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Rock and Gem show Calendar with Reviews
If you'd like to review a show, you can email it to me at "review at metatropo dot com" and I'll post it here.

2007

Feb 17-18 West Seattle Rock Club, 41st annual presidents' gemboree, gem & mineral show, Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave SW, West Seattle, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-5, Free

Feb 24-25 Everett Rock & Gem club gem show, sat 10-6, sun 10-5, Washington national guard armory, 2730 Oakes, Everett, WA

    Reviewed 02/24/07

March 2-4, Seattle, WA - International Gem & Jewelry Show. Bead Show. Seattle Center. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.com, www.intergem.com.

March 3-4, East KingCo Annual Rock & Gem Show 2007, East King County Rock Club, http://geocities.com/eastkingco,  Sat 10-6, sun 10-5, Free, Pickering barn, 1730 10th Ave NW Issaquah, WA (across from Costco), take exit 15 and go NE.

    Reviewed 03/04/07

Mar. 4, Spokane, WA - Rings & Things. Wholesale Bead Show. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 800-366-2156, www.rings-things.com.

March 9-11, Hillsburo, OR: Rock Heaven, Tualitin Valley Gem Club, Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 5pm, Washington Co., Fairplex, 873NW 34th Ave. Hillsboro, Oregon

March 9-11, Spokane, WA:  48th Annual Show Rock & Minerals of the Northwest , Rock Rollers of Spokane, Spokane Fair &
Expo Center, Broadway & Havana, Spokane, WA, Randy Anderson 509-467-1991 or Dee Schwendiman 509-892-1621

March 10-11, Oak Harbor, WA: Sweetheart of Gems show, whidbey Island Gem Club, Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St, Sat 8-5, Sun 9-5, 360 675 1837

March 17-18, Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, Hastings Centre Rockhounds, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm, Hastings Community Centre Across the road from the PNE, Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Admission by donation. For more information contact Diane Bowman, 604-421-1068 E mail: Diane Bowman

March 17-18, Rock and Gem Show Lake City Community Center, Lapidary & Mineral Club 53rd Annual, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 5pm, Rock and Gem Show Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA

    Reviewed 03/06  Reviewed 03/07

Mar. 23-25, Eugene, OR - Gem Faire. Lane County Events Center, Performance Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave. 23rd, noon-7; 24th, 10-7; 25th, 10-5. 503-252-8300, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Mar. 23-25, Seattle, WA - International Gem & Jewelry Show. Qwest Field. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.com, www.intergem.com.

    Reviewed 03/07  Reviewed 03/06  Reviewed 06/07

March 30, 31 Colville, WA, 7TH ANNUAL SHOW OBSIDIAN , Panorama Gem & Mineral Club, Fort Colville Grange Hall, 1 mile east on Hwy 20, Colville, WA.

March 31, April 1, Sweet Home, OR, 59th Annual Rock & Gem Show Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 4pm, Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society, Sweet Home High School Activity Gym, handicap parking, 1641 Long St., Sweet Home, OR, Dee David 541-367-4895 ced@centurytel.net

Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Bellingham, WA - Bead Factory/Puget Sound Bead Festival. Bellingham Bead Festival. Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Melissa Lovejoy, 253-572-5529 ext. 8, melissa@thebeadfactory.com, www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com.

Mar. 31, Mt. Vernon, WA - Rings & Things. Wholesale Bead Show. Skagit Valley Casino Resort, 5984 Darrk Lane. Noon-4 p.m. 800-366-2156, www.rings-things.com.

April 13-15, Tacoma Gem Faire, Tacoma Dome, Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5 $5,

April 14-15, Bellingham, WA, 46th Mt. Baker Rock and Gem Annual Show, Mt Baker Rock & Gem Club, Sat 10-6, sun 10-5 free, Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA, Dick Flehary (360) 332-8767 dick1938@earthlink.net

APRIL 14,15 Gresham, OR, Annual Gem & Craft Show, Mt. Hood Rock Club, Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 5pm, Mt. Hood Community College Gymnasium, 26000 SE Stark, Gresham, OR, Gail Bumala 503-637-5165 boomart@cascadeaccess.com

Apr. 14, Bellevue, WA - Rings & Things. Wholesale Bead Show. 800-366-2156,
www.rings-things.com
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April 13, 14 & 15 Abbotsford, BC: BC GEM SHOW, British Columbia Lapidary Society, Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Ag-Rec Building, Central Fraser Valley Fairgrounds, 32470 - Haida Drive, Abbotsford, British Columbia. Admission: Adults - $6.00, Students (6 - 17) - $2.00, Under 6 (accompanied by an adult) - Free http://www.lapidary.bc.ca/gemshow.html

    Reviewed 04/14/07

Apr. 20-22, Portland, OR - International Gem & Jewelry Show. DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.com, www.intergem.com.

