Tucson Gem Show 2027Exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines in Tucson
One city, dozens of shows: Tucson Gem Show 2027 booths for every venue
- Event dates
- January 27–February 14, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- January 27–February 14, 2027 (each show sets its own days) (Shows open 8–10 a.m. and close 6–8 p.m., per Visit Tucson)
- Venue
- Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson, Tucson
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Quick answers
Tucson Gem Show 2027 in 30 seconds
The short version for Tucson Gem Show exhibitors. Sources for each Tucson Gem Show figure are further down the page.
- When is Tucson Gem Show 2027?
- January 27–February 14, 2027, at Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson, Tucson.
- When is the hall open at Tucson Gem Show?
- January 27–February 14, 2027 (each show sets its own days), Shows open 8–10 a.m. and close 6–8 p.m., per Visit Tucson.
- How big is Tucson Gem Show?
- 113,342 buyers, 6,709 vendors exhibitors (2025 edition).
- What does a 10×20 booth cost all-in at Tucson Gem Show?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental in Tucson: design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed separately by Tucson Gem Show.
- For Tucson Gem Show, what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- Fine Mineral Gallery Thanksgiving Showcase (through November 15): November 13, 2026.
The lookTucson 2027
Desert light. Raw stone.
Tucson, January 27–February 14, 2027, in halls, hotels and tents across the city. Visit Tucson’s 2025 study counted 113,342 buyers and 6,709 vendors at 52 shows, and each show sets its own days and rules.
Everything about Tucson Gem Show 2027 in one place
Tucson Gem Show 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase 2027, the citywide Tucson Gem Show season |
|---|---|
| Event dates | January 27–February 14, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | January 27–February 14, 2027 (each show sets its own days) (Shows open 8–10 a.m. and close 6–8 p.m., per Visit Tucson) source |
| Venue | Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson Tucson, AZ |
| Organizer | Independent show owners, promoted by Visit Tucson (Tucson Conventions and Visitors Bureau) |
| Size (2025) | 113,342 buyers · 6,709 vendors exhibitors source |
| Next deadline | Fine Mineral Gallery Thanksgiving Showcase (through November 15): November 13, 2026 source |
| Nearest airport | Tucson International Airport (TUS) |
| Hotels | Visit Tucson Visitor Information Services for under 10 room nights; its sales team for larger blocks Official hotel page → |
| Official website | visittucson.org |
Official Tucson Gem Show resources
Tucson Gem Show 2027 calendar
Tucson Gem Show 2027 dates and deadlines
In order: the dates the Tucson Gem Show organizer has published, each linked to the page that states it. The next date is highlighted.
- Fine Mineral Gallery Thanksgiving Showcase (through November 15)Buyers source
- Showcase opens; JOGS opens at the Tucson Expo CenterAll source
- G&LW opens at the Holidome and Gem MallTrade buyers source
- GJX opens on Granada AvenueTrade buyers source
- AGTA GemFair Tucson opens at the Tucson Convention CenterTrade buyers source
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Show opens (through February 14)All source
- 2028 showcase opens (through February 13)All source
01 Purple at Tucson Gem Show 2027
One city, dozens of shows: Tucson Gem Show 2027 booths for every venue
In Tucson you do not book the gem show, you book a show inside it, and each owner sets its own space, buyers and rules. We build to the show you choose, from AGTA counters downtown to JOGS showcases on Irvington Road and G&LW bins near the airport.
- Jan 27–Feb 14, 2027 · Tucson
- 6,709 vendors in 2025
- 52 shows in 2025
What makes Tucson Gem Show different, and how we build for it
The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is not one show but a season: Visit Tucson lists January 27 to February 14, 2027, and its 2025 study counted 52 shows, 6,709 vendors and 113,342 buyers, with direct spending of $286.3 million. Every show has its own owner, buyer policy and booth format. JOGS fills the Tucson Expo Center for twelve days, G&LW runs the Holidome and Gem Mall, GJX sets up its pavilion on Granada Avenue, AGTA GemFair takes the Tucson Convention Center for member dealers, and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show closes the season there for collectors and the public. Hotel-room and tent shows fill the gaps across the city.
Loose stones, pearls and finished goods from AGTA and GJX downtown, with credentials ready, since wholesale shows check them at the door.
Volume buying at JOGS and G&LW in the south of the city, with loading areas, shuttles and shipping for heavy purchases.
Fine minerals, fossils and museum exhibits at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and the public shows that sell without a resale certificate.
