This page is always a work in progress, as I sometimes have difficulty in finding out many of the dates. I have also found a number of date errors on other club and association websites (where the weekend dates don't correspond or plain wrong) So at this stage until I gather more information, this is the best that I can do. A large number of these shows are organised by lapidary and craft clubs. Many mineral dealers and tailgaters attend, and they are often a good source of minerals for swapping and purchase. (If readers would like their club or group dates to be included on this page, then please email the web master with details. I just don't have the time to actively chase up dates, so if you don't tell me, then I can't publish them!)
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January
Sat 15th - Sun 16th January 2022
Warnambool Gem Club Show
2 Selby Road Warnambool, Victoria
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS !!!!
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February
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Feb 2022 Bendigo Gem Club Expo
757 McIvor Hwy Junortoun Victoria
Details at: bendigogemclubinc@gmail.com
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Sat 26th Feb 2022
Thornton Gem and Rock Exhibition
Alexandra and Eildon District Lapidary Club Annual Gem Fair
Thornton Football Ground, Thornton-Taggerty Road, Thornton.
From 8:00 am
For more information phone Dave on 0408 306 823 or Alan on 0492 876 595
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Sat 26th Feb 2022
Redcliffe , SE Queensland
Pop-up show at the clubhouse and in Redcliffe Botanical Gardens
9:00am - 2:00pm
Contact Graeme 0408 883 600 or Sandy 0407 581 823
CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER !!!!
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th Feb 2022
Camden Crystal and Craft Festival, Camden, NSW
AH & I Hall Camden Showgrounds. Inside show.
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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March
Sat 5th - Sun 6th March 2022
North Brisbane Lapidary Club Show
NEW LOCATION! Festival theme is Zircon!
Aspley State School, Cnr Maundrell Tce and Horn Rd
Aspley, Brisbane, SE Queensland
Sat 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sun 8:30am - 3:00pm
Details at: Info@nblc.com.au
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS !!!!
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th March 2022
Boutique Gem & Crystal Expo by Kristallen
Turramurra, NSW
Turramurra Masonic Hall, 1247 Pacific Hwy, Turramurra NSW 2074
Quality Gem Rough Supplies & Juter Jewellery
9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and
9:00am - 3:00pm on Sunday
Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expos. This is the very first show of the year.
Rachelle Juter from Juter Jewellery will also be there to show you what can be made from any of the fine gemstones or crystals you have or would like to acquire! There is no entry fee and there is plenty of parking nearby. Contact Peter at raregems@optusnet.com.au or 0412 333 150
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Fri 11th - Sat 12th - Sun 13th March 2022
Minerama, Glen Innes, northern NSW Annual Gem Show
Show Grounds, Glen Innes
8:30am - 4:30pm
Minerama is held annually in March at Glen Innes, NSW. This gem show is one of the largest annual gem shows in NSW and features fossicking field trips for a variety of gems in the area (eg. sapphire, garnet, topaz, quartz crystals, etc). Field trips are suitable for both beginner and expert fossickers with some locations not normally open to the public. The gem show has a large number of traders in gems, lapidary supplies, minerals, fossils, jewellery and much more with gemmologists/faceting experts in attendance for advice throughout the weekend.
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th - Mon 14th March 2022, Canberra, ACT
2022 Winter Gem Show, EPIC, Canberra, ACT
For further information in the first instance please contact the Club's Show Convenor, Norm Menadue on (02) 6258 6631
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th March 2022 Wantirna, Melbourne, Victoria
The Combined Victorian Gem Clubs Show
The Hungarian Club,
760 Boronia Road,
Wantirna.
Enquiries email: vgca1lapidary@gmail.com
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th March 2022
2022 Gem Mineral and Fossil Show
Hobart, Tasmania
Presented by the Lapidary Club of Tasmania
Grandstand Hall, Showground, Glenorchy, Tasmania
Sat - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sun 20th March 2022
Illawarra Lapidary Club show
Stuart Park, North Woolongong, New South Wales
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stalls selling crystals, minerals, fossils and jewellery, equipment and books
Information: https://www.illawarralapidaryclub.com
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th March 2022
Jewellery, Gem & Mineral Fair, Devonport, Tasmania
East Devonport Primary School, Gymnasium Building,
Thomas Street, East Devonport Tasmania
9am - 4pm each day
Beautiful & amazing pieces of jewellery, plus gems and minerals from Tasmania, mainland
Australia & around the world, are showcased to admire & purchase.
