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Tucson Show Guide


Below is a list of the 2008 Tucson shows, listed by date. The exhibitor lists and floorplans will be coming soon, direct links to pages are disabled right now until information is updated. Please contact show promoters directly with any questions.

UPDATED 1/29/08.

View all shows organized alphabetically and categorized with additional information.

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Jan. 26 - Feb. 17

Madagascar Minerals™ Gem Show
Norcross-Madagascar Gallery
W. Lester St. Between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave.; 201 W. Lester St. Advance Information: Robert Grant, (520) 882-8884; fax (520) 882-0053; e-mail sales@madagascarminerals.com; Web site www.madagascarminerals.com.
Jump Start: Jan. 24-25
*Wholesale Only

Jan. 31 - Feb. 13

Mineral Zone Show
Days Inn/Convention Center
N. Main Ave. Between W. Speedway Blvd. & 1st St. 1027 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; (520) 398-7359. Advance Information: Anthony Jones, (520) 398-7359

Jan. 31 - Feb. 16

Globe-X/Days Inn
Days Inn/Convention Center
S. Freeway Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 222 S. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: Piyush Patel, (520) 791-7511, ext. 369; fax (520) 622-3481; e-mail sup8casa@aol.com; Web site www.daysinntucson.com.
Jump Start: Jan. 25

Feb. 1-10

Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show
Euclid & 29th/Silverlake; 1702 S. Euclid Ave. Advance Information: (520) 903-8113; e-mail kelly@tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com; Web site www.tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com.
*Wholesale Only February 1-4.
Closed February 5.
Retail February 6-10.

Feb. 1-12

J.O.G.S. International Exhibits
Tucson Expo Center
I-10 & Irvington Rd.; 3750 E. Irvington Rd. Advance Information: J.O.G.S., (213) 629-3030; fax (213) 629-3434; e-mail info@jogsshow.com; Web site www.jogsshow.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 1-17

1820 Oracle Wholesale Show
1820 Oracle Wholesale Show (formerly TopGem Warehouse)
N. Oracle Rd. & Plata St.; 1835-1893 N. 11th Ave. Advance Information: Mike New, (520) 622-6633, (520) 884-3430; fax (520) 792-2928; e-mail topgem@topgem.com; Web site www.topgem.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 1-17

African Art Village
African Art Village
I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1134 S. Farmington Rd. Advance Information: Charlotte Mack, (520) 869-7895; e-mail mackcmc@aol.com.

Feb. 1-17

Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show
Rapa River
S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 292 S. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: Ray Arriaga, (520) 743-0866, (520) 256-2039; fax (520) 743-0563; e-mail rapagem@yahoo.com; Web site www.rapariver.com.
Jump start: Jan. 31

Feb. 1-17

Tucson Showplace
Tucson Showplace
S. Freeway Ave. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1530 S. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: Veronica Woods, (262) 377-1181; e-mail info@tucsonshowplace.net; Web site www.tucsonshowplace.net.

Feb. 2-14

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show
Riverpark Inn (formerly Pueblo Inn)
S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 350 S. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: (310) 586-6816; fax (310) 586-0771; e-mail info@pueblogemshow.com; Web site www.pueblogemshow.com.

Feb. 2-15

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
Gem Mall
I-10 at S. Palo Verde Rd.; 4475 S. Country Club Rd. Advance Information: Tina Gray, (601) 879-8832; fax (601) 879-3282; e-mail tina@glwshows.net; Web site www.glwshows.net.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 2-15

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
Quality Inn Grant Rd. (Formerly Rodeway Inn)
I-10 at W. Grant Rd.; 1365 W. Grant Rd. Advance Information: Donna Lang, (601) 879-8832; fax (601) 879-3282; e-mail donna@glwshows.net; Web site www.glwshows.net.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 2-16

A.B.C. Direct East
A.B.C. Direct East
One Block West of S. Palo Verde Rd.; 3301 E. Pennsylvania St. Advance Information: Tomas Smith, (520) 696-9490; fax (520) 696-0039; e-mail sales@abcdirectbeads.com; Web site www.abcdirectbeads.com.

