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!)
2024
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Sat 24th Feb 2024
Gatton Lapidary Club Show, Gatton, SE Queensland
Gatton Shire Hall
North Street, Gatton
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sun 25th Feb 2024
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc. Rock Swap
Stuart Park, George Hanley Drive, North Wollongong
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Club members and others will be selling Jewellery, Gemstones, Cabochons, Minerals, Opals, Findings, Beads & Fossils and maybe some Lapidary equipment. Come along for a great day.
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 2nd Mar 2024
North Brisbane Lapidary Club Show, Nundah, Brisbane, SE Queensland
574 Nudgee Road Nundah
Albert Bishop Park
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Fri 8th - Sat 9th - Sun 10th March 2024
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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Sat 16th - Sun 17th March 2024
Canberra Rock Swap
Exhibition Centre (EPIC) - Parrot Park
Flemington Road, Mitchell ACT 2911
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Entry: Free
Sales: Fossickers & dealers selling: Minerals, crystals, jewellery, rough & cut gemstones, opals and fossils
Other: Sieves for sapphires and pan for gold
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com
Web: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Email: nmendue@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 23rd March 2024, Mudgeeraba, SE Queensland
Mudgeeraba Community Gem Show
SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th April 2024, Wondai, Queensland
The South Burnett Gem Show 2024,
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 6th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 7th 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 29th March - Mon 1st April 2024, Willunga, South Australia
Gemboree 2024 - South Australia
The 60th National Gem and Mineral Show
To be held at Willunga, South Australia
Further information ring Convenor Chris Rowe on 0400 207 095
PO Box 5074 Alberton SA 5074
Email: clrowe1@bigpond.com
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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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Sat 20th - Sun 21st April 2024, Windsor, NSW
National Gem and Crystal Expo, Windsor
Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium,
Stewart Street, South Windsor, NSW
Sat 20th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 21st 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Sat 20th - Sun 21st April 2024, Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide, South Australia
The Tea Tree Gully Gem and Mineral Club
Tea Tree Gully Primary School gymnasium, corner of Memorial Drive
and Neale Street, Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide, SA
This event features a club mineral stall and trading table as well as local and interstate dealers selling mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, cut gemstones, handcrafted jewellery, lapidary material, tools and equipment and much more. Grab bags and free giveaways for young rockhounds, a canteen serving light refreshments, and a raffle.
Times - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat and Sun
Entry $5.00, Children under 12 Free when accompanied by an adult
Contact - Ian on 0417 859 443 or email - gmcteatreegully@gmail.com
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Sat 4th May 2024
Redcliffe Lapidary Club Open Day Recliffe, SE Queensland
Redcliffe Show Grounds, Redcliffe, QLD
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Sun 5th May 2024
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc. Open Day
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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.
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 18th - Sun 19th May 2024
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 25th May 2024
Mount Gravatt Lapidary Society show - Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, SE Queensland
Carson Lane, 1873 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt
Sat 25th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sat 25th - 26th May 2024
Canberra Winter Gemcraft & Mineral Show
Exhibition Park (EPIC) - Mallee Pavilion
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Entry: $8 Adults. $12 Family. $5 Concession Free Under 16
Sales: Gem, Mineral, Jewellery & Lapidary dealers
Minerals, fossils, jeweller, rough & cut gemstones, crystals, opals, beads
Other: Age of Fishes Museum - Information & Fossil Exhibits
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com
Web: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Email: nmendue@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 29th June 2024, 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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Fri 19th - Sat 20th - Sun 21st July 2024, Yowah, SW Queensland
Yowah Opal Festival - Opals, Gems and More!