Lapidary supplies & equipment etc., will be available for sale plus children's gem sieving &
gem/gold panning activities, each day.
Delicious food & refreshments available on-site, all weekend.
Entry fee = Adults $5.00 Children under 16 = FREE !!!
All enquiries - Collene Donaghy (Co-ordinator) - mobile 0407 165 005
Website - devonportlapidary.com.au
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Sat 26th March 2022
Mudgeeraba Lapidary Club Show, Gold Coast, Queensland Mudgeeraba Show Grounds Mudgeeraba Road Mudgeeraba SE Qld
8:00am - 4:00pm Email : communitylapidary@gmail.com
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd April 2022,
South Burnett Gem Show,
Wondai Sports Ground (NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)
Bunya Highway, Wondai, South Burnett, SE QueenslandFrom 9:00 am
Entry:- Adults $5.00, children under 12 FreeEnquiries:- Secretary Mb 0491 606 427 or
Email:- sbgemandfossickingclub@outlook.com
Website:- www.southburnettgems.org
COVID19 SAFE – subject to applicable regulations at the time
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th April 2022 National Gem & Crystal Expo,
South Windsor, western Sydney, NSW Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium,
Drummond St, South Windsor, Western Sydney, NSW
Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expo’s and the Hawkesbury Valley Lapidary Club.
There will be displays and demonstrations by the Hawkesbury Valley Lapidary Club as well as traders and dealers from around Australia.
Items for sale by the many traders will include jewellery, gemstones, beads, opals, carvings, gem rough, lapidary cutting rough, fossils, meteorites, metaphysical and healing crystals as well as mineral specimens from Australia and all over the world. A great day out for the whole family. There is also a “kids Quiz” where every child will win a prize! Adults $8, kids (under 18 with parent/s) are free! There is also a great lucky door prize for one lucky person who comes!
Opening hours are 9:30 till 5:00 on Saturday and 9:30 till 4:00 on Sunday.
For more information please go to our website www.agamexpos.com.au or contact Peter on 0412 333 150 or email at raregems@optusnet.com.au You can also find and follow us on Facebook Australian Gem and Mineral Expos
DEALERS and TRADERS wanted! If you’re a dealer and would like to attend, please contact Peter via email for further information!
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Fri 15th - Mon 18th April 2022
GEMBOREE 2022
AREC - 267 Ulan Road, Bombira, (Mudgee) NSW
58th National Gem & Mineral Show.
Event by Gem & Lapidary Council of New South Wales Inc
Fossicking trips. Excursions. Age of Fishes display. Jewellery. Lapidary. Crystals. Minerals. Gemstones. Fossils. Jewellery & lapidary supplies and equipment. Food. Dealers and tailgaters.
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Sat 30th April - Sun 1st May 2022, Greensborough, Victoria
Diamond Valley Gem Club Annual Gem and Crystal Exhibition
The masonic Centre, 23 Ester Street
Greensborough. (Behind Woolworths)
Enquiries: keithaesop@gmail.com
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Fri 6th - Sat 7th - Sun 8th May 2022
Palmer Crystal and Craft Fair,
Palmer, South Australia
A great 3 day event with sellers from all over Australia. A great chance to pick up some interesting mineral specimens, crystals, fossils or even general bric brac. Fun for all the family. Selling starts from noon Friday. On Sunday come along and join in SA Metal Detecting Championships.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/671456540598934
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Sat 7th - Sun 8th May 2022
Coffs Harbour Crystal Festival
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Coffs Harbour Showgrounds
Entry fee is $7.00
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 7th May 2022
Redcliffe , SE Queensland
Pop-up show at the clubhouse and in Redcliffe Botanical Gardens
9:00am - 2:00pm
Contact Graeme 0408 883 600 or Sandy 0407 581 823
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Sat 14th - Sun May 15th May 2022
Lismore Gemfest, Lismore Gem and Lapidary Club Inc.
Showgrounds Lismore,
116 Alexandra Road, Lismore
Northern NSW
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: lismore.gemfest@gemclublismore.org.au
Web: www.lismoregemfest.com.au
CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOD EVENT !!!!
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 2022
Gold Coast Crystal and Craft Festival
Robina, Gold Coast, SE Queensland
Robina Community Centre. Inside stalls
Entry fee is $10.00
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd May 2022 Kialla, central Victoria
GVGC Lapidary, Fossil, Mineral, Gem and Jewellery Show
Quest Raceway, Kialla (7km South of Shepparton.)
