Abbotsford Rock & Gem Show 2026

British Columbia Lapidary Society 2026 Rock and Gem Shows

The British Columbia Lapidary Society and its member clubs host a series of annual shows, tailgate sales, and auctions across the province throughout 2026. These events promote the lapidary arts and earth sciences, offering a wide variety of attractions for enthusiasts and the general public.

Main Exhibits and Categories

• Vendors and Sales: Tailgate sales and dealer markets offering large statement specimens, lapidary slabs, equipment, crystals, fossils, jewellery, and lapidary supplies.
• Activities: Geode splitting, live demonstrations (including silversmithing), and kids' activity centres.
• Special Events: Silent auctions, hourly draw prizes, grand prize draws, and rock identification with geologists.
• Displays: Eye-catching display cases and showcases of handmade items, stones, and minerals.

Event Schedule Highlights

Date	Event
May 2	Thompson Valley Tailgate Sale
May 16-17	BCLS Rendezvous Mini-Show & Tailgate
May 27	Surrey Rockhound Auction
June 6-7	Ripple Rock & Selkirk Shows
June 20	Abbotsford Tailgate Sale
July 10-12	Okanagan Gem Show
July 25	Hastings Centre Tailgate Sale
Sept 12	Maple Ridge Market
Sept 19-27	Fraser Valley & Surrey Shows
Oct 17-25	Victoria & Port Moody Shows
Nov 7-15	Delta, Abbotsford & Parksville Shows

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Abbotsford - Matsqui Community Hall, British Columbia, Canada