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Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show in Glen Innes is one of the largest annual gem and jewellery shows in New South Wales, attracting thousands of visitors and traders from all over Australia.
Held every year on the second weekend in March at the Glen Innes Showground, Minerama is perfect for all gem and jewellery lovers, rockhounds and outdoor adventurers.
The Venue
Minerama is held at the historic Glen Innes Showgrounds.
Did you know that Glen Innes Highlands is part of one of the world’s richest mineral diversity belts? This means that sapphires are just one of the many types of gems found in the area.
What better place to host a fossicking, gem & jewellery show!
Trade Stalls
Discover 100+ stalls trading gemstones, fine jewellery, facet rough, lapidary tools & supplies, crystals, beads, fossils, mineral specimens, arts, crafts and more.
You can also expect gem-cutting and beading displays, advice from gemmologists and plenty of great food and entertainment throughout the weekend.
Stalls are open for everyone to explore on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and whether you are after a two-dollar souvenir, a gemstone of world-class quality, or a unique piece of jewellery, you’ll find it at Minerama!
Field Trips & Fossicking
If you love adventure and want to try your luck at some treasure hunting, Minerama has some exciting experiences on offer, no matter your experience level.
Beginners: Fossicking lessons operate over the weekend for beginners, children and families interested in learning a few tricks of the trade. During the lesson, you can find gems such as crystals, topaz, grass stone and jelly bean crystals.
Experienced: If you are a keen gem hunter and want to try your luck in some of our region's best-kept secret sites, then you won’t want to miss out on a guided field trip. Bookings are required and can be made through the Minerama website in the lead-up to the event.
Whilst in Town
If you enjoy Minerama and are in town for the weekend, be sure to check out the other great attractions Glen Innes Highlands has on offer.
Discover our region's rich mining history with extensive collections of gems and minerals on show at the Emmaville Mining Museum.
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