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Gemfest - Festival of Gems
Anakie, Central Highlands Area

8 - 11 August 2013

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Phone:

07 4985 4375

Email:

info@gemfest.com.au

Web:

www.gemfest.com.au

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Description

Gemfest - Festival of Gems celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012.

This event showcases Australian and International gemstones. The festival enjoys a high profile in the industry as a Premier Australian Gem Show.

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Visitors, fossickers and lapidary enthusiasts from all over Australia come to browse and maybe find that something special. The traders travel from all around Australia and overseas to bring the latest innovations and information.

There are also a number of general interest traders to involve the wider community. Gemfest is four days of gemstones, food and entertainment. The Jewels of the Outback display is a must to see as it has private collections and rare and beautiful stones that can only be seen at Gemfest - Festival of Gems .

Thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won, so come along and help celebrate our Silver Jubilee spectacular.

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Property Details

Facilities

Alcohol
Ambulance
Bar
Car park
Child Activities
Entertainment
First Aid Equipment
Kiosk
Shaded Area
Sheltered Area
Disabled toilet

Other Information

Pets Allowed:
Yes. Must be on lead at all times

How To Get There:
Drive west along the Capricorn Highway from Emerald 40 kilometres. Turn left and drive another three kilometres to the Gemfest site. A free bus is also running between Rubyvale Sapphire and Anakie. There is no camping at the Gemfest site, however, there are a number of caravan/camping parks in the Gemfields.

Frequency: Annual

Event Dates

08 - 11 August 2013

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From	Inclusions
Adult	$0.01	08 - 11 Aug 13	Price to be advised.
Student	$0.01	08 - 11 Aug 13	price to be advised

Venues

Gemfest - 'Festival of Gems'

Over 200 traders, Miners and Merchants from around Australia, Jewels of the Outback Exhibition. On site Gemmologist Roy Beattie for valuations and Identification. Earths Treasures Information sessions, Stake-a-Claim with fabulous prizes, al day enertainment. Gemfields local handcrafted jewellery displays and demonstrations, daily demonstration of jewellery manufacturing and gem faceting, food mall and Licenced Bar, Kids Zone—activities and rides Anakie School P & C Silent Auction. Lucky Gate Entry Draw daily at 4pm

Address:
Allen King Memorial Park
Richardson Road
Anakie
Queensland Australia 4702

Contact Details:
Phone: 07 4985 4375

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Contact Details

Phone:

07 4985 4375

Email:

info@gemfest.com.au

Web:

www.gemfest.com.au

* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.