Gem, bead & jewelry events
NCNorth Carolina Show Schedule
Only events located in North Carolina are shown on this page.
North CarolinaWinston-Salem
September 11–13, 2026
Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
Friday & Saturday 10 AM–6 PM · Sunday 11 AM–5 PM
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 421 W. 27th St., Gate 9, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Minerals, fossils, jewelry, components, tools, lapidary equipment and demonstrations
$3 adults · Children free with an adult · Free parking · Free-admission ticket available from promoterNorth CarolinaRaleigh
October 17–18, 2026
Jewel Passage Rocks, Minerals, Gems & Jewelry Show
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM · Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
Wake County Shrine Club, 6015 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612
Rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, jewelry, beads and custom designs
Free admission & parkingNorth CarolinaFletcher
November 3–4, 2026
G&LW Asheville Gem Show
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM · Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM
WNC Agricultural Center, 765 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher, NC 28732
Wholesale gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils and lapidary products for qualified buyers
Wholesale trade only · Valid gem- or jewelry-related tax certificate or sales permit requiredNorth CarolinaRaleigh
November 13–15, 2026
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Friday 12–6 PM · Saturday & Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
Jewelry, custom-cut gemstones, beads, supplies, minerals, fossils and crystals
Adults $8 · Ages 16 and under free · Discount coupon available from promoterNorth CarolinaRaleigh
November 14–15, 2026
Bead Mercantile Raleigh — Fall
Saturday & Sunday · Confirm daily hours with promoter
DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley, 4100 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
Beads, gemstones, findings, jewelry-making supplies and related products
Confirm admission with promoterNorth CarolinaGreensboro
December 4–6, 2026
GTS Gift & Jewelry Show
Friday & Saturday 10 AM–5 PM · Sunday 10 AM–3 PM
Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27403
Wholesale jewelry, apparel, accessories, beads and gifts for qualified retail buyers
Trade only · Buyer registration required · No children permittedUnless a listing is specifically identified as an AKS-promoted show, AKS publicizes these events but is not the event promoter. Dates, hours and other details can change. Please use the confirmation contact shown with each listing before traveling.