Mama's Events Calendar

Gem and Mineral / Bead Shows / Other Events

Rockhounds, gem and bead lovers, there's still more upcoming gem and mineral / bead shows. If you know of other shows that we might list here, please let us know.

NOTE that many of these events are not sponsored by Mama's Minerals; rather, many are sponsored by various organizations regionally and around the country.

June 15, 2013
Mama's 8th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Mama's Minerals Albuquerque
1100 San Mateo Blvd NE - Suite 15
(NE corner Lomas & San Mateo - ACE Courtyard)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Discover One-of-a-Kind Art
• Meet the Artists
• Over 100 Booths

June 2013 (Date TBA)
Tombstone Gem Show 2013
Tombstone, AZ
Tombstone Territories RV Resort
Gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and fossils. Shopping encouraged, vendors welcome. Free admission and parking.
See the web site for more information.

June 2013 (Date TBA)
Carlsbad Gem and Mineral Show
Carlsbad, NM
Sponsored by Roadrunner Gem & Mineral Club
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks
Entrance off highway 285, NW of Carlsbad, NM
Rocks, Gems and Minerals; dealers and displays; silent auction, wheel of fortune, door prizes.
Contact: Steve Travis, (575) 885-1622

June 2013 (Date TBA)
San Juan County Gem & Mineral Show - Farmington
Farmington, NM
Sponsored by San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society
Farmington Civic Center
Friday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
Gemstones, Jewelry, Minerals, Books, Specimens, Rough-Polished Cabs, Tools, Silent Auction, Wheel of Fortune
Contact: (505) 632-8288 or (505) 330-7318

July 2013 (Date TBA)
San Juan County Gem & Mineral Show - Durango
Durango, CO
Sponsored by San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society
La Plata County Fairgrounds
Contact: (505) 632-8288 or (505) 330-7318

August 3, 2013
Mama's Minerals Kids' Day
Mama's Minerals Albuquerque
1100 San Mateo Blvd NE - Suite 15
(NE corner Lomas & San Mateo - ACE Courtyard)
Bring the Kids in for a day of fun for all ages featuring:

• Free Kids' Geology Class
• Flint Knapping Demos
• Fossil Excavation Demos
• Free Geode to each kid
• Free Geode Cracking
• Jewelry Making
• Coloring Station
• Visit to the Fluorescent Minerals Darkroom

Each child will take home a free mineral, free fossil/shark’s tooth, free geode, and free necklace or bracelet.

August 8-11, 2013
Contin-tail, The Rock Show at Buena Vista
Buena Vista, CO - Rodeo Grounds
Admission: Free
A collector's paradise. More than 100 county-wide merchants gather at the Rodeo Grounds to swap, sell and show rocks, minerals, gems, sculptured artworks and fine jewelry.
Call: 719-938-4194
See the web site for more information.

August 17-18, 2013
2-Day Stone Carving Workshop with Delbert Charging Crow
at Mama's Minerals Albuquerque
By special appearance -- Don't miss this rare opportunity!

Oglala Lakota stone carving artist Delbert Charging Crow will share the Lakota fetish carving tradition that is designed to awaken the stone carver in you. In this two-day workshop, you will learn the process of selecting a stone, how to recognize the shape within the stone, the tools to use, and the carving techniques to bring it forth.

Each day begins with a Lakota prayer and song to help the participants get in touch with the spirits within the stone.

$225 plus a $50 material fee
$50 non-refundable deposit required
Call 1 (505) 266-8443 to sign up.

Saturday, August 17
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 18
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

   Read Delbert's Bio

August 2013 (Date TBA)
Woodland Park Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show
Woodland Park, CO
Located between Walmart and Burger King on Highway 24
Admission: Free
Mineral specimens, gem stones, jewelry, cabochons, fossils, prospecting equipment, gold, kids' stuff, and more.
Call: Kim or Bodie @ 719-360-9665

August 31 - September 2, 2013
30th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Silver City, NM
Presented by Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society
Grant County Conference Center - 3031 US Highway 180
Featuring local minerals and minerals from around the world, handcrafted jewelry, rough cutting materials, findings, equipment, educational field trips and more. Special exhibits by New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, New Mexico State University Zuhl Collection of Petrified Wood.
Free Admission
See the web site for more information.

Fall, 2013 (Date TBA)
The Quest ABQ: Mind – Body - Spirit Expo
Admission: $10 at the door
The Quest ABQ, Mind – Body - Spirit Expo features demos, products, services, entertainment, shopping, networking, education and wellness, from the community’s best psychics, whole life practitioners and healers. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit the families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico.
See the web site for more information.

