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1820 Oracle Show

1835 - 1893 North 11th Ave., Tucson, AZ  85705

One block east of Oracle and one block north of Mineral Co-op

January 30-February 17
Hours: January 30: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; January 31-February 16: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advance information: Mike New, (520) 622-6633; Fax (520) 792-2928;  Web site www.topgem.com

Wholesale only, dealer credentials required. Wheelchair accessible, ample parking (enough for 150 cars), entertainment and a buffet lunch provided on opening day.

22nd Street Show

600 22^nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85745

22^nd Street & I-10

January 31-February 17
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Christine Coyle, (516) 818-1228;  Web site www.22ndstreetshow.com

Wholesale and retail. Free entry and free parking.

African Art Village

1134 S. Farmington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713

I-10 & W. Starr Pass Blvd.

February 2-17
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: Charlotte Mack, (520) 869-7895; Web site www.africanartvillage.com/

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)

Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Main Entrance on S. Granada Ave.

February 5-10
Hours: February 5-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: AGTA, (800) 972-1162; Fax (800) 879-6259; Web site www.agta.org.

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Arizona Independent Warehouse Show

2200 East Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714

January 28-February 16

Advance information: (303) 462-1173; Web site www.therockwarehouse.com/Tucson_Show.html

A new 5000-sq.ft. building with lots of parking.

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Hotel Tucson City Center

Hotel Tucson City Center
475 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.

February 2-16
Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Mineral & Fossil Marketplace

1333 N. Oracle, Tucson, AZ 85705

N. Oracle Rd. & Drachman St.

February 2-16
Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Ramada Limited

Ramada Limited
665 N. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N. Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.

February 2-16
Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information:  Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

A Bead Carnival

3301 E. Pennsylvania Street, Tucson, AZ 85714

One block west of S. Palo Verde Rd. near Gem Mall.

January 14-February 16
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information:  (520) 907-5124; Web site www.abeadcarnival.com

The Best Bead Show

Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center
2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way & Forgeus Ave.

February 6-10
Hours: February 6: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; February 7-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: John Iannucci, (610) 909-2674; Web site www.bestbeadshow.com.

Please see show website for updated exhibitor list.

Clarion Gem & Mineral Show

Clarion Inn
750 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713

I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.

February 1-16 (Jump start January 31)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Advance information: Web site www.gigmshows.com

Wholesale and retail/open to the public.

Executive Inn MIneral & Fossil Show

Best Western Executive Inn
333 W. Drachman St., Tucson, AZ 85705

February 2-13
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: (678) 447-1700;Website www.eimfs.com

Fine Minerals International

450 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort)

February 3-16
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Daniel Trinchillo or Justin Eberhart, (917) 295-7141 or (520) 792-8500; Web site www.finemineral.com

Wholesale and open to the public.

Gem & Jewelry Exchange (GJX)

198 S. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

Main Entrance on Granada Ave.

February 5-10
Hours: February 5-0: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance Information: Gem & Jewelry Exchange, (520) 882-4200; Fax (520) 882-4203; Web site www.gjxusa.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required: resale license, business card and photo ID.

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association (GLDA)

Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745

February 4-10
Hours: February 4-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: Claudia Clemente, (301) 795-0345; Web site www.glda.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; tax certificate, JBT number, and business card.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Gem Mall

4475 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 at Palo Verde Rd.

February 2-15
Hours: February 2-14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advance information: Margaret Hopson and Donna Lang, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; Website www.glwshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Holiday Inn/Holidome

Holiday Inn/Holidome
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 at S. Palo Verde Rd.

February 7-15
Hours: February 7-14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advance information: Margaret Hopson, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; Web site www.glwshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Globe-X Gem & Mineral Show

Days Inn/Convention Center
222 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ

February 1-15 (Jump start: January 31)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; Web site www.gigmshow.com

Wholesale and open to the public.

Granada Avenue Gem and Mineral Show

350 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

Next to Hotel Tucson City Center

February 1-16
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Advance information: Harvey Siegel, (516) 623-3800

Granada Show Gallery

338 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

Showroom Open February 2-17
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

For information: angie@wyodino.org

Grant Inn Gem & Mineral Show

Grant Inn
1365 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745

I-10 at Grant Rd.

February 2-15
Hours: February 2-14: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; February 15: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; Web site www.gigmshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show

1010 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

I-10 & W. Starr Pass Blvd.

