July 24 – 26 2024

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday to Friday

July 27 2024

9:00am – 3:00pm

 Saturday

• Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival, (Entry Fee: FREE) Over 150 stalls, indoor & outdoor
• Lapidary cutting and carving demonstrations to be held throughout each day of the festival.
• Australian Opal Awards and Trade Show: The Trade show and Awards will be going ahead this year. Please see the Australian Opal Awards website for details.
• Daily performances by Lightning Ridge Central School music students.
• Opal Queen Ball held on the Saturday night, last day of the festival.

July 27 2024

Saturday

OPAL QUEEN BALL

Tickets: Price $50

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

Where: Lightning Ridge Bowling Club

Dress Code: Coat & Tie/Cocktail

Theme: A Play of Colour

Click here to purchase your tickets online. 

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