September 2013 (Date TBA)
Annual Whole Expo
The Holistic Health & Ecological Conference & Exposition for Your Whole Life
Durango, CO
La Plata County Fairgrounds main exhibit hall
Admission: $5.00 for both days / Children 12 and under free
WholeExpo brings together individual businesses and services that promote healthy, holistic living and ecological awareness. Also join us outside for amazing demonstrations and entertainment.
See the web site for more information.

September 2013 (Date TBA)
45th Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show
Denver, CO
Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall
451 E. 58th Avenue
(I-25 at Exit 215)
Includes admission to the Colorado Fossil Expo (Plaza Annex)
Adults $6
Teens/Seniors $4
Under 13 free with adult
45th Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show will feature Copper and Copper Minerals. See 125 dealers, speakers, museum and private exhibits, competitive exhibits, family friendly - educational activities, gold panning - in conjunction with Fossil Expo at the same venue.
Contact: Denver Gem and Mineral Show, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205-5798
See the web site for more information.

September 2013 (Date TBA)
Cape Atlantic Rockhounds Show
Hamilton Township, NJ
Admission: Free
For information, contact Bill Bowman, 856-776-1739

September 2013 (Date TBA)
7th Annual Palace of the Governors Gem and Mineral Show
Santa Fe, NM
Palace of the Governors on the Santa Fe Plaza
(Enter through Blue Gate at Lincoln and Palace avenues)
Admission: Free
Volcanoes, earthquakes, water, wind, and ice created the raw materials that adorn our favorite pieces of jewelry. See and purchase a worldwide variety of the authentic versions of stones, fossils and gems at the 8th annual Palace Gem & Mineral Show, in the Palace Courtyard.
See the web site for more information.

October 2013 (Date TBA)
Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Show
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico State Fairgrounds (Expo New Mexico)
Creative Arts Building
Admission: Free
Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Gem Stones, Jewelry, Stone Carvings, Beads, Lapidary Tools & Equipment, Cabochons, and more.
For information, contact: Jay Penn, (505) 883-4195
See the web site for more information.

October 2013 (Date TBA)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mama’s 4th Annual Alternative Health Fair
Mama's Minerals Albuquerque
1100 San Mateo Blvd NE - Suite 15
(NE corner Lomas & San Mateo - ACE Courtyard)
Don't miss the hottest Alternative Health Fair in Albuquerque! Come to Mama’s Minerals to experience New Mexico’s Finest Healers in an outdoor event. Sample alternative health treatments such as Reiki, Chair Massage, Aromatherapy, Intuitive Readings, Chinese Medicine, Kinesiology, Traditional Limpias, Crystal Resonance and much more!

October 2013 (Date TBA)
American Indian Fall Wholesale Trade Show / Art Market
Sponsored by Indian Arts and Crafts Association
Mesa, AZ
Find amazing works of art and culture, and help support IACA to continue its mission of promoting, protecting and preserving authentic American Indian art. The show opens with the IACA Members’ Preview for IACA retail and wholesale members in good standing. The market is a wholesale show and not open to the public.
See the web site for more information.

October 2013 (Date TBA)
Chaparral Rockhounds Club Show
Roswell, NM
Chaparral Rockhounds presents an annual show held on the first weekend of October for the general public. Its purpose is to educate and inform the public about earth science and the world of geology. Members from Chaparral Rockhounds and surrounding clubs display a wide variety of the earth’s geological wonders. See a wide range of fossils, gems, rocks & minerals (some of which fluoresce in bright colors under ultraviolet light). Typically, the show has 4-6 dealers, a silent auction, wheel of fortune, over 100 exhibits, and field trips for the famous Pecos Valley diamonds and quartz clusters. In addition, members attend and exhibit at several other club shows in the region.
See the web site for more information.

October 2013 (Date TBA)
"All That Glitters" Rock and Gem Show
Placerville, CA
El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr. Exit 44B off of Highway 50
Admission: Adults $4, Kids 12 & under Free.
Dealers and displays will feature worldwide varieties of minerals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, amber, opals, meteorites, geodes, carvings, tools, books and more. Ongoing lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations. Special amber exhibit and presentations. Free rocks and activities for kids. A great show for experienced collectors and families alike.
See the web site for more information.

October 2013 (Date TBA)
Sedona Gem and Mineral Show
Free Admission
See the web site for more information.

