Gemfest Festival of Gems is Back!
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, local businesses, and those who visited to join us to celebrate the return of the historic Gemfest Festival of Gems. As we wind down and start to look ahead, we are already excited for the Gemfest Festival of Gems in 2025.
If you would like to be a part of next year’s Festival either as a volunteer, artisan, entertainer, or volunteer please contact our Coordinator at gemfestcooridnator@outlook.com.
2024 Festival Highlights
Anakie Hall Exhibition
Situated at the main entrance to the Festival is the Anakie Hall Exhibition. This exciting exhibition features local Sapphire Miners including Evolution Gemstones, Betteridge Sapphires, and D & L Sapphires who will display and sell their stunning collections. The hall will also feature the festival’s Major Art Union Raffle Prizes alongside the artwork made throughout the festival.
Artisan Demonstrations
Throughout the festival, talented artisans will be providing a range of demonstrations. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to see chainsaw sculpting, pottery throwing and decorating, blacksmithing, and opal cabochoning.
Live Music Entertainment
This year the Gemfest Festival of Gems will feature a large variety of musical talent performing daily. Whether you like listening to Aussie Rock Classics, Country Folk, or roving entertainers, we have you covered. Keep an eye out on our Facebook, Instagram and Website for the artist announcements.
Children’s Entertainment Area
We haven’t forgotten about the children with a large area of the festival venue dedicated to kid’s fun! Everything from jumping obstacle courses, face painting, camel rides, balloons, competitions, and more will be available every day of the festival!
Large Variety of Food and Bar
What is a festival without delicious food? Our amazing catering vendors will provide festival patrons with an assortment of food including Souvalki’s, ice cream, German Sausages, and more hot and cold food options. Also returning this year is the Gemfest Bar.
Amazing Market Vendors
It wouldn’t be a Gemfest Festival without a large variety of Market Vendors. Everything from Opals, Pearls, Semi-precious Gemstones, Arts and crafts, and our iconic Stake-A-Claim will be on display and available for sale.
Courtesy Bus
Emerald Coaches has once again sponsored the Gemfest Festival of Gems, with a shuttle bus. The bus will be operating the entire length of the festival with more information including a timetable coming soon!