Apr. 21-22, Kennewick, WA - Lakeside Gem & Mineral Society. Annual Show. Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds. 21st, 10-6; 22nd, 10-5. Dave Westland, 509-735-9678.

Apr. 21-22, Yakima, WA - Yakima Rock & Mineral Club. Parade of Gems 70 Years Show. Central Washington State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Bldg., Fair Ave. & E. Nob Hill Blvd. 21st, 9-6; 22nd, 9-4. Marti Sondgeroth, 509-248-6401.

April 27-29, Rickreall, OR, Willamette Agate and Mineral Society 52nd Annual River of Gems Show, Fri 9:am - 6pm Sat 10:am - 6pm Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Polk County Fairgrounds, Hwy 99 - 10 miles west of Salem, Rickreall, Oregon, Cathy Fisher
503-851-1837 www.wamsi.org catlfish@comcast.net

APRIL 28-29, Earth Treasures, Grays Harbor Geology & Gem Society, Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 10am - 5pm, Grays Harbor fairgrounds, 43 Elma/McCleary Rd., Elma, WA, Gray Emberley, 624 Fairmont Place, Aberdeen, WA 98520, (360)533-6196

May 4-6, Hillsboro, OR - Gem Faire. Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th Ave. Fri noon-7; Sat 10-7; Sun 10-5. 503-252-8300, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

June 1-3, Puyallup, WA, Valley of Gems Show, Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Fri 12Noon - 5pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 11am - 4pm, Fruitland Grange, 112th St & 86th Ave. East, Puyallup, WA, Greg Nielsen 425-806-2928 P. O. Box 134 Puyallup, WA 98371 www.puyallupgemclub.org

    Reviewed 06/07

June 15-17 44ND ANNUAL GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Oregon Coast Agate Club, Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 4:30pm, Lincoln Co., Fairgrounds, 633 NE. 3rd St., Newport, OR, Juli Dahl P. O. Box 2439 Waldport, OR 97394 541-563-7495 jdahl2@casco.net

June 15-17, Portland, OR - Portland Bead Renaissance Show. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave. Fri-Sat 10-6; Sun 10-5. J & J Promotions, L.L.C., 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

June 22-24, Seattle, WA - International Gem & Jewelry Show. Qwest Field. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.com, www.intergem.com.

    Reviewed 06/07  Reviewed 03/07  Reviewed 03/06 

June 23-24, Portland, OR - The Whole Bead Show. Montgomery Park, Banquet Room, 2701 NW Vaughn St. Sat 10-6; Sun noon-5. 800-292-2577, fax 530-265-2776, info@wholebead.com, www.wholebead.com

July 13-15, Portland, OR - Bead Faire. Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Fri noon-7; Sat 10-6; Sun 10-5. 503-252-8300, fax 503-252-8306, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

July 13-15, Tacoma, WA - Puget Sound Bead Festival. Tacoma Sheraton Convention Center, 1320 Broadway. www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com.

July 28-29 TENINO, OREGON: 13th annual show, "Rock & Gem Rendez-Vous"  Washington Agate & Mineral Society, Tenino Rock Cruisers; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; Parkside Elementary School, Stage St. S, I-5 Exit 88; contact Daniel DeBoer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 866-3940; e-mail: keylock@comcast.net

Aug 4-5 North Bend, OR, Far West Lapidary & Gem Society Show, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway, North Bend, OR, contact Carolyn DeMetz, (541) 267-5008; e-mail: czdemetz@earthlink.net.

Aug 10-12 Gresham, OR: 1st annual show; Oregon Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Shows; Gresham Armory, 544 N. Division; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: Shadow92337@aol.com;

Aug 11-12, Edmonds, WA, Rock Swap and Sell, Maplewood rock and gem club, 9 am till 4pm at maplewood rock club, 8802 196th St SW, Edmonds, WA

Aug 17-19 Seaside, OR: 11th annual show; Oregon Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Shows; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: Shadow92337@aol.com; Web site:.

