Note: Due to the large number of independent shows, all of the information presented in the Shop's Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Calendar may not be accurate, and is subject to change without notice or update. If you're planning a trip to Tucson and want to be sure you'll be able to attend a particular show, you should always verify show dates, times and policies through the contact information given for the show's promoters and organizers. Listed below are the major shows and locations with links to those with web sites for further information on the particular shows.

New Tucson Show Promoters: If you are responsible for promoting a new Tucson Show that's not listed here, please email me with your show dates, location and particulars.

AGTA
Wholesale Show - American Gem Trade Association Gemfair. World's premier trade show for colored stones. Over 200 suppliers of gemstones, cultured pearls and diamonds. Manufacturers and Silversmiths of America Pavilion, American Designer Jewelers section with designer gem-set jewelry, and mineral and gemstone objects from Gifts of the Earth lapidary artists.
Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Street (Main entrance on S. Granada Avenue)
Contact: American Gem Trade Association, PO Box 420643, Dallas TX 75342-0643 Phone: (800) 972-1162 Fax on Demand: 800-879-6259

American Indian Arts Exposition
Public Show - Sponsored by the National Native American Co-op. Authentic Native American Indian artifacts from 50 tribal communities including jewelry, baskets, beadwork, drums, paintings and much more. 40 featured artists changing throughout the 14 days. Weekend tribal dancers pool side. See the artist at work.
Flamingo Travelodge Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave.
Contact: Fred Synder, National Native American Cooperative, PO Box 27626, Tucson, AZ 85726 Phone: (520) 622-4900

 

Arizona Mineral and Fossil Shows
Public Shows. Mostly minerals at Executive Inn Show and fossils at Vagabond Plaza (formerly Ramada Inn) Show. Meteorite Dealers and Artist Gallery at Inn Suites Show. Four Shows featuring 450 dealers from around the world. These are must see shows for mineral or fossil collectors.
Show #1 - Vagabond Plaza (formerly Ramada Inn), 1601 North Oracle Road (Drachman and Oracle)
Show #2 - Executive Inn, 333 West Drachman (Drachman and Oracle)
Show #3 - InnSuites Hotel, 475 North Granada
Show #4 - Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Road (between Executive Inn and Vagabond Plaza (formerly Ramada Inn)).
Contact: Marty Zinn, Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 999, Evergreen CO 80437-0999 Phone: (303) 674-2713 Fax: (303) 674-2384

 

Atrium Productions
Wholesale Show - More than 200 U.S. and international wholesale exhibitors. Showcases a collection of colored gemstones in cut, rough and loose form; one of a kind pieces; designer jewelry; high karat gold; minerals, rare, carved, rough, collector specimens; quartz and amethyst crystals and more.
Four Points Hotel (formerly the Pueblo Inn), 350 S. Freeway
Contact: George Zraket, Phone: (480) 998-4000 Fax: (480) 998-4748 Email: atriumpro@aol.com

The Bead Renaissance Show
Public Show - Bead artists and merchants carrying ancient, vintage, and contemporary beads. There are also designer beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books and bead stringing supplies. Demonstrating wire wrapping. February 3rd premier gala with hor d'ouvres and cash bar. A $5.00 donation goes to the Shrine Hospital Children's Transportation Fund.
Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd.
Contact: J & J Promotions, L.L.C., PO Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942-0420 Phone: (505) 894-1293 Fax (505) 894-4080

Beaucoup Conge
Public Show - Unusual beads and glass art, cabs, semi-precious stone beads, handmade glass beads, polymer clay artist. Classes and demonstrations.
355 East Fort Lowell Rd. (Between First & Stone Ave)
Contact: Reg. A Beaucoup Conge, 355 E. Ft. Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone: (520) 696-0032 Fax: 520-696-0039

The Best Bead Show
Public Show - Glass, porcelain, brass, sterling silver and stone beads, marbles, sculpture, goblets, plates and vases, findings, tools and stringing supplies.
Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way (E. Ajo Way & Forgeous Avenue)
Contact: Crystal Myths, Inc., PO Box 3246, Albuquerque, NM 87190 Phone: (800) 873-2323 Fax: (505) 883-0056

Centurion Jewelry
Wholesale Show - 80 fine jewelry industry designers and manufacturers in an elegant show environment.
By invitation only. When you are visiting the Shows, call mobile (516) 647-8165 for questions. Prior to the Shows email or call ahead to request consideration for admittance.
Contact: Howard Hauben, 2019 Park Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 Phone: (516) 377-5909 Fax: (413) 683-1333 Email hh@h2consult.com

Days Inn / Globe-X
Public Show - 200 dealers of gems, minerals, fossils. Mostly direct-import merchandise from around the world, including gem stones, decorator minerals, polished minerals, rough minerals, beads, opals, fossils, amber, crystals, Arizona minerals, septarians, and carvings.
222 S. Freeway (S. Freeway Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.)
Contact: Piyush Patel or Raj Tiwari Phone: (520) 791-7511 Fax: (520) 622-3481

Dell Productions
Public Show - Beads, carvings, jade, faceted gemstones, opals, stone setting, scrimshaw, onyx gifts, soapstone, gold and silver jewelry, stone setting and repair, Native American jewelry, metaphysical readings, custom wire-wrapped jewelry, supplies and equipment for the trade. Jewelry and beads from Bali. Wire wrapping and stone cutting demonstrations.
160 South Scott Avenue (Tucson Scottish Rite)
Contact: Dell Productions, 3033 Cherokee, Wills Point, TX 75169 Phone: 903-560-0803 Fax: 903-560-0026 Email TexasWire@aol.com

Fine Minerals International Gem & Mineral Forum
Public Show - Dealers include Fine Minerals International, Detrin Fine Minerals, Pederneria Gem Group, Marcus Fudil Minerals, Heliodor-Star & Brad van Scriver, Jeff Scovil Photography, and Markus Walter Mineral Preparation Laboratory. Offering the finest minerals and gems from all over the globe, including new material from China, Russia and Brazil.
450 North Granada Avenue (Granada Avenue & St. Mary's Road next to the InnSuites Hotel)
Contact: Daniel Trinchillo Jr. Phone: (917) 295-7141; Email: danieltr@ix.netcom.com

Gem Galleria
Wholesale Show (Open to Public on Saturday). Gem, jewelry, and gem art show with over 150 exhibitors. Featuring diverse specialty food, happy hour and daily drawings for wine and dinner for two.
Manning House Estate Mansion, 450 W. Paseo Redondo (Congress and Granada) (520) 770-0714
Contact: GemCast Productions Phone: (303) 526-4412 Fax: (303) 526-5109