Exhibition · Slidell, Louisiana

Christmas Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Fest

Gifts, Souvenirs · Jewelry, Goldware, Silverware

Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 15 Dec 2012
Last venueNorthshore Harbor CenterSlidell, Louisiana · where the 2011 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 4 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Its old website no longer answers
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 15 Dec 2012 at Northshore Harbor Center. Its old website no longer answers, so the show may have ended or moved. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
40in 2009, organiser's figure
Visitors
1,500this edition, organiser's figure
Floor space
10000 sqm.sqm.in 2009, organiser's figure
Editions on record
4first in 2009

About Christmas Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Fest

AKS has a great summer line up of shows coming your way. Check our upcoming schedule below and click on any of the links for details, dates, and times. See you there!

We have been managing and promoting gem, jewelry, and bead shows for over 35 years. Our shows are wholesale 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.

From our listing of the 2011 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201215 Dec 2012Northshore Harbor Center
Slidell, Louisiana
—1,500
201116–18 Dec 2011Northshore Harbor Center
Slidell, Louisiana
—1,500
201017–19 Dec 2010Northshore Harbor Center
Slidell, Louisiana
—1,500
20094–6 Dec 2009Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, Louisiana
401,500

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Christmas Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Fest?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 15 Dec 2012.

Where is it held?

The 2011 edition was at Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell, Louisiana. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 4 editions on record since 2009.

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