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th May 2022
Newcastle Crystal Jewellery & Craft Festival
South Newcastle Rugby Leagues Club, Meriwether, NSW
Inside stalls
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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4th - Sun 5th June 2022
Bankstown Gem and Mineral Expo
(NOTE NEW VENUE)
Greenacre Area Community Centre, 87 Waterloo Road, Greenacre 2190,
South Western Sydney, NSW
Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expo’s and the Bankstown and
Districts Lapidary Club. There will be displays and demonstrations by
the Bankstown & Districts Lapidary Club as well as traders and
dealers from around Australia. Items for sale by the many traders will
include jewellery, gemstones, beads, opals, carvings, gem rough,
lapidary cutting rough, fossils, meteorites, metaphysical and healing
crystals as well as mineral specimens from Australia and all over the
world. A great day out for the whole family. There is also a “kids
Quiz” where every child will win a prize!
Adults $8, kids (under 18 with parent/s) are free! There is also a
great lucky door prize for one lucky person who comes! Opening hours
are 9:30 till 5:00 on Saturday and 9:30 till 4:00 on Sunday. For more
information please go to our website www.agamexpos.com.au or
contact Peter on 0412 333 150 or email at raregems@optusnet.com.au
You can also find and follow us on Facebook Australian Gem and Mineral
Expos
If you’re a dealer and would like to attend, please contact Peter
via email for further information!
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Fri 11th - Sat 12th - Sun 13 June 2022
Northern Rivers Crystal and Craft Festival
Murwillumbah, New South Wales
Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Inside and outside stalls
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 25th June 2022 Gold Coast SE Queensland
Gold Coast Lapidary Club
80 Pacific Avenue, Miami
Gold Coast, Queensland
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th July 2022, Campbelltown, South Western Sydney, NSW.
Campbelltown & Districts Lapidary Club.
Our 42nd Annual Crystal, Gem, Mineral & Jewellery Show.
Greg Percival Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Ingleburn. After 2 years of Covid we are back. Come and see what the club has been up to! There will be lots of displays as well as traders with all sorts of goodies for you to see and buy.
Entry is only $7 and children under 14 get in free with a paying adult. We will have light refreshments as well as a great lucky door prize.
We look forward to seeing everyone after 2 long years!
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Fri 15th - Sat 16th - Sun 17th July 2022, Yowah, SW Queensland
Yowah Opal Festival
email for more information: yowahpower@outlook.com
https://www.yowahfestival.com
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Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th August 2022 Sapphire, Central Queensland
Gemfields Lapidary and Craft Club
Roy Day Park, Sapphire, Central Queensland
gemfieldslapidary1@gmail.com
Three day markets!
Phone Tricia 0457 582 830
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Sat 13th August 2022 Caboolture SE Queensland
Caboolture Club Gem Show
Historical Village,
280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture 4510
For more information please contact Toni Futcher
email: caboolturegemclub@live.com.au
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Sat 20th - Sun 21st August 2022 Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat Lapidary Club Gem Show
Victoria Bowling Club
231 Victoria Street, access via Gent street.
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Sat 20th August 2022
Redcliffe , SE Queensland
Pop-up show at the clubhouse and in Redcliffe Botanical Gardens
9:00am - 2:00pm
Contact Graeme 0408 883 600 or Sandy 0407 581 823
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th August 2022 Frankston, Victoria
Frankston and Peninsula Lapidary Club Gem Show
Peninsula Community Theatre,
Cn'r Nepean Highway and Wilsons Rd, Mornington, Vic
Stall holders welcome.
Contact: Josefin Mb 0420 364 980 or Maria Mb 0427 196 103 for details
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th August 2022
TCS Annual Crystal & Mineral Clearance Event, Newtown, Sydney, NSW
158 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Temple On The Park, Hosted by The Crystal Society.
Open to the Public, direct from the importers.
It's that time of year again for the annual
TCS Crystal and Mineral Clearance Sale.
Prices will not be beaten!!!
Starting from just $2 per Kg.
OPEN DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC NO ABN REQUIRED!
2 days only! 1000s of kgs must be cleared!
Opening hours are
9:00 till 5:00 on Saturday
9:00 till 5:00 on Sunday.
For more information please go to our website www.thecrystalsociety.com
contact Peter on 0477 219 180 or email us at info@thecrystalsociety.com
You can also find and follow us on Facebook and Instagram The Crystal Society.
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th August 2022 Windsor Gem and Mineral Expo,
Windsor, Western Sydney, NSW
The Windsor Function Centre on the corner of George St. and Dight St. Windsor, NSW Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expo’s and the Hawkesbury Valley Lapidary Club.