YOMCSI Community Hall, Yowah
Magnificent McGuire collection on display
Entertainment, Poetry and Yarns
Accommodation at Artesian Water Caravan park
Food - Licenced bar and Meals,
Food Vans
Market Stalls
Contact: Ben Stoverink - Mb 0427 554 161
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Sun 21st July 2024
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc. - Xmas in July
FREE Entry - 51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 3rd Aug 2024 Caboolture Gemfest, SE Queensland
Caboolture Show Grounds. 140 Beerburrum Rd. Caboolture, SE Queensland
(NOTE: Previous shows have been held at the Caboolture Historical Village)
9:00 am - 4:00 pmContact:
Email: caboolturegemclub@live.com.au
Phone: 0493 838 287
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Fri 9th - Sat 10th - Sun 11th August 2024 Sapphire on the Central Gemfields, Queensland
Run by the Gemfields Lapidary and craft club Inc
At Roy Day Park, Sapphire, Central Queensland
The GLCC inc are hosting our annual jewel of the gemfields three day event. We will have a large variety of traders selling amazing products, crystals, all your lapidary needs, jewellery, gems and opals. Heaps of demonstrations throughout the three days.
Outdoor traders book with Tricia 0457 582 830. (Indoor trading sold out)
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Sat 10th August 2024
Redcliffe Lapidary Club Open Day Redcliffe, SE Queensland
Redcliffe Show Grounds, Redcliffe, QLD
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Sat 17th - Sun 18th Aug 2024 Rockhampton Gem Expo, Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Rockhampton Showgrounds
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Sat 31st Aug 2024 Waterloo Bay Gem Show, Hemmant, Brisbane, SE Queensland
Hemmant Community Hall, Hemmant, Brisbane
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Sat 7th September 2024 Ipswich Gem Show, Ipswich, SE Queensland
Silkstone State School, Corner of Prospect and Molloy Streets, Silkstone
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Adults $4:00 and children free
Email: ipswich.lapidary@gmail.com
Gemstone, Minerals, Jewellery and Fossils
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Sat 29th - Sun 30th September 2024 State Gem and Mineral Show, Clarendon, NSW
Hawkesbury Showgrounds
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Sat 5th October 2024 - Beenleigh, SE Queensland
Beenleigh Gem Festival
Beenleigh Showgrounds, Kent Street, Beenleigh, SE Queensland
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sat 5th - Mon 7th October 2024
(Please note that field trip events are planned for Tues 7th - Wed 8th
46th Annual Seminar of the Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia
Theme is "Speakers Choice"
Queensland Museum, Southbank, Brisbane, QueenslandField 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 John Hayward for further information
email: jonward99@optusnet.com.au Fri 11th - Sat 12th - Sun 13th October 2024 - Perth Western Australia
Perth Gem Mineral Show
Perth Convention and Exibition Centre,
Perth, Western Australia
https://www.perthgemmineralshow.com
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Sat 12th October 2024 - Nambour, SE Queensland
Nambour Gemfest
Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour, SE Queensland
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Sat 19th - Sun 20th October 2024 - Toowoomba, SE Queensland
Toowoomba Gemfest
Centenary Heights State High School,
60 Ramsay St, Toowoomba
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Sat 2nd Nov 2024
Cessnock gem and Mineral Club Auction - Cessnock, New South Wales
Gems, Slabs, Cabachons, Faceting Material, Fossils, Specimens and Jewellery
Commencing at 10:30 am (Viewing from 10:00 am)
Light Refreshments available at small cost. Cash & Card Accepted.
The Cessnock Gem & Mineral Clubhouse, Hall Park, Stephen Street, Cessnock West, NSW
For more information – Lynda Marshall – Auction co-ordinator
email: merriwa2001@yahoo.com.au
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3 Nov 2024
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc.
62nd Anniversary Jewelery, Gems and Minerals Festival
At Heininger Hall, Ribbonwood Centre, 109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
Sat 2 Nov 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun 3 Nov 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Entry: Adults $5, children under 12 years free
Featuring: Gemstone Faceting, Cabochon Cutting, Silver Crafts, Jewellery Making and Valuations, Mineral Group, Club and Fossicking Information, Refreshments, Raffle and Kid’s Games.
