Winter Shows
| 2010 Winter Shows |
January 22 – February 14 |
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201 W. Lester St, Southwest Corner of Lester Street and Tenth Avenue |
Additional Info: Wholesale and Public. Hours of operation: 9a.m.-6p.m. Wholesale credentials requested are at vendor's discretion. Map Plot 30: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 27 – February 13 |
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3301 E Pennsylvania St |
Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Map Plot 3: Download Map Wholesale show with retail vendors - lots of fun at a slower pace. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 27 – February 13 |
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355 E Ft Lowell Rd |
Additional Info: Retail only. Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lots of fun at a slower pace. Map Plot 4: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
January 28 – February 14 |
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292 S Freeway Ave |
Additional Info: Jump Start on the 28th of January. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Show will be operating a shuttle. Map Plot 34: Download Map If you can't find it here you won't find it anywhere. Rapa River dealers offer a wide variety of many unique and unusual products from all parts of various countries. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 14 |
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1835-1893 N 11th Ave (one block east off Oracle) |
Additional Info: Wholesale Only. Hours of Operation: January 29th- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. January 30th to February 14th, open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 2: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 13 |
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Days Inn, 222 S. Freeway Ave. |
Additional Info: Hours of operation 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Dealer’s rooms open at their discretion. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 20: Download Map 200 dealers of gems, minerals, fossils. Mostly direct-import merchandise from around the world, including gem stones, decorator minerals, polished minerals, rough minerals, beads, opals, fossils, amber, crystals, Arizona minerals, septarians, and carvings. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 13 |
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Howard Johnson-1010 S Freeway Rd. |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 25: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
January 29 – February 09 |
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Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 28: Download Map Biggest collection under one roof! Amber Pavilion, Brazilian Gem Pavilion, Mineral Pavilion. International food court, Ice Age museum, shuttle hub. If you need more information please contact the Tucson Expo Center at 520-750-8000 |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 13 |
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La Quinta- 750 W Star Pass Blvd |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap Accessible. Map Plot 29: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
January 29 – February 13 |
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1027 N Main Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Open to the Public and Wholesale. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Map Plot 31: Download Map Mostly wholesale crystals, and rare, fine specimens from around the world. We also offer 16 brand new show spaces and year-round storage. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 14 |
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ColorWright Warehouse 1201 N Main Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 36: Download Map The Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show is a new venue featuring tons of rough. Fossils, lapidary equipment and supplies, slabs, cabochons, faceting rough, gemology equipment, licensed certification and release of blue topaz and much, much more are all available at this great location. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 29 – February 14 |
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1530 S Freeway Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Map Plot 42: Download Map Tucson Showplace houses quality dealers who are a direct source for the material they sell. Offering rough rock, minerals, designer cabochons, jewelry, and copper. Stop here for one-stop shopping, equipped with ample parking. Wholesale requirements may vary per dealer. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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1134 S Farmington Rd(behind Waffle House on StarrPass Blvd and Frontage Rd) |
Additional Info: Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Map Plot 5: Download Map The African Art Village consists of approximately 100 African exhibitors showcasing African masks, beads, statues, and various other African artifacts from countries throughout Africa. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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Quality Inn Benson Hwy, 1025 E. Benson Hwy (between Park & Ajo Way) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, metaphysical supplies, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 90 wholesale and retail vendors including many vendors from Russia, China, Pakistan and Brazil. Map Plot 10: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort, 475 N Granada Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 250 vendors selling fine minerals and fossils. Artists' Gallery. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission. Map Plot 8: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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Mineral & Fossil Marketplace1 1333 N Oracle Rd |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 20 vendors selling minerals, fossils, rough and polished rock. Artists' Gallery. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission.Map Plot 9: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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Ramada Limited Hotel, 665 N Freeway Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 90 vendors selling fossils, minerals and antiquities. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission. Map Plot 11: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 02 |
