Tampa Bay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

The Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club presents its 67th Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, FL. The 2026 edition runs Saturday, November 7 (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Sunday, November 8 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.). More than 60 vendors offer slabs, cabochons, beads, gemstones and jewelry, with a kids' area (sluice, touch table, scavenger hunt, mineral ID), concession stand and ATM on site. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military (with ID), and free for children 12 and under; parking is via the MLK entrance to the fairgrounds.