield Rd., Canandaigua, NY; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4 www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com 
  • June 12-14:  Gem Miner's Spring Show; Howard Co. Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD; Fri. 12-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4; Website: gem-show.com
  • June 20-21: East Coast Gem & Mineral Society presents "Let's Rock into the Summer Solstice"; Fairfield Hills Campus, NYA Sports and Fitness Center, 4 Primrose St., Newtown, CT; Sat.9-6, Sun. 9-5; https://facebook.com/events/s/lets-rock-into-the-summer-sols/956997153312121/
  • July 11-12:  Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse Show, 575 State Fair Blvd, NYS Fairgrounds (Center of Progress Bldg.), Syracuse, NY; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; $8 for adults, children under 12 free; family friendly; demonstrations, childrens' area, and lectures
  • July 18-19: Herkimer Diamond Gem Show & Festival, Herkimer Co. Fairgrounds (indoor booth), 135 Cemetery St., Frankfort, NY; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Website: www.herkgemshow.com 
  • July 25-26: 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 
  • August 14-16:  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 21-23:  Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association, LLC (MAGMA), Gem Miner's Jubilee Show with Gems, Beads, Jewelry, Minerals, and Fossils.  See our booth in Center Hall and West Hall. 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 29-30:  Kaleidoscope Gem and Mineral Show, Freeport Recreational Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY; 10-5, 10-4:30; Adults $5.50, Children 12 and under free with adult; Website: http://kaleidoscopegemshows.com 
  • September 4-6:  1000 Island Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Cerow Recreation Park Arena; 615 East Line Rd., Clayton, NY; (to be confirmed)
  • September 11-12:  72nd Annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show, Sponsored by The Danbury Mineralogical Society; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4, New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd (Route 7), New Milford, CT; Website: https://danburymineralogicalsociety.weebly.com/  
  • September 18-19:  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 
  • September 25-26:  58th Annual Atlantic Coast Gem & Mineral Exhibition, Howard Co. Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
  • October 10-11: Detroit
  • October 24-25: 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
  • November 7-8:  Tuscarora Lapidary Society; Gemarama 2023, World of Quartz; Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center (Hall D), Oaks, PA; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $7, Children under 12 $1; adult discount coupon or online sales $5, Boy and Girl Scouts in uniform with adult Scoutmaster admitted free; Website: www.lapidary.org 
  • November 20-22:  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