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1745 Merrick Ave, STE 5, Merrick, NY, 11566 |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. By invitation only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. When you are visiting the shows, call mobile 516-647-8165 for questions. Prior to the shows email or call ahead to request consideration for admittance. Featuring more than 125 of the fine jewelry industry’s top designers and manufacturers in Tucson’s most elegant show environment. |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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Executive Inn & Suites, 333 W Drachman St(Corner of Drachman and Oracle) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. We have a balanced mix or gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils and natural art. Several Australian Opal dealers. Diamond tools (Lasco), lapidary and gem tools. Lab grown crystals. Artist and dealer equipment and supplies. Indonesian petrified wood and furniture. Burmese and Guatemalan jade. Huge mineral crystals on custom-cast brass pedestals. Rough carving, faceting and cabbing material. We have very few beads. Map Plot 14: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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345 W Speedway Blvd |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Map Plot 15: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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450 N. Granada Ave.(Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort (formerly Innsuites) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily. Wholesale and open to the public. Handicap accessible. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in fine minerals, gem and lapidary artworks, and exquisite jewelry. Three dealers; Fine Minerals International, Lawrence Stoller, and Ernesto Moreira, each showing different ways minerals can be enjoyed. 450 N. Granada Ave. (Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort - formerly Innsuites) Map Plot 16: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 12 |
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Gem Mall 4475 S Country Club Rd |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency. Register online and expedite matters. Over 250 exhibitors with products running the gamut from gemstones to beads and more. 2,200 parking spaces. Map Plot 17: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 12 |
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Grant Inn (Formerly Quality Inn), 1365 W Grant Rd |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency. Register online and expedite matters. Featuring more than 150 National and International dealers of gems, minerals, lapidary equipment, beads. Map Plot 23: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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3300 Michigan St |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except on February 14th- the show will close at 4:00pm. Handicap accessible. Wholesale Credentials: Please bring a trio of the following: Photo ID, Business Card, Business License and/or Tax ID number. Jewelry, gems and minerals at great prices. Free parking. Map Plot 26: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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601 W Simpson St |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, except on February 14th- the show will close at 4:00pm. Handicap accessible. Open to the public. Jewelry, gems, minerals, gold, silver, crystals, statues, beads, tools, and equipment. Map Plot 27: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 13 |
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1635 N. Oracle Rd., next to the College Place Property. |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale Credentials required is/are: Resale License and Business Card. Map Plot 32: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 11 |
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Riverpark Inn, 350 S Freeway (Congress St, South Frontage Rd) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 33: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 30 – February 14 |
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Tucson Electric Park-2500 E. Ajo Way |
Additional Info: Open to the Public. Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (Closes at 4:00 pm on the last day). Handicap accessible. Acres of free parking, free shuttle service. Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Findings, Jewlery, Lapidary equipment supplies and tools. Map Plot 39: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 31 – February 14 |
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Flamingo Quality Hotel Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave. |
Additional Info: Hours of operation: 10:00am to 5:00pm. Wholesale and retail. Handicap Accessible. Classes available: Demonstrating artists--custom silversmithing. Authentic American Indian crafts and art from over 50 tribal communities. 40 featured artists changing throughout the 14 days. Weekend tribal dancers. Buy direct and see the artist at work. Map Plot 7: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 31 – February 15 |
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1202 N. Main Ave. |
Additional Info: Hours of operation: 9a.m.- 6p.m. The GMI Gallery is finally open....All Year Long. We are located in what is becoming known as The Mineral and Fossil District. Soon you will be able to see all your favorite suppliers year round in this general area. Map Plot 21: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 31 – February 13 |
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350 N. Granada- Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort (formerly Innsuites) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Map Plot 22: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
January 31 – February 05 |
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Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park-445 S Alvernon Way |
Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations. To Bead True Blue shuttle is called "True-Blue" (Turquoise Route), making daily stops at Simpson Street Parking Hub, Convention Center, and Holidome, starting at 10am each morning. For additional information, please visit our website (it is located under Fast Facts): http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/fastfacts.html or call 530-274-2222. Map Plot 38: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
January 31 – February 15 |
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Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way |
Additional Info: Open to the public and wholesale. Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. daily. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Acres of free parking. A juried rocks, gems and jewelry show. Exhibitors have RV and 30' x 40' spaces to display their minerals, cabs, faceting rough, slabs, cut stones and beads, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, etc. Map Plot 40: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 01 – February 07 |
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JW Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, except on Feb. 7th- we close at 4:00 pm. Handicap accessible. Please visit www.glda.com/ for further details, including shuttle information. Over 25,000 qualified buyers consider the G.L.D.A. Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show their first stop when visiting the gem capital of the world - Tucson, Arizona. Map Plot 19: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 02 – February 07 |