Your team in Tucson
Two shops behind your Tucson Gem Show booth
We fabricate in our own Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas hub, then ship to the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson, where our own project manager leads the install with vetted local labor. Turnaround is a predictable 30 to 45 days, with pre-show QA and secure storage for your Tucson Gem Show booth.
When your team gets to Tucson, the booth is lit and stocked. You just show up.
Inside Tucson Gem Show 2027
Rules that shape your Tucson Gem Show booth
Visit Tucson does not sell booths: every show sells its own space, and exhibitors contact each owner for availability and cost. We start every Tucson project by reading the rules of the show you actually booked.
Visit Tucson directs dealers to the City of Tucson's business information page for permits and a tax ID number. Sort these before freight moves; our install paperwork goes alongside yours for the show you exhibit at.
Visit Tucson's dealer page links Tucson Fire Department rules for erecting tents, outdoor cooking booths, building safety and lighting connections. We design tent signage and lighting to those requirements when your show is outdoors.
Programs worth planning for
The Official Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase Program Guide and Map, published by Madden Media and Visit Tucson, with limited advertising and priority to prior advertisers and shows.
A fall showcase listed by Visit Tucson for November 13 to 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for buyers who want Tucson minerals before the winter season.
The Tucson showcase is, per Visit Tucson, the largest event of its kind in the world; choose a Tucson show over JCK Las Vegas when you sell loose stones, beads or minerals and want three weeks of dedicated gem buyers rather than a finished-jewelry week. Compare Tucson Gem Show with the other jewelry and watch shows we build for →
02 Booths & pricing for Tucson Gem Show 2027
Popular booth sizes at Tucson Gem Show
Each Tucson show sells its own booth space, from TGMS drape lines and JOGS 10×10 hall booths to GJX pavilion booths, outdoor tents and hotel rooms. Most Tucson exhibitors run counters, cases and graphics rather than built islands; we recommend choosing the show first, then building a kit that fits its rules.
Two adjoining booths at JOGS, GJX or G&LW: a lit counter run, price rails and a backwall line, the most common working footprint of the season.
Shown: MedaCure, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
A TGMS 30-foot dealer booth or three JOGS booths, with cases grouped by product so collectors and store buyers each find their section.
Above: Duplach, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
A JOGS outdoor tent at $7,000 in 2027 for rough, geodes and décor, with weighted signage and counters we supply.
Above: Floy, a Purple island exhibit
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A JOGS Ballroom or large-space request, or an AGTA Grand Ballroom space for a designer house that needs a seated salon.
Pictured: Turkish Tastes, a Purple large-format exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's Tucson Gem Show price
- A 3D rendering of your Tucson Gem Show booth, revised until you approve it
- Structure, graphics printed for Tucson Gem Show, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for Tucson Gem Show
- Installation and dismantle at the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson, with our project manager on the floor
- Every Tucson Gem Show show-service order and deadline tracked for you
Billed by Tucson Gem Show and its contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to Independent show owners)
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for Tucson Gem Show
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson requires it
Rates to plan with for Tucson Gem Show:
- JOGS 10×10 Zone A booth $4,950 to $5,300 depending on hall (2027) source
- JOGS outdoor tent $3,500 for 10×20, $7,000 for 20×20 (2027) source
- TGMS public admission $15 including $1 TCC ticket tax (2027) source
Every one of these is estimated on your proposal, so you see the full Tucson Gem Show total on paper before you sign.
All-in 2026 rental ranges: design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle are included, and custom Tucson Gem Show builds are quoted per project. Want an exact number for Tucson? Use the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send us your booth size for Tucson Gem Show and what the space needs to do. Our reply comes within one business day; the rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. No charge.
03 Built by Purple
Booths we designed, built and installed: a few to compare for Tucson Gem Show
Case study · French Avenue
French Avenue at a fragrance and beauty trade show
A premium fragrance environment built around discovery, with a flow designed for real conversations and product sampling.
French Avenue's stand was built around discovery, letting visitors explore at their own pace; Tucson buyers do the same across dozens of shows, so each booth has to reward a close look fast.
Read the French Avenue case study All case studies →“If you’re looking for a trade show booth expert who shows up and gets the job done right, Purple Exhibits is the real deal.”
Magdalena Kulisz, Service Manager, Miss Immigrant USA · what other clients say
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04 Designing for gemstone, bead, mineral, fossil, jewelry and lapidary dealers from around the world at Tucson Gem Show
Four things we get right for Tucson Gem Show exhibitors
1Pick the show before the booth
AGTA admits only member dealers, GJX starts newcomers in its Premier Pavilion, JOGS rents every jewelry showcase through TEC Expo Services and TGMS fixes the drape colors. We read the rules of the show you book first, then design a kit that passes them.
