Waterloo Bay Lapidary Club Annual Gem Show (2026)
Presented by the Waterloo Bay Lapidary Club, the Annual Gem Show is a vibrant annual community event celebrating lapidary arts, jewellery making, and creative craftsmanship. Taking place on Saturday, 29th August 2026 at the Hemmant Community Hall (31 Hemmant Tingalpa Road, Hemmant, QLD), the single-day event features a wide variety of indoor and outdoor stalls and displays showcasing precious and semi-precious gemstones, opals, crystals, fossils, minerals, slabs, lapidary equipment, tools, and unique handcrafted goods.
The venue provides an engaging environment featuring club rooms, an upstairs hall display, a Club Table with homemade goods, and the Soft Rock Café.
Food and refreshments will be available on-site.
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
- Admission: Free
Event Schedule and Program
- Saturday, 29th August 2026: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Features and Highlights
- Traders and Tailgaters: Extensive displays and sales featuring polished gemstones, handcrafted jewellery, opals, crystals, fossils, minerals, rough rocks, cabochons, and tumbled stones.
- Craft and Tools: Specialised trade tables offering jewellery tools, silver findings, lapidary equipment, cutting supplies, books, and wooden display cases.
- Club Rooms & Displays: Senior club members present to answer questions related to lapidary, silver smithing, and faceting, alongside member showcases of handmade jewellery and faceted gems upstairs in the hall.
- Soft Rock Café & Club Table: Enjoy homemade jams, pickles, small and large cakes, hot and cold drinks, with tables and seating available.
- Raffle: Chance to win beautiful jewellery crafted by club members.
Venue, Visitor, and Accessibility Information
- Address: Waterloo Bay Lapidary Club, Hemmant Community Hall, 31 Hemmant Tingalpa Road, Hemmant, QLD 4174.
- Facilities: Club rooms, upstairs hall, Soft Rock Café, and on-site amenities.
- Contact Organiser: For specific accessibility requirements, enquiries, or event details, please reach out directly to President Maria Anderson via phone at 0413 264 890 (pm only please) or email at info@lapidary.net.au.