Feb. 2-16

A.B.C. Direct West
A.B.C. Direct West
E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Between First & Stone Ave.; 355 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. Advance Information: Tomas Smith, (520) 696-9490; fax (520) 696-0039; e-mail sales@abcdirectbeads.com; Web site www.abcdirectbeads.com.

Feb. 2-16

AKS Gem Shows
Howard Johnson
I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1010 S. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: AKS Gem Shows, 866-AKS-SHOW, (504) 455-6101; fax (504) 455-6157; e-mail info@aksshow.com; Web site www.aksshow.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 2-16

AKS Gem Shows
La Quinta Inn
I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Advance Information: AKS Gem Shows, 866-AKS-SHOW, (504) 455-6101; fax (504) 455-6157; e-mail info@aksshow.com; Web site www.aksshow.com.

Feb. 2-16

American Indian Exposition
Flamingo Hotel Ballroom
N. Stone Ave. & Drachman St.; 1300 N. Stone Ave. Advance Information: Fred or Carole Synder, (520) 622-4900; Web site www.usaindianinfo.org.

Feb. 2-16

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show
InnSuites Hotel
N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.; 475 N. Granada Ave. Advance Information: Martin Zinn Expositions, (505) 867-0425; fax (505)-867-0073; e-mail mz0955@aol.com; Web site www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 2-16

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show
Mineral & Fossil Marketplace
N. Oracle Rd. & Drachman St.; 1333 N. Oracle Rd. Advance Information: Martin Zinn Expositions, (505) 867-0425; fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail mz0955@aol.com; Web site www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 2-16

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show
Quality Inn/Benson Hwy.
Between Park Ave. & Ajo Way; 1025 E. Benson Hwy.; (520) 623-7792. Advance Information: Martin Zinn Expositions, (505) 867-0425; fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail mz0955@aol.com; Web site www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 2-16

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show
Ramada Limited
N. Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.; 665 N. Freeway Ave. Advance Information: Martin Zinn Expositions, (505) 867-0425; fax (505)-867-0073; e-mail mz0955@aol.com; Web site www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 2-16

Fine Minerals International
Fine Minerals International Gem & Mineral Forum
N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (Next to the InnSuites Hotel); 450 N. Granada Ave. Advance Information: Daniel Trinchillo Jr., (917) 295-7141; e-mail danieltr@ix.netcom.com.

Feb. 2-16

Mineral & Fossil Co-op
Mineral & Fossil Co-op
N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel); 1635 N. Oracle Rd. Advance Information: Frank Wilbur, (928) 337-4459.

Feb. 2-16

Spectrum of Stones
Econo Lodge
I-10 & 6th Ave.; 3020 S. 6th Ave.; (520) 623-5881. Advance Information: Pete Tescione, (520) 744-3125; fax (520) 744-3125; or Udo J.A. Behner, 011-49-6871-91007; fax (201) 339-3637; e-mail spectrum-show@crystalgrowing.com; Web site www.spectrum-of-stones.com.

Feb. 2-17

Executive Inn Mineral & Fossil Show - updated location!
Directly across the street from the Best Western Executive Inn
1430 N. Oracle Rd. (corner of Oracle and Drachman St.) (520) 791-7551. Advance Information: (770) 696-5321; fax (770) 696-5331; e-mail mineralfossilshow@yahoo.com; Web site www.eimfs.com.

Feb. 2-17

Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Exposition
JG & M Expo 2008/Michigan St.
One Block West of Palo Verde Rd.; 3300 E. Michigan St. Advance Information: (301) 430-0118; fax (301) 430-0118; e-mail jgandmexpo@verizon.net; Web site www.jgmexpo.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 2-17

Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Exposition
JG & M Expo 2008/Simpson St.
Two Blocks Southwest of the Tucson Convention Center; 601 W. Simpson St. Advance Information: (301) 430-0118; fax (301) 430-0118; e-mail jgandmexpo@verizon.net; Web site www.jgmexpo.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 2-17

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show
Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex
E. Ajo Way Between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.; 2500 E. Ajo Way. Advance Information: TEP Gem Show, Inc., (520) 883-6447; fax (520) 883-0527; e-mail TEPgemshow@cs.com.

