Trade show
To Bead True Blue 2026
Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue is a major artisan gem, mineral, and bead show held twice annually at Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The Fall 2026 event runs September 3-6 with 300 exhibits, while the Winter 2027 event runs January 30-February 6 with 1000 exhibits. The show features artisan handcraft, beads, jewelry, gemstones, textiles, and workshops, attracting attendees from across the U.S. and 38+ countries. The event is organized by Garan-Beadagio, LLC and includes multiple related Bead & Design shows in California.
Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue is a major artisan gem, mineral, and bead show held twice annually at Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The Fall 2026 event runs September 3-6 with 300 exhibits, while the Winter 2027 event runs January 30-February 6 with 1000 exhibits. The show features artisan handcraft, beads, jewelry, gemstones, textiles, and workshops, attracting attendees from across the U.S. and 38+ countries. The event is organized by Garan-Beadagio, LLC and includes multiple related Bead & Design shows in California.
Event details
- Dates: 3–6 Sep 2026
- Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
- Venue: Casino Del Sol Resort Convention Center
- Industry: Artisan Handcraft
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 300+
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Colors of the Stone / To Bead True Blue provides access to a dedicated audience of designers, art curators, jewelry artists, and tradespeople from across the U.S. and over 38 countries. With 1,000 exhibits in the winter and 300 in the fall, the show offers a dynamic business opportunity in an elegant setting. Since 1992, Bead & Design shows have promoted a wide diversity of exhibitors, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees. Exhibitors benefit from wholesale buyer traffic, workshop exposure, and a supportive artisan community.
Why visit
Attendees can shop from an unrivaled collection of artisan handcraft, including beads, gemstones, jewelry, textiles, and findings, buying direct from the source at excellent prices. The show offers daily workshops and classes in techniques like bead making, jewelry design, wirework, and metal clay, taught by leading artisans. Free admission and free parking make it accessible for both professional designers and hobbyists.
Exhibitor profile
- Artisan Handcraft
- Bead Makers
- Gem Cutters
- Jewelry Artists
- Lapidaries
- Glass Artists
- Ceramists
- Metal Smiths
Visitor profile
- Designers
- Jewelry Artists
- Art Curators
- Trades People
- Hobbyists
- Wholesale Buyers
- Art Collectors
Industries
- Artisan Handcraft
- Jewelry Making
- Bead Making
- Gemstones
- Textiles
- Design
Organisers
- Garan-Beadagio, LLC
- Bead & Design