There will be displays and demonstrations by the Hawkesbury Valley Lapidary Club as well as traders and dealers from around Australia. Items for sale by the many traders will include jewellery, gemstones, beads, opals, carvings, gem rough, lapidary cutting rough, fossils, meteorites, metaphysical and healing crystals as well as mineral specimens from Australia and all over the world. A great day out for the whole family. There is also a “kids Quiz” where every child will win a prize! Adults $8, kids (under 18 with parent/s) are free! There is also a great lucky door prize for one lucky person who comes!
Opening hours are 9:30 till 5:00 on Saturday and 9:30 till 4:00 on Sunday.
For more information please go to our website www.agamexpos.com.au or contact Peter on 0412 333 150 or email at raregems@optusnet.com.au You can also find and follow us on Facebook Australian Gem and Mineral Expos If you’re a dealer and would like to attend, please contact Peter via email for further information!
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th September 2022
28th Mildura Gem & Jewellery Show, Irymple, NW Victoria
Sunraysia Masonic Centre, Irymple
Dealers from three states and club members displaying and selling:
Jewellery - Gems - Fossils - Rocks - Minerals - Books
Light refreshments available
Entry $5 kids free
Contact the organisers, Joe and Sue email: josephwatson28@icloud.com
Mobile: 0428 540 933
Or email the club milduragemclub@gmail.com
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th September, Glen Waverley, Victoria
Waverley Gem Club Show
Brandon Park Community Centre,
Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley
10am to 5pm each day
Contact Garry Shaw - Mb 0425710006, Gwen Dunstan - Mb 0407512883
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Sat 24th - Sun 25th September, Gemkhana 2022,
Clarendon, NSW
Hawksbury District Agricultural Showgrounds,
40 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon. NSW
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th October 2022, Mordialloc, Melbourne, Victoria
Mordialloc Gem Club Show
St. Bridget's primary school
Chute Street, Mordialloc.
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th October 2022, Toowoomba, Queensland
Toowoomba Gemfest – Gems & Jewellery Show
Centenary Heights State High School
60 Ramsay Street (Cnr Ramsay & South Sts)
Sat: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Sun: 8.30am - 3.00pm
Contact email: gemfestsecretary@gmail.com
Facebook notices: https://www.facebook.com/ToowoombaLapidary
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th October 2022, Central Coast, NSW
Central Coast Lapidary Club Crystal Gem & Jewellery Show
Mingara Event Centre, Wyong Road, Tumbi Umbi, NSW 2261
Saturday 15th 9am to 5pm
Sunday 16th 9am to 4pm
Adults $5 Children under 18 Free
Gem, Mineral, Jewellry and Lapidary Dealers
CCLC Inc. Mineral, Rock, Beading and Jewellery Sales
Display of Club Competition & Members' Work
Demonstrations and Raffle.
Any further information please contact secretary@cclcinc.org
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th October 2022, Nunawading, Melbourne, Victoria
Nunawading and District Lapidary Club Exhibition
(Details to be confirmed)
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd October 2022, Meeniyan, Victoria
South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club Inc Show
Venue: Meeniyan Hall.
The Main Street Meeniyan (A bigger hall so more traders can be accommodated.)
Contact email: 2jinkers@tpg.com.au
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th October 2022
44th Annual Seminar of the Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia
Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand.NOTE: This is now a Virtual Seminar!
We will follow our normal format with the NZ Micro-mineral Symposium being held from the 21-25th of Oct, 2022 at the Tangihua Lodge. There will be basic accommodation at the Symposium but accommodation is also be available in Dargaville and Whangarei for those that prefer.
Field trips
October 23rd - Aranga Quarry - Confirmed
October 25th – Pantellerite, epi-thermal deposit or Carbonate skarn (for those who wish to stay an extra day) To be confirmedWe have held off as long as possible in making a final decision for the venue for the Seminar but have now had to accept that it will need to be held as a virtual Seminar.
The main topic will be “Zeolites” but there will be time allocated for other topics as well. Talks will be scheduled for Sat and Sun afternoon (29 & 30 Oct) NZ Daylight saving time
Presentations are invited and more information can be requested by emailing Rod Martin nzsailor@xtra.co.nz
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th November 2022, Dapto, NSW
Illawarra Lapidary Club 60th Anniversary Show
The Ribbonwood Centre
Heininger Hall, 109 Princess Highway, Dapto
Saturday 5th November 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 6th November 9:00am - 2:30pm
$5 admission - children under 12 free
Details: www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th November 2022, Geelong, Victoria
Geelong Lapidary Club Show
Geelong West Town Hall
153 Pakington St
Geelong West.
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th November 2022, Newcastle, NSWNewcastle Gem & Jewellery FairPCYC Newcastle,cnr Melbourne and Young St Broadmeadow NSW
Newcastle Lapidary clubs annual event with over 50 tables selling gems, opals, tools and related craft items. More info please contact the club: newlap@gmail.com
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th November 2022,
Zeehan W Tasmania
Zeehan Gem and Mineral Fair
West Coast Heritage Centre, Main Street, Zeehan
The Zeehan Gem & Mineral Fair is one of the most coveted annual community events held on the West Coast; showcasing and selling an exquisite array of gems & minerals, as well as various rides, games, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
gemfair@wchczeehan.com.au
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th November 2022
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston Gem and Mineral Show will be at the Elphin Sports Centre Launceston
Many stallholders from Tasmania and Interstate will be trading on both days - selling a variety of rocks minerals crystals specimens & fossils from Tasmania, mainland Australia and internationally sourced.
A stunning variety of items will be available to purchase from collectors, jewellery makers & well seasoned stallholders
Saturday 19th Nov 9am - 5pm
Sunday 20th Nov 9 am - 3pm
Adults $5 entry - under 16 FREE
For more information phone Jarrin - 0437 953 815
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Sun 6th November 2022, Tarrawanna, NSW
Illawarra Lapidary Club Open Day and Christmas Market
At Clubhouse, 51 Meadow Street, Tarrawarra
Sunday 6th November 9:00am - 2:00pm
Stalls selling gemstones, crystals, fossils, rough, minerals, handcrafted jewellery and books.
Morning Tea - Home made cakes and goodies
Lunch - sausage sizzle and drinks available
Details: www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th November 2022 Carlingford Gem & Mineral Expo, Sydney, NSW Roselea Community Centre, 645 Pennant Hills Road. Carlingford, Sydney, NSW
Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expo’s and the Northern Districts Lapidary Club, Displays by the NSW Mineralogical Society as well as the Museum of Comparative Zoological Australia, come and see their dinosaurs as well as other skeletons cast from the original bones!
Items for sale by the many traders and dealers will include jewellery, gemstones, beads, opals, carvings, gem rough, lapidary cutting rough, fossils, meteorites, metaphysical and healing crystals as well as mineral specimens from Australia and all over the world. A great day out for the whole family. There is also a “kids Quiz” where every child will win a prize! Adults $8, kids (under 18 with parent/s) are free! There is also a great lucky door prize for one lucky person who comes!
Opening hours are 9:30 till 5:00 on Saturday and 9:30 till 4:00 on Sunday.
For more information please go to our website www.agamexpos.com.au or contact Peter on 0412 333 150 or email at raregems@optusnet.com.au You can also find and follow us on Facebook Australian Gem and Mineral Expos If you’re a dealer and would like to attend, please contact Peter via email for further information!
December
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March
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th March 2023, Devonport Tasmania
Jewellery, Gem & Mineral Fair
East Devonport Primary School, Gymnasium Building,
Thomas Street, East Devonport Tasmania 7310
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm both days
Beautiful & amazing pieces of jewellery, plus gems and minerals from Tasmania, mainland Australia & around the world, are showcased to admire & purchase.
Lapidary supplies & equipment etc., will be available for sale plus children's gem sieving & gem/gold panning activities, each day.
Delicious food & refreshments available on-site, all weekend.
Entry fee: Adults $5.00 Children under 16: FREE !!!
All enquiries - Collene Donaghy (Co-ordinator) - mobile 0407 165 005
Website - www.devonportlapidary.com
April
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Fri 7th - Mon 10th April 2023, Dayboro, SE Queensland
Gemboree 2023 - Queensland
www.gemboree2023.com.au
The 59th National Gem and Mineral Show
To be held at Dayboro, SE Queensland
Further information ring Lloyd Hosking 0429 040 600
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Fri 7th - Sun 9th April 2023, Warwick, SE Queensland
The Warwick Rock swap & Antique bottle & collectables fair
on the Easter weekend at the Warwick showgrounds
Gates open from 8.30 to 5 pm, closes Sunday at 2.00 pm.
Admission $5 Displays of rocks & antique bottles, swap & selling sites. For more information or booking sites phone Peter on 0499372040.
09.08.22