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SUMMARY:Caboolture Gemfest (2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Caboolture Gem Club & Lapidary presents their 15th Annual Gemfest at the Caboolture Showgrounds\, 140 Beerburrum Road\, Caboolture QLD. The event is scheduled for Saturday\, 1st August 2026\, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Admission is $5 for adults\, and children under 12 are free. \nFeaturing: \n\nInside hall traders offering jewellery tools\, gemstones\, jewellery\, crystals\, and more\nOutside stalls featuring minerals\, fossils\, opals\, gemstones\, crystals\, and fossicked treasures\nMembers’ competition pieces and handcrafted creations on display\nKids’ gem sieving activity and club stall with handcrafted items and tumbled stones\nFood and drinks including a BBQ breakfast and lunch\, coffee van\, donuts\, and slushies\n\nTransport and Parking: \n\nLocation: Caboolture Showgrounds\, 140 Beerburrum Road\, Caboolture QLD.\nPublic Transport: Translink is the official public transport network and journey planner for Queensland. Visitors can plan public transport options using the Translink Journey Planner to check connecting bus and train services to Caboolture.\nParking: Available for a gold coin donation\, kindly collected by the Caboolture & District Woodcrafters Inc.\n\nAccessibility: Please contact the organisers directly to confirm specific accessibility arrangements and venue layout suitability before attending. \nDisclaimer: This entry is for informational purposes only. The information provided is based on data verified as of the date of publication. Events are subject to cancellation or change by the organisers without notice. Contact the Caboolture Gem Club & Lapidary directly to confirm the latest event details before planning your visit. Please check our Terms of Use.
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/caboolture-gemfest/
LOCATION:Caboolture Showgrounds\, 140 Beerburrum Road\, Caboolture\, QLD\, 4510\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caboolture Gem Club & Lapidary":MAILTO:caboolturegemclub@live.com.au
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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SUMMARY:Essenden Gem Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Essendon Gem and Lapidary Club will hold their annual Gem Show at the Holy Trinity Hall\, 29 Pleasant Street\, Pascoe Vale. The event is scheduled for Saturday\, 1st August (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday\, 2nd August (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Admission is $5 per person\, with children under 16 admitted free. \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrade and club stalls featuring minerals and jewellery\n\n\n\nBeautiful showcase displays and live faceting demonstrations\n\n\n\nRaffle\, lucky dips\, and pet rocks for children\n\n\n\nFood and light refreshments available on-site\n\n\n\n\nTransport and Parking: \n\n\n\n\nTrain: The venue is approximately a 15-minute walk from Pascoe Vale Station (Craigieburn line). Note: Visitors are strongly advised to check PTV Journey Planner before traveling\, as rail replacement bus services may be in operation on this line.\n\n\n\nBus: Routes 513 and 514 service the area; the stop is No. 9025 on Pleasant St/Cumberland St.\n\n\n\nParking: Off-street parking is available opposite the venue\, accessed via Gyles Street.\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Official documentation regarding accessibility\, including ramp access\, for this specific hall is currently unavailable. Visitors with specific mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the Essendon Gem and Lapidary Club directly at eglcinc@gmail.com to confirm facility suitability prior to attending. \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: This entry is for informational purposes only. The information provided is based on data verified as of the date of publication. Events are subject to cancellation or change by the organisers without notice. Please contact the Essendon Gem and Lapidary Club directly to confirm the latest event details before planning your visit. Please check our Terms of Use.
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/essenden-gem-show/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Hall\, 29 Pleasant Street\, Pascoe Vale\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,Victoria
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Essendon Gem and Lapidary Club":MAILTO:eglcinc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival (2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Opal & Gem Festival Committee presents the annual Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival\, held at multiple locations including Agate Street (behind the chemist and racecourse carpark) and the Lightning Ridge Multipurpose Centre within the Lightning Ridge Race Club grounds in Lightning Ridge\, New South Wales. The four-day festival runs from Wednesday\, 29th July to Saturday\, 1st August 2026. Main festival stall hours are Wednesday to Friday\, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, and Saturday\, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission is free for indoor and outdoor general market stalls. \nAs a prominent annual celebration of the region’s luminous opal industry\, the festival brings together jewellers\, buyers\, wholesalers\, miners\, rock hounds\, lapidary enthusiasts\, and tourists from across Australia to celebrate the culture and character of outback opal mining. \nFeaturing: \n\nOver 180 indoor and outdoor stalls are situated along Agate Street (between Morilla and Kaolin Streets)\, nearby vacant blocks\, and within the racecourse marquee. They feature rough and polished opals\, gemstones\, tools\, lapidary supplies\, and lifestyle products.\nThe concurrent Australian Opal Awards Trade Show and Exhibition is housed in the racecourse carpark building. It showcases high-grade black opals and fine jewellery creations. It is open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.\nSocial highlights and community events including the traditional Opal Queen Ball and biennial jewellery design showcases.\n\nLocal Attractions: \n\nSoak in the natural\, mineral-rich waters of the famous Lightning Ridge Artesian Bore Baths.\nExplore local underground opal mines and heritage mine tours such as the Bald Standard Open Cut Mine or Fassifern Underground Mine.\nDrive the unique\, self-drive Car Door Trail marked by decorated old car doors pointing the way through the outback landscape.\nVisit the Australian Opal Centre to view world-class opalised fossils\, rare specimens\, and exhibits celebrating outback history.\n\nTransport and Facilities: \n\nPublic Transport & Travel: Visitors planning travel across New South Wales can check regional transport connections and coach services using the official Transport for NSW Trip Planner.\nAmenities & Parking: On-site parking is available at the racecourse carpark and surrounding streets. Overnight marquee security is provided for participating stallholders\, and local amenities are within easy reach of the main festival strip.\n\nAccessibility:  The Lightning Ridge Multipurpose Centre has access and amenities for the disbaled. Please contact the festival organisers directly prior to attending via email at events.manager@lightningridgeopalfestival.com.au to confirm specific accessibility arrangements and the suitability of the venue layout across the multi-site grounds. \nDisclaimer: This entry is for informational purposes only. The information provided is based on data verified as of the date of publication. Events are subject to cancellation or change by the organisers without notice. Contact the Lightning Ridge Opal Festival committee directly to confirm the latest event details before planning your visit. Please check our Terms of Use.
