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After a one year off for Covid the Tucson show will open the last week of January. Here is a link that provides you info to the +40 venues. Arizona still has high daily Covid 19 cases, so some venues or dealer rooms may require you to wear a mask, be safe. https://xpopress.com/showcase/profile/1/tucson-gem-mineral-fossil-showcase Lots of major changes will occur this year with the location of fossil dealers. The Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show which occupied the Tucson City Center Hotel was moving to the El Conquistador Resort but their web site says this show has been cancelled for the next two years. See Link, something might change as we move closer to the date. If you are looking for someone specifically and cannot find them, contact them directly. https://www.mineralshowslld.com/tucson/ Here are the Key Fossil Venues with a link but most venues have some fossils. The Fossil and Mineral Alley Show at Days Inn Timing: Around Jan 27 - Dealers have individual rooms so the timing will dependent when they arrive and finish setup Dealer Listing: (62 Dealers) I don't see major changes from prior years. Great Fossil Venue (Shark/Dinosaur/Invertebrates) https://xpopress.com/show/vendors/25/fossil-mineral-alley The 22nd Street Show Timing: Jan 27 to Feb 13 Parking is a nightmare and $$ Dealer Listing: Few fossil dealers mostly trinkets https://22ndstreet.show/exhibitor-list/ The Big Gem Show at Tucson City Center (CANCELLED) Timing: Same as the other shows Dealer Listing: Only 32 dealers remain. Only one Fossil Fish dealer, Now mostly Gem and Minerals https://www.thebiggemshow.com/ (Web Page Closed Dec 6) Mineral and Fossil Market Place Timing: Jan 29 to Feb 13 Some dealers have individual areas so their opening may be different (earlier) than posted dates. Dealer Listing: Lots of fossil dealers have migrated to this venue including the Black Hills Institute. Tight dealer quarters and parking but may be one of the better fossil venues https://mfmshow.com/ Mineral Fossil Co-Op Timing: Jan 28 to Feb 13 ( some stores open year around) Dealer Listing: (13 Dealers) https://xpopress.com/show/vendors/44/mineral-fossil-co-op Note: Kendal of Moussa Minerals just let me know of a new tent venue (RMGM Mineral and Fossil Show / Oracle Rd) will set up shop at this location. See page 2 for information Moved again to Keno venue Kino Gem and Minerial Show Timing: TBD Dealer Listing: (231 Dealers) Mostly Trinkets, few Moroccan Tent dealers https://xpopress.com/show/vendors/41/kino-gem-mineral-show Moroccan Tent City TBD will see who shows up on Oracle Road