Pasadena Bead & Design Show returns to Convention Center
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Maralinda Irmakesen organizes her booth during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Robert Lopez holds a box of jewels during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Denise Winslow sells her Nigerian necklaces during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Benny Singh, left, helps Harold Sturgeon shop for gemstone ewelry during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Jamie Lee shorts through jewelry during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Stepheny Knapp, left, and Stephanie Taesali organize their booth during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Inside the convention hall during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Michael Paone sells his Northern Lights and Moon Jelly inspired jewelry during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds stand in line to get inside The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Mj Matus, left, and Karen Clokson shop for jewelry during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Karen Clokson, left, and Mj Matus shop for jewelry during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
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Maralinda Irmakesen organizes her booth during The Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena on Jul. 31, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Thousands of people gazed at countless baubles, beads, gemstones and more as the Pasadena Bead & Design Show returned to the Pasadena Convention Center over the weekend.
More than 300 exhibitors show off their wares, including handmade jewelry, textiles, artwork, of course, bright shiny beads.
The show continues through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 purchased online.
