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
Courtenay Gem & Mineral Club
Silent Auction, food, children's corner, slab table, fossils, showcases, demonstrators, lots of vendors. Admission $3 and children under 12 free. All COVID protocols will be followed.
When
April 14, 15 & 16, 2023
Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Legion Hall (Upstairs)
367 Cliffe Avenue
Courtenay, BC
Contact
Lori and Russ Ball
250-703-3444
lori.close@live.ca
Richmond Gem and Mineral Society
When
April 21, 22 & 23, 2023
Friday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where
Richmond Library & Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, BC
Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club
Free hourly draws, food concession. $4 per person; children 12 and under free with adult.
When
April 29 & 30, 2023
Saturday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
747 Jones St.
Qualicum Beach, BC
BC Gem Show
The British Columbia Lapidary Society hosts the BC Gem Show in BC each year. The BC Gem Show is the largest show in the province, featuring displays, dealers, demonstrations, and activities for the kids.
When
May 12, 13 & 14
Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Chilliwack Heritage Park
44140 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC
Contact
Andrew Danneffel
president@bclapidary.com
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
Selkirk Rock & Mineral Club
When
June 3 & 4, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Castlegar Recreation Complex
2101 6th Avenue
Castlegar, BC
Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club
When
June 3 & 4, 2023
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Campbell River Community Centre
401 - 11th Avenue
Campbell River, BC
Contact
Dennis Cambrey
250-204-3606
denniscambrey@gmail.com
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
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
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
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
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
Selkirk Rock & Mineral 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
