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People are always asking me, "Do you get these yourself?", The answer is, "yes." And, "When are (ever) you at home?"; "How many shows a year do you do?"; "Where is your next show?"; "When are you leaving/coming back?; "Do you stop at stores or have private shows?">Only by invitation or appointment<. So, to answer these questions, (and keep from forgetting), I have devoted a webpage to my UPCOMING SHOWS. I do my best to keep the information current and account for every weekend, whether I am home or not. Make sure the dates are current for 'this' year, as the list is current and I update it when I can :) For convenience, the calendar starts at the beginning of the year and progresses from there. The most asked question is, "Do you get these yourself?" The detailed answer is,"Yes, of course, I do. They are NOT shipped to me, sight unseen, in barrels with sawdust from the cut-down rainforests. I pick each one. And after 12 years of digging by hand, I have found that it is much easier to buy them than to dig them, and then clean them. Especially, with such a heavy show schedule. Cleaning and processing keeps me pretty busy. But, I dig when I can." I choose all of my specimens personally, and I handle them as little as possible and with reverence, respect and great care so that you get them as perfect as Our Mother Earth let them come to us. So you can rest assured that the crystals you see at my table at the show are well cared for, and treated with love. Thanks for looking. And, 'THANK YOU', to all of you have attended a show. To contact me directly, see me in person down at a show, or, email me **EMAIL IS THE BEST WAY AND MY PREFERRED WAY TO CONTACT ME!!**@: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com, johnb207@gmail.com. **EMAIL IS THE BEST WAY AND MY PREFERRED WAY TO CONTACT ME!!**, or, fax 870-867-2077. If you absolutely have to call: 870-490-1029 or 412-977-9318. Hope to see you soon!
MY CURRENT SHOW SCHEDULE- 2008 & 2009
December 15 to December 26, 2008, I WILL BE HOME. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME TO COME AND DIG or look through my crystal yard and buy crystals from me!! Happy Holidays!!
Happy New Year!!
December 28, 2008 - January 7, 2009 - Quartzsite, AZ, Desrt Gardens, Space F-18. This year I have time to set up in Quartzsite prior to moving to Mesa on Jan 8th for a weekend to do the show there. There is a good chance that both booths will be open during this time.
January 9 - 11 2009, Mesa, AZ, Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, Mesa Community College, Dobson & Hwy 60, in the WEST parking lot, Fri, Sat & Sun, 9 - 5. I will be featuring some rather large specimens this year! Email me, Johnbe, for details, johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com for more info. Hi, Mary Jean and Aunt Thelma!
January 13 - February 26, 2009(or so) - Quartzsite, AZ, DESERT GARDENS SPACE #F - 18; I am bringing more than ever this year! There will be a nice selection of large specimens. Make room! Bring your trailer! Get there early on during the show, for once it's gone.., it's gone! 10 - sundown, most days, Email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com or ring 412-977-9318 or 870-490-1029.
January, 24 1961 - 2009, John Be's Birthday!!
February 29 to March 8, 2008,(2009 yes) Imperial, CA, Imperial Valley Gem and Mineral Club Show, IV Expo Mid-Winter Fairgrounds, 200 East 2nd St. in Imperial, CA. Held in the Club's clubhouse, the Gem and Mineral Bldg. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12 - 10, Monday thru Thursday, 4 - 10. 760-355-4867.
March, 14 - 16, 2008,(2009 pending) Albuquerque, NM, Treasures of the Earth, sponsored by the Albuquerque Gem and Mineral Club's 38th nnual Show. New Mexico State Fairgrounds in the Arts and Flowers Building. Fri, Sat - 10 - 6, Sun - 10 - 5. My booth is in the far room next to the silent auction. I also put many specimens in the silent auction! (hint, hint) This is a great club show with an even greater bunch of members. Contact Paul Hlava, 505-255-5478 for more information.
March, 18 -April, 20 2008 - I will be home from my Southwest trip and will be cleaning an entirely new batch of crystals for my upcoming Northwest group of shows. I will have a very limited amount of time to take people digging. However, you are most welcome to set an appointment to come and browse my crystal yard. 870-490-1029
April 9, 2008, Kansas City, MO - Royals and Yankees at Kaufman Stadium.
