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 22nd February 2020
Gatton Gem Show, North Street, Gatton,
SE Queensland
Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton
8.30am – 4.00pm
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd February 2020
Camden Crystal and Craft Festival, Camden, NSW
AH & I Hall Camden Showgrounds
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat Feb 29th - Sun 1st March 2020
North Brisbane Lapidary Club Gem and Jewellery Festival
Earnshore College, Cnr Earnshore and Tufnell Roads, Banyo, Brisbane, Qld
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
email: info@nblc.com.au - www.nblc.com.au
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Sun 1st March 2020, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle Lapidary Club Rock Auction
12:00 noon at the club rooms, Dora Street, Adamstown, NSW.
look on Newcastle lapidary facebook page for list of items.
All welcome!
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Sat 7th - Sun 8th March 2020
Kristallen & Quality Gem Rough Supplies
Back from Tucson show, Turramurra, Sydney, NSW
Turramurra Masonic Hall
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 and where you can be the first to see what’s new from the Tucson Show in the USA.
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 13th - Sat 14th - Sun 15th March 2020
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 14th March 2020
Caboolture Gemfest - Caboolture, SE Qld
Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Rd. Caboolture, SE Queensland.
9:00am - 4:00pm
Contact Paul Futcher 07 5432 3219
www.caboolturegemclub.com.au
caboolturegemclub@live.com.au
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Sat 21st March 2020
Mineral Store Australia's 8th Mineral and Crystal Home show
Wynnum, bayside Brisbane, Queensland
9:00am - 3:00pm
Our annual home show displays our entire stock in the one place and will be your first chance to purchase our new specimens from this year's Tucson, Arizona's gem, mineral and fossil show. Entry is by invitation only, so it is important that you reply by SMS to 0419661962 or email to mineral@gil.com.au to obtain your invitation. (we supply free soft drinks, bottled water and a lunchtime sausage sizzle, so it is important for us to gauge attendance on the day. Further details will be available on www.mineralstore.com.au.
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd March 2020
Devonport Tasmania
East Devonport School Gymnasium
Thomas Street, East Devonport
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 onsite, 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.au
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Sat 21st March 2020
Campbelltown & Districts Lapidary Club Open Day
Club grounds - Lot 1 Bensley Road, Macquarie Fields, Sydney, NSW
(set your GPS to Hazlett Oval Bensley Road)
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Sat 21st - Sun 22nd March 2020
Albury Crystal and Craft Festival, Albury, NSW
Lavington Hall Albury
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 28th March 2020
Mudgeeraba Community Gem Show
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds SE Queensland
8:00am - 4:00pm
Contact: Steve Profke 0419 471 332
sprofke@westnet.com.au
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th March 2020
Canberra Rock Swap - ACT
8:30am to 5:00pm (Sat) 8:30am to 4:00pm (Sun)
Wagtail Way, EPIC - Exhibition Park
Fossickers & dealers. Crystals, minerals, rough & cut gemstones, opals, fossils, lapidary supplies, jewellery. Sieve for sapphires. Food available - No entry cost
For further information in the first instance on any of these events please contact the Club's Show Convenor, Norm Menadue on (02) 6258 6631
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Sat 4th- Sun 5th April 2020
South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club show
Kingaroy Showgrounds, Kingaroy, SE Queensland
9:00am - 4:00pm Sat
9:00am - 3:00pm Sun
Contact: 0491 606 427
Email: sbgemandfossickingclub@outlook.com
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Sat 4th- Sun 5th April 2020
Newcastle Gem and Craft Festival, NSW
Newcastle Leagues Club
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Fri 10th - Mon 13th April 2020 (Easter)
56th National Gem and Mineral Show
GEMBOREE - Albury, NSW - Vic Border
The 56th National Gem & Mineral Show, GEMBOREE 2020
Full Details at http://aflaca.org.au/gemboree/
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Fri 10th - Sun 12th April 2020 (Easter)
Warwick Rocks, Antiques and Bottle Fair
Warwick, SE Queensland
8:00am - 5:00pm Warwick Showgrounds, Warwick SE Qld.
