G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027Tucson booth costs, dates and deadlines: exhibitor guide
Beads, findings and stones by the strand: G&LW 2027 booths in Tucson
- Event dates
- January 28–February 6, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- January 28–February 6, 2027 (Jan 28–Feb 5 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Feb 6 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
- Venue
- Holidome and Gem Mall, Tucson
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Quick answers
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 in 30 seconds
The short version for exhibitors. Every figure has its source further down the page.
- When is G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027?
- January 28–February 6, 2027, at Holidome and Gem Mall, Tucson.
- When does the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show exhibit hall open?
- January 28–February 6, 2027, Jan 28–Feb 5 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Feb 6 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- How big is G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show?
- 275+ at the Gem Mall exhibitors (2026 edition).
- What does a 10×20 booth cost all-in at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed separately by G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show.
- For G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show, what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- G&LW Orlando Gem Show opens at Osceola Heritage Park (through November 1): October 30, 2026.
Official G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 links: G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 floor planG&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 exhibitor listG&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 registrationG&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 hotelsG&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 scheduleG&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 booth space
The lookHolidome and Gem Mall, Tucson 2027
By the bag. By the bin.
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show, January 28–February 6, 2027 at the Holidome and Gem Mall. Buyers restock beads, findings, stones and silver by the bag across about 800 exhibitor spaces in 2027.
Everything about G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 in one place
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 at the Holidome and Gem Mall, with the G&LW Orlando and Asheville shows |
|---|---|
| Event dates | January 28–February 6, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | January 28–February 6, 2027 (Jan 28–Feb 5 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Feb 6 10 a.m.–3 p.m.) source |
| Venue | Holidome and Gem Mall 3168 E Michigan St, Tucson, AZ 85714 |
| Organizer | Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. (GLW Shows) |
| Size (2026) | 275+ at the Gem Mall exhibitors source |
| Who attends | Trade buyers only: jewelry retailers, designers, bead-store owners, mineral dealers and lapidary professionals |
| Next deadline | G&LW Orlando Gem Show opens at Osceola Heritage Park (through November 1): October 30, 2026 source |
| Nearest airport | Tucson International Airport (TUS) |
| Hotels | Airport-area hotels G&LW recommends, including Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport and DoubleTree Suites Tucson Airport Official hotel page → |
| Official website | glwshows.com |
Official G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show resources
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 calendar
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 dates and deadlines
Published G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show dates in order, each one linked to the organizer page that states it. We highlight the next one.
- G&LW Orlando Gem Show opens at Osceola Heritage Park (through November 1)All source
- G&LW Asheville Gem Show opens at the WNC Agricultural Center (through November 4)All source
- G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show opens at the Holidome and Gem Mall, 10 a.m.All source
- Tucson closing day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.All source
01 Purple at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027
Beads, findings and stones by the strand: G&LW 2027 booths in Tucson
Buyers at the Holidome and Gem Mall restock beads, findings, stones and silver by the bag, so your booth needs stock in reach and prices on every bin. G&LW checks every buyer's resale credentials at the door and runs golf-cart shuttles and loading areas on site.
- Jan 28–Feb 6, 2027 · Tucson
- Nearly 800 spaces, per G&LW
- Wholesale buyers only
What makes G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show different, and how we build for it
Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers has run wholesale-only gem shows since 1974, and its Tucson show spreads across two neighboring sites on East Michigan Street, the Holidome and the Gem Mall, with nearly 800 exhibitor spaces for 2027. Four named pavilions split the floor: the Holidome Pavilion, the Holidome Ballroom & Market, and the Gem Mall's Cactus and Fiesta Pavilions. Stock leans to beads, findings, silver, minerals, crystals and loose stones for makers and stores. Every buyer shows a resale certificate or equivalent credential, and the site adds valet parking, golf-cart shuttles, loading areas and a shipping and receiving desk in the Holidome Pavilion. For 2027 the doors open January 28, three days ahead of the 2026 start.
Strands, findings and chain sorted by size and metal, priced by the piece and the hank, and a quick count-and-pay at the table.
Finished silver and gemstone jewelry in volume, with clear wholesale minimums and a supplier they can reorder from after Tucson.
Crystals, geodes and specimens by flat or by weight, and help loading heavy purchases at the designated loading areas.
Your team in Tucson
From our two shops to the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show floor
Our Fishkill, NY production shop and our Las Vegas hub build the booth, we ship it to the Holidome and Gem Mall, and our own project manager runs the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show install on the floor with vetted local labor. A predictable 30–45-day turnaround, secure storage and a pre-show QA before G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show.
