AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows

AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in Dallas (May 2025)
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, 76051, United States
AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in DallasDallas Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, May 2, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, May 3, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, May 4, 10 am – 4 pm

Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, Dallas 76051
FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The Dallas Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year. Children must be 8 years of age or older to attend.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission. Sorry, no children under 8 years of age.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the Dallas Summer Jewelry & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Lots of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES
Classes
Georgi Inocentes
Grapevine Local Artist
Contact for Questions & Appointment
georgi.inocentes@yahoo.com
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers ~ handmade fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ beads, findings, pearls, “seed” beads, chain, and more
Bedazzled Creations ~ gemstone beads
Charming Creations ~ charms & tools

Duke of Gems ~ Precious & semi precious gemstones
Georgia Designs ~ beading classes
Gemstone Jewelry ~ handmade gemstone jewelry
Imperial Gems ~ high quality pearls & gemstone jewelry
Mala Designs ~ chain, gemstone jewelry, rings, and more

Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads
New Century ~ gemstone beads, chain, and more
Ramlah Gems & Jewelry ~ opals, gemstones, and more
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads

New Orleans Bead & Jewelry Show (June 2025)
2025-06-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in New OrleansNew Orleans
Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, June 27, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, June 28, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, June 29, 10 am – 4 pm

Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065

FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The New Orleans Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the New Orleans Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES
Classes for New Orleans – Meme’s Beading Class
We’re thrilled to announce that renowned beading artist, Michelle Roy, will be gracing the AKS Bead, Gem, and Jewelry Show in New Orleans this year! On June 27th, 28th, and 29th, Michelle will be sharing her extensive knowledge and skills through exclusive beading classes. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced beader, these sessions are an invaluable opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. For more information or to register for a class, please contact Michelle at memeroy@charter.net. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your beading skills and create your own unique pieces under Michelle’s expert guidance!
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers Jewelry ~ unique fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ “everything a beader could want”
Charming Creations ~ all the charms you’ll ever need
Darnetta Mahaffey ~ fashion jewelry
Duke of Gems ~ semi precious gemstones

E Mountain Gems ~ rings and things
Far Eastern Trading ~ semi precious gemstones and pearls
Healing Talk ~ beads and “high and “High quality findings”
Imperial Gems ~ pearls, fine minerals, and gemstone jewelry

Mala Designs ~ chain, rings, and more
Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads, chain, and more
New Century ~ beads, chain, and more
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads
Silver Ets. ~ silver jewelry, findings, and earrings

Oklahoma City Bead & Jewelry Show (July 2025)
2025-07-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | OKC State Fair Park, Centennial Building - 609 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, OK, 73107, United States
Oklahoma City Bead & Jewelry ShowOklahoma Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, July 11, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, July 12, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, July 13, 10 am – 4 pm

State Fair Park
Centennial Building
609 Kiamichi Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The New Orleans Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the Oklahoma Winter Jewelry, & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Free parking is also provided. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers ~ fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ everything a “beader” could want
Charming Creations ~ charms
DB Beading ~ beading classes (all levels)

E Mountain ~ gemstone beads
Healing Talk ~ gemstone beads
Imperial Gems ~ fine pearls, gemstones, minerals

Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads
New Century ~ gemstone beads
Perfect Pearl ~ pearl jewelry
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads

AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in Dallas
2025-08-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 2026-03-01 18:00 | Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, 76051, United States
Dallas Jewelry & Bead ShowDallas Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, August 1, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, August 2, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, August 3, 10 am – 4 pm

Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, Dallas 76051
FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The Dallas Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year. Children must be 8 years of age or older to attend.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission. Sorry, no children under 8 years of age.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the Dallas Summer Jewelry & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Lots of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES
Classes for Dallas
Georgi Designs

JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers ~ handmade fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ the “one stop” shop for any beader
Bedazzled Creations ~ gemstone beads

Charming Creations ~ all the charms you could want
Georgi Designs ~ beading classes
Mala Designs ~ chain, wire, findings jewelry
Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads
Natural Gems ~ gemstones

Ramlah Gems & jewelry
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads
Suzanne Blakey Designs ~ fashion Jewelry

AKS Bead & Jewelry Show in New Orleans (September 2025)
2025-09-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in New OrleansNew Orleans
Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, September 5, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, September 6, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, September 7, 10 am – 4 pm

Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065

FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The New Orleans Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the New Orleans Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES
Classes for New Orleans
To be announced, please check back.
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers Jewelry ~ handmade Unique fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ “everything a beader could want”
Charming Creations ~ charms galore
Darnetta Mahaffey ~ fashion jewelry

E Mountain ~ gemstone beads, bracelets, and more
Feng’s Trading ~ gemstone beads
Healing Talk ~ gemstone beads, findings, and more
Mala Designs ~ beads, chain, jewelry, and more
Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads

Meme’s Beads & Things ~ beading classes
New Century ~ gemstone beads
Silver Etc. ~ silver findings, jewelry, and more
Unconventional Lapidarist ~ Cabochons, fine minerals, spheres, and more

AKS Bead & Jewelry Show in New Orleans
2025-11-15 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 2026-06-14 18:00 | Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA, 70065, United States
AKS Bead & Jewelry Shows in New OrleansNew Orleans
Jewelry and Bead Show
Friday, November 14, 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, November 15, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 16, 10 am – 4 pm

Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065

FREE Parking & Easy Access
C & S Events has been managing and promoting gem, jewelry and bead shows for over 40 years.
C & S Events are wholesale bead and jewelry shows that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. You can learn from vendors and take classes to learn more about the products. The New Orleans Bead Show is one of our most popular jewelry shows of the year.
At every C & S Events you will find great deals on all your purchases.
Wholesale BuyersWholesale preregistration is now open!
Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. On site registration allows only one person to be admitted without charge. All other guests must pay retail admission.
Wholesale PreregistrationINFO
Admission to the New Orleans Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Click HERE to Join our mailing list!
CLASSES
Classes for New Orleans
To be announced, please check back.
JEWELRY & BEAD SHOW EXHIBITORS
Baby Boomers ~ handmade fashion jewelry
Beading House ~ “everything a beader could want”
Charming Creations ~ charms of every sort
Darnetta MaHaffy ~ fashion jewelry
Duke of Gems ~ gemstones

E Mountain ~ beads & more
Healing Talk ~ high end findings, beads, and chain
Maddco & Company ~ handmade jewelry
Mala Designs ~ chain, findings, gemstone beads, and finished jewelry
Mat Collection ~ gemstone beads
New Century ~ gemstone beads, chain, and more

Perfect Gem ~ gemstone beads
Ramlah Gems & Jewelry ~ fine opals, gemstones, and beads
Ro A Beads ~ gemstone beads
Silver Etc. ~ Sterling silver chain, charms, findings, & earrings
Unconventional Lapidarist ~ fine minerals, cabochons, spheres, crystals and more

Oklahoma Summer Bead & Jewelry Show
2026-07-17 10:00 - 2026-07-19 18:00 | OKC State Fair Park, Centennial Building - 609 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, OK, 73107, United States
Oklahoma Summer Bead & Jewelry Show July 6, 7, & 8, 2018
Show hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 till 6, Sun, 10 till 4
Please call 504-265-8830, or email info@aksshow.com with inquiries.
AKS Gem Shows Oklahoma Summer Jewelry, & Bead Show are wholesale shows OPEN TO THE PUBLIC featuring jewelry, beads, beading supplies, gemstones, findings, pearls. and more.
Wholesale Buyers ~ Wholesale preregistration is now open. “Click here” to preregister as a wholesale buyer.
Wholesale PreregistrationYou may still register on site with a copy of your state sales tax license. If you preregistered for Winter show, you do not need to register again. Simply bring your pre-printed wholesale buyer badge with you to the show. If you lost your badge, you will need to preregister again. Please be sure to bring extra copies of your sales tax id with you to the show.
Retail Shoppers ~ Join our mailing list and receive discount coupons for admission as well as vendor coupons.
We’ve got a great show lined up for this Summer. Fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, pearls, silver, and more!
INFOAdmission is still only $5 for the entire weekend for the general public. Save more by joining our mailing list.
Join our mailing list by clicking on the link!
EXHIBITORS

Baby Boomers ~ handcrafted beaded jewelry
Beadiful ~ vintage and contemporary beads & findings
Beading House ~ the ‘one stop shop” for all your beading needs
CT Chang ~ finished jewelry & beads
Dorjee Designs ~ Tibetan jewelry
Imperial Gems ~ high end pearls, semi precious stone beads
Jade House ~ semi precious stone beads, findings
Kingdom Trading ~ beads
Perfect Gem ~ gemstone beads
Queenly Global Trading ~ beads, findings, jewelry
Ro-A-Beads ~ beads & jewelry
TC Jewelry ~ beads
Tejas Beads ~ gemstone beads
Treasure Gallery ~ fine jewelry

Wholesale Buyers who preregister will be admitted free of charge. Wholesale preregistration allows each wholesale buyer to bring one guest with them. Preregistration closes Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
CLASSESBEADING CLASSES:
By Betty Hollrah and Debra Wilson
For more details, or to schedule your class, email Betty at dbbeading@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 6 ~ 11:00
BASIC STRINGING AND WIRE WRAP $30
String a basic bracelet and wire-wrap a pair of earrings
Arrive at 10:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
FRIDAY JULY 6 ~2:00
BASIC PEARL KNOTTING $30
Make a bracelet using basic knotting techniques.
Arrive at 1:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
SATURDAY, JULY 7
11:00
BEGINNING KUMIHIMO $35
Make a bracelet with this Japanese braiding technique.
Arrive at 10:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee.
Bead mat and tools will be supplied by instructor.
A kit with pre-strung beads may be purchased at additional cost.
SATURDAY JULY 7 ~ 2:00
LEATHER and BEAD SINGLE-WRAP BRACELET $30
Make a single-wrap leather and bead bracelet.
Arrive at 1:30 to register and get shopping list of beads for class.
Class fee includes instruction and supplies kit fee with leather, button and a
Bead tray to hold your work on while beading.
You will have the instructions to make a multi-wrap bracelet.
SUNDAY, JULY 8
BEGINNING PEYOTE STITCH $30
SUNDAY JULY 8 ~ 11:00
Choose a pattern to make a peyote stitched ring.
Class fee includes all supplies to make at least one ring. It will offer
Basic instructions to make a flat peyote bracelet with toggle or button and
Loop closure.
***Other classes or repeated classesmay be added to accommodate times for attendees as long as we are available and have table space.