Contact Peter: 0499 372 040 or Dawn 0412 663 757
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Sat 18th- Sun 19th April 2020
Wollongong Crystal and Craft Festival, Wollongong, NSW
Wollongong Town Hall
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th April 2020
Greater Sydney Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Crystal Expo, South Windsor, western Sydney, NSW
The show venue is the 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 $7, 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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Sat 2nd May - Sun 3rd May 2020
Redcliffe Gem Show, SE Queensland
Hercules State School, Kippa-Ring the Redcliffe Peninsula Queensland, north of Brisbane.
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Sat 2nd May - Sun 3rd May 2020
Sunshine Coast Crystal and Craft Festival
Morayfield Community Hall
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th May 2020
Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast SE Queensland - The Gold Coast Crystal & Craft Festival
Venue -
his Festival will offer a limited number of internal stall holder positions only and aims to offer residents of the Gold Coast & surrounds a Festival where they can purchase their opals, precious and semi-precious gemstone jewellery, gemstones and gem rough, minerals, fossils and crafts, off experienced and competent traders.
Contact Rob Scott for more information and your Dealer Contract for your chance to participate. crystalfestivalsaustralia@gmail.com
or mb 0405 904 881
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th May 2020
Lismore Gemfest, Lismore, Northern NSW
At Lismore Showgrounds, Alexander Parade, Nth Lismore, NSW
Ph 02 6688 8280
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Sat 23rd May 2020
Mt Gravatt Gem Show (Brisbane, SE Qld)
Mt Gravatt Lapidary Gem & Lapidary Society clubrooms,
1873, Logan Road Mt Gravatt.
Entry is off Carsons Lane Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane.
(off Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, almost directly opposite Maccas!
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Sat 6th June 2020
Gunyah Lapidary Club display
Brisbane, Queensland
9:00am - 4:00pm
Clubrooms, 52 Cressey Street, Wavell Heights, Brisbane
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th June 2020
Bankstown Gem and Mineral Expo,
Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Road, Yagoona, 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 $7, 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 13th - Mon 15th June 2020
Northern Rivers Crystal and Craft Festival
Murwillumbah, N NSW
Murwillumbah showgrounds, N NSW https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 27th June 2020
Gold Coast Gem and Craft Show - Gold Coast Queensland
9:00am - 4:00pm
80 Pacific Avenue, Miami, SE Queensland
Tailgating show only - no inside trading
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Sat 4th - Sun 5th July 2020
Hervey Bay Gem and Jewellery Expo,
Hervey Bay, Queensland
Star of the Sea Catholic School, 39 Hughes Road,
Hervey Bay, Queensland
Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat 11th and Sun 12th July 2020
Campbelltown & Districts Lapidary Club
Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewellery Exhibition
Greg Percival Community Centre,
Cnr Oxford and Cumberland Roads, Ingleburn, Sydney, NSW
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Sun 11th July 2020
Suncoast Gem and Fossicking Club show
Mooloolaba State School, Douglas Street, Mooloolaba
8:30am to 4:30pm
Email: gemclub@bigpond.com
Website: www.suncoast-gem-club.com.au
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Sat 18th - Sun 19th July 2020
Townsville Gem and Mineral Club Show
Townsville, North Queensland
Clubrooms, 96 Mooney Street, Gulliver, Townsville
Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th July 2020
Cairns Mineral and Lapidary Club Show
Cairns, North Queensland
Clubrooms, 129 Mulgrave Road, Cairns. N Qld
Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat 25th - Sun 26th July 2020
Camden Jewellery and Beading Expo, Camden, NSW
AH & I Hall Camden Showgrounds
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 1st August 2020
Innisfail Gem Club Show
Innisfail, North Queensland
Clubrooms, 6 River Road, Innisfail, N Qld
Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Sun 2nd August 2020
Atherton Gemfest
Atherton, North Queensland
Clubrooms, Racecourse Road, Toga, Atherton, N Qld
Sun 7:00am onwards
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Sat 6th - Sun 9th August 2020
Anakie Gemfest
Anakie, Central Queensland
Alan King Memorial Park, Anakie, Central Qld Gemfields.
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Sat 7th or 15th August 2020??
