Sunday 22nd February 2026
Rock Swap – Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc
At Stuart Park, George Hanley Drive, North Wollongong
Between 8am and 2 pm
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!!
Flyer Rock Swap Flyer 2026
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/
Saturday March 14th 2026 to Sunday March 15th 2026
35th ANNUAL GEM AND CRAFT SHOW
New England Lapidary & Fossicking Club Inc
Armidale Show Ground
Saturday March 14th 2026 9am to 5pm
Sunday March 15th 2026 9am to 3pm
See a Spectacular array of: Gems, Rocks, Crystals, Jewellery, Crafts, Beads & Lapidary Books / Supplies / Equipment and much more.
All on sale at the show
Raffle Tickets $1.00 Great Prizes
B.B,Q. Breakfast & Lunch/Light Refreshment Available
FREE ENTRY
NELFC Show Flyer 2026
Phone Kerry: 0407 308 620
email: nelfc@hotmail.com
21-22 March 2026
Canberra Rock Swap,
Parrot Park, EPIC (Exhibition Park) off the Federal Highway, Mitchell, ACT.
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com – Norm Menadue on (02) 62586631
Website: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April 2026
62nd National Gem & Mineral Show, GEMBOREE 2026
Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
We invite you to visit the 62nd National Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewellery Show, Easter Weekend Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April 2026 at Nambour Queensland.
Venue: Nambour Show Grounds, Coronation Avenue Nambour, Queensland.
Opening dates and times:
Friday (Good Friday) 03/04/2025 12pm – 5pm
Saturday 04/04/2025 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Easter Sunday) 05/04/2025 9am – 5pm
Monday 06/04/2025 9am – 2pm
Full Details: https://aflaca.org.au/gemboree/
Sunday 3 May 2026
Open Day Market – Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
Sunday 3 May, 2026 – 9am to 2pm – 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 Lunch available.
Flyer May Open Day 2026 Flyer
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/
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 May 2026
34th Annual Show – Lismore GEMFEST
Lismore Showground, Lismore NSW
Website: http://www.gemclublismore.org.au
Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 May 2026
Canberra Lapidary Club Winter Show
Mallee Pavilion EPIC, Mitchell, ACT.
Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com Norm Menadue on (02) 62586631
Website: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Sunday 19 July 2026
“Open Day” Christmas in July Market – Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna
Sunday 19 July, 2026 – 9am to 2pm – FREE ENTRY
Club members selling Mineral Specimens, Fossils,
Lapidary Materials, Jewellery & more.
Morning Tea and Lunch available.
Flyer July Open Day Flyer 2026
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/
Saturday 26th September and Sunday 27th September 2026
The State Gem and Mineral Show, GEMKHANA 2026
The State Gem and Mineral Show, GEMKHANA 2026, will be held on Saturday 26th September and Sunday 27th September 2026 at Hawkesbury District Agricultural Showground, Clarendon.
The show will feature handcrafted jewellery, faceted stones, polished stones (cabochons), stone carving, minerals, fossils and crystals.
Traders will be on site selling jewellery, crystals, cut stones, lapidary equipment, faceting and slabs.
Friday 9 – Wednesday 14 October 2026
Gem & Craft Show, Inverell & District Lapidary Club Inc
Contact: https://gemlapidarycouncilnsw.org.au/clubs/#Inverell
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 October 2026
Canberra Lapidary Club Spring Show
Mallee Pavilion EPIC, Mitchell, ACT.
Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm
Contact: canberralapidary@gmail.com Norm Menadue on (02) 62586631
Website: https://www.canberralapidary.org.au
Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Jewellery Gems and Minerals Festival – Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc.
Saturday 7 November between 9am – 4pm and Sunday 8 November between 9am to 2.30pm
At Heininger Hall, Ribbonwood Centre, 109 Princes Hwy, Dapto
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.
Flyer Exhibition 2026 Flyer
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/
Sunday 29 November 2026
“Open Day” Christmas Market – Illawarra Lapidary Club Inc.
51 Meadow Street, Tarrawanna 2518
Sunday 29 November, 2026 – 9am to 2pm – FREE ENTRY
View the Club Rooms, purchase Mineral Specimens,
Fossils, Lapidary Materials and Jewellery.
Morning Tea and Lunch available.
Flyer Open Day 29 November 2026
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/
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2027
Rock Swap
Canberra Lapidary Club
Parrot Park, EPIC
Rock Swap is an Open Air event only (EPIC Parrot Park)
Trader/Campers start arriving from Tue before the weekend
Open to the Public Sat & Sun only
Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 May 2027
Winter Gem Show
Canberra Lapidary Club
Mallee Pavilion, EPIC
Indoor only Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm
Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 October 2027
Spring Gem Show
Canberra Lapidary Club
Mallee Pavilion, EPIC
Indoor only Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm
Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 April 2028
Rock Swap
Canberra Lapidary Club
Parrot Park, EPIC
Rock Swap is an Open Air event only (EPIC Parrot Park)
Trader/Campers start arriving from Tue before the weekend
Open to the Public Sat & Sun only
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 May 2028
Winter Gem Show
Canberra Lapidary Club
Mallee Pavilion, EPIC
Indoor only Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 October 2028
Spring Gem Show
Canberra Lapidary Club
Mallee Pavilion, EPIC
Indoor only Sat: 10am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 4pm