THE 2023 LIGHTNING RIDGE OPAL & GEM FESTIVAL
NEXT FESTIVAL:
Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th July 2023
The Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival will include:
Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th July 2023: LR OPAL & GEM FESTIVAL
- Free entry to indoor and outdoor stalls (Agate Street – behind Chemist and Racecourse carpark)
- Open Wed – Fri 9am to 5pm – Saturday 9am to 3pm
Jewellers, buyers, wholesalers, miners, rock hounds, lapidary enthusiasts and tourists are invited to experience the best Lightning Ridge has to offer with this culmination of information, spectacular jewellery, collectables, great deals and fantastic networking opportunities.
The LR Opal & GemFestival boasts over 150 stalls with a huge range of products including gemstones, tools, lapidary supplies and lifestyle products.

Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th July 2023: International Opal Jewellery Design Awards Association (IOJDAA) Trade Show
- Entry Fee: TBA, New Building in the Sporting Fields
- Open daily from, 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Saturday
Saturday 29th July 2023: Annual Opal Queen Ball
Entry Fee: $30 per person
Entertainment: Just Us
Theme: Semi Formal
This is an over 18’s event