Dealers 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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Sat 2nd - 3rd November 2024
Canberra Spring Gemcraft & Mineral Show
Exhibition Park (EPIC) - Mallee Pavilion
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Entry: $8 Adults. $12 Family. $5 Concession Free Under 16
Sales: Gem, Mineral, Jewellery & Lapidary dealers
Minerals, fossils, jeweller, rough & cut gemstones, crystals, opals, beads
Other: Age of Fishes Museum - Information & Fossil Exhibits
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com
Web: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Email: nmendue@optusnet.com.au
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd November 2024 - Bundaberg, Queensland
Bundaberg Gemfair
Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
University Drive, Bundaberg, Queensland
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th November 2024 - Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle Gem and Lapidary Club Fair
Newcastle PCYC, corner of Young and Melbourne Roads, Broadmeadow, Newcastle
Trading Hours: Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
As well as demonstrations and displays of lapidary and jewellery-making, there will be plenty of stalls selling a variety of tools, jewellery, gemstones and lapidary material and related craft.
Free parking and entry. Full canteen service available.
For more information:
Phone 02 49529611 (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Email: newlap@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Newcastle-Lapidary-Club-616736661717997/
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th of November 2024 - Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston Gem and Mineral Show
Elphin Sports Centre - Racecourse Cres. Launceston
Trading Hours: Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Entry: Adults $5 under 16 free
The two day event features around 50 stallholders trading on well over 100 tables
Local, national and international stallholders trade alongside Mineral Resources Tasmania &
UTAS - a working sluice, sensory display, mini mine, raffle and treasure hunt.
Featuring Tasmanian Mineral Talks - a ticketed event on the Saturday night with local and international guest speakers.
Contact Show Manager: Jarrin Page 0437 953 815
launcestongemandmineralshow@gmail.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GemAndMineral
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Sat 23rd November 2024
Redcliffe Lapidary Club Open Day Recliffe, SE Queensland
Redcliffe Show Grounds, Redcliffe, QLD
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Sun 24th Nov 2024
Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc.
“Open Day” Christmas Market
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
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
2025
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th February 2025
New England Fossicking and Lapidary Show
Armidale Showground, Armidale NSW
34th Gem and Craft Show
Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gems, Rocks, Crystals, Crafts, Beads and Lapidary Equipment plus much more!
BBQ Breakfast and Lunch and Refreshments available
Contact:
Kerry: 0407 308 620
Mick: 0474 726 441
Email: nelfc@hotmail.com
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Fri 7th - Sat 8th - Sun 9th March 2025
Minerama, Glen Innes, New South Wales
Contact: website - https://www.minerama.com.au
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th March 2025
Warrnambool Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Warrnambul, Victoria
Trading Hours: -
10:00am - 5:00pm Sat
10:00am - 4:00pm Sun
To be held at the Wannon Function Centre, Greyhound Racing Club, Warrnambool.
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd March 2025, Devonport, Tasmania
The Devonport Lapidary Club Show,
East Devonport Primary School, Gymnasium Building
Thomas Street, East Devonport, Tasmania
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 $8.00 Children under 16 = FREE !!!
All enquiries - Collene - mobile 0407 165 005 or Sandy – mobile 0418 316 658
Email – jgandmfair@myyahoo.com
Website - www.devonportlapidary.com
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Sat 8th - Sun 9th March 2025
Warrnambool Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Warrnambul, Victoria
Trading Hours: -
10:00am - 5:00pm Sat
10:00am - 4:00pm Sun
To be held at the Wannon Function Centre, Greyhound Racing Club, Warrnambool.
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th April 2025, Wondai, SE Queensland
The South Burnett Gem Show 2025,
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 5th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 6th 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, Lucky Dips, Gem Sort, 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 18th - Sun 20th April 2025, Warwick, SE Queensland
The Warwick and District Lapidary Club Show
on the Easter weekend at the Warwick showgrounds, 18 Kingaford Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Gates open from 8.30 to 4:30 pm, closes Sunday at 1.00 pm
The Warwick Rock Swap and Collectables Fair.
Adults $5, Children 12 years and under accompanied by a parent FREE.
For more information :- Facebook - Warwick Lapidary Club QLD
or email lapidary67@hotmail.com or phone 0419840074
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October 2025 - Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia Seminar
Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
In 2025 the event will be hosted by South Australia
at Handorf in the Adelaide Hills in October.
Field Trips before and after the Seminar.
This event is currently being planned and further details will be advertised more widely as they become available.
In the meantime, more information can be obtained from :-
President Harold Gallasch: gallasch@bukartilla.com.au
Secretary Lyndon Symons: secretaryminsoc@gmail.com
05/11/24