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 February 2026, Nundah, Brisbane, Queensland
North Brisbane Gem and Jewellery Festival
Brisbane, SE Queensland
At Albert Bishop Park, 574 Nudgee Road, Nundah
Adults $5, Children 5-16 yrs $2 and free entry under 5s
9:00am - 4:00pm
enquiries to:
gemshowblc@gmail.com
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Sun 22nd February 2026 - Wollongong, NSW
ILLAWARRA LAPIDARY CLUB INC - "Rock Swap"
At Stuart Park, George Hanley Drive, North Wollongong
Between 8:00am and 2:00pm
FREE ENTRY!
Club members and others will be selling Jewellery, Gemstones, Cabochons, Minerals, Opals, Findings, Beads & Fossils and maybe some Lapidary equipment. A great day out!
Kid’s Rock Scramble at 12 noon, come join us!!
You can find us at our website www.illawarralapidaryclub.com.au or like and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IllawarraLC or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/illawarralc/
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Sat 21st February 2026
Gatton Gem Show, SE Queensland
Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton - 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Fri 6th - Sun 8th March 2026
Minerama, Glen Innes, New South Wales
Showgrounds, Glen Innes, NSW -
Fri/Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm, Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: website - https://www.minerama.com.au
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Sat 14th - Sun 15 March 2026, Devonport, Tasmania
The Jewellery, Gem and Mineral Fair,
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 $10.00 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 14th - Sun 15th March 2026, Armidale NSW
New England Fossicking and Lapidary Show
Armidale Showground, Armidale NSW
35th Annual Gem and Craft Show
FREE ENTRY
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! Kids activities. BBQ Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee and Refreshments available all weekend
Contact:
Kerry: 0407 308 620
Email: nelfc@hotmail.com
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Fri 3rd - Sun 5th April 2026, Warwick, SE Queensland
The Warwick Rockswap and Gem Show
on the Easter weekend at the Warwick showgrounds, 18 Kingsford Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Gates open from 8.30 to 4:30 pm, Friday and Saturday, Sunday 8:30am - 1.00 pm
The Warwick Rock Swap.
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 Rhonda 0419 840 074
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Fri 3rd - Mon 5th April 2026 Nambour, SE Queensland
62nd Gemboree, National Gem and Mineral Show,
Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour, SE Queensland- Fri 12:00 noon Sat/Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat 18th - Sun 19th April 2026, Tea Tree Gully Gem and Mineral Show.
Tea Tree Gully, near Adelaide, South Australia.
Tea Tree Gully Primary School, Memorial Drive.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat and Sun
$5.00 entry fee - children under 12 free with an adult.
For more information: Augie Gray - 0433 571 887
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Sunday 3rd May 2026 Tarrawanna 2518, NSW
ILLAWARRA LAPIDARY CLUB INC “Open Day”51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
– 9:00am to 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
View the Club Rooms, purchase 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 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/illawarralc/
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Sat 16th - Sun 17th May 2026
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 6th - Tues 9th June 2026 - Ballarat Victoria
http://www.minsocvic.org.au/2026-joint-mineralogical-societies-seminar.html
Theme: Volcanism and its Minerals
The Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre
613 Main Road, Golden Point, Ballarat, Victoria
In 2026 the event will be hosted by the Victorian Society in Ballarat in the heart of the goldfields of Victoria.
Field Trips are planned for the Seminar.
This event is currently being planned and further details will be found under the Joint Seminar tab
In the meantime, more information can be obtained from :-
Contact secretary: fkaptein@bigpond.net.au
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Sunday 19th July, 2026 - Tarrawanna, NSW
ILLAWARRA LAPIDARY CLUB INC - "Open Day" Christmas in July51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
– 9:00am to 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
Club members selling Mineral Specimens,
Fossils, Lapidary Materials, Jewellery & more.
Morning Tea and 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 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/illawarralc/
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29th August 2026 Innisfail Gem Festival,
Innisfail, North Queensland
Innisfail State College
innisfailgemfest@gmail.com
0489 125 456
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Sat 7th Nov - Sun 8th Nov 2026 between 9:00am Dapto, NSW
ILLAWARRA LAPIDARY CLUB INC - Jewellery Gems and Minerals Festival
At Heininger Hall, Ribbonwood Centre, 109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
9:00am to 2:00pm
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.
Traders 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 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/illawarralc/
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Sun 29th November, 2026 - Tarrawanna, NSW
ILLAWARRA LAPIDARY CLUB INC - “Open Day” Christmas Market
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
– 9:00am to 2:00pm – FREE ENTRY
View the Club Rooms, purchase Mineral Specimens,
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 or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/illawarralc/
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