April 25- 27, 2008, (2009 yes!)Grants Pass, OR, Rogue Gem and Geology Club's Annual Mineral Show. Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Blvd. Fri & Sat, 10-6, Sun, 10-5. Email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com. Call me @ 870-490-1029.
Giants and A's games in the Bay Area. Galt Flea Market on Tuesdays.... I go to buy.
May 1 - 4, 2008(2009 yes!), Valley Springs, CA, 33rd Annual Snyder's Ranch-Valley Springs Powwow, Snyder's Ranch, Spaces #G1 and 2, RAIN or SHINE, doesn't matter! This is one of, if not, THE, largest and best outdoor rock show in Northern California. ALWAYS a good time.**SHAUN-C! Hope to see YOU there this year as a dealer! We want to see all these rocks you been diggin'! So we can put the rumors to rest!** 3rd: set-up till dark, 4th & 5th: 10 - 6, 6th: 10 - 4 or so; 7th - early morning during tear down. 209-772-1265
May 10 - 11, 2008(2009 yes!), Reno, NV Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Annual Show - Jackpot of Gems; Reno Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave, Sat: 10-5, Sun: 10-4, 775-356-6620
May 16 - 18, 2008(2009 yes!), Anderson, CA, 21st Annual Superior California Gem and Minerals Association's Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Faire, I'll be outside in the tailgate section. 18th & 19th: 10 - 6, 20th: 10 - 5. 870-490-1029.
May 26 - June 6, 2008, I am Between shows- Most likely, I will return home to clean crystals. I doubt that I will have time for diggers. Please see my links page for places to dig. You are welcome to make an appointment to stop by and browse thru my crystal yard. 870-490-1029
June 7 & 8, 2008, Marion KY. 3rd Annual Ben E. Clement Gem and Mineral Show, Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Crittendon County High School Rocket Arena, West Elm St., off US Hwy 60, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5; Tina Walker 270-965-4263
June 13 - 15, 2008, Park Hills, MO, Missouri Mines Rock Swap @ the Missouri Mines State Historic Site, south side of Hwy 32, 1.5mi west of Hwy 67, I'll be in spaces B-12 & 13, Fri-Sat, 9-6, Sun 9-5, Lloyd 573-431-2951. This is a wonderful show.
June 16, 2008, Probably going to go dig some drusy quartz in Missouri, as this will be my only chance this year.
June 17 - 19, 2008, St. Louis, MO, Royals vs Cards at Busch Stadium, REAL HOT RIVALRY!! I got good bleacher seats for all 3 games!
June 21 & 22, 2008, Ozark, MO, Gem Fair, 2008, Ozark Gem and Mineral Society, Finley River Park, 205 n. First St., by the Bull Ring; Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4, FREE admission, Betty Naples, 417-725-3001
June 27 - 29, 2008, Bloomington, IN, Lawrence County Rock Club, Annual Show, Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, I'll be in my usual spot in the NW corner of the Big Barn, Fri - Sat, 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5, 812-279-5830. One of my longest running shows. Thank you for your support!
July 4 - 6, 2008, Farmington, NM, Farmington Civic Center, Annual Show, johnbe, 870-490-1029
July 11, 12 & 13, 2008 Durango, CO, Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, Annual Show @ the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave; 11th:11am to 6pm, 12th 10 am to 6pm, 13th: 10 am to 5pm, email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com or call me for details, 870-490-1029
July 15 to July 24, 2008, Again, I will be processing crystals for upcoming shows. You are welcome to come and browse thru my crystal yard. Please see my links page for places to dig.
July 26 to August 5, 2008, Spruce Pine, NC - 22nd Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show. Parkway Fire Dept., Hwy 226 S., 10am - 6pm daily. 828-766-6136.