November 2013 (Date TBA)
Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival
Art Market - Fashion Show - Art Exhibition
Santa Fe, NM
In cooperation with Keep Santa Fe Beautiful and their recycling efforts surrounding America Recycles Day and New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month, Recycle Santa Fe is one of the hippest, eco-conscious art markets and juried art events of its time.
See the web site for more information.

November  2013 (Date TBA)
Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium
and Mining Artifact Collectors Association Symposium
Socorro, NM
Macey Center - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
The New Mexico Mineral Symposium provides a forum for both professionals and amateurs interested in mineralogy. The meeting allows all to share their cumulative knowledge of mineral and artifact occurences, and provides stimulus for research and new discoveries.
See the web site for more information.

November 2013 (Date TBA)
Albuquerque Bead Renaissance Show
Albuquerque, NM
Expo New Mexico (State Fairgrounds)
Free Admission to the public
Retail and Wholesale
Bead Renaissance Show-Albuquerque has made a special effort to make each Bead Faire a community event. Classes and demonstrations are offered at every Bead Fair. Exhibitors include the finest jewelry designers, importers, manufacturers, beading instructors, gemstone miners and cutters, along with certified graduate gemologists, etc.
For info: (575) 894-1293, beadshow@aol.com
See the web site for more information.

November 2013 (Date TBA)
44th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Columbia, SC
Jamil Temple
206 Jamil Rd. Exit 106A off I -26
Admission is $4.00 for adults, children twelve & under are free.
Sunday, all military & their dependents are free.
Contact: Susan Shrader @ 803-736-9317, ashrader@mindspring.com
See the web site for more information.

December 2013 (Date TBA)
El Paso Gem & Mineral Show
El Maida Auditorium
6331 Alabama
El Paso, TX
Gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, and demonstrations.
See the web site for more information.

December 2013 (Date TBA)
Earth Treasures show, sponsored by the Los Alamos Geological Society
Los Alamos, NM
Members exhibit from their collections, demonstrate techniques of working with stone (e.g., cutting, carving, & polishing) and of preparing mineral & fossil specimens, and show free movies. Dealers offer minerals, geologic specimens, gems, jewelry, and fossils for sale. Special exhibits are invited from universities, museums, and scientific institutions. Door prizes are awarded at intervals during the two-day show.
See the web site for more information.

January, 2014 (Date TBA)
Flagg Gem and Mineral Show
Mesa, AZ
This show's informal tailgate format offers a low cost venue for field collectors and local mineral/lapidary clubs to share their latest finds with children, teachers, rockhounds, and the general public. One goal of this show is to increase the interest of children in rocks, minerals, geology, and science. Children can become interested in science through minerals, crystals, and fossils, and our hope is to encourage their interest. Several groups will have free samples for children and for teachers and there are free activities as well.
See the web site for more information.

January 2014 (Date TBA)
Gila County Gem & Mineral Society Show
Globe, AZ
Gila County Fair Grounds: 3 miles North of Junction US 60-70
Live demonstrations, door prizes, food, displays, minerals & jewelry, etc.
Contact: Jerry Ullum at (928) 812-0547

February 2014 (Date TBA)
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Tucson, AZ
The acclaimed Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is held every year on the second full weekend of February. It has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world, and is now the largest gem and mineral show in the United States. The show is open to the public and presents retail Dealers only.
See the web site for more information.

February 2014 (Date TBA)
Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club 46th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show
Mesa, AZ
Skyline High School 845 S.Crismon Rd.
Dealers will be selling handmade jewelry, gems, cabochons, beads, fossils, minerals,lapidary supplies and equipment, and more. Included at the show are door prizes, a silent auction, a gem-tree-making activity, the wheel, a raffle, and food service by the Skyline High School band.
Contact Wally Frlich: 480-982-7760

March 2014 (Date TBA)
Rockhound Roundup Gem & Mineral Show
Deming, New Mexico - Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
More than 100 dealers, display cases, geode cutting, gold panning, spinning wheel, silent and live auctions, door prizes, raffle, guided field trips.
Contact: Maurice Crawford, Chairman – (575) 546-0056 or Ron Ehrlich, Asst. Chair – (575) 544-0028
P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031
See the web site for more information.

March 2014 (Date TBA)
Bead Fest Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM

• 95 fabulous workshops
• 150+ booths in two great bazaar locations
• Demos, book signings and more!

See the web site for more information.

Be sure to visit Mama's Minerals of Santa Fe while you're at Bead Fest!

