May 2009 - Commercial Shows

1-3--VANCOUVER, BC
Whole Bead Show
The Empire Landmark - Crystal Ballroom, 1400 Robson Street
Fri. & Sat. 10 - 6, Sunday Noon - 5
Admission $7CAD payable by cash or check and valid for all days of the show
beads of precious and semi-precious gems, silver and gold, vintage and contemporary glass and crystal, handmade and hand blown, natural and plastic; buttons; findings; charms; pendants; and some pre-made jewelry. Open to the public as well as to the trade.
Website: http://www.wholebead.com

1-3--BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
The International Gem & Jewelry Show
Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt St.
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
Wholesale and a Retail section. To enter the Wholesale section one must provide a copy of their Tax ID and a business card.
Website: http://intergem.com

1-3--KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Bead Fest Wire
Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Avenue
Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
1 Day $10, 2 Day $12, 3 Day $14 - Free to Workshop Registrants
Website: http://www.beadfest.com/

1-3--DALLAS, TEXAS
The International Gem & Jewelry Show
Dallas Market Hall - Main Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
Wholesale and a Retail section. To enter the Wholesale section one must provide a copy of their Tax ID and a business card.
Website: http://intergem.com

2--GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
The DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center
Hillside Hall - 2500 Turner NW
Noon - 4 pm
Unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

3--DETROIT (LIVONIA), MICHIGAN
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
The DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center
Hillside Hall - 2500 Turner NW
1 pm - 5 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

5--LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway at I-64
Noon - 4 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

8-10--OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA:
Bead Jamboree Show
Oklahoma State Fair Grounds, 3212 Wichita Walk
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
free admission
Retail & Wholesale, free parking, gemstone & glass beads, jewelry findings, jewelry supplies, $100 shopping spree drawing each day
Web site: http://beadjamboree.blogspot.com

8-10--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire
OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.
Gem Faire hours: Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.
Admission $5 weekend pass.
For more info, contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300 or e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

8-10--HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK:
GemStreet USA
Monroe Country Fairgrounds, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5;
adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, under 12 free, ticket good all weekend;
fine gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, beads, findings, display items, Scout badges, discount coupon on
Web site contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-GEMS (4367); e-mail: spi@stratos.net; Web site: http://www.gemstreetusa.com

8-10--COLUMBUS, OHIO
The International Gem & Jewelry Show
Veterans Memorial, 300 West Broad Street
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
Wholesale and a Retail section. To enter the Wholesale section one must provide a copy of their Tax ID and a business card.
Website: http://intergem.com

8-10--MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
The International Gem & Jewelry Show
Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. West
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
Wholesale and a Retail section. To enter the Wholesale section one must provide a copy of their Tax ID and a business card.
Website: http://intergem.com

13--SACRAMENTO (MC CLELLAN), CALIFORNIA
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
Lions Gate Hotel Sacramento. 5640 Dudley Blvd.
Noon - 4 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

14--SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
San Mateo Co. Event Center-Meeting Pavilion, 1346 Saratoga Drive
1 pm - 5 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

15-17--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA:
"West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Spring" - Martin Zinn Expositions
Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
free admission
120 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public
contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: http://www.mzexpos.com

15-17--GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Bead Renaissance Shows
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5
free admission
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: http://www.beadshow.com

15-17--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire Inc.
Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5
$5 weekend pass
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

15-17--SARASOTA, FLORIDA:
191st show; Frank Cox Productions
Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41)
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5
gems, jewelry, bead
contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: http://www.frankcoxproductions.com

16--ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
Holiday Inn Buena Park, 7000 Beach Blvd.
10 am - 2 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

16-17--MT. PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
The Down The Street Bead Show
Omar Shriners Temple, 176 Patriots Point Road
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
Retail/Wholesale: Please bring extra copies of your sale tax license for your bead and jewelry related business. You will be ask to present this at the registration table. Each vendor has their own wholesale policies and discounts along with minimum purchase requirements.
Website: http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com/

17--SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
Hilton San Bernardino-The Inland Ballroom, 285 E. Hospitality Lane
10 am - 2 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

19--PHOENIX AREA, ARIZONA
Wholesale Bead Tour - USA
Holiday Inn & Suites-Superstition Ballroom, 1600 S. Country Club Dr
Noon - 4 pm
unique gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, some strands at 15% OFF our already LOW WHOLESALE PRICES, selection findings & stringing supplies.
Bring:your R&T invitation or business ID -- all shows are for jewelry professionals.
Website: http://www.rings-things.com

22-24--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Bead Jamboree Show
Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Dr.
Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
free admission
Drawing for a $100 shopping spree, each day
Web site: http://beadjamboree.blogspot.com

29-31--LAS VEGAS, NEVADA:
Bead Renaissance Shows
Palace Station Hotel/Casino, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
free admission
bead artists, dealers, ancient, vintage, contemporary and designer beads, jewelry, tools, books
contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: http://www.beadshow.com

29-31--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA:
Gem Faire Inc.
Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real
Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5
$5 weekend pass
contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: http://www.gemfaire.com

29-31--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA:
19th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows
National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes, sluice operated by the Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club
contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: http://www.toteshows.com

30-31--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
The Down The Street Bead Show
Amran Shriners, 11101 Creedmoor Road
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
Retail/Wholesale: Please bring extra copies of your sale tax license for your bead and jewelry related business. You will be ask to present this at the registration table. Each vendor has their own wholesale policies and discounts along with minimum purchase requirements.
Website: http://www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com/