August 8 - 10, 2008, Dalton, GA, 17th Annual Treasures of the Earth Show. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd, (I-75, exit 333) Fri- 2-7pm, Sat- 10am - 6pm, Sun- 11am - 5pm. Van Wimmer 540-384-6047
August 14 - 17, 2008, Lebanon, PA, MAGMA Gem Miner's Jubilee @ Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center, outside, straight out the back door in the tailgaters section, by the concession stand; 17th & 18th, 10 - 6, 19th - 10 - 4, 717-838-8870. ALWAYS a GREAT show, with lots of wonderful people and friends!
September 5 - 7, 2008 - Greenfield, IN, 500 Earth Sciences Club, Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, I will be set-up outside under the Pavillion on the East side, in my usual spot. 9th - 9:30-8pm; 10th, 9-7; 11th, 10-4, Don Mahoney 574-892-5264.
Interlude with 3 Cards/ Reds games in Cincinnati.... Gotta have fun sometimes!!! Bengals??? WHO DEY??
Hmmmm???
September 20 & 21, 2008 - Clarksville, IN, Falls of the Ohio State Park, 12th Annual Fossil Festival. I will be outside, 2nd spot on the right as you come in the parking lot. Contact: Alan Goldstein. 812-280-9970 ex 403.
September 27 & 28, 2008 - West Friendship, MD, Gem Cutters Guild @ the Howard County Fairgrounds, 22nd, 10 - 6, 23rd - 10 - 5. This year I will have a full-sized booth. Oh, my! That means twice as many crystals! Bernie Emery, 410-462-0492.
September 30, 2008(tuesday)- Annual Arkansas Surface Quartz Miner Refresher Course. $10.00/person. County Extension Annex on Whittington St in Mount Ida.
October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2008 Mount Ida, ARK, 22nd Annual Quartz Quiltz and Craftz Show @ the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, I'll be outside, in my usual spot, straight out the back door. Come BIG or don't come at all, they say. So I will. BRING YOUR TRAILER this time!!! 12th-First Day of the digging contest/show set-up. Starts at 7am till 4pm or so, 13th, 9 - 6; 14th, 10 - 6, 15th 11-5 www.mtidachamber.com, 870-867-2723
Got a few weeks or so to catch up on cleaning and life. If you want to come dig, just let me know... I can also show you my crystal yard, here at my world headquarters.
October 25 & 26, 2008, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society Gemboree. Sat 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5. This is a Great club if you are thinking about joining a club! Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 Bath Rd, Warren Salchak, 330-929-3798
October 27 to 31, 2008- I will be in Pittsburgh between shows. Good time to set up a private appointment with me. 412-977-9318.
November 1 & 2, 2008, Exton, PA- Tuscarora Lapidary Society, Gemarama 2008, CFS, School at Church Farm, Business Route 30 & 202. 4th; 10-6, 5th; 10-5. JohnBe 870-490-1029
I will be in the 'burgh for the last time until August of 2009. See me now or else you will have to wait until August. Love ya!
November 7 - 9, 2008 (pending)Washington, PA- Jewelry, Mineral and Bead Show. THIS IS THE CLOSEST SHOW TO PITTSBURGH,(I grew up there), FOR ME THIS YEAR! Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, 10th - 11th; 10-6, 12th; 10-5. Franko Zambratto, 304-825-6845.
FROM NOVEMBER 10TH TO DECEMBER 7th, 2008 I HAVE A WINDOW OF TIME AT HOME. Great weather, usually. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME TO Come DIG and/or buy crystals from me.
November 10 - December 7, 2008(or so), Happy Thanksgiving!
December 8 & 9, 2007,(2008 pending) Nashville, TN, Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg. Booth #9. Sat - 10 to 6; Sun - 10 to 5. Steve Henegar 615-896-1472
FROM DECEMBER 11, 2008 TO December 26th, 2008(or so), I WILL BE AT HOME!!!! Happy Holidays!! Cleaning crystals, digging and getting ready for my annual trip to Mesa and Quartzsite, AZ, CA and NM. Great weather, usually. A MOST EXCELLENT TIME TO COME AND DIG and look around my crystal yard and buy crystals from me! I have some RATHER LARGE specimens now. ***Bring your tralier!*** If you miss me here in Arkansas, you gotta wait until late-March 2009!! Now, you gotta go back to the top to start all over! Have a Happy, Joyous and Safe Holiday Season!