DEPARTMENT OF MINES & MINERAL RESOURCES Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007

(602) 255-3791 Toll free in Arizona 1-800-446-4259

ARIZONA GEM SHOWS - 1999 - 2000 Circular 82

Compiled by Alice Rosenfeld

Jillx July 1, 2, 3, 1999 Flagstaff

LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL SHOW, Butler Ave. & Highway 1-40, Flagstaff, AZ Sponsored by Flagstaff Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship Fund Hours : Thurs ., 11 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $1.00, children under 12 free . Book Signing by Niel Bearce, Minerals of Ari­zona, a field guide for collectors Show Chairperson : Ed F. Lechner, P. O. Box 233, Flagstaff, AZ 86040, 520-635-1379

October October 16, 17, 1999 Payson

PA YSON RIMSTONE GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Rok-n-Under the Rim Rim Rock Middle School , 304 S. Meadow St, Payson, AZ Sponsored by Payson Rimstones Rock Club Admission: $2.00, children under 12 free , parking free Hours - Sat. 10:00 to 5:00 Sun. 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Show Chairperson: Bob Bartee, 704 E. Park Dr., Payson, AZ 85541 520-474-0581 Dealers Contact: Bill Morrow, P. O. Box 1761, Claypool, AZ 85532 520425-0194

October 16, 1999 Phoenix ARIZONA MINERAL & MINING MUSEUM FOUNDA TION SALE, Arizona Mining & Min­eral Museum, 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Hours : 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Demonstrations and activities for children will be sponsored by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

November November 5, 6, 7, 1999, Black Canyon City

ROCK-A-RAMA, Albins Civic Center, 19055 K Mine Road, Black Canyon City, AZ Sponsored by the Braggin Rock Club Hours : 9:00 a .m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free Show Chairman: Wilma Flowers, HC 01 , P. O. Box 930, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, 623-374-5623 Dealers Contact: Wilma Flowers

November 20, 21, 1999 Sierra Vista A ROCK RUSTLER'S DREAM, OscarYrun Comm. Center, 3020 Tacoma., Sierra Vista, AZ Sponsored by the Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club of Parks & Leisure Services Hours : 9:00 a .m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 to 4:00 Show both inside & outside Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Ed Malone, P. O. Box 1271, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, 520-515-0338

November 12, 13, 14, 1999 Tucson OLD PUEBLO ROCK & GEM SHOW and ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEDERATION Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave ., Tucson, AZ Hours: Fri & Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun 10:00 to 5:00 Admission: Free, Parking $4.00 Show Chairperson: Jason Penn, 3118 N. Dale Ave., Tucson, AZ 85712 520-323-9154 Dealers Contact: Gary Howell, 3118 N. Dale Ave., Tucson, AZ 85712, 520-323-9154

November 12, 13 , 14, 1999 Phoenix PHOENIX TREASURE MARKET OF MIN­ERALS, FOSSILS, AND JEWELRY, Phoenix Civic Center, 3rd St. & Washington, Phoenix Sponsored by the Minerological Society of Ari­zona Hours : Fri . 10:00 to 7:00, Sat. 10:00 to 6:00, Sun. 10:00 to 5:00 Admission: $5 .00 children free, there is a parking fee Show Chairman: Gilbert Flores, 3530 W. Morton Ave ., Phoenix, AZ 85051-6450 Dealers Contact: Geo Expositions, LLC, P. O. Box 5054, Golden, CO 80401, 303-978-9926 or 303-278-1218

November 20,21, 1999 Lake Havasu City DIAMOND JUBILEE GEM FESTIVAL Lake Havasu City Community Center, 100 Park Ave ., Lake Havasu City, AZ Sponsored by the Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Hours: Sat., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking: Free Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Manfred Frisch 1711 Kirk Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404, 520-855-9324

November 26,27, 1999 Sun City SUNDIAL RECREATIONAL CENTER SHOW, 14801 103rd Ave ., Sun City, AZ Hours : 9:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Admission: Free, parking free No dealers

January January 7 - 16, 2000 Quartzsite

TYSON WELLS SELL-A-RAMA, SW. Comer ofI-I0 Freeway and Highway 95, Quartzsite, AZ Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama, P. O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, 520-927-6364 (mail 6-8 months ahead)

January 7 , 8, 9,2000 Buckeye ROCKAZONA ROCK & GEM SHOW, Cor­ner Yuma Road & Airport Rd . Buckeye, AZ Hours : Dawn to dusk Admission: $l.50 Parking: Free Dealers Contact: 602-979-7400

January 15 , 16,2000 Mesa 23rd ANNUAL FLAGG GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave ., Mesa, AZ west parking lot Hours : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dealers contact: Ray Grant, 602-814-9086

January 21, 22, 23, 2000 Globe GILA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Gila County Fairgrounds, U.S . Highway 60, Globe, AZ Hours : Fri ., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m. Admission: $2 .00 donation. Free parking Show Chairperson : John Baker, 480-503-0651 Dealers Contact: Lila Lambrecht, 99 Miami Gar­den Drive, Miami , AZ 85538 520-425-3459

