Art & Makers · SHOW GUIDE

Gem Faire Del Mar 2026

Public gem, bead, mineral and jewelry exhibition with merchandise and supplies from dealers and artisans.

By Convention & Expo Magazine · Planning guide · Listing facts checked 2026-10-10

At a glance

When: Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar, CA
Who can attend: Open to the public
Admission: Admission varies by pass or session. Check the official admission policy.
Organizer: Gem Faire

Before you book

Public show admission is available at the door or by advance free pass. Friday wholesale preview from 10am to noon is excluded from visitor hours. Published public hours begin Friday noon, then Saturday and Sunday. Published show location or area: Bing Crosby Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014.

Check the official page for current prices, availability, registration deadlines and what each pass includes. A general entry pass may not cover every activity. Price and professional eligibility are separate: free registration can still require industry credentials.

Dates, hours and access

2026-10-16 · Del Mar Fairgrounds · Hours not confirmed · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period
2026-10-17 · Del Mar Fairgrounds · Hours not confirmed · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period
2026-10-18 · Del Mar Fairgrounds · Hours not confirmed · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Choose your collecting priorities

Decide whether you want original work, prints, materials, tools or demonstrations. Note the sizes and spaces you are buying for, and bring photographs or measurements when they will help an exhibitor understand your needs.

Ask about the work and its care

Ask the maker about materials, process, edition information and care instructions. Confirm what is included with a purchase, how fragile work will be packed and whether delivery is available. Ask permission before photographing artwork.

Build time around demonstrations

Check the organizer’s schedule for classes or demonstrations and whether they require separate registration or materials. Leave enough time to revisit an artist after viewing the rest of the floor.

Getting there and moving around

Your listed destination is Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA. Confirm the correct building, entrance, parking, public transport and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer. Large venues may host several unrelated events on the same day. Allow time for check-in and walking from the entrance to your first stop.

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Your show-day checklist

Keep your admission confirmation and any required identification available.
Check the organizer’s current opening hours and pass-specific entry.
Review bag, personal-item, photography and re-entry rules.
Save the program or floor plan and choose your first three priorities.
Plan transport home and keep notes for useful follow-up.

Official sources and updates

Event facts come from the magazine’s reviewed directory record, checked 2026-10-10. Planning suggestions are editorial guidance; this guide is not a firsthand review or the organizer’s official program.

Dates, guests, policies and schedules can change. Use the organizer’s current information when making your final plans.