More Updates

This is just a quick note to announce that I've updated some of the links in the "Discussion Forums" section.  There are still a couple of sites that have not had any activity for several years, but I'm leaving them for now as the older posts may still hold valuable information.

Other than that, I hope everyone has a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

2026 Shows in the Pacific Northwest

Details are current as of December 31, 2025.

If you know of any shows not listed here or spot any errors in the listings, please leave a note in the comments.

February 2026

Dates:  21–22

Location:  Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Sponsor:  Maple Ridge Lapidary Club

Venue:  Albion Community Center, 24165 104 Ave

Hours:  Sat. 10–4, Sun. 10–4

Admission:  Donation

Features:  Displays, vendors, live auction, demonstrations, crack a Geode, spin and win

Information:  Contact Walt Pinder; Email: wpinder1@gmail.com; Website: www.mapleridgelapidaryclub.com

Dates: 21–22

Location:  Monroe, Washington

Sponsor:  Washington Prospectors Mining Association

Venue:  Evergreen State Fairgrounds (Bldg 500), 14405 179th Ave SE

Hours:  Sat. 9–5, Sun. 9–4

Admission:  $5.  Children 13 and under free with adult

Features:  Over 40 vendors selling gold, silver, gemstones & jewelry, learn how to pan for gold, presentations by industry experts, how to find Ellensburg Blues, learn about metal detectors, buy prospecting gear, buy and sell gold.

Information:  https://washingtonprospectors.org/

March 2026

Dates:  7–8

Location:  Caldwell, Idaho

Sponsor:  Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society;

Venue:  O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine Street

Hours:  Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10–5

Admission:  $5 cash, children 11 & under are free with an adult

Features:  Dealers, demonstrations, black light display, showcases, wheel of gems, sand dig, grab bags, silent auction, raffles, door prizes every 30 minutes, plus grand prize giveaways

Information:  Contact Susan Cassidy, (603) 548-8822; Email: pypnhot@comcast.net; Website: owyheerocks.com

Dates:  13–15

Location:  Hillsboro, Oregon

Sponsor:  Gem Faire

Venue:  Westside Commons, 801 NE 34th Ave

Hours:  Fri. 12–6, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10–5

Admission:  General admission $7, free admission for children under 12 years old

Features:  Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop

Information:  Contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Dates:  13–15

Location:  Central Point, Oregon

Sponsor:  Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society

Venue:  The Expo - Jackson County Fairgrounds, 21 Peninger Road

Hours:  Fri. 10–6, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4

Admission:  $5, Under 12 are free

Features:  There will be vendors with a wide variety of rough to polished specimens, live demos, a raffle, and activities for the kids

Information:  Contact Liz Ellingson, Email: gemshow@craterrock.com; Website: www.roxyanngemshow.com

Dates:  14–15

Location:  Seattle, Washington

Sponsor:  North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club

Venue:  Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Ave NE

Hours:  Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–5

Admission:  Free

Features:  Displays, junior activities, dealers, demonstrations, door prizes

Information:  contact Susan Gardner; Email: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Website: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org

Dates:  20–22

Location:  Puyallup, Washington

Sponsor:   Gem Faire

Venue:  Washington State Fair Event Center, 110 9th Ave. SW

Hours:  Fri. 12–6, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10–5

Admission: General admission $7, Free admission for children under 12 years old 

Features:  Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free parking

Information:  contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

Dates:  27–29

Location:  Eugene, Oregon

Sponsor:  Gem Faire

Venue:  Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave

Hours:  Fri. 12–6, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 10–5

Admission:  General admission $7, Free admission for children under 12 years old

Features:  Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, unique gifts from around the world & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Buy directly from the importers & wholesalers. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop. Free parking

Information:  contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; Email: info@gemfaire.com; Website: https://gemfaire.com

April 2026

Dates:  17–19

Location:  Rickreall, Oregon

Sponsor:  Willamete Agate and Mineral

Venue:  Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Hwy W

Hours:  Fri. 9–5, Sat. 9–5, Sun. 10–4

Admission:  Adults $5, 17 and under free

Features:  Free parking, food vendor, demonstrators, silent auction, kids' games, display cases, fluorescent show, and guest speakers

Information:  Contact Jessica Suitsev; Email: WAMS.RiverofGems@gmail.com; Website: WAMSI.net

Dates:  24–26

Location:  Yakima, Washington

Sponsor:  Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Venue:  Central Washington State Fair Grounds - Modern Living Bldg, 1301 South Fair Ave

Hours:  Fri. 10–4, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–4

Admission:  (Not yet available.)

Features:  Demonstrations on lapidary equipment, faceting, jewelry making, displays and sales of gemstones, rocks, and minerals from around the world.

Information:  http://www.yakimarockclub.com/

Dates: 25–26 

Location:  Grants Pass, Oregon

Sponsor:  Rogue Gem & Geology Club, Inc

Venue:  Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd, Pavilion Building

Hours:  Sat. 9–5, Sun. 10–4

Admission:  Free Admission

Features:  Raffle, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, and a lot of vendors

Information:  Contact Michelle Wheeler, (541) 955-0173; Email: 1313althouse@gmail.com; Website: https://www.roguegemandgeology.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GrantsPassRockClub

May 2026

Dates:  2–3

Location:  Monroe, Washington

Sponsor:  Everett Rock & Gem Club

Venue:  Everegreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Weikel Event Center

Hours:  Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–5

Admission:  All ages welcome. Free admission

Features:  Rocks, gems, jewelry, displays, kids' activities, demonstrations, silent auction, free parking

Information:  Contact Candra Burkhardt, (425) 772-3326; Email: Secretary@everettrockclub.com; Website: Everettrockclub.com

Dates: 16–17

Location:  Seattle, Washington

Sponsor:  Seattle Mineral Market

Venue:  Hanger 30 Building @ Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE

Hours:  Sat. 10–6, Sun. 11–5

Admission:  $7.  Free admission for children 14 and under

Features:  Over 60 dealers in minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, mineral art and more, door prizes, free rocks for kids, free parking

Information:  https://elementalendeavors.com/seattle-mineral-market

June 2026

Dates: 17–21 

Location:  Prineville, Oregon

Sponsor:  Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow

Venue:  Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 South Main Street

Hours:  Wed. 9–5, Thu. 9–5, Fri. 9–5, Sat. 9–5, Sunday, open at 9am, close at 3pm

Admission:  Free Admission

Features:  Over 40 vendors from across the US, 80th anniversary party with Music and food Events for the public, 4 days of Field Trips

Information:  Contact Jim McCoy, (503) 999-8045; Facebook: Prineville Rockhound PowWow; Website: www.prineville.rocks.com

Annual Updates

As the end of 2025 approaches, all of the existing sidebar links are updated and working.  If at any time you notice a broken link, please leave a comment so I can fix it.  Looking forward to new content in 2026.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.