A New Era of Festivals & Events
EXPLORE THE AMAZING SAPPHIRE GEMFIELDS IN THE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HIGHLANDS.
The Sapphire Gemfields ushers in a new era of festivals and events in the Central Queensland Highlands. We are excited to announce more entertainment, more community involvement, and more reasons to join us and celebrate this crazy little thing called life!
Gemfest Festival 9th - 11th August
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Gemfest Festival 9th - 11th August ⋆
GEMFIELDS FESTIVAL
9th, 10th and 11th of August
August 2024 will see the return of our historic Gemfest Festival of Gems. With daily live musical entertainment, gemstones and jewellery exhibits, artisan displays, and a dedicated children’s entertainment area this year’s festival is not to be missed!
We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which these festivals take place, The Western Kangoulu People. And pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
GETTING HERE
Located in the Central Queensland Highlands, you can reach the Sapphire Gemfields by plane, car, bus or train. How you get here is all part of the adventure!
STAYING HERE
The Gemfields is bustling with amazing accommodation options to suit all budgets - Caravan Parks, Log Cabins, Homestead Stays, Motels and Free Camping. Book early!
BECOME A STALLHOLDER
If you’re interested in becoming a stallholder at any of our events, expressions of interest are now open for our 2024 Festival
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
Gemfest Festival of Gems invites you to join our happy family of volunteers. Without your help and support, we would not be able to successfully run our fabulous festivals.
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Gem galleries, fossicking parks & tours, underground mine experience, multi-award winning hotel, and a lot of wandering wildlife that have ‘right of way’ as we share ‘Common Ground’.
EXPLORE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HIGHLANDS