2Light gems, not the tent
Many Tucson shows run in tents and pavilions with mixed daylight. We specify high-CRI LED case lighting that suits the show's electrical rules, so a tourmaline reads true whether you sit in a carpeted pavilion or a convention hall.
One kit, several Tucson shows
Many dealers work more than one Tucson show in the same three weeks. We build modular counters and graphics that fit a JOGS booth, a GJX space and a hotel room, then store them in our Las Vegas hub for June.
Security shapes the furniture
Tucson draws thousands of exhibitors carrying stock in a short window, and shows warn exhibitors to plan for theft. We build locking counters with a safe bay and a lock-up routine your team can run each night at any venue.
Concept rendering
Every Tucson Gem Show proposal includes a rendering like this
See the Tucson Gem Show booth in 3D first: layout, graphics, lighting and where products sit, revised until it is right and before any panel is cut. Above: a Purple concept for Acknit Industries Limited.
Start my Tucson Gem Show conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at Tucson Gem Show 2027
The Tucson season runs in four main kinds of venue. These are the buildings the biggest 2027 trade shows use, each with its own owner and rules.
Tucson Convention Center, downtown
AGTA GemFair (January 31 to February 4) and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (February 11 to 14) at 260 S Church Avenue.
Our advice Two very different rulebooks in one building: AGTA counters for the trade, TGMS drape lines for collectors.
GJX pavilion, Granada Avenue
A 120,000 sq ft carpeted, climate-controlled structure across the street from the convention center, per GJX.
Our advice Freestanding counters and light backwalls suit a temporary pavilion floor.
Tucson Expo Center, Irvington Road
JOGS fills the West, East, North and South Halls, the Ballroom and outdoor tents for twelve days.
Our advice Showcases come from TEC Expo Services only, so we brand around them.
Holidome and Gem Mall, East Michigan Street
G&LW's two neighboring venues with four pavilions and nearly 800 exhibitor spaces for 2027, per G&LW.
Our advice Bins, price rails and back stock matter more than height in this volume trade.
05 Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson · Tucson
Logistics for Tucson Gem Show 2027, handled
Tucson's shows spread from downtown, where the Tucson Convention Center and GJX face each other, to the Tucson Expo Center on Irvington Road and the Holidome and Gem Mall on East Michigan Street. Free promoter shuttles link the major venues, Sun Link streetcar and Sun Tran rides downtown remain fare free, and Visit Tucson's visitor line helps with hotel rooms. Arizona is a right-to-work state, and each show names its own equipment and electrical contractors. We ship one kit from our shop, route it to the show you book, and a Purple project manager handles setup there.
What Purple handles
- Rule check for each Tucson show you book
- Modular counters that fit halls, pavilions and hotel rooms
- High-CRI case lighting within each show's electrical rules
- Freight routed to each show's move-in
- Locking counters and a nightly lock-up plan
- Storage in Las Vegas between Tucson and JCK week
Your Tucson Gem Show timeline, from move-in back
Design sign-off for Tucson Gem Show is due by mid-November 2026.
- October to November 2026Choose your show or shows, confirm space and read each owner's rules and deadlines.
- Mid-November 2026Design sign-off on counters, lighting and graphics that fit every show you booked.
- December 2026Production in our shop over 30 to 45 days; lighting tested with your stones.
- Mid-January 2027Freight to Tucson routed to each show's move-in schedule and contractor.
- January 27–February 14, 2027The showcase runs; our project manager moves with your kit between shows if you exhibit at more than one.
- Late February 2027Kit returns to storage, ready for JCK week in Las Vegas in June.
Purple's planning timeline for Tucson Gem Show. We confirm the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson against your booth when you book; they come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule.
Print the Tucson Gem Show budget & deadline sheetTravel to Tucson Gem Show 2027
Getting to Tucson Gem Show 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Stay
Visit Tucson Visitor Information Services for under 10 room nights; its sales team for larger blocks
Park
Downtown garages and 1,800+ metered spaces via the GoTucson Parking app, per Visit Tucson
Travel facts from visittucson.org.
Tucson Gem Show by the numbers
Tucson Gem Show year by year
How Tucson Gem Show 2027 compares with other jewelry and watch shows
The jewelry and watch shows closest to Tucson Gem Show on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our jewelry and watch exhibitor guide for 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 | – |
Tucson Gem Show exhibitor questions
Questions exhibitors ask us before Tucson Gem Show
When is the Tucson Gem Show 2027?
