July 26 – 28 2023

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday to Friday

July 29 2023

9:00am – 3:00pm

 Saturday

• Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival, (Entry Fee: FREE) Over 150 stalls, indoor & outdoor
• International Opal Jewellery Design awards and Trade Show (Entry Fee: TBC) The Trade show will be going ahead the Design Awards have yet to be advised if they will go ahead for the 2022 Festival.

Official Opening 2023

• Walgett Shire Mayor, Jane Kier will officially open the festival on
  Wednesday 26 July, at 11.30am
  To be held at the Multi Purpose Centre, Spider Brown Oval.
  There will be a performance by Lightning Ridge Central School students following the opening

July 29 2023

Doors Open at 7:00pm
Show Starts at 7:30pm
Saturday

OPAL QUEEN BALL

Tickets: $30 (available on TBA)

Ticket price includes:
 • 1 Complimentary glass of Treasury wine on arrival and entertainment. Food available through Bowling Club Bistro or Coffee Shop prior to event.

Where: Lightning Ridge Bowling Club

Dress Code: Suit & Tie/Cocktail

Theme: TBA

This event is strictly 18 years and over

Charities:
 • Put your support behind your favourite entrant – the winner of People’s Choice will receive a $500 cheque to donate to her nominated charity.

Unless otherwise stated, all events are held at the Racecourse Carpark and on the vacant block behind the Chemist in Agate Street Lightning Ridge N.S.W 2834