Upcoming Rock and Gem Shows

The British Columbia Lapidary Society is an umbrella organization of community clubs accross the province, and their respective members. Many of these clubs host annual shows in their communities to promote the lapidary arts and earth sciences and generate operating reveune. Below is a list of upcoming shows.

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2023 Rock and Gem Shows

Quesnel Tumbling Rivers Rock Club

Mini show throughout the weekend and tailgate on the Sunday as part of Rendezvous 2023.

When

June 9-11, 2023

Where

Barlow Creek Hall
3801 Trembley Rd.
Quesnel, BC


1120 Rock Club

Dealers Demonstrators, Displays, Silversmiths. Admission by Donation.

When

July 14, 15 & 16, 2023
Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Rutland Centennial Hall
180 Rutland Road North
Kelowna, BC

Contact

250-260-6155

Show Website


Abbotsford Rock & Gem Tailgate (July)

Outdoor rock and gem sale. Interesting in selling? Spots are available. Contact us to learn more about pricing.

When

July 15, 2023
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Central Heights Church Parking Lot
1661 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC

Contact

Georgina
abbotsfordrockhounds2019@gmail.com


Fraser Valley Tailgate (August)

Outdoor rock and gem sale.

When

August 20, 2023
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 Parking Lot
26607 Fraser Hwy
Aldergrove, BC


Abbotsford Rock & Gem Tailgate (September)

Outdoor rock and gem sale. Interesting in selling? Spots are available. Contact us to learn more about pricing.

When

September 9, 2023
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Central Heights Church Parking Lot
1661 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC

Contact

Georgina
abbotsfordrockhounds2019@gmail.com


Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Show

Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.

When

September 16 & 17, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Old Age Pensioners Hall
3015 273 Street
Aldergrove, BC


Port Moody Rock & Gem Club

Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.

When

October 14 & 15, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where

Kyle Centre
125 Kyle Street
Port Moody, BC

Contact

Andrew Danneffel
604-323-4273
rock.show@portmoody.rocks

Show Website


Surrey Rockhound Club

Display cases, vendors, kids corner, snackes, door prizes, and demonstrations. Admission by donation.

When

October 14 & 15, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where

Sullivan Hall
6306 152nd Street
Surrey, BC


Delta Rockhound Gem & Mineral Club

When

November 4 & 5, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where

South Delta Recreation Centre
1720 - 56 Street
Delta (Tsawwassen), BC


Parksville & District Rock and Gem Clubs

When

November 18 & 19, 2023
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Where

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
747 Jones St.
Qualicum Beach, BC

Show Website


Abbotsford Rock & Gem Show

Silent auction, showcases, specimen identification, lots of vendors & more. By donation. All COVID protocols will be followed.

When

November 17, 18 & 19, 2023
Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where

Matsqui Community Hall
33676 St Olaf Avenue
Abbotsford, BC

Contact

Georgina
abbotsfordrockhounds2019@gmail.com


2024 Rock and Gem Shows

Maple Ridge Lapidary Club

Demostrations, vendors, stones, tools & supplies. Live auctions, kids' crafter, snack bar and more.

When

February 24 & 25, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Albion Community Centre
104 Ave & 240 St.
Maple Ridge, BC

Contact

604-466-4938

Show Website


Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society

When

March 15, 16 & 17, 2024
Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Leonardo de Vinci Centre
195 Bay Street
Victoria, BC


Kokanee Rock Club

When

June 1 & 2, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Castlegar Recreation Complex
2101 6th Avenue
Castlegar, BC


Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Show

Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.

When

September 21 & 22, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where

Old Age Pensioners Hall
3015 273 Street
Aldergrove, BC


Delta Rockhound Gem & Mineral Club

When

November 2 & 3, 2024
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where

South Delta Recreation Centre
1720 - 56 Street
Delta (Tsawwassen), BC