Gem Faire hours are Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission is $5 weekend pass. Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals and much more at the lowest prices. Exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. Info 503 252-8300 or info@gemfaire.com, http://www.gemfaire.com
• Jul. 18-20, San Rafael, Marin Center/Exhibit Hall (10 Avenue of the Flags).
• Jul. 25-27, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway
• Aug. 15-17, Sacramento, Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St
• Sep. 19-21, San Rafael, Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags
• Oct 10-12, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
• Oct 10-12, Sacramento, Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St
• Oct 24-26, Pleasanton, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave

San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
SF Veg Society 9th World Veg Festival,Oct 4 - 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SF County Fair bldg, Golden Gate Park. Lectures, cooking, exhibits,foods. $6 donation. $6 minimum donation. Info: 415-354-5715, wvdinfo@sfvs.org, http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/

Fairplex-LA County Fairgrounds, 1101W. McKinley Ave
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers of all tastes and ages gain the opportunity to browse thousands of one-of-a-kind gifts at the Fairplex-LA County Fairgrounds. With proceeds directly benefiting the AT&T Pioneers, an important branch of the Telecomm Pioneers, attendees can finish last minute shopping while spreading holiday cheer to the recipients of world’s largest public charity! Join us in perusing authentic home-made gifts as entertainment brings the magical atmosphere to life. For more information call 415-447-3205 or visit http://www.harvestfestival.com

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