Visit Tucson lists the 2027 Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase from January 27 to February 14, 2027. The next seasons run January 26 to February 13, 2028 and January 24 to February 11, 2029. Each show inside the window sets its own dates.
Where is the Tucson Gem Show held?
It is held all over Tucson: in the Tucson Convention Center, the Tucson Expo Center, the GJX pavilion, the Holidome and Gem Mall, hotels and tents. Visit Tucson's 2025 one-pager counted 46 shows run by 39 owners.
How do I get a booth at the Tucson Gem Show?
There is no single booth to book. Visit Tucson's dealer page says each show sells its own space, so you contact the show owner for availability and cost. JOGS, AGTA and GJX run online applications, and some shows sell out early.
How many people attend the Tucson Gem Show?
Visit Tucson's economic impact study of the 2025 shows counted 113,342 buyers, up 74% from 65,000, and 6,709 vendors, up 37% from 4,882 in the 2019 study. Direct spending reached $286.3 million, against $131.4 million in 2019.
Which Tucson gem shows are trade only?
AGTA GemFair, GJX and G&LW's Holidome and Gem Mall admit qualified trade buyers only, with business credentials checked. JOGS is free for wholesale buyers and sells tickets to the public, and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is open to everyone for $15.
What are the main shows in the 2027 Tucson season?
JOGS runs January 27 to February 7 at the Tucson Expo Center, G&LW January 28 to February 6 at the Holidome and Gem Mall, GJX January 30 to February 4 on Granada Avenue, AGTA GemFair January 31 to February 4 and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show February 11 to 14, both at the convention center.
What hours are the Tucson gem shows open?
Visit Tucson says shows open between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and close between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and each listing carries its own times. JOGS runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for example, while the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show closes at 5 p.m.
Do Tucson gem show exhibitors need a license?
Visit Tucson sends dealers to the City of Tucson's business information page for permits and a tax ID. TGMS dealers, for example, must hold the city's dealer trade show license plus an Arizona transaction privilege tax license, and scales go through the state's Weights and Measures office.
How much does it cost to exhibit in Tucson?
Prices are set show by show. JOGS publishes 2027 rates of $4,950 to $5,300 for a 10×10 Zone A booth and $3,500 for a 10×20 outdoor tent; AGTA, GJX and G&LW quote exhibitors directly. A rental counter kit from us typically runs $7,500 to $15,000 at 10×20 scale.
How do people get around the Tucson gem shows?
Show promoters run free shuttles between the major venues, and downtown Sun Link streetcar and Sun Tran rides remain fare free. Visit Tucson recommends parking at any downtown garage and paying for metered spaces with the GoTucson Parking app.
Can we advertise in the official Tucson Gem Show guide?
The Official Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase Program Guide and Map is published by Madden Media and Visit Tucson. Space is limited, with priority to prior advertisers and the shows themselves, and Visit Tucson points to other independent guides as well.
Is there a Tucson gem show in the fall?
Visit Tucson lists fall events too, including the Fine Mineral Gallery Thanksgiving Showcase on November 13 to 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. JOGS also runs a Tucson Fall show at the Tucson Expo Center on August 26 to 29, 2027.
Can Purple build our booth for a Tucson gem show?
We build to whichever Tucson show you book: AGTA counters, GJX pavilion booths, JOGS layouts around TEC showcases, G&LW bin displays or TGMS cases and lights. We ship from our shop, a Purple project manager handles setup, and we store the kit for JCK week.
Before you sign for Tucson Gem Show
Five things to ask every builder quoting Tucson Gem Show:
- Are all fees on paper, including what the contractor at the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson bills?
- Does your own shop build the booth, or do you subcontract it?
- Will your project manager be on the floor at the Halls, hotels and tents across Tucson for install and dismantle?
- For Tucson Gem Show, what is in the rental and what is billed by the show?
- Where does the booth go after Tucson Gem Show, and what does storage cost?
Common situations
Already own a booth? We refresh its graphics, repair what is worn, ship and install it for Tucson Gem Show, and store it between shows. You keep the structure you paid for and bring it to Tucson Gem Show.
Exhibiting from outside the US? We handle the ground work for Tucson Gem Show: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager replying to your emails in your time zone.
Short on time? A rental with your graphics can be ready for Tucson Gem Show in two to three weeks. On the first call, we tell you what is realistic for Tucson Gem Show.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your Tucson Gem Show booth
What happens next
- We reply within one business day with questions about your products, goals and footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed Tucson Gem Show proposal. Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your Tucson Gem Show booth.
- Production runs 30–45 days, then we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the Tucson Gem Show hall opens.
