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Sapphire Gemfields Directory Events Calendar: What's On, Entertainment, and Markets at the Gemfields QLD, your go-to guide for everything happening in the Queensland Gemfields.
See posters below for details of the weekly markets held in Sapphire Central and Rubyvale, in the Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields.
The markets usually start around Easter and finish around early December, depending on the weather.
The weekly Sapphire Central Markets at Roy Day Park and Rubyvale Flats Markets have officially closed for 2025.
Vendors are now setting up from 6am for markets at Pats Sapphire Central on Sundays, with markets starting at 9am.
For the upcoming market season starting March 1 (running through to November) don't forget to book! 8am-12pm.
The markets will be organised by Gemfields Riding for the Disabled Inc. & Gemfields Lapidary & Craft Club. They will alternate each Sunday running their canteens.
Contact Deb Wouters 0407056089 or Paula Riley for all bookings 0408798440.
Stall holders to be set up by 7.30am.
And don't forget to have current and up to date Public Liability Insurance as well.
Central Queensland's Sapphire Gemfields holds an annual festival called JEWEL OF THE GEMFIELDS, on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August.
Jewel of The Gemfields is held at Roy Day Park in Sapphire Central
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Capella Country Music Festival
5 to 10 May 2026
Live music and open mic/walk-ups comp
Free day entry Tuesday to Friday
Bridgeman Park, Capella, Queensland