The booth is lit and stocked when your team reaches the Holidome and Gem Mall. You just show up.
New at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027
- An earlier opening
G&LW bills the 2027 Tucson show as opening earlier: it runs January 28 to February 6, 2027, where 2026 ran January 31 to February 8. Freight and staff need to be in Tucson that much sooner. source
Inside G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027
Rules that shape your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show booth
Admission needs a company state-issued sales tax certificate, resale license or equivalent business credential, and G&LW enforces it strictly. Your booth faces resellers, so we lead with wholesale minimums and reorder details rather than retail displays.
G&LW's exhibitor guidelines require booth setup to be completed before the show opens and all fees paid in advance. We schedule freight and install so the bins are full and the lights tested well ahead of the January 28 opening.
G&LW exhibitor guidelines make compliance with safety regulations mandatory for all, and G&LW strongly discourages strollers in Tucson. We keep aisles clear of bins and cords and use displays with stable, weighted bases for heavy stone.
G&LW's Holidome and Gem Mall are Tucson's high-volume wholesale floor for beads, findings, silver and stones; choose it over JOGS when you sell only to credentialed resellers and want ten trade-only days near the airport. Every jewelry and watch show we build for, side by side →
Who exhibits at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2026
Companies in the G&LW Gem Mall and Holidome 2026 quick reference. See the full list
- Herkimer Diamond Mines, Inc
- Dakota Stones
- Creative Beads, Inc
- Innovative Finding, LLC
- Seattle Silver Accessories
- Silver Star Jewelry, Mfg
- Johnson Lapidary
- Rainbow Gems, Inc
- Tibetan Arts & Handicrafts
- Garnet Impex USA, Inc
- Sam Davis Designs
- Craftoptics
- Pearl Market
- Kabba Brothers
- Marina Diamond and Jewelry
- Al-Zuni Texas Gallery/Skyway Trading Co
- Tosco International
- Marc Griffith, Ltd
- Oceanic Linkways, Inc
- Bright Gems And Beads, Inc
02 Booths & pricing for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027
Popular booth sizes at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
G&LW sells exhibitor spaces in the Holidome and Gem Mall pavilions through its exhibitor application, which carries the booth sizes and prices. Most booths here are table-and-bin sales floors; we recommend a branded backwall, tiered bead displays and a cashier table rather than a built structure.
Two rows of tiered bead and findings displays, a priced strand wall behind and a cashier table at the aisle with bags and a scale.
Above: Wisepower Enterprise, a Purple inline booth
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Stones and cabochons in front cases, strands along the back and a separate counter for finished silver jewelry with its own lighting.
Above: Funskool, a Purple inline booth
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A corner sales floor with bins on two aisles, a stock room behind a branded wall and room for two cashiers on a busy weekend.
Pictured: taril, a Purple island exhibit
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For importers taking several spaces: separate zones for beads, minerals and jewelry, a wholesale order desk and pallet-friendly back stock.
Shown: a Purple large-format exhibit for Waaree
See 20×30 rental booths →Included in Purple's price
- A 3D rendering of your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show booth, revised until you approve it
- The structure, printed graphics, counters and storage your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show plan specifies
- Lighting plus power distribution within the booth at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
- Setup and teardown, with our project manager on the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show floor
- Each service order and deadline in the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Billed by the organizer and the show contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers)
- Material handling / drayage, if the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show space rate leaves it out
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Your proposal estimates all of these, so the total for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show is on paper before you sign anything.
All-in 2026 rental ranges: design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle are included, and custom G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show builds are quoted per project. Want an exact number for Tucson? Use the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Tell us your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show booth size and what the space has to do. Expect a reply within one business day and, usually within a week, a rendering and a fixed proposal for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show. No charge.
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French Avenue's stand was laid out for shoppers to explore and pick up product; a G&LW bead or findings booth works the same way, built for hands in the bins and a quick checkout.
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04 Designing for wholesale gemstone, bead, mineral, findings, pearl and finished jewelry suppliers at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
Four things we get right for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show exhibitors
1Sell by the bin, sign by the price
G&LW buyers restock in volume, so they scan for price per strand, per gram or per piece. We build tiered bin displays with printed price rails and a short backwall message on minimums, so a bead-store owner can fill a bag without waiting.
2Two venues, one buyer route
Buyers move between the Holidome and the Gem Mall on golf-cart shuttles. A tall branded flag or header that reads from the pavilion entrance helps a buyer who saw you in the Cactus Pavilion find you again on day three.
Weight and loading come first
Minerals, geodes and bead stock are heavy. G&LW provides designated loading areas and a shipping and receiving desk in the Holidome Pavilion, so we plan crates you can roll from the loading area and fixtures that fold flat at close.