2

January 21-30, 2000 Quartzsite TYSON WELLS SELL-A-RAMA, SW comer ofI-lO Freeway and Highway 95, Quartzsite, AZ Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama, P 0 Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

January 25-29, 2000 Quartzsite QUARTZSITE POW WOW, Ironwood Drive & Mesquite, Quartzsite, AZ Sponsored by the Quartzsite Improvement Asso­ciation Hours : 9:00 a .m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free Parking: $3 .00 cars, $5.00 motorhomes Field Trips: Daily by Roadrunners Gem & Min­eral Club, P. O. Box 338, Quartzite, AZ 85346

January 29, 30,2000 Arizona City ARIZONA CITY GEM & MINERAL SOCI­ETYSHOW, Arizona City Club Center, 13270 Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City, AZ Sponsored by the Arizona City Gem & Mineral Society Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Show Chairperson: Julene Dixon, P O. Box 1131, Arizona City, AZ 85223

February

February 10, 11 , 12, 13,2000 Tucson TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Conven­tion Center, 260 S. Church Ave ., Tucson, AZ Sponsored by Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Hours : Thurs . - Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5 .00 Show Chairperson: Rick Trapp, P. O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733, 520-327-9397 Dealers Contact: Gail Barton, P. O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733

February 11, 12, 13,2000 Wickenburg GOLD RUSH DAYS GEM & MINERAL SHOW & SALE, Community Center, 160 N . Valentine, Wickenburg, AZ Hours: Fri ., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m. Dealers Contact: Bill Tracey, 35439 W. Carefree Hwy., Wickenburg, AZ 85390, 520-558-8899

February 19,20, 2000 Apache Junction APACHE JUNCTION ANNUAL ROCK SHOW, Apache Junction High School, Ironwood & Southern, ( one block N. of US 60 at Ironwood) Apache Junction, AZ Sponsored by the Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club (Scholorship Fund) Chairpersons: Lloyd & Lil Dick, 600 . Idaho Rd. # 913, Apache Junction, AZ 85219 480-671-3974 Dealers Contact: Betty Thompson, 6448 E. Deca­tur, Mesa, AZ 85205,480-985-5787 Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m.

February 26, 2000 Phoenix PROSPECTORS DAY . Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, 1502 W. Washington , Phoenix, AZ 85007 Gold panning, demonstrations, panning equip­ment, and more. Activities for children. Spon­sored by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Mu­seum & Az. Prospectors Assoc . Hours - Sat. 11:00 - 4:00 Show Chairperson: Warren Rosebraugh, 9614 Pin­eridge, Sun City, AZ 85351 , 623-974-0539

March March 3, 4, 5, 2000 Gila Indian Community

Center PHOENIX GEM & MINERAL SHOW Gila River Indian Community Center, 1- 10 & Maricopa Road Sponsored by Maricopa Lapidary Society Hours : Fri , Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m . to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00 Parking: Free Show Chairman: Doug Duffy, 3215 W. Bethany Home Rd. , Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-973-4291 Dealers contact: Bob Woods, 4037 W. ShangriLa, Phoenix, AZ 85029, 602-938-2775

March 20, 21, 2000 Bullhead City 28th ANNUAL RIVER JAMBOREE, Bullhead City Junior High School, 1062 Hancock, Bullhead City, AZ Sponsored by Silvery Colorado River Rock Club Hours : 10:00 a .m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Admission: Free Show Chairperson : Bob Andeway, 2000 Moun­tain View Plaza, A3, Bullhead City, AZ 86426, 520-768-1983

3

March 25, 26, 2000 Cottonwood 18TH ANNUAL VERDE VALLEY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mingus Union High School, 1801 E. Fir Ave, Cottonwood, AZ Sponsored by Mingus Gem and Mineral Club Admission: $3 .00 ($1 off Coupon) parking free Show Chairperson: Pat McMahon, 1035 Soldier Pass, Sedona, AZ 86336,520-282-7245 Hours : Sat. 10:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dealers Contact: Cliff Montgomery, 1527 Destry Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86323 520-646-5438

March 28 - April 2,2000 Yuma YUMA COUNTY FAIR, Sponsored by Yuma County Fair Admission: $3 .00 Exhibits by Yuma Gem & Mineral Society Hours: 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact: Janet Teasley, 876 Date Ave., Sp. B, Yuma, AZ 85364

May May 27,28, 2000 Show Low

WIDTE MOUNTAIN GEM & MINERAL SHOW, National Guard Amory, 3600 E.Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 Sponsored by the White Mountain Gem & Min­eral Club Hours : 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission & parking: Free Contact: Tonie Prochoroff, P.O. Box 3504, Show Low, AZ 85902, 520-537-8855

Arizona Dept. of Mines & Mineral Resources 1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Address Correction Requested