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Below is a list of the 2008 Tucson shows, listed by type of show. Click on the show name for a link to its exhibitor list. Please contact individual show promoters directly with any questions. LAST UPDATE: 1/29/08.

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WHOLESALE SHOWS Gem & Jewelry | Mineral
WHOLESALE & RETAIL SHOWS Gem & Jewelry | Gem, Mineral & Fossil | Beads | Miscellaneous

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WHOLESALE GEM & JEWELRY SHOWS

AKS Gem Shows (Howard Johnson)
What: Jewelry, silver, minerals, gemstones, lapidary, metaphysical objects/art, beads
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: Howard Johnson — I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1010 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-5871.
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.

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
What: Primarily high-end loose colored gemstones and pearls, with some finished jewelry; designer jewelry section; colored diamond and estate jewelry pavilions; MJSA jewelry
When: Feb. 6-11, 2008
Where: Tucson Convention Center — Main entrance on S. Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St.; (520) 791-4266.
Advance Information: AGTA, (800) 972-1162; fax on demand (800) 879-6259; e-mail info@agta.org; Web site www.agta.org.

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association (GLDA)
What: Gemstones, diamonds,
When: Feb. 5-10, 2008
Where: Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa — Four Miles West of I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd. (22nd St.); 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.; (520) 792-3500.
Advance Information: GLDA, (520) 792-9431; fax (520) 882-2836; e-mail info@glda.com; Web site www.glda.com.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
What: Manufactured jewelry,
When: Feb. 2-15, 2008 (Gem Mall & Rodeway); Feb. 7-14, 2008 (Holidome)
Where: Gem Mall — I-10 at Palo Verde Rd.; 4475 S. Country Club Rd.
Holiday Inn/Holidome — I-10
Quality Inn (Grant Rd.) — I-10 at W. Grant Rd.; 1365 W. Grant Rd.; (520) 622-7791.
Advance Information: G&LW, (601) 879-8832; fax (601) 879-3282; e-mail info@glwshows.com; Web site www.glwshows.net.

GJX Gem & Jewelry Show
What: Gems, gem carvings, designer and fashion jewelry
When: Feb. 6-11, 2008
Where: 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.

Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Exposition
What: Manufactured jewelry, gemstones, pearls, silver, lapidary objects, minerals
When: Feb. 2-17, 2008
Where: JG & M Expo 2008/Michigan St. — One Block West of Palo Verde Rd.; 3300 E. Michigan St.
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..

J.O.G.S. International Exhibits
What: Manufactured jewelry, silver, gems, pearls, lapidary, gem decor, international pavilions
When: Feb. 1-12, 2008
Where: Tucson Expo Center — I-10 & Irvington Rd.; 3750 E. Irvington Rd.; (520) 603-7135.
Advance Information: J.O.G.S., (213) 629-3030; fax (213) 629-3434; e-mail info@jogsshow.com; Web site www.jogsshow.com.

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

Worldwide Gem & Jewelry Show
What: Gemstones, jewelry, gem carvings, lapidary equipment and packaging
When: Feb. 6-11, 2008
Where: 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 info@wgjusa.com; Web site www.wgjusa.com.


WHOLESALE MINERAL SHOWS

1820 Oracle Wholesale Show (formerly TopGem Minerals)
What: Minerals
When: Feb. 1-17, 2008
Where: 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show (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.

Madagascar Minerals™ Gem Show
What: Gems, fossils, minerals, carvings
When: Jan. 26-Feb. 17, 2008 (Jump Start: Jan. 24-25)
Where: Norcross-Madagascar Gallery — W. Lester St. Between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave.; 201 W. Lester St.; (520) 882-8884.
Advance Information: Robert Grant, (520) 882-8884; fax (520) 882-0053; e-mail sales@madagascarminerals.com; Web site www.madagascarminerals.com.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL GEM & JEWELRY SHOWS

AKS Gem Shows (La Quinta Inn)
What: Jewelry, silver, minerals, gemstones, lapidary, metaphysical objects/art, beads
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: La Quinta Inn — I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd. (next to the Howard Johnson); 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd.; (520) 624-4455.
Advance Information: AKS Gem Shows, (504) 455-6101; fax (504) 455-6157; e-mail info@aksshow.com; Web site www.aksshow.com.

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show
What: Gems, jewelry, beads, minerals
When: Feb. 2-14, 2008
Where: Riverpark Inn (formerly Pueblo Inn) — S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 350 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-6611.
Advance Information: (310) 586-6816; fax (310) 586-0771; e-mail info@pueblogemshow.com; Web site www.pueblogemshow.com.

Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show
What: Jewelry, gemstones, and beads.
When: Open to the public February 6-10, 2008; Wholesale Only February 1-4. Closed Feb. 5.
Where: Euclid & 29th/Silverlake; 1702 S. Euclid Ave. Advance Information: (520) 903-8113; e-mail kelly@tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com; Web site www.tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL GEM, MINERAL, & FOSSIL SHOWS

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Shows
What: Minerals, fossils, some gems
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: InnSuites Hotel — N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.; 475 N. Granada.; (520) 622-3000.
Mineral & Fossil Marketplace — N. Oracle Rd. & Drachman St.; 1333 N. Oracle Rd.; (520) 624-4018.
Quality Inn/Benson Hwy. — Between Park Ave. & Ajo Way; 1025 E. Benson Hwy.; (520) 623-7792.
Ramada Limited — N. Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.; 665 N. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-6491.
Advance Information: Martin Zinn Expositions, (505) 867-0425; fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail mz0955@aol.com; Web site www.mzexpos.com.

