Gemfields Events

05/08/2024

Thank you to local business Pats Sapphire Central for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. This is a great venue to learn how to fossick while enjoying a delicious meal. Pat's Sapphire Central serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is a licenced venue.

31/07/2024

Thank you to the Anakie Caravan Park for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. Throughout the Festival, including Thursday the 8th to Sunday the 11th of August, the Richardson Sapphire and Classic Car Collection will be on display here. For those who don't know, the Richardson Sapphire Collection includes some amazing world famous Sapphires still in the rough.

29/07/2024

With all of the fantastic events happening throughout the Gemfields over what's promising to be an amazing week, we have put together a full program to help plan your visit.

If you click on the photo, you should be able to zoom in for easier reading. A printable version will be made available on our website, and copies will be available throughout the town shortly.

19/07/2024

17/07/2024

A big thank you to local business, the Rubyvale Gem Gallery , for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. This beautiful gallery is located at 3 main street, Rubyvale, and showcases stunning locally mined Sapphire and Sapphire jewellery. If you are visiting the Gemfields, this unique gallery is a must-see.

15/07/2024

09/07/2024

A big thank you to Taylors Fine Sapphires for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. Owners Mick and Jane have established a beautiful gallery at 35 Heritage Road, Rubyvale, and is a must-see when visiting the area. They even have accommodation options, and for those keen stargazers an observatory.

06/07/2024

A big thank you to local business, the Miners Heritage, Rubyvale for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. This wonderful business offers an amazing underground tour, a fossicking park, a beautiful gallery, and even a cafe.

03/07/2024

The annual Willows Big Breakfast is on again this year on Saturday the 3rd of August at The Willows Recreation Club. All proceeds go to the Willows Gemfields Rural Fire Brigade and is a fantastic morning of good food, raffles, music, and fun.

01/07/2024

A big thank you to The Mayfair Emerald for sponsoring our Gemfest Arena Mechanical Bull and Australiana Bar.

29/06/2024

As with all not-for-profit community organised events and festivals, volunteers play a vital role. We are looking for volunteers to assist our Gemfest Festival of Gems on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August at Anakie. As a thank you for generously donating your time, you will receive free entry throughout the festival, a free children's pass, entry into our special volunteer raffle, a volunteer thank you pack, and the opportunity to be a part of our historic event. If you might be interested, please email our coordinator at [email protected]

23/06/2024

Thank you to local business Rubyvale Miners Cottage for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. This beautiful Fossicking Park is a great spot to visit and learn how to fossick for Sapphires. You might even make it onto the brag board 😄. Located at 65 Goana Flats road, Rubyvale.

16/06/2024

At our Gemfest Festival of Gems on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August, there is an enclosed and dedicated Kids Fun Zone 😀. Designed for kids both big and small, our fun zone will keep the kids entertained and ensure everyone enjoys our wonderful festival.

*EDIT* - A big thank you to Richardson Sapphires and Crystal Mining for sponsoring this year's Kids Fun Zone 🎉

15/06/2024

Thank you to local business Auzgems for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. Their beautiful gallery is located at 23 Keilambete Road, Rubyvale. Not only do they have a lovely selection of local Sapphire and jewellery, but they are also selling our Art Union Raffle tickets.

14/06/2024

For all the art enthusiasts heading to the Gemfest Festival of Gems this year, why not book in with Miss Amie for a Gemfields inspired acrylic paint class. All of the materials will be supplied, and the classes are open to all skill levels and ages. Hosted by the Anakie Hall Committee at the historical Anakie railway station.

🎨 Class times and online ticket sales will be available soon!

Open Your Art - With Miss. Amie

11/06/2024

A wonderful addition to this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems will be the historical tours of Anakie on a horse-drawn cart ride. These tours are free and hosted by the Anakie Hall Committee. The tours will be operating on Friday the 9th and Sunday the 11th of August, with more information coming soon.

09/06/2024

A big thank you to Sapphire Gem Cuts for sponsoring this year's Gemfest Festival of Gems. If you are visiting the area, be sure to visit their gallery in Rubyvale. They will also be displaying at The Jewel of the Gemfields at Roy Day Park, Sapphire, on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August.

04/06/2024

A big thank you to Emerald Coaches for your continued sponsorship of Gemfest Festival of Gems 💎

Due to their support, we will have a free shuttle bus running over the event on the weekend of the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August. The bus will be travelling throughout the Gemfields with bus stops and timetables coming soon.

30/05/2024

This year, Nick and Sammie from NGKnives will be providing demonstrations for the age-old art of Blacksmithing. This dynamic duo will be at the Gemfest Festival at Anakie from the 9th to the 11th of August. Come and experience this artisanal craft.

18/05/2024

Gemfest Festival of Gems Association Incorporated - Gemfest Festival of Gems Art Union Raffle. Drawn on: Sunday, 11 August 2024. Sponsors: Sponsors: Coolamon M

14/05/2024

Over the years, the Gemfest Festival of Gems has hosted many talented artisans, and this year will be no different. We are very fortunate to have award winning chainsaw sculptor Keith Gall at Anakie providing daily demonstrations. His works will be auctioned on the Sunday of the festival.

24/04/2024

For the past and currently serving members of the Australian and New Zealand forces, we thank you for your service and sacrifices. Lest we forget.

23/04/2024

Bringing the coast to the country at this year's festival is Jewel Frequencies who will be selling and displaying their gorgeous wire wrapped pearl jewellery. You can find them at Alan King Memorial Park in Anakie on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August.

18/04/2024

The Anakie Hall will be the home of several amazing local Sapphire vendors. One of these is Evolution Gemstones, also known as The Evans Family Fossickers . This lovely family has generational ties to the area, and they are passionate about the Gemfields.

14/04/2024

Making her Gemfest Festival of Gems debut this year is the very talented Amy Ryan Music. Amy will be performing over the three days, 9th, 10th, and 11th of August at Anakie.

10/04/2024

Joining us at the Anakie Hall during the Gemfest Festival of Gems is D&L Sapphires . This beautiful local family, ethically hand-mines and facets Sapphire, right here in our very own backyard. They will have a stunning selection of stones available, so pop in and say hello.

06/04/2024

Thank you to everyone for your support and positive feedback. We have so many exciting things planned for the three-day Gemfest Festival of Gems at Anakie. More updates are coming soon!

03/04/2024

This year's Gemfest Festival, will showcase a selection of Artisans demonstrationing their craft throughout the three day's. We are very lucky to have Central Highlands local Amanda Fernie demonstrating the fine art of pottery. She will also have a selection of her beautiful hand crafted ceramics for purchase.