Ten days of restock
The 2027 show runs ten days, January 28 to February 6. We add under-table storage and a back-stock shelf behind the backwall, so your team refills strands each morning without blocking the aisle or leaving the cashier table unstaffed during the opening rush.
Concept rendering
Every G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show proposal includes a rendering like this
Layout, graphics, lighting and product positions are all in the 3D view, revised until right, before a single panel is cut for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show. Pictured: a Purple concept for Acknit Industries Limited.
Start my G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027
G&LW's Tucson show uses two neighboring venues and four named pavilions. Which pavilion you land in decides your neighbors and how buyers reach you.
Holidome Pavilion
The largest block in the 2026 quick reference, and home of the show's shipping and receiving area.
Our advice Heavy buyers pass here to ship purchases, so mineral and bead stock gets a second look on the way out.
Holidome Ballroom & Market
The Ballroom held finished jewelry and diamond dealers in 2026; the Market held lapidary and gem dealers.
Our advice Finished jewelry in the Ballroom needs case lighting; a Market booth needs bins and price rails.
Gem Mall Cactus and Fiesta Pavilions
The Gem Mall's two pavilions held beads, handicrafts, silver jewelry and gem importers in 2026.
Our advice Use a tall header: buyers arriving by golf cart from the Holidome look for names from the path.
05 Holidome and Gem Mall · Tucson
Logistics for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027, handled
The Holidome and Gem Mall sit side by side at 3168 E Michigan Street on the south side of Tucson. G&LW provides on-site parking, valet service, golf-cart shuttles between buildings and designated loading areas, plus a shipping and receiving area in the Holidome Pavilion run with partner logistics firms. Exhibitors must finish setup before opening and pay fees in advance. Arizona is a right-to-work state; we ship graphics, displays and back-stock shelving from our shop and a Purple project manager oversees the setup in your pavilion.
What Purple handles
- Tiered bin and strand displays with printed price rails
- Backwall graphics that read across two venues
- Back-stock shelving and fold-flat fixtures
- Crates planned around G&LW's loading areas
- Freight to the Holidome or Gem Mall before opening
- Storage between G&LW Tucson and your other shows
Your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show timeline, from move-in back
We need your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show design signed off by mid-November 2026.
- Now to November 2026Apply to G&LW for Tucson 2027 and receive your pavilion and space numbers.
- Mid-November 2026Design sign-off on backwall, bin displays and price rails.
- December 2026Production in our shop over 30 to 45 days; displays tested with your heaviest stock.
- Mid-January 2027Freight to Tucson and to G&LW's loading areas; setup completed before opening.
- January 28–February 6, 2027Show days, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing at 3 p.m. on February 6.
- February 6, 2027Pack-out after 3 p.m.; displays to storage or on to your next show.
Purple's planning timeline for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show. We confirm the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for the Holidome and Gem Mall against your booth when you book; they come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule.
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Getting to G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Stay
Airport-area hotels G&LW recommends, including Hilton Garden Inn Tucson Airport and DoubleTree Suites Tucson Airport
Park
On-site parking and valet for registered wholesale buyers, per G&LW
Travel facts from glwshows.com.
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show by the numbers
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show year by year
How G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show 2027 compares with other jewelry and watch shows
The jewelry and watch shows closest to G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Open any name for our exhibitor guide to that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry ShowJOGS International Exhibits | January 27–February 7, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | – |
| Tucson Gem ShowIndependent show owners | January 27–February 14, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | 113,342 buyers · 6,709 vendors exhibitors (2025) |
| G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem ShowGem & Lapidary Wholesalers | January 28–February 6, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | 275+ at the Gem Mall exhibitors (2026) |
| GJXGJX Gem and Jewelry Exchange | January 30–February 4, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | 35 booths exhibitors (1994) |
| AGTA GemFair TucsonAmerican Gem Trade Association (AGTA) | January 31–February 4, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | Buyer attendance up 7% on 2025, per AGTA (2026) |
| Tucson Gem and Mineral ShowTucson Gem and Mineral Society (TGMS) | February 11–14, 2027 | Tucson, AZ | – |
| JISRX (JIS Events) | March 7–9, 2027 | Miami Beach, FL | – |
| JA New YorkSmartWork Media (INSTORE) | March 14–16, 2027 | New York, NY | 300+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Atlanta Jewelry ShowSouthern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA) | April 3–5, 2027 | Savannah, GA | – |
| Luxury by JCKRX (JCK Events) | June 2–7, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | – |
G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show exhibitor questions
Questions exhibitors ask us before G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
When is the G&LW Tucson Gem Show 2027?
