Mackay Gem Fair (2026)
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$5.00
Presented by the Mackay Gem and Craft Society Inc., the Mackay Gem Fair is a vibrant community event celebrating lapidary arts and jewellery making. Taking place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 3 Leisure Street, South Mackay, this one-day event features extensive indoor and outdoor traders, gemstone and jewellery vendors, lapidary slab supplies, tools, accessories, and club member stalls.
Confirm all exhibition details with the show organisers before planning your trip. Exhibitions, venues, and dates may be subject to cancellation or alteration. Please check our Terms of Use.
Tickets and Entry
- Adults / General Entry: $5.00
- Children (Under 12): Free
Event Schedule and Program
- Sunday, August 23, 2026: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Features and Highlights
- Stall Holders and Traders: Featuring specialized vendors including Lapidary Slab Supplies, Custom Jewellery, Earthy Designs, Gemval, Racers Rewards Rustics, Foragestar, Crystal Addicts, Skippys Gem, Coolibah Gem & Gifts, and Club Member Stalls.
- Lapidary Needs: Slabs, tools, accessories, supplies, professional advice, and more.
- Gems & Jewellery: A wide selection of gems, crystals, jewellery, rough stones, fossils, and unique artisan creations.
Venue and Organizer Information
- Address: 3 Leisure Street, South Mackay QLD 4740
- Organizer: Mackay Gem and Craft Society Inc.
- Phone: (07) 4957 8824
Public Transport and Accessibility
- Public Transport: The Mackay regional public bus network, operated by Kinetic and coordinated via Translink, connects Mackay City, Caneland Central, and surrounding suburbs. Local taxi and rideshare services are also widely available throughout the Mackay metropolitan area.
- Accessibility: The venue layout accommodates general community access; visitors requiring specific mobility assistance are encouraged to contact the organisers directly prior to the event.
Local Attractions
- Bluewater Lagoon: A free, three-tier stinger-free swimming facility overlooking the Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay City.
- Artspace Mackay: An architecturally award-winning regional gallery celebrating local and touring exhibitions, historical collections, and creative community programs.
- Eungella National Park and Broken River: Located about 90 minutes west of Mackay, renowned as one of the best spots in the world to view wild platypuses in their natural subtropical rainforest habitat.
- Cape Hillsborough National Park: Famous for its stunning coastal views and the iconic morning sight of kangaroos and wallabies feeding along the beachfront at sunrise.
- Fossicking: Mackay serves as a gateway to notable regional fossicking areas and gemstone deposits unique to Central Queensland, providing a distinct local flavor for regional enthusiasts.