Executive Inn Mineral & Fossil Show - updated location!
What: Minerals, fossils
When: Feb. 2-17, 2008
Where: Across the street from the Best Western Executive Inn — Corner of W. Drachman St. & Oracle Rd.; 1430 N. Oracle Rd.; (520) 791-7551.
Advance Information: Rampal Yadav, (520) 791-7551; fax (520) 623-7803; e-mail mineralfossilshow@yahoo.com; Web site www.bwinns.com.

Fine Minerals International
What: Minerals, some gems
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: 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.

Globe-X/Days Inn
What: Minerals, fossils, lapidary objects, gems
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 16, 2008 (Jump Start: Jan. 25)
Where: Days Inn/Convention Center — S. Freeway Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 222 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-3481.
Advance Information: 520-791-7511; fax (520) 622-3481; e-mail sup8casa@aol.com; Web site www.daysinntucson.com.

Mineral & Fossil Co-op
What: Minerals, fossils
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: Mineral & Fossil Co-op —N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel); 1635 North Oracle Rd.
Advance Information: Frank Wilbur, (928) 337-4459.

Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show
What: Minerals, fossils, some gems
When: Feb. 1-17, 2008 (Jump start: Jan. 31)
Where: Rapa River — S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 292 S. Freeway Ave.
Advance Information: Ray Arriaga, (520) 743-0866; fax (520) 743-0563; e-mail rapagem@yahoo.com; Web site www.rapariver.com.

Spectrum of Stones
What: Minerals, fossils, some gems and jewelry
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: Econo Lodge — I-10 & 6th Ave.; 3020 S. 6th Ave.; (520) 623-5881.
Advance Information: 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.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show
What: Minerals, gems, fossils
When: Feb. 2-17, 2008
Where: 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.

Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show
What: Minerals, gems, some jewelry
When: Feb. 2-17, 2008
Where: 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.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™
What: Minerals, gems, fossils
When: Feb. 14-17, 2008
Where: Tucson Convention Center Entrance on Church St. & Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St.; (520) 791-4101.
Advance Information: TGMS, (520) 322-5773; fax (520) 322-6031; e-mail tgms@tgms.org; Web site www.tgms.org.

Tucson Showplace
What: Minerals, rough stones, fossils
When: Feb. 1-17, 2008
Where: Tucson Showplace — S. Freeway Ave. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1530 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 620-0007.
Advance Information: Veronica Woods, (262) 377-1181; e-mail info@tucsonshowplace.net; Web site www.tucsonshowplace.net.

Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show
What: Minerals, some gems
When: Feb. 8-11, 2008
Where: Westward Look Resort A Half-Mile East of Oracle Rd.; 245 East Ina Rd.; (520) 297-1151.
Advance Information: Dave Waisman, (509) 458-2331; e-mail svldave@aol.com; Web site www.westwardminerals.com.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL BEAD SHOWS

A.B.C. Direct West
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: A.B.C. Direct West — 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 info@beadholiday.com; Web site www.beadholiday.com.

A.B.C. Direct East
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: 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 info@beadholiday.com; Web site www.beadholiday.com.

The Bead Renaissance Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 4-11, 2008
Where: Bead Renaissance Pavilion S. Randolph Ave. & Michigan St. (Next to the Holidome); 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.

The Best Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 6-10, 2008
Where: 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.

To Bead True Blue
What: Beads, bead supplies, art jewelry, textile arts
When: Feb. 5-10, 2008
Where: 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.

The Whole Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 4-9, 2008
Where: 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.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL — Miscellaneous

American Indian Exposition
What: American Indian artifacts, one-of-a-kind art pieces, crafts, beads
When: Feb. 2-16, 2008
Where: Flamingo Hotel — N. Stone Ave. & Drachman St.; 1300 N. Stone Ave.; (520) 770-1910.
Advance Information: Fred or Carole Synder, (520) 622-4900; e-mail oodhamgirl@aol.com; Web site www.usaindianinfo.org.

African Art Village
What: African art and artifacts
When: Feb. 1-17, 2008
Where: African Art Village I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1134 S. Farmington Rd.
Advance Information: Charlotte Mack, (520) 869-7895; e-mail mackcmc@aol.com.

Create Your Style With Swarovski
What: Swarovski crystal components, demonstrations, seminars, additional products
When: Feb. 6-9, 2008
Where: 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 tusconevent@swarovski.com; Web site www.create-your-style.com.

Rio Grande Catalog in Motion
What: Gem- and jewelry-related tools, products, services, demonstrations
When: Feb. 8-11, 2008
Where: Hilton Tucson East E. Broadway Blvd. & Kolb Rd.; 7600 E. Broadway Blvd.; (520) 721-5600.
Advance Information: (800) 396-9896 ext. 13247; fax (505) 839-3248; e-mail marketing@tbg.riogrande.com; Web site www.cataloginmotion.com.

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