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/lightning-ridge-opal-gem-festival/
LOCATION:Lightning Ridge Multipurpose Centre\, 1 Agate Street\, Lightning Ridge\, New South Wales\, 2834\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,Jewellery Shows,July,New South Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Opal & Gem Festival Committee":MAILTO:events.manager@lightningridgeopalfestival.com.au
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Gem\, Crystal\, Mineral & Fossil Show
DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Gem\, Crystal\, Mineral & Fossil Show\, organised by Victorian Gem Clubs Association\,  will take place on 20 – 21 August 2022 at Victoria Bowling Club\, Ballarat. \nDriving time is approximately one and a half hours from Melbourne. \nPlease be certain to 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. \n\nTickets:\nAdults: $5.00\nChildren: Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult \n\nOperating Hours:\n20 August 2022: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n21 August 2022: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. \n\nDisplays and Demonstrations\n\nFaceting\nSilversmith Demonstration\nGemstones\nCrystals\nBeads\nJewellery\nFossils\nLapidary Supplies\n\n\nLocal Attractions\n\n\n\nSovereign Hill (Historic Experience)\nEureka Centre\nBallarat Wildlife Park\nBallarat Botanical Gardens\nArt Gallery of Ballarat\nHer Majesty’s Theatre\nHanging Rock Reserve\nLake Wendouree\n\n\n\n\nPublic Transport\nBallarat can be easily reached by public transport from Melbourne. \nJourney Planner
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/ballarat-gem-crystal-mineral-fossil-show/
LOCATION:Victoria Bowling Club\, 231 Victoria Street\, Ballarat East\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,Victoria
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victorian Gem Clubs Association Inc":MAILTO:vgca1lapidary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220813
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SUMMARY:Gem Fest (Caboolture)
DESCRIPTION:Gem Fest 2022\, organised by Caboolture Gem Club\, is scheduled to run on 13 August 2022 at Caboolture Historical Village. \nDriving time is approximately one hour from Brisbane. \nPlease be certain to confirm all exhibition details with the show organisers before planning your trip. Exhibitions\, venues and dates may be subject to cancellation or alteration. \n\nDisplays\n\nGemstones\nCrystals\nBeads\nFaceting\nSilversmiths\nCasting\n\n\n\nSave Upcoming Events to Your Favourites \nKeep track of our gem fair schedule by bookmarking our Coming Events. \nOpen Coming Events \nTip: Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac) once opened to save it to your favourites. \n\n\nLocal Attractions\n\n\n\nCaboolture Historical Village\nCaboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum\nAbbey Museum of Art and Archaeology\nTAVAS Aviation Museum\nCaboolture Regional Art Gallery\nAerotrek Adventure Flights\nAvicultural and Poultry Museum\n\n\n\n\nPublic Transport\nThis venue can be accessed by public transport. \nTrip Planner
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/gem-fest-caboolture/
LOCATION:Caboolture Historical Village\, 280 Beerburrum Road\, Caboolture\, QLD\, 4510\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,Queensland
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SUMMARY:Castle Hill Crystals\, Gems and Jewellery Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Castle Hill Crystals\, Gems and Jewellery Festival\, organised by Crystal Festivals Australia\, is scheduled to run from 06 – 07 August 2022 at The Harvey Lowe Pavilion – Castle Hill Showground. \nThe driving time from Sydney is approximately forty-five minutes. \nPlease be certain to confirm all exhibition details with the show organisers before planning your trip. Exhibitions\, venues and dates may be subject to cancellation or alteration. \n\nTickets:\nAdults: $10.00 \nChildren under 12  may enter free if accompanied by a paying adult. \nTickets are available at the door. Online booking is unavailable. \n\nFestival Hours:\n06 August 2022: 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.\n07 August 2022: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\nDisplays\n\nOpals\nGemstones\nCrystals\nGemstone Jewellery\nCarvings\nLapidary and Jewellery Supplies\nDinosaur Pieces\n\n\nPublic Transport\nThe venue can be accessed easily by public transport. \nTrip Planner
URL:https://gemfairs.com/event/castle-hill-crystals-gems-and-jewellery-festival/
LOCATION:Castle Hill Showground\, Showground Road\, Castle Hill\, NSW\, 2154\, Australia
CATEGORIES:August,Australia,Gem Fairs,New South Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Festivals Australia":MAILTO:crystalfestivalsaustralia@gmail.com
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