February 1-15 (Jump start: January 31)
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Main Tent hours 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; Web site www.gigmshow.com

Open to the public.

J.O.G.S. International Exhibits

Tucson Expo Center
3750 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 & E. Irvington Rd.

February 1-12
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: J.O.G.S., (213) 629-3030: Fax (213) 629-3434; Web site www.jogsshow.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Free parking; free champagne brunch buffet daily for buyers.

Transportation Info:
Free limousines: from JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show (Tucson Expo Center) to AGTA GemFair (Tucson Convention Center) and back.
Dates: February 5-10, 2013

Free shuttles:
Ruby Road:
Tucson Electric Park - Howard Johnson - Days Inn - Roadway Inn - JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) and back
Dates: February 2-12, 2013

Cooper Road: 
Tucson Electric Park - Holidome/Gem Mall - JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) and back
Dates: February 2-12, 2013

Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Expo 2013/Michigan Street

3200 E. Michigan St., Tucson, AZ 85714

One block west of Palo Verde Rd.

February 2-17
Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web site www.jgmexpo.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Jewelry, Gem And Mineral Expo 2013/Simpson Street

601 W. Simpson St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Two blocks southwest of Convention Center.

February 2-17
Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web site www.jgmexpo.com

Open to the public.

Kino Gem & Mineral Show

Formerly Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show)

Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.

February 2-17
Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: A.S. Shows, (520) 468-8383; Fax (520) 843-2090; Web site www.as-shows.com

Free parking, free shuttle service, food court.

Madagascar Minerals® Gem Show

Norcross-Madagascar Gallery
201 W. Lester St., Tucson, AZ 85705

W. Lester St. between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave.

January 25-February 18 (Jump start: January 23-24)
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: (520) 882-8884; Fax (520) 882-0053; Web site www.madagascarminerals.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Main Avenue MIneral & Fossil Show

N. Main Ave. between Hotel Tucson City Center and the Grant Inn

January 28 - February 12
Hours: January 28-February 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web site www.mainavegemshow.com 

Mineral & Fossil Co-op

1635 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705

N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel)

February 2-14
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: (310) 322-4043

Wholesale only.

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show

Riverpark Inn
350 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.

February 2-14
Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Advance information: (310) 586-6816; Fax (310) 586-0771; Web site www.pueblogemshow.com

Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show

292 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.

February 2-17 (Jump start: February 1)
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Lynn Arriaga, (520) 743-0866; Web site www.rapariver.com

For the complete, correct, and updated show map, please visit the show website at www.rapariver.com.

The Rock Show at Kino Sports Complex

Formerly the Tucson Electric Park RV Show

Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.

February 2-17
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Advance information: (800) 983-0133; Web site www.rockshowtucson.com

Wholesale and retail.

To Bead True Blue

Doubletree Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

February 3-8
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Anna Johnson; (530) 274-2222; Web site www.tobeadtrueblue.com

Open to the public, wholesale and retail.

The Tucson Bead Show at Doubletree Reid Park

Doubletree Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

February 9-11
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Anna Johnson, (530) 274-2222; Web site www.thetucsonbeadshow.com

Open to the public, wholesale and retail.

The Tucson Bead Show at Windmill Inn

Windmill Inn
4250 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718

February 5-10
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: (530) 274-2222; Web site www.thetucsonbeadshow.com

Open to the public, wholesale and retail.

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™

Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Entrance on S. Church St. & Granada Ave.

February 14-17
Hours: February 14-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance Information: TGMS, (520) 322-5773; Fax (520) 322-6031; Web site: www.tgms.org

Tucson Showplace

1530 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713

S. Freeway Ave. & Starr Pass Blvd.

February 1-17
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Veronica Woods, (262) 377-1181; Web site www.tucsonshowplace.net

The Westward Look Show

Westward Look Resort
245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704

Half mile east of Oracle Road.

February 8-11
Hours: February 8-10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Dave Waisman, (509) 998-5987; Fax (509) 624-3534; Web site www.westwardminerals.com

Free admission and open to the public.

The Whole Bead Show

Viscount Suite Hotel
4855 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85718

February 5-10
Hours: February 5-7: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 8: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; February 9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: (800) 292-2577; Web site www.wholebead.com

Admission free to all buyers upon registration. Wholesale buyers register with state-issued resale license.