Upcoming Shows for Miners, Prospectors, and Mineral Enthusiasts

As spring heaves into view, various mining and mineral oriented organizations are hosting shows.  Following are the ones I have been able to locate information on:

March 31 & April 1 - Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club will have their 2012 Gem and Mineral Show at Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA on Saturday from 10AM to 6PM and on Sunday from 10AM to 5PM.  There will be a gold panning demonstration among other exhibits, demonstrations, raffles, door prizes, food service, etc.

More information here.

April 21 & 22 - North Central Washington Prospectors will put on their Gold Show at the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere, WA.  Prizes and demonstrations of gold recovery techniques and equipment among other things.

More information here or try contacting the club at NCWProspectors(at)gmail.com.

April 21 & 22 - West Seattle Rock Club will host their Rock and Gem Show at the Alki Masonic Temple.  There will be displays of rocks, minerals, fossils, etc. as well as demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary techniques, among other attractions.

More information here.

April 28 & 29 - Gold Prospectors Association of America will have their Gold & Treasure Show at the County Fair & Expo Center in Spokane, WA.  See the latest prospecting equipment, attend seminars, learn to pan, win prizes, etc.

More information here.

May 4, 5 & 6 - Spokane Rock Rollers will fete their 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center in Spokane, WA.  See rock and jewelry displays and meet over 40 dealers selling supplies, rough rock, etc.

More information here.

May 18, 19 & 20 - Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club will host the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Annual Show at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA.  There will be exhibits, demonstrations, seminars, and classes.

More information here.

June 2 & 3 - Everett Rock and Gem Club will have their 59th Annual Show at the Everett Soccer Arena at 2201 California St., Everett, WA.  In addition to hourly door prizes, there will be exhibits, demonstrations, raffle drawings, dealers, refreshments, and a silent auction.

More information here.

August 24, 25 & 26 - The NW Miners Rally will take place at Liberty, WA  Expect hands-on demonstrations of placer mining equipment among other happenings.

More information here.

My apologies to any organizations whose shows I missed.