Aug 18-19 Yelm, WA:: Show, "Biggest Little Gem Sow in the Northwest"; Nisqually Valley Rockhound Society; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; Yelm Middle School, Hwy. 510; contact Leonard Cone, (360) 491-1429; e-mail: pinecone4@comcast.net.

Sept 8-9 Seattle, WA: "Seattle Regional Rock & Gem Show"; Seattle Regional Gem & Mineral Show Committee; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, families $7, children 18 and under free with adult, discount coupon on Web site; Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; contact Susan Gardner, 15428 62nd Ave. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028, (425) 483-2295; e-mail: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Web site: www.RockandGemShow.com.

Sept 8-9 Cle Elum, WA: Gem dig, "Fall Pow Wow"; All American Pow Wow Club; Boise Cascade Campground #17, off the Teanaway River road from State 970; public welcome, free dry camping, dig for agates, crystals, possibly jade, Sat. evening potluck, door prizes, Sun. breakfast; contact Pauline Miller, (360) 658-8091; e-mail: Paulinem280@aol.com.

Sept 14-16: Bend OR: 1st annual show, "Bend Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show"; Oregon Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Shows; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission 1 can of food; Bend Community Center, 1036 N.E. 5th St.; contact Jean Miller, P.O. Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; e-mail: Shadow92337@aol.com;

Sept 15-16, Castle, Rock, WA: 42nd annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, P.H. 10 and Cowlitz River; contact Nicole Doiron,: 780 Rhoades Rd., P.O. Box 679, Winlock, WA 98596, (360) 785-4417; e-mail: raknad@myhome.net.

Sept 15-16, Walla Walla, WA: 38th annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Socitey; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Walla Walla Country Fair Grounds, Community Center Bldg., 9th St and Orchard; contact Jack Edwards, (509) 529-3673; e-mail: edwardsj@wwics.com.

Sept. 28-30, Portland, OR - Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Club. Cascade of Gems/Fossils. 2060 N. Marine Dr. 28th-29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-5. Steve Nelson, 503-397-5284, snelson@ados.net.

Sept 29-30, Surrey, BC Canada: 34th annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Surrey Rockhound Club; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Sullivan Hall, 6302 - 151 St; contact Julius Cotter, 6095 184A St., Surrey, BC V3S 7P7, Canada, (604) 576-8645; e-mail: ag_clarke@shaw.ca.

Oct 5-7, Sequim, WA: Annual show, "Earth's Treasures"; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-2; Carrie Blake Park, Guy Cole Convention Center, 202 N. Blake Rd.; contact Wanda Power, (360) 681-2323; e-mail: fvp@tenforward.com; or Bill Dettmer; e-mail: gsi@goalsys.com.

Oct 13-14, Marysville, WA: 33rd annual show, "Roctoberfest"; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Marysville Jr. High School Cafeteria, 7th St. and State Ave.; contact Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515.

Oct 20-21, Richmond, BC, Canada:: 47th annual lapidary show, "Treasures from the Earth"; Richmond Gem & Mineral Club; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4; Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate; contact Linda Boyce, (604) 271-7676.

Oct 27-28, Bellevue, WA: Show, "Octoberfest of Gems"; Bellevue Rock Club; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. SE; contact Marjorie McKinley, P.O. Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009, (206) 633-1421; e-mail: bellevuerockclub@comcast.net; Web site: www.geocities.com/bellevue_rock_club/.

Nov 9-11, Tacoma, WA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; admission $5 (weekend pass); Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" St.; contact Gem Faire Inc., (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.

Nov 10-11, Edmonds, WA, Maplewood rock & gem club's annual fall show, Sat 9-5 hamburgers, Sun 9-4pm pancake breakfast, 8802 196th St SW Edmonds, WA, www.maplewoodrockclub.com, Contact Dereld Borth, 425-483-9169

Nov 16-18, Portland, OR: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; admission $5 (weekend pass); Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 N.E. MLK Jr. Blvd.; contact Gem Faire Inc., (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com.

Nov 17-18, Bremerton, WA: Show, "Fall Festival of Gems"; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President's Hall, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Rd.; contact Dave Reimers, (360) 275-5986; e-mail: dnkreimers@earthlink.net.


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