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2026 Shows in the Pacific Northwest

Details are current as of December 26, 2025. If you know of any shows not listed here, please leave a link in the comments. February 2026 Da...

Friday, December 26, 2025

2026 Shows in the Pacific Northwest

Details are current as of December 26, 2025.

If you know of any shows not listed here, please leave a link 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


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 Society

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


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


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