The Zeehan gem and mineral fair

This is Tasmania’s main annual gem and mineral show, and this year will be held on the two days following the Mineralogical seminar (Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November). It is a great place to see what new minerals are coming out, and there is always something new there.

 

 

It is an annual Community event that will always be on the 1st weekend after the Melbourne Cup, and attracts about 2500 people. There are usually over 30 stalls of Gems, Jewellery, Minerals, Crystals, Opals, Beads, Fossils and more, in the Basketball Stadium at the Zeehan Primary School, (on Belstead St.).

 

Local small miners and collectors have many crystals and minerals direct from the local mines and prospecting sites around Zeehan, including, Crocoite, (Tasmania's Mineral Emblem), Stichtite and Serpentine carvings, Pyromorphite, Quartz, Tourmaline and much more! Specimen competitions exhibit some fabulous specimens, especially the Tasmanian competition. On Saturday night there is a fabulous fireworks display sponsored by local mining companies.

 

For more information on next November’s fair, contact Kim Dunstan (0364716553) or Joan Dunstan. (0364716479).  Email: nicholas.parker2@bigpond.com