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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2025 Rock and Gem Shows
Maple Ridge Lapidary Club
Demostrations, vendors, stones, tools & supplies. Live auctions, kids' crafter, snack bar and more.
When
February 22 & 23, 2025
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
Alberni Valley Rock & Gem Club
Dealers, demonstrations, displays, kid's korner. Admission $3.00 per person. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
When
March 8 & 9, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Alberni Athletic Hall
3727 Roger Street
Port Alberni, BC
Contact
Ron Creber
250-723-4324
ronald.creber@icloud.com
Hastings Centre Rockhounds
When
March 15 & 16, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Hastings Community Centre
3096 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society
When
March 14, 15 & 16, 2025
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
Courtenay Gem & Mineral Club
Vendors, demonstrations, silent auction, rocks, fossils, gemstones and activities for the kids. Admission $4 and children under 10 free.
When
April 5, & 6, 2025
Saturday 9:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where
Curling Rink
4835 Headquarters Road
Courtenay, BC
Contact
Lori and Russ Ball
250-703-3444
lori.close@live.ca
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
April 11, 12 & 13
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Chilliwack Heritage Park
44140 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC
Contact
Mike Hill
president@bclapidary.com
Richmond Gem and Mineral Society
When
April 25, 26 & 27, 2025
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
Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club
When
June 7 & 8, 2025
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
Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club
Outdoor Tailgate and Garage Sale
Outdoor rock and gem sale. Interesting in selling? Spots are available. Contact us to learn more about pricing.
When
June 14, 2025
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Central Heights Church Parking Lot
1661 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC
Contact
Georgina
abbotsfordrockhounds2019@gmail.com
1120 Rock Club and Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club
Okanagan Rock and Gem Show
Dealers Demonstrators, Displays, Silversmiths. Admission by Donation.
When
July 11, 12 & 13, 2025
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
Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club
Tailgate Sale
One Day Only!
When
August 10, 2025
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Royal Canadian Legion Parking Lot
26607 Fraser Highway
Aldergrove, BC
Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.
When
September 20 & 21, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre
26770-29th Avenue
Aldergrove, BC
Maple Ridge Lapidary Club Rock & Gem Market
Rock & Gem Market
Lots of vendors with rocks, minerals, and more!
When
Septempber 27, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Albion Fairgrounds
23588 Jim Robson Way
Maple Ridge, BC
Contact
Walt Pinder
wpinder1@gmail.com
Surrey Rockhound Club
Annual Rock and Gem Show
Display cases, vendors, kids corner, snackes, door prizes, and demonstrations. Admission by donation.
When
October 18 & 19, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where
Sullivan Hall
6306 152nd Street
Surrey, BC
Port Moody Rock & Gem Club
We Will Rock You!
Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers. Admission by donation.
When
October 25 & 26, 2025
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
Delta Rockhound Gem & Mineral Club
Annual Rock & Gem Show
When
November 8 & 9, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
South Delta Recreation Centre
1720 - 56 Street
Delta (Tsawwassen), BC
Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Silent auction, showcases, specimen identification, lots of vendors & more. By donation.
When
November 14, 15 & 16, 2025
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
Vernon Lapidary & Mineral Club
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Demonstrations, Displays, Dealers.
When
November 15 & 16, 2025
Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where
Greater Vernon Recreation Centre, Dogwood Gym
3310 37th Ave.
Vernon, BC
Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Free hourly draws, food concession. $4 per person; children 12 and under free with adult.
When
Nov 28, 29 & 30, 2025
Friday TBA
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