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Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave (Granada Ave Entrance) |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: Feb. 2-6: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Feb. 7: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Handicap accessible. AGTA provides complimentary shuttles to almost all of its preferred hotels. Please look at www.agta.org for more details. The AGTA GemFair™ Tucson is the world’s premier tradeshow for colored gemstones. Featuring the greatest array of colored gemstone and cultured pearl dealers from the US and Canada; the best North American Designers and Manufacturers who focus on fine color-intensive jewelry; Antique and Estate Jewelry dealers; Natural Colored Diamond exhibitors; manufacturers of industry tools, equipment and semi-mounts; industry service companies. Map Plot 6: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 02 – February 05 |
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YWCA 525 N Bonita Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, except for Friday the 2nd- the show will close at 4:00 pm.. Handicap accessible. Will have private shuttle- please seek additional information at the website. CREATE your STYLE CRYSTALLIZED(tm)- Swarovski Elements is a hands on, creative forum for retailers, designers and the do-it-yourself jewelry, accessories and clothing artist. Please visit the website for addittional information. Map Plot 13: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
February 02 – February 07 |
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GJX Pavilion, 198 S Granada Ave |
Additional Info: Wholesale to the trade only. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, except February 7th- hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.(last buyers admitted at 3 p.m.). Handicap accessible. Over 700 booths featuring U.S. and international wholesale dealers of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, gem carvings, findings, and lapidary equipment. Map Plot 18: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 03 – February 08 |
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The Windmill Inn, St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N Campbell Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with special extended hours Friday, February 5th, 10 a.m - 9 p.m. ADA accessible. Please note- Wholesale Credentials required is/are: Resale License. FREE Shuttle every 30 minutes, Beads of precious/semi-precious gems, silver/gold, vintage/contemporary glass and crystal, handmade/handblown, natural/plastic; buttons; findings; charms; pendants; pre-made jewelry. Map Plot 1: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 03 – February 07 |
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Kino Veteran's Memorial Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way |
Additional Info: Best Bead Show shuttle. Continuous loop from Best Bead Show to the TEP shows. Hours of operation: Open to the public- 02-03-10- 10 am to 8 pm; 02-04-10 to 02-06-10- 10 am to 6 pm and 02-07-10 -10 am to 5 pm. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion and may include a request for a Resale License. Map Plot 12: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 04 – February 12 |
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Holidome at Holiday Inn Palo Verde-4550 S Palo Verde Rd |
Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency. Register online and expedite matters. Over 500 National and International exhibitors. Featuring the famous pavilions with over 150,000 sq. ft. of shopping with everything from fossils to diamonds. Map Plot 24: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 05 – February 08 |
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Hilton Tucson East- 7600 East Broadway |
Additional Info: Shuttles available at TCC and the Holidome, please visit www.cataloginmotion.com/cim_about_tucson.html for detailed information about the shuttle. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Closes at 4 p.m. on February 8th. Handicap accessible. Map Plot 35: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 05 – February 08 |
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Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd. |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: Open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and on Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible in most rooms. Open to the public and wholesale. Westward Look Show 2010, Westward Look Resort, Ninth Annual Show, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, Arizona, Over 25 of the top dealers in the world, Saturday "Collector Day": Will Larson will show his private collection; Sunday Evening Program: A distinguished panel of mineral artists including Eberhard Equit, Hildegard Konighofer, Susan Robinson and moderated by Wendell Wilson. A gallery of other artists and social hour will be at 6:30pm, panel presentation at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information: www.westwardminerals.com Map Plot 43: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 06 – February 08 |
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Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park-445 S. Alvernon Way |
Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations. To Bead True Blue shuttle is called "True-Blue" (Turquoise Route), making daily stops at Simpson Street Parking Hub, Convention Center, and Holidome, starting at 10am each morning. For additional information, please visit our website (it is located under Fast Facts): http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/fastfacts.html or call 530-274-2222. 500 fine artists, artisans, suppliers; beads, jewelry, lapidary, art couture, antiquities, textiles, hand dyed silks, gold & silver, precious gems, artwear, cloth, handwovens, & decorative arts; with over 50 ongoing workshops & demonstrations. Open to the public, both wholesale & retail. Map Plot 37: Download Map |
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Wholesale: Yes |
February 11 – February 14 |
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Tucson Convention Center (Granada St Entrance), 260 S Church Ave |
Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except for Sunday, 02-14, the show closes at 5:00pm. Handicap accessible. Attention: Special Events for kids....Lectures and Seminars Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Open to the Public.... Silent auction open on Saturday evening. Please visit www.tgms.org/ for additional details. The world's largest gem and mineral show this year features "Gems & Gem Minerals." Along with the special exhibits enjoy everything that has made the Tucson Gem and Mineral ShowTM the most popular in the world. Map Plot 41: Download Map |
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Wholesale: No |
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Information is Subject to Change
Wholesale shows set their own policy. Buyer registration usually requires copy of business license and/or tax-exempt certificate/resale tax identification and business card.
The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau simply disseminates basic information about the shows. You must contact the shows individually for exhibit space availability and costs. However, you may use this Web site to make your hotel reservations and for other Tucson information.
Listings for Winter 2010 shows are still coming in from show owners. If you would like to contact a specific Tucson show that you don't see listed here, please call Traci Smith at 520-770-2169.







