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Queensland Boulder Opal Association

Events and Festivals

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Winton Opal Festival’s 2024

QBOA hold an annual Opal Festival in Winton, with the 2024 Festival taking place on July 12th and 13th. The Winton Opal Festival is the first on the circuit of Australia’s eastern states trade shows, held in opal producing areas.

The Winton Opal Festival takes place in Elderslie Street, between Werna and Oondooroo Streets. The main street is closed to traffic on Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th and you will find traders selling rough parcels, cut stones, as well as jewellery pieces, and allied souvenir items. You may also find some surprises!

2024 – Bring some colour into your life with our wonderful National Gemstone mined right here near Winton. Buy direct from the miners.

Queensland Boulder Opal Association

Jewellery Design Awards

The Queen of Gems Design Awards held its inaugural ceremony in 2006 as an initiative of Winton local business owner Mary Pearce. Entrants from across Australia showcase the Queensland boulder opal in all its splendour and the creativity of their design and manufacture. Since then, the annual competition has increased to receive entries from Australia-wide and internationally.  New categories have been included, such as Wearable fashion, Objects & Art, and the new jewellery designers using CAD/CAST/CAM. Everyone is welcome to enter, from beginners to professionals. 

The Queen of Gems Jewellery and Design Awards 2024.

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