Date yet to be finalised
Mineral Store Australia's Back from St Marie France Home show
Wynnum, bayside Brisbane, Queensland
9:00am - 3:00pm
This will be your first chance to purchase our new specimens from the 2020 St Marie aux Mines gem, mineral and fossil show held in north eastern France. Alpine quartz, Gwindel crystals and more! Entry is by invitation only, so it is important that you reply by SMS to 0419661962 or email to mineral@gil.com.au to obtain your invitation. (we supply free soft drinks, bottled water and a lunchtime sausage sizzle, so it is important for us to gauge attendance on the day. Further details will be available on www.mineralstore.com.au.
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Sat 15th - Sun 16th August 2020
Central Coast Crystal and Craft Festival, Gosford, NSW
Gosford Showgrounds
https://www.crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
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Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd August 2020
Windsor Gem and Mineral Expo, Windsor, Western Sydney, NSW
The Windsor Function Centre on the corner of George Street and Dight Street 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 $7, 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 29th August 2020
Waterloo Bay Lapidary Club Show, Hemmant, Brisbane, Qld
Hemmant Community Hall, 31 Hemmant-Tingalpa Road, Hemmant, Brisbane, SE Qld.
9:00am - 3:00pm
info@lapidary.net.au
wblc.coordinator@lapidary.net.au
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Sat 5th September 2020
Ipswich and District Lapidary Club show
Silkstone State School, corner of Prospect and Molloy Street, Silkstone, Ipswich, SE Qld.
8:00am - 3:00pm
email: ipswich.lapidary@gmail.com
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Sat 12th - Sun 13th September 2020
Bribie Island Gem Show, SE Queensland
Community Arts Centre
191 Sunderland Drive
Banksia Beach
8.00am – 4.00pm
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th September 2020
New South Wales Gemkhana, Clarendon, New South Wales
Hawkesbury District Agricultural Showground at Clarendon.
For further details please email gemkhana@gemlapidarycouncilnsw.org.au
8am - 4pm
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Sat 26th September 2020
Caloundra Lapidary Club Gem & Jewellery Show,
Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, SE Queensland
Clubhouse, 9 Caloundra Road, Caloundra
8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone Greg - 0408 397 755
email: gemshow@caloundralapidaryclub.org.au
web: www.caloundralapidaryclub.org.au
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Sat 3rd - Mon 5th Oct 2020
the 43rd Annual Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia Seminar
Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club in Ryedale Road, West Ryde, Sydney
The theme is "43 Shades of Silver"
Contact: George Laking bglaking@tech2u.com.au
More information will be published as it comes to hand
www.minsocnsw.org.au
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Sat 3rd Oct 2020
Beenleigh Lapidary Club Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Beenleigh, SE Queensland.
Beenleigh Showgrounds, Beenleigh, Qld
8:00am - 4:00pm
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Sat 17th – Sun 18th October 2020
Toowoomba Gemfest – Gems and Jewellery
Centenary Heights State High School,
Ramsay St., Toowoomba
Details: https://toowoombalapidaryclub.org/
Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sun 8:30am - 3:00pm
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Sat 24th October 2020
Crystal, Gem and Jewellery Show, Gold Coast, SE Qld
225 Morala Avenue, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast
Held at the Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League Club
Free Entry! 10:00am - 6:00pm
Minerals, Fossils, Opals, Crystals, Pearls, Jewellery and Gemstones on sale. All quality products from top dealers
Ph 07 5537 4844
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Sat 31st Oct - Sun 1st November 2020
Bundaberg Gem and Mineral Society Gemfair - Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Bundaberg SE Qld
Venue to be confirmed, Bundaberg, Queensland
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Sat 31st Oct - Sun 1st November 2020
Bundaberg Gem and Mineral Society Gemfair - Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Bundaberg SE Qld
Venue to be confirmed, Bundaberg, Queensland
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Sat 7th - Sun 8th November 2020, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle Gem & Jewellery Fair, Newcastle PCYC, Newcastle
Cnr of Young and Melbourne Streets, Broadmeadow, NSW.
9:00am-3:00pm
Look on Newcastle Lapidary Facebook page for more info.
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Sat 14th - Sun 15th November 2020
Redcliffe Xmas Gem Show, SE Queensland
Hercules State School, Kippa-Ring the Redcliffe Peninsula Queensland, north of Brisbane.
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Sat 28th - Sun 29th November 2020
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 $7, 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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TBA
20.02.20