Community & Business
27 July, 2021
Gemfest ready to crack open
THE highly popular Gemfest has rolled around once again with a massive selection of rocks, gemstones and much more ready to be put on display at Atherton’s Morrow Park come August 1.
THE highly popular Gemfest has rolled around once again with a massive selection of rocks, gemstones and much more ready to be put on display at Atherton’s Morrow Park come August 1.
The Gemfest run by the Atherton Tablelands Mineral and Lapidary Club in conjunction with the Tolga Markets.
It is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year with all money gathered spent in the club purchasing new equipment and other necessary items.
A raffle with nine prizes will also be run throughout the day with the first-place winner getting to take home a Zircon Silver Pendant.
Vice president of the Atherton Tableland Mineral and Lapidary Club Ray Clauss is excited for this year’s event after last years was cancelled.
"This is the club’s biggest event so if you’re into rocks, gemstones, slabs, cabs and machinery make sure you bring your bags, boxes or trailer to take your goodies home,” he said.
“All the stalls will be selling rock and gem related items.
“We have multi-talented club members selling their beautiful hand crafted jewelery and the club will also have a wide selection on our rock sales table after purchasing a deceased estate collection.”
A woodworker from Innisfail will be coming up for the event for his first time, selling some gem boxes made from locally sourced timber, he will joining event veterans like the Eggert family who have attended the Gemfest for 18 years.
A sausage sizzle, teas and coffee and cakes will be available all morning for people to graze on as they gaze at the wonderful selection of items on offer.
Starting at 9am the club will also be holding a demonstration in faceting and cabbing for those who wish to delve into the lapidary industry.
