FLORIDA'S UPCOMING SHOWS FOR 2008
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
JANUARY
26-27, VENICE, FLORIDA
Annual show; Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil & Gem Club;
Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3,
children free with adult; contact Ralph Marble, 5240 Dallas Place, Sarasota, FL
34231, (941) 922-2135
e-mail: marblegems@verizon.net
Web site: www.mineralfossilgemclubvenicefl.org.
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
26-28, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Jewelers International Showcase. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.,
17th St. & Convention Center Dr. 561-998-0205, fax 561-998-0209
e-mail: jisshow@aol.com
Web Site: www.jisshow.com.
(Source: www.lapidaryjournal.com)
FEBRUARY
2-3, PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
17th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, 15th St.
(Hwy. 98) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems,
minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, silversmithing;
contact Al Zar, c/o Ruth Alldredge, Publicity, 316 Cherry St. #38, Panama City,
FL 32401, (850) 784-0740l
e-mail: Aquezpie@bellsouth.net
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
8-10, MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA
31st annual show, "Symphony of Gemstones"; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club;
Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $3;
rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, supplies, books, beads,
demonstrations; contact Forrest MacNab, (321) 453-6379
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
8-10, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
179th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trl. (Hwy. 41);
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
22-24, FT. MYERS, FLORIDA
48th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. (downtown);
Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
22-24, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Treasure Coast Rock & Gem Society; Vero Beach Community Center, 14th Ave. and 23rd St.;
Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children free; finished jewelry,
cabbing rough, finished stones, findings, beads, pearls, opals, free door prizes;
contact Dave Wayment, 262 Del Monte Rd., Sebastian, FL 32958, (772) 581-0515
e-mail: aastainedglass@bellsouth.net
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
23, LAKELAND, FLORIDA
4th annual tailgate show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society;
Downtown Lakeland Farmer's Curb Market, Pine St. and Kentucky Ave.; Sat. 9-4; free admission;
contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665
e-mail: lunaria@tampabay.rr.com
Web site: www.bonevalley.net
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
29-2, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
MARCH
7-9, LARGO, FLORIDA
38th annual show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society;
Minnreg Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5;
adults $5, students with parents or I.D. card $4, under 6 free,
good all three days; club sales, dealers, finished and unfinished gems and minerals, jewelry, equipment,
tools, raffles, displays, grab bags, demonstrations, displays, demonstrations;
contact Bill Schmidt or Sue Black, Suncoast Gem & Mineral, P.O. Box 13254, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3254,
(727) 657-0998 or (727) 345-8994
Web site: www.sgams.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
7-9, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
180th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trl. (Hwy. 41);
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
7-9, TAMPA, FLORIDA
Show; AKS Gem Shows; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4;
admission $5, children under 12 free; beading classes;
contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 7006, (504) 455-6101
e-mail: info@aksshow.com
Web site: www.aksshow.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
14-16, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
13th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (downtown);
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
29-30, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4630 W. Colonial Dr.;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $2, children under 12 free;
silent auctions, faceting, cabochoning and wire wrapping demonstrations, lectures, sluice mining for gems;
contact John Piziak, 16534 Avenida Del Lago, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 239-9165
e-mail: annepiziak@embarqmail.com
Web site: www.thumblicker.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
APRIL
4-6, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
28th show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941)954-0202;
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
11-13, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
181st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5,
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202;
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
MAY
16-18, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
182nd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941)954-0202;
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
JUNE
NONE
JULY
NONE
AUGUST
9-10, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
Lane Enterprise Foundation; Melbourne Auditorium, 325 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
$4 weekend pass, children under 12 free with parents/guardian; 30 retail
dealers, fine gold and silver jewelry, gemstones, wire wrapping, beads, pearls,
findings, minerals, fossils, tools; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
15-17, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Lane Enterprise Foundation; Vero Beach Community Center, corner of 14th Ave. and 23rd St.; Fri.
10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $4 weekend pass, children under 12 free with
parents/guardian; 30 retail dealers, jewelry, gemstones, wire wrapping, beads,
pearls, minerals, fossils, tools; contact Anita Lane, (321) 723-0742
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
22-24, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
183rd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5;
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941)954-0202;
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
SEPTEMBER
26-28, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
20th annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco
Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3/day $5/weekend;
demonstrations, door prizes, lectures, JGMS lapidary exhibits, fluorescent display; contact
Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 400-3818;
e-mail: jgms_show@hotmail.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
OCTOBER
3-5, SARASOTA, FLORIDA
184th show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5,
Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236,
(941) 954-0202;
e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net
Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
11-12, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
17th annual show, "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds,
4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals,
gems, artifacts, silent auctions, raffles, children's dig pit, books, supplies; contact
Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274;
e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com
Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com
(Source: www.rockngem.com)
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER