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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Sat 14th - Sun 15th January 2023, Warrnambool, SW Victoria
Warrnambool Gem Show
Our Lady of Help Christians Primary School
2 Selby Road, Warrnambool, Victoria
9:00am - 5:00pm Sat
9:00am - 4:00pm Sun
Contact: Helen, warrnamboolgemclub@gmail.com
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Sat 18th February 2023, Gatton, SE Queensland
Gatton Gem Show
Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton, SE Queensland
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sat 25th - Sun 26 Feb 2023, Bendigo Gem Expo
Bendigo, central Victoria
New Venue - Bendigo Showgrounds Exhibition Building, Vic.
Indoors only, no tailgaters, gemstones, prospecting, fossicking and lapidary tools, rocks, minerals, fossils, silversmithing tools, hand made gold/silver jewellery.
More information: Bendigo Gem Club
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Sun 26th February 2023, Thornton, Victoria
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 11th - Sun 12th March 2023, Shepparton, Victoria
The Combined Victorian Gem Clubs Show (Gemkhana)
The MacIntosh Centre
Shepparton Showgrounds.
Sat 11th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 12th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Entry $7:00 adults and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information vgca1lapidary@gmail.com
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Fri 10th - Sat 11th - Sun 12th March 2023
Minerama, Glen Innes, northern NSW
Annual Gem Show, Show Grounds, Glen Innes
Trading Hours: - 9:00am - 4:00pm Fri - Sat and 9:00am - 2:00pm Sun
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.
Contact: website - https://www.minerama.com.au
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Sun 12th March 2023, North Wollongong, NSW
Illawarra Lapidary Club Rock Swap
Stuart Park, North Wollongong, NSW
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
There will be stalls selling: Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Rough, Equipment, Books and Jewellery. Get in early so you don't miss out!ADMISSION IS FREE!
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th March 2023 - Canberra ACT
Canberra Rock Swap - ACT
Parrot Park, EPIC (Exhibition Park) off the Federal Highway), Canberra.
Entry is free
Dealers and fossickers will be there selling jewellery, gemstones, fossils, rocks, mineral specimens and lapidary supplies.
It will be a fun two days filled with activities for the whole family - lucky dips, sapphire sieving, gold panning, sausage sizzle and much more.
For further information on any of these events please contact the Club's Show Convenor, Norm Menadue on (02) 6258 6631
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th March 2023, Armidale, NSW
New England Lapidary and Fossicking Club show
Armidale show ground NSW.
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sun 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free entry. Tailgaters and inside pavilion trade.
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th March 2023, Hobart, Tasmania
The Lapidary Club of Tasmania's
HObart Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
**** NEW LOCATION ****
Swisherr Hoops Academy Building (Previously K&D Warehouse)
103 Melville Street, Hobart.
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Sat 25th March 2023 Mudgeeraba Community Gem Show, Gold Coast, Queensland hosted by the Community Lapidary Club Inc Mudgeeraba Show Grounds Mudgeeraba Road Mudgeeraba SE Qld 8:00am - 4:00pm Email : communitylapidary@gmail.com
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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
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Sat 1st - Sun 2nd April 2023, Wondai, Queensland
The South Burnett Gem Show 2023,
Wondai Sports Ground, Wondai, Queensland
Hosted by the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club Inc.
Wondai Sports Ground and Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
Sat 1st 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 2nd 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The show will feature both Inside Traders and Outside Tailgaters at the above spacious grounds, and will include Rock and Mineral Displays, Raffles, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Thunder Egg Cutting, Food and Drink and Sand Sieving for the kids.
Entry $5:00 per person with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact the secretary at sbgemandfossickingclub@outlook.com
or Ph 0491 606 427
Website: https://southburnettgems.org
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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.
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th April 2023, Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane North Gem Fair, Lawnton, Brisbane,
Pine Rivers Show Ground
757 Gympie Rd Lawnton, Brisbane
Sat - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 2:00pm
email Andrew on andrewt1963@gmail.com or call on 0448 190 538 for trading details
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd April 2023, South Windsor, NSW
National Gem & Crystal Expo,
Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium, 16 Stewart St, South Windsor, NSW
The largest indoor Gem & Crystal Expo in AUSTRALIA
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.
Adults $8, kids (under 16 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.
Contact Peter: raregems@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th May 2023 - Diamond Valley, Victoria
Diamond Valley Gem Club Annual Gem & Crystal Exhibition
Masonic Centre: 23 Ester St. Greensborough
Contact Leigh Carbines 0499 233 500
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Sun 7th May 2023 “Open Day” - Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc, NSW
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
9:00 - 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
Club members selling Mineral Specimens,
Fossils, Lapidary Materials, Jewellery & more.
Morning Tea (proceeds to the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea)
and Sausage Sizzle Lunch available. Great Mother’s Day gifts available!
You can find us at our website www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au or like and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraLC
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Sat 20th - Sun May 21st May 2023
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
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Sat 27th May 2023
Mt Gravatt Gem Show (Brisbane, SE Qld)
Mt Gravatt Lapidary Gem & Lapidary Society clubrooms,
1873, Logan Road Mt Gravatt, Brisbane.
Entry is off Carsons Lane Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane.
(off Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, almost directly opposite Maccas!)
http://www.mglslapidary.com.au
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Sat 27th - Sun 28th May 2023
Essendon Gem Show (Melbourne, Victoria)
29 Pleasant Street, Pascoe Vale, Melbourne
. TRADE & CLUB STALLS
. MINERALS & JEWELLERY
. BEAUTIFUL SHOWCASE DISPLAYS
. RAFFLE
. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & SAUSAGE SIZZLE
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday
Email enquiries to: eglcinc@gmail.com.au
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Sat 3rd June 2023, Wavell heights, Brisbane, Queensland
Gunyah Lapidary Display and Sale
Clubrooms, 52 Cressey Street, Wavell heights
From 9:00am
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Sat 3rd - Sun 4th June 2023, Greenacre, Sydney, NSW
BANKSTOWN Gem & Crystal Expo
Greenacre Community Centre, 87 Waterloo Rd. Greenacre.
Hosted by Australian Gem & Mineral Expo’s and the Bankstown and Districts Lapidary Club. There will be displays and demonstrations by the 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. Adults $10, kids (under 16 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 contact Peter on 0412 333 150 or
email at raregems@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 24th June 2023, Gold Coast, SE Queensland
Gold Coast Lapidary Club Gem Show
Pizzy Park, 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th July 2023, Balmain, Sydney NSW
Crystal Society Clearance sale
Balmain Town Hall - 370 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
Sydney's largest wholesale/Clearance Sale open direct to the public.
Thousands of crystals, fossils, gemstone jewellery, lapidary and jewellery supplies, stone carvings and more!!
Entry tickets are free for all ages.
Friendly atmosphere with professional and attentive traders who are experts.
Contact us via email or call
info@thecrystalsociety.com - 0477 219 180
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-crystal-society-annual-cle/208152535385997/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th July 2023, Cambelltown, Sydney, NSW
Campbelltown and Districts Lapidary Club Show
Greg Percival Community Centre
Saturday 8th July 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 9th July 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Adults $10 Children under 14 free with paying adult
Phone (02) 9618 3206
email: ctownlapidaryclub@bigpond.com
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Fri 14th - Sun 16th July 2023, Yowah, Western Queensland
Yowah Opal, Gem and More Festival
Yowah Community Hall
Open 3 days from 7:00am - 4:00pm
Bar open Fri, Sat and Sun
email: yowahcommunity@gmail.com
Phone Lloyd - 0427 102 787
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Sat 15th July 2023, Deception Bay, SE Queensland
Deception Bay Gem Club open day and pop-up market
52 Old Bay Road, Deception Bay
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sun 16th July 2023, “Open Day” - Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc – Christmas in July, NSW
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
9:00am - 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
Club members selling Mineral Specimens,
Fossils, Lapidary Materials, Jewellery & more.
Morning Tea and Sausage Sizzle Lunch available.
You can find us at our website www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au or like and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraLC
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd July 2023, Townsville, N Queensland
Townsville Gem Show
96 Mooney Street, Gulliver, Townsville
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sat 22nd July 2023, Central Coast, NSW
Central Coast Lapidary Club Annual Rock Auction
Central Coast Lapidary Club - 10 Ourimbah Creek Road, Ourimbah NSW
Contact Secretary: secretary@cclcinc.org
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th July 2023, Cairns, FN Queensland
Cairns Gem Festival
Cairns Youth Centre Grounds,
129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sat 5th August 2023, Innisfail, FN Queensland
Innisfail Gem Fest
6 River Avenue, Innisfail, FN Queensland
Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sun 6th August 2023, Atherton, FN Queensland
Atherton Tablelands Mineral and Lapidary Club Gem Fest
Clubhouse, Racecourse Road, Toga, Atherton, FN Queensland
Sun 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fri 11th - Sat 12th - Sun 13th August 2023 - Central Queensland
The Gemfields Lapidary and Craft Club show
Roy Day Park, Sapphire Central Queensland
3 Day market, demonstrations, rock display and faceting competition
Contact: Mb Ph 0474 277 122 or
email: gemfieldslapidary1@gmail.com
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Sat 12th August 2023 - Caboolture SE Queensland
Caboolture Gemfest
Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture
Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Sat 19th - Sunday 20th August 2023 - Rockhampton, central Queensland
Rockhampton Gem Expo
Gem, Fossil, Mineral and Jewellery Exhibition. Held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds
Come and “Dig the Tropics”
For information contact:
Arthur H Cleary, OAM
Coordinator
Rockhampton Gem Expo
PO Box 635
Rockhampton, QLD 4700
Text to: 0419 794 665
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Sat 26th August 2023 - Hemmant, Brisbane
Waterloo Bay Lapidary Club Gem Show
Community Hall, Corner of Brand and Ramsay Streets, Hemmant, Brisbane
Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sat 2nd September 2023 - Ipswich, SE Queensland
Ipswich and District Lapidary Club Gem Show
Silkstone State School, Prospect Street, Ipswich, Queensland
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th September 2023 - Bribie Island, SE Queensland
Ipswich and District Lapidary Club Gem Show
Bribie Island Arts Centre,
191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island, SE Queensland
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sat 23rd September 2023 - Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, SE Queensland
Caloundra Jewellery and Gem Show
9 Caloundra Road, Caloundra, SE Queensland
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th September 2023 - Clarendon, NSW
2023 State Gem and Mineral Show (Gemkhana)
Hawkesbury District Agricultural Showgrounds,
40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon, NSW
Saturday 23rd Sept 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 24th Sept 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adults $10 Children under 16 free
Contact Bob McLean - gemkhana@gemlapidarycouncilnsw.org.au
web: http://www.facebook.com/gemlapidarycouniclnsw.org.au
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Sat 7th October 2023 - Beenleigh, SE Queensland
Beenleigh Gem Festival
Beenleigh Showgrounds, Kent Street, Beenleigh, SE Queensland
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th October 2023 - Central Coast NSW
Central Coast Lapidary, Crystal, Gem and Jewellery Show
Mingara Events Centre, Tumbi Umbi NSW
Contact Secretary: secretary@cclcinc.org
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Sat 14th October 2023 - Nambour, Sunshine Coast, SE Queensland
Nambour Gemfest 2023
Nambour showgrounds
Entry $5 per person, kids under 12 free
ATM onsite
To find out more: www.nambourlapidaryclub.com.au
(Nambour will be the venue for the 2026 GEMBOREE)
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd October 2023, Toowoomba, SE Queensland
Toowoomba Gemfest – Gems and Jewellery
Centenary Heights State High School, Toowoomba, SE Queensland
(60 Ramsay Street entrance)
8:30am – 4:30pm Sat
8:30am – 3:00pm Sun
Further details on:
W: www.toowoombalapidaryclub.org
F: https://www.facebook.com/ToowoombaLapidary/
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Fri 27th - Sun 29th October 2023, Perth Western Australia
Perth Gem & Mineral Show
Perth Convention Centre, Perth, 6102
Opening Hours:
Fri 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults $5 entrykids freeWeb Links:
https://www.perthgemmineralshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PerthGemMineralShow
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th October 2023
Canberra Gemcraft and Mineral Spring Show
Canberra ACT
Exhibition Park (off the Federal Highway) EPIC
Saturday 28th Nov 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 29th Nov 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Adults $7 entry - $12 family, $4 children/Concession
Contact the shows convener Norm Menadue on (02) 6258 6631
email: nmenadue@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th 10th November 2023
Jewellery Gems and Minerals Festival - NSW
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc.
9:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Heininger Hall, Ribbonwood Centre, 109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
Entry: Adults $5, children under 12 years free
Featuring: Gemstone Faceting, Cabochon Cutting, Silver Crafts, Jewellery Making and Valuations, Mineral Group displays, Club and Fossicking Information, Refreshments, Raffle, Lucky Door Prizes and Kid’s Games.
Trader’s Selling: Lapidary Supplies, Minerals, Jewellery, Crystals, Findings, Fossils, Beads and Opals.
You can find us at our website www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au or like and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraLC
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Sun 5th - Fri 10th November 2023
45th Annual Seminar of the Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia
Theme is "Granite Minerals"
"Grindelwald", northern Tasmania (close to Launceston)Field trips and Gem and Mineral Show visits after the seminar.
NOTE: This is a preliminary guide for forward planning. Please check closer to the date.
Please contact Ralph Bottrill for further information email:
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Sat 11th - Sun 12th November 2023,
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 11th - Sun 12th November 2023, Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane North Gem Fair, Lawnton, Brisbane,
Pine Rivers Show Ground
757 Gympie Rd Lawnton, Brisbane
Sat - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 2:00pm
email Andrew on andrewt1963@gmail.com or call on 0448 190 538 for trading details
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Sat 11th - Sun 12th November 2023, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle Lapidary Club Gem and Jelwellery Fair,
PCYC Melbourne Road, Broadmeadow, Newcastle, NSW
Sat - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sales of jewellery, gemstones, rocks, beads and tools. Demonstrations of faceting and jewellery making and activities for the kids.
Free Admission, Free Parking. Full canteen service available.
Email: newlap@gmail.com
Phone: 02 49529611 (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Newcastle-Lapidary-Club-616736661717997
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th November 2023
Launceston Gem and Mineral Show, Launceston, Tasmania
The 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 18th Nov 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 19th Nov 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Adults $5 entry - under 16 FREE
For more information phone Jarrin - 0437 953 815
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Sun 26th November 2023
Illawarra Lapidary Club “Open Day” and Christmas Market, NSW
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
9:00am - 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
Stalls selling Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary Materials and Jewellery.
Morning Tea and Sausage Sizzle Lunch available.
You can find us at our website www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au or like and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraLC
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Fri 29th - Sun 31 March 2024, 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.
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