Upcoming Events
March 2026
Buffalo 56th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show: ANCIENT LIFE OF NEW YORK
DATE: Saturday March 14 & Sunday March 15 2026
TIME: Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm
VENUE: Market, Grange & State Police Buildings at the Hamburg Fairgrounds (5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY) (please use South Park Ave entrance)
COST: Adults $7 | 2-Day pass $10 | Scouts in uniform & children 12 yrs and under FREE
EVENT CATEGORY: Show
HOST: Buffalo Geological Society
https://www.bgsny.org/annual-show
This annual show provides an instant museum of Buffalo Geological Society Members’ fossils, minerals, and jewelry; demonstrators; the famous Mini-Mine for young collectors; the new mining operation for children and adults; mineral and fossil identification; and a variety of non-profit exhibitors. A Fluorescent mineral exhibit will be available.
In addition, over 33 dealers selling gems, beads, minerals, fossils, and jewelry, selling their items from around the world. A food vendor and hourly door prizes will be available.
April 2026
2026 Albany Gem Mineral Fossil Show
DATE: Saturday April 11 & Sunday April 12 2026
TIME: Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
VENUE: Polish Community Center (225 Washington Ave Ext. Albany, NY 12205)
COST: $5 Adults | Children 12 & under + scouts in uniform FREE
EVENT CATEGORY: Show
https://capitaldistrictmineralclub.com/
The 2026 Albany Gem,Mineral & Fossil show, rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, handmade jewelry, metaphysical stones. 20+ local and national dealers, including the New York State Academy of Mineralogy, also the capital District mineral club will have their membership booth. Also activities for children. $5.00 cash admission (to keep line moving) Children under 12 and scouts in uniform are free when accompanied by an adult.
MAPS Satellite Show 2026 in Northfield Inn, IL
DATE: Wednesday April 22 - Saturday April 25, 2026
VENUE: Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center (3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702)
EVENT CATEGORY: Show
MAPS National Fossil Exposition XLVII
DATE: Friday April 24 - Sunday April 26 2026
TIME: Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 8am - noon
VENUE: Orr Building (Illinois State Fairgrounds, 66 4 H Road, Springfield, Illinois)
COST: Free
EVENT CATEGORY: Show
HOST: Mid America Paleontology Society (MAPS)
Buy, Sell, Swap and Display of Fossils Exclusively!
Free Admission to the World's Largest Fossil-Only Exhibition!
Visit http://www.midamericapaleo.org for more information.
July 2026
59th Syracuse Gem, Mineral Fossil & Jewelry Show
DATE: Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12 2026
TIME: Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
VENUE: Center of Progress Building at New York State Fairgrounds (581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209)
COST: TBD adults | children 12 & under FREE
EVENT CATEGORY: Show
August 2026
Stone Tool Craftsman & Artisan Show
DATE: Friday August 28, 10 AM - Sunday August 30, 2026 2 PM
TIME: Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm
VENUE: Letchworth State Park, Highbanks Recreation Area
COST: Park entrance fee for vehicles | No admission charge for show!
HOST: Genesee Valley Flint Knappers Association
https://gvknappers.tripod.com/events.html
www.parks.ny.gov
36th Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flintknappers.
Flintknapping: See how arrowheads are made!
- Flintknapping demonstrations under the knappers tent & throughout the event site
- Sales & personal displays of stone tools by various artists
- Knapping tools and rock for beginngers to expert available for purchase
- Awards ceremony -- Sunday at 11:00am
Atlatl Competitions: August 27th-30th
- ISAC -- all four days (27th-30th)
- Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition (27th-29th)
- Animal Silhouette Field Course (27th-30th)
- Ancient Bison Mass Atlatl Hunt -- 4pm Saturday (29th)
Living History Encampments:
- Walk through the camps and visit with the re-enactors
- Fur Trade Era & Civil War encampments
- Purchase period items from trade blankets
Rocks, Gems, Minerals & Fossils
Open to the public; food concessions and group camping available for the weekend.