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As the largest annual gem show in NSW, Minerama has been drawing regular visitors to Glen Innes for almost 20 years. Held every year on the 2nd weekend in March, Minerama is perfect for all gem lovers, rockhounds and outdoor adventurers. Search for buried treasure in Celtic Country with a 5 day program (Thursday to Monday) of guided fossicking field trips to suit both beginner and experienced gem hunters. Great fun for the whole family with a wealth of gems just waiting to be unearthed.
Free entry to the Gem Show at the Glen Innes & District Services Club & grounds (Friday/Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 10am–3pm) with over 70 traders offering some of the best collections in Australia. From $2 specials to fine investment gems - whatever your interest and budget, you'll find it at Minerama:
- cut gems, opal & pearls
- facet rough gems
- fine jewellery
- metaphysical crystals
- rare fossils & mineral specimens
- beads & beading supplies
- lapidary tools & supplies
- arts & crafts
Minerama also features gem cutting and beading displays, free advice from gemmologists, dealers, lapidaries & jewellers, and plenty of entertainment throughout the weekend.
While Glen Innes is renowned for its high quality blue sapphire, there is a wealth of other gems and minerals found in the area.
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Minerama Fossicking & Gem Show is NSW's largest annual gem show attracting visitors and dealers from all over Australia for almost 20 years. Held every year on the 2nd weekend in March, Minerama has something to offer everyone. At the heart of the New England gem fields, Glen Innes is perfectly located for those looking to find "buried treasure" in Celtic Country.
Minerama features a 5 day program of fully guided fossicking field trips with exclusive locations to suit both novice fossickers and avid enthusiasts. Possible finds include sapphire, garnet, topaz, beryl and much more. With large and valuable gems found each year, it is certainly possible to more than pay for your weekend away!
Free entry to the Gem Show with over 70 dealers trading in gemstones, fine jewellery, facet rough, lapidary supplies, crystals, beads, fossils, mineral specimens, arts & crafts, etc. Expert gem cutters, dealers and gemmologists are on hand to provide advice on your find, treasure or purchase.
Other attractions include daily gem cutting demonstrations, free gemmology advice and crystal sieving for the kids. Widely acknowledged as the best gem show on the circuit, the excellent venue also offers bistro meals, free evening, entertainment & friendly locals.
Minerama 2009 will feature plenty of entertainment, demonstrations and expert advice throughout the weekend as well as a huge prize pool (free petrol & cash giveaways) for Minerama visitors !! Visit the website for details on the gem show program and field trips.
Minerama offers a great opportunity to explore the rich mining history of Glen Innes and district so stay a bit longer and dig a little deeper. The Glen Innes district has in the past been an important tin and sapphire producing area. Other minerals of note include quartz (clear, smoky, amethyst, citrine), beryl (emerald & aqua), topaz, garnet, bismuth, wolfram, tin, flourite, etc.
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