March 2014 (Date TBA)
"Treasures of the Earth" 45th annual show
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Expo New Mexico (State Fairgrounds) - Creative Arts Center
Admission: Adults and Seniors, $3 - Kids under 13, Free
Sponsored by Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club. More than 45 dealers.
Displays, door prizes, raffles, kids' booth, silent auctions, faceting demonstrations, gold panning, gem setting, free mineral/gem identification.
Creative Arts Center, New Mexico State Fairgrounds (Expo NM), San Pedro entrance, across the street from the Lujan Building
Contact: Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478 -- e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net
See the web site for more information.

March 2014 (Date TBA)
Body Mind Spirit Celebration Days Fair
Denver, CO
Come experience Body Mind Spirit Celebration Days at the Denver Merchandise Mart!  Featuring 80 readers and healers and over 200 exhibitors. Readings/Healings are 20 minutes for $20.00. Over 60 free lectures and workshops. Keynote tickets are $20.00. Aura photos are $15.00. Introducing new Holistic Health and wellness vendors! Admission is only $5.00 a day. Come experience the magic! Visit www.bmscelebration.com for more information about our fair.

March 2014 (Date TBA)
Mama's Easter Egg Hunt
Mama's Minerals Albuquerque
1100 San Mateo NE @ Lomas
Albuquerque, NM
Hop on over with your little chicks to the Mama's Minerals Easter Egg Hunt at our Albuquerque location! Kids will find eggs filled with Mama's Minerals goodies - tumbled stones, colorful beads, million year old fossils and minerals. Children are welcome to bring their own baskets for collecting. Have your photo taken with The Easter Bunny, have your kids’ faces painted, learn about pet rabbit care with the New Mexico House Rabbit Society, and color at the coloring booth.

Egg hunt is open to children 12 and under and parent guardians must be present for children to participate.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair
New Mexico Tech campus
Socorro, NM
NMSEF accepts the top exhibits from the six regional science fairs in the state. It is held each April on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro. Its objectives are to recognize and reward excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering projects carried out by junior high and high school students from throughout the state. Winners at the state level compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in a major city every May.
See the web site for more information.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
GPAA Gold and Treasure Show
Albuquerque, NM
Expo New Mexico (State Fairgrounds)
Lujan Building - Hall B
Admission: $5, Kids under 12 are free
Presented by Gold Prospectors Association of America
Gold nuggets, Jewelry, Prospecting Equipment & Products, Vendor Demonstrations, Metal Detectors, Spiral Gold Pans, Dredges, High Bankers, Outdoor Equipment. Featuring lectures and seminars with special guest speakers: Prospecting Techniques; Metal Detecting; Minerals, Gems & Geology; many more exciting topics. Interactive Fun Zone: Panning Competition; Mucking Competition; Activities for Kids. Raffle Prizes given away every day.
See the web site for more information.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show
Denver, CO
Ramada Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn - Central Denver)
4849 Bannock St.
Denver, CO 80216
Free admission, open to the public.
70 retail and wholesale vendors. Minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewelry, lapidary.
Contact: 505-867-0425
See the web site for more information.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
Body Mind Spirit Celebration Days Fair
Albuquerque, NM
NM Fairgrounds, Lujan Expo Hall B
Come experience Body Mind Spirit Celebration Days at the NM Fairgrounds, Lujan Expo Hall B, April 26-28, 2013!  Featuring 54 readers and healers and over 100 exhibitors. Readings/Healings are 20 minutes for $20.00. Over 60 free lectures and workshops. Keynote tickets are $20.00. Aura photos are $15.00. Exhibitors include Holistic Health/wellness and metaphysical vendors! Admission is only $5.00 a day. Come experience the magic! Visit www.bmscelebration.com for more information about our fair.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico: Bowl for Kids Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico plays a large role in helping to guide and nurture children in New Mexico. This is a laudable effort that we at Mama’s Minerals are happy to support. We value New Mexico’s children and are participating this month in the 30th Annual Bowl for Kid’s Sake fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico.

If you are interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister, please visit their web site.

April 2014 (Date TBA)
Houston Fine Mineral Show
Houston, TX
At the Embassy Suites (near the Galleria)
Featuring some of the finest dealers from around the world. Located within walking distance of The Galleria, the new show will be in the heart of Houston and everything this great city has to offer. And while you're in Houston, don't forget to visit the world-famous Houston Museum of Natural Science - one of the finest mineral museums in the country.
See the web site for more information.