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Find John at six shows a year in Alabama and Mississippi.
From his home base in Hoover, Alabama, John sets up at the same shows on the same weekends every year. Come see the whole table, ask questions and pick your own specimens.
2026–27 calendar
All six shows, in upcoming order
Hover a show to find it on the map. Each one has directions and a calendar file.
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NOV27–292026
Thanksgiving weekend · Fri–Sun Next show
Mobile, Alabama
ABBA Shrine Center · 2½-day show
7701 Hitt Rd., Mobile, AL 36695 -
DEC4–62026
1st weekend in December · Fri–Sun
Montgomery, Alabama
Garrett Coliseum · 3-day show
1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107 -
FEB27–282027
Last weekend in February · Sat–Sun
Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi Trade Mart · 2-day show
1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS 39202 -
MAY15–162027
3rd weekend in May · Sat–Sun
Biloxi, Mississippi
Joppa Shrine Center · 2-day show
13280 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39532 -
SEP4–62027
Labor Day weekend · Sat–Mon
Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer Civic Center · 3-day show
1130 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL 35022 -
OCT8–102027
2nd weekend in October · Fri–Sun
Huntsville, Alabama
Jaycee Community Bldg · 3-day show
2200 Jaycee Way, Huntsville, AL 35801
Dates follow each show's usual weekend. Please check with John before you travel.
At the booth
What to expect at John's table
Every piece labeled
Name and locality on every specimen, so you know what you're buying.
Grab Bags & Bargain Boxes
Pick them up in person and skip the shipping.
Fluorescent minerals
Fluorescent specimens and the longwave and shortwave lights to see them.
Bring your questions
Selling a collection? Bring a few photos and talk to John.
Ask John about payment options when you order.
House shows
Invitation-only house shows
A few times a year John opens his collection to a small group by invitation. Ask to be on the list and he'll let you know when the next one is planned.
- Small groups, more time with each piece
- Location shared with invited guests only
- No obligation to buy
Recent shows
Past shows
- Oct 9–11, 2026Huntsville, AlabamaJaycee Community Bldg
- Sep 5–7, 2026Bessemer, AlabamaBessemer Civic Center
- May 16–17, 2026Biloxi, MississippiJoppa Shrine Center
- Feb 28–1, 2026Jackson, MississippiMississippi Trade Mart
- Dec 5–7, 2025Montgomery, AlabamaGarrett Coliseum
- Nov 28–30, 2025Mobile, AlabamaABBA Shrine Center
Hear about the next show first.
A short email before each show, invitations to house shows, and word when something special comes in. Nothing else.