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Tucson Show Guide


Below is a list of the 2009 Tucson shows, listed by type of show. More information and exhibitor listings for all of the shows can be found at the Jewelry Show Guide. View an interactive map of the shows here.
Last Update: 10/15/08

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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: Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: Howard Johnson — I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1010 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-5871.

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. 4-Feb. 9, 2009
Where: Tucson Convention Center — Main entrance on S. Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St.; (520) 791-4266.

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association (GLDA)
What: Gemstones, diamonds,
When: Feb. 3-Feb. 8, 2009
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.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers
What: Manufactured jewelry,
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 13, 2009 (Gem Mall & Rodeway); Feb. 5-Feb. 13, 2009 (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.

GJX Gem & Jewelry Show
What: Gems, gem carvings, designer and fashion jewelry
When: Feb. 4-9, 2009
Where: Gem & Jewelry Exchange — Main entrance on S. Granada Ave.; 198 S. Granada Ave.

Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Exposition
What: Manufactured jewelry, gemstones, pearls, silver, lapidary objects, minerals
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: JG & M Expo 2009/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.

J.O.G.S. International Exhibits
What: Manufactured jewelry, silver, gems, pearls, lapidary, gem decor, international pavilions
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 10
Where: Tucson Expo Center — I-10 & Irvington Rd.; 3750 E. Irvington Rd.; (520) 603-7135.

Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show
What: Jewelry, gemstones, and beads.
When: Wholesale Only January 30-February 1, Open to the public February 6-8.
Where: Euclid & 29th/Silverlake; 1702 S. Euclid Ave.

Worldwide Gem & Jewelry Show
What: Gemstones, jewelry, gem carvings, lapidary equipment and packaging
When: Feb. 4-9, 2009
Where: The Hotel Arizona (formerly Radisson City Center) — W. Broadway Blvd. & Granada Ave.; 181 W. Broadway Blvd.


WHOLESALE MINERAL SHOWS

1820 Oracle Wholesale Show
What: Minerals
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show (TopGem Warehouse) — N. Oracle Rd. & Plata St.; 1835-1893 N. 11th Ave.

Madagascar Minerals™ Gem Show
What: Gems, fossils, minerals, carvings
When: Jan. 24-Feb. 16, 2009 (Jump Start: Jan. 22-23)
Where: Norcross-Madagascar Gallery — W. Lester St. Between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave.; 201 W. Lester St.; (520) 882-8884.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL GEM & JEWELRY SHOWS

AKS Gem Shows - La Quinta
What: Jewelry, silver, minerals, gemstones, lapidary, metaphysical objects/art, beads
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: La Quinta Inn — I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd. (next to the Howard Johnson); 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd.; (520) 624-4455.

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show
What: Gems, jewelry, beads, minerals
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 12, 2009
Where: Riverpark Inn (formerly Pueblo Inn) — S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 350 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-6611.

Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show
What: Jewelry, gemstones, and beads.
When: Open to the public February 6-8, 2009; Wholesale Only January 30-February 1.
Where: Euclid & 29th/Silverlake; 1702 S. Euclid Ave.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL GEM, MINERAL, & FOSSIL SHOWS

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Shows
What: Minerals, fossils, some gems
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 2009
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.

Executive Inn
What: Minerals, fossils
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: Best Western Executive Inn — W. Drachman St. & Oracle Rd.; 333 W. Drachman.; (520) 791-7551.

Fine Minerals International
What: Minerals, some gems
When: Feb. 1-14, 2009
Where: Fine Minerals International Gem & Mineral Forum — N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (Next to the InnSuites Hotel); 450 N. Granada Ave.

Globe-X/Days Inn
What: Minerals, fossils, lapidary objects, gems
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Days Inn/Convention Center — S. Freeway Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 222 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 622-3481.

Mineral & Fossil Co-op
What: Minerals, fossils
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: Mineral & Fossil Co-op —N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel); 1635 North Oracle Rd.

Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show
What: Minerals, fossils, some gems
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Rapa River — S. Freeway Ave. Between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 292 S. Freeway Ave.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show
What: Minerals, gems, fossils
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex E. Ajo Way Between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.; 2500 E. Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show
What: Minerals, gems, some jewelry
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex E. Ajo Way Between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.; 2500 E. Ajo Way.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
What: Minerals, gems, fossils
When: Feb. 12-15, 2009
Where: Tucson Convention Center Entrance on Church St. & Granada Ave.; 260 S. Church St.; (520) 791-4101.

Tucson Showplace
What: Minerals, rough stones, fossils
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Tucson Showplace — S. Freeway Ave. & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1530 S. Freeway Ave.; (520) 620-0007.

Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show
What: Minerals, some gems
When: Feb. 6-9, 2009
Where: Westward Look Resort A Half-Mile East of Oracle Rd.; 245 East Ina Rd.; (520) 297-1151.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL BEAD SHOWS

A.B.C. Direct West
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Jan. 28-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: A.B.C. Direct West — Ft. Lowell Rd. Between First & Stone Ave.; 355 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.

A.B.C. Direct East
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Jan. 28-Feb. 14, 2009
Where: A.B.C. Direct East — One Block West of S. Palo Verde Rd.; 3301 E. Pennsylvania St.

The Bead Renaissance Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 2-9, 2009
Where: Bead Renaissance Pavilion S. Randolph Ave. & Michigan St. (Next to the Holidome); 3340 E. Michigan St.

The Best Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 4-8, 2009
Where: Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center E. Ajo Way & Forgeous Ave..; 2805 E. Ajo Way.

Manning House Mansion Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 3-8, 2009
Where: Historic Manning House Mansion 450 W. Paseo Redondo.

To Bead True Blue
What: Beads, bead supplies, art jewelry, textile arts
When: Feb. 1-6, 2009
Where: Doubletree Reid Park 445 S. Algernon Way.

Tucson Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies, art jewelry, textile arts
When: Feb. 7-9, 2009
Where: Doubletree Reid Park 445 S. Algernon Way.

The Whole Bead Show
What: Beads, bead supplies
When: Feb. 4-9, 2009
Where: Windmill Inn N. Campbell Ave. & River Rd.; 4250 N. Campbell Ave.; (520) 577-0007.


WHOLESALE & RETAIL — Miscellaneous

American Indian Exposition
What: American Indian artifacts, one-of-a-kind art pieces, crafts, beads
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: Flamingo Hotel — N. Stone Ave. & Drachman St.; 1300 N. Stone Ave.; (520) 770-1910.

African Art Village
What: African art and artifacts
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, 2009
Where: African Art Village I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.; 1134 S. Farmington Rd.

Create Your Style With Swarovski
What: Swarovski crystal components, demonstrations, seminars, additional products
When: Feb. 3-6, 2009
Where: 525 N. Bonita Avenue

Rio Grande Catalog In Motion
What: Gem- and jewelry-related tools, products, services, demonstrations
When: Feb. 6-9, 2009
Where: Hilton Tucson East E. Broadway Blvd. & Kolb Rd.; 7600 E. Broadway Blvd.; (520) 721-5600.

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