The G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show runs January 28 to February 6, 2027 at the Holidome and Gem Mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from January 28 through February 5, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the last day. G&LW bills 2027 as opening earlier: the 2026 show started January 31.
Where are the Holidome and Gem Mall?
Both venues sit next to each other at 3168 E Michigan Street, Tucson, AZ 85714, in the south of the city near the airport hotels G&LW recommends. Together they hold four pavilions: the Holidome Pavilion, the Holidome Ballroom & Market, and the Gem Mall Cactus and Fiesta Pavilions.
Is the G&LW Tucson show open to the public?
The Holidome and Gem Mall shows are wholesale only. Buyers need a valid company state-issued sales tax certificate, resale license or equivalent business credential, and G&LW enforces the requirement. Retail shoppers are pointed to Tucson's public shows instead.
How many exhibitors are at the G&LW Tucson show?
G&LW lists nearly 800 exhibitor spaces across the Holidome and Gem Mall for 2027. Its 2026 listing described the Gem Mall alone as 275+ exhibitors, and the 2026 quick reference ran to about 315 booth entries across both sites.
What do exhibitors sell at G&LW?
G&LW exhibitors offer loose stones, finished jewelry, beads, tools, findings and jewelry-making supplies, per G&LW. The 2026 quick reference lists about 315 booth entries, with bead houses, findings makers, silver jewelry manufacturers and mineral dealers side by side.
How do I get a booth at the G&LW Tucson show?
Apply through G&LW's exhibitor application, which sets out booth sizes, pricing and guidelines; all exhibitors register and pay fees in advance and must finish setup before the show opens. G&LW assigns space within the Holidome and Gem Mall pavilions.
How much does it cost to exhibit at G&LW Tucson?
G&LW quotes booth space in its exhibitor application rather than on its website. On the display side, a branded backwall with bin displays and a cashier table usually sits in our 10×20 rental range of $7,500 to $15,000 and can be reused at Orlando or Asheville.
What other shows does G&LW run?
G&LW runs a national circuit, which it described as 18 annual shows nationwide in an October 2025 release. Coming up are the Orlando Gem Show at Osceola Heritage Park, October 30 to November 1, 2026, and the Asheville Gem Show at the WNC Agricultural Center, November 3 to 4, 2026.
When is the G&LW Orlando Gem Show?
The G&LW Orlando Gem Show runs October 30 to November 1, 2026 at Osceola Heritage Park, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, in the Orlando area. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
When is the G&LW Asheville Gem Show?
The November edition runs Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3 to 4, 2026 at the WNC Agricultural Center near Asheville, North Carolina: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. G&LW also lists an Asheville edition for January 2027, with its date not confirmed yet.
How do buyers get between the Holidome and Gem Mall?
G&LW runs golf-cart shuttles on site, with parking for registered wholesale buyers, valet parking at both venues and designated loading areas for heavy purchases. Free promoter shuttles also link the major Tucson venues during the season.
Can buyers ship purchases from the G&LW show?
A shipping and receiving area in the Holidome Pavilion works with G&LW's partner logistics and packing services, and some vendors ship in house. G&LW suggests declared-value insurance for high-value specimens.
Can you set up our G&LW booth?
We build the backwall, bin and strand displays, price rails and back-stock shelving, ship them to Tucson and have a Purple project manager oversee setup in your pavilion before opening. The same kit fits G&LW's Orlando and Asheville spaces.
Before you sign for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show
Five questions to ask any exhibit builder for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show:
- Are all fees on paper, including what the contractor at the Holidome and Gem Mall bills?
- Who builds the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show booth: your own shop or a subcontractor?
- Does your project manager stay on the floor through install and dismantle in Tucson?
- For G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show, what is in the rental and what is billed by the show?
- What happens to the booth after G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show, and what does storage cost?
Common situations
Already own a booth? Your existing booth gets refreshed graphics and repairs, then we ship it to Tucson, install it and store it between shows. You keep the structure you paid for and bring it to G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show.
Exhibiting from outside the US? We are your team on the ground at the Holidome and Gem Mall: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager on your emails in your time zone.
Short on time? A G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show rental carrying your graphics can be ready in two to three weeks. We tell you on the first call what is realistic before G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show.
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What happens next
- We reply within one business day with questions about your products, goals and G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show footprint.
- Your G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show concept rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. Every last fee for G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show, listed upfront and in full on paper.
- Production runs 30–45 days, then we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the G&LW Tucson Wholesale Gem Show hall opens.