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After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, the iconic Gemfest, Festival of Gems is set to return to the Central Highlands.
Event organisers revealed planning was well underway, with this year’s show expected to boost tourism numbers across the region.
President Bruce McFarlane said the festival, known as Australia’s premier gem show, highlighted the appeal and sheer beauty of precious and semiprecious stones that were commonly found in the Gemfields.
The four-day event will host traders and merchants, activities, exhibitions, entertainment, workshops, prizes, demonstrations and more across the mining localities of Sapphire, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Anakie and the Willows.