Feb. 2-17

Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show
Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex
E. Ajo Way Between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.; 2500 E. Ajo Way. Advance Information: (800) 983-0133; fax (405) 330-9955; e-mail teprv.gemshow@yahoo.com.
Dealer Day: February 1

Feb. 4-9

The Whole Bead Show
Windmill Inn
N. Campbell Ave. & River Rd.; 4250 N. Campbell Ave. (520) 577-0007. Advance Information: (800) 292-2577, (530) 265-2544; fax (530) 265-2776; e-mail: info@wholebead.com; Web site www.wholebead.com.

Feb. 4-11

The Bead Renaissance Show
Bead Renaissance Pavilion
E. Michigan St. & Randolph Ave. (Across from the Gem Mall); 3340 E. Michigan St. Advance Information: J & J Promotions, L.L.C., (505) 894-1293; (505) 894-4080; e-mail info@beadshow.com; Web site www.beadshow.com.

Feb. 5-10

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association
Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Miles West of I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd. (22nd St.); 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Advance Information: GLDA, (520) 792-9431; fax (520) 882-2836; e-mail info@glda.com; Web site www.glda.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 5-10

To Bead True Blue
Manning House Mansion
Two Blocks Northwest of Congress St. & Granada St.; 450 W. Paseo Redondo; (520) 770-0714. Advance Information: Anna Johnson, (530) 274‑2222; fax (530) 274-2244; e-mail tobeadtrueblue@msn.com; Web site www.tobeadtrueblue.com.

Feb. 6-9

Create Your Style With Swarovski
Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
W. Club Dr. & Shannon Rd.; 2727 W. Club Dr.; (520) 297-2271. Advance Information: (800) 388-8842; e-mail tucsonevent@swarovski.com; Web site www.create-your-style.com.

Feb. 6-10

The Best Bead Show
Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center
E. Ajo Way & Forgeous Ave.; 2805 E. Ajo Way. Advance Information: Crystal Myths, Inc., (505) 883-9295; fax (505) 883-0056; e-mail crystalmyths@msn.com; Web site www.crystalmyths.com.

Feb. 6-11

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
Tucson Convention Center
Main entrance on S. Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St. Advance Information: AGTA, (800) 972-1162; fax on demand (800) 879-6259; e-mail info@agta.org; Web site www.agta.org.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 6-11

GJX Gem & Jewelry Show
Gem & Jewelry Exchange
Main entrance on S. Granada Ave.; 198 S. Granada Ave. Advance Information: Gem & Jewelry Exchange, (520) 882-4200; fax (520) 882-4203; e-mail info@gjxusa.com; Web site www.gjxusa.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 6-11

Worldwide Gem & Jewelry Show
The Hotel Arizona (formerly Radisson City Center)
W. Broadway Blvd. & Granada Ave.; 181 W. Broadway Blvd. Advance Information: Worldwide Gem & Jewelry, (520) 882-4200; fax (520) 882-4203; e-mail e-mail info@wgjusa.com; Web site www.wgjusa.com.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 7-15

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
Holiday Inn/Holidome
I-10 at Palo Verde Rd.; 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. Advance Information: Margaret Hopson, (601) 879-8832; fax (601) 879-3282; e-mail margaret@glwshows.net; Web site www.glwshows.net.
*Wholesale Only

Feb. 8-11

Rio Grande Catalog In Motion
Hilton Tucson East
E. Broadway Blvd. & Kolb Rd.; 7600 E. Broadway Blvd. Advance Information: (800) 396-9896 ext. 13247; fax (505) 839-3248; e-mail marketing@tbg.riogrande.com; Web site www.cataloginmotion.com.

Feb. 8-11

Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show
Westward Look Resort
A Half-Mile East of Oracle Rd.; 245 East Ina Rd. Advance Information: Dave Waisman, (509) 458-2331; e-mail svldave@aol.com; Web site www.westwardminerals.com.

Feb. 14-17

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Tucson Convention Center

Entrance on Church St. & Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St. Advance Information: TGMS, (520) 322-5773; fax (520) 322-6031; e-mail tgms@tgms.org; Web site www.tgms.org.


Quartz with hematite inclusions courtesy Wydar Co.; photo © Jeff Scovil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Pin with fossil ivory by Jenny Byrne, photo © Ralph Gabriner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sapphire, diamond, and platinum "Cameo" ring from Cathy Carmendy.

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