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Discover the hidden gems of The Sapphire City.

Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River of NSW. This New England North West region is renowned for its proud pioneering history, its beautiful restored buildings, and the production of many fine gemstones from which Inverell has earned the epithet of ‘Sapphire City’.

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Upcoming Events

We have many exciting upcoming events to look forward to!

Ashton Circus

Inverell Showground

For over 173 years the Ashton Circus Family has travelled to both regional towns and big cities, bringing joy to the people of Australia.

Fun Facts regarding Ashton Circus:

  • Ashton Circus were the first circus to travel to Darwin by road.
  • During the Gold Rush customers paid for circus tickets with gold dust and gold nuggets.
  • Ashton Circus was the first circus to appear on Australian television.

Tingha Community Markets

Ruby Street, Tingha

Tingha Community Markets are held on the first Saturday of the month, next door to the Tingha Town Hall in Ruby Street.

Please note: If it is raining, the markets will be held in the Tingha Town Hall.

Live Music is featured each month.

For more information, please contact Cate on 0450 588 627.

Sapphire City Markets

Campbell Park

Inverell Sapphire City Markets.
The perfect opportunity to grab some beautiful handmade pieces, a little something for yourself and maybe breakfast too.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in Campbell Park by the Macintyre River.

Be delighted by the locally handmade goods and market stalls which include Gem stones, jewellery, antiques, clothing, homemade cakes and jams, freshly cooked food, tea and coffee, fruit and vegetables, tools,

Inverell and District Lapidary Club Inc. Open Day

Inverell Lapidary Club

What an amazing opportunity to see The Lapidary Club if you have never been before.

What you will see:

  • Live displays & demonstrations, including rocks, minerals and fossils
  • Faceting, slab cutting, cabochon design, creating and polishing

There will a s beautiful selection of local handcrafted jewellery to purchase. Be sure to shop the rocks, minerals, faceted stones, shells and books that will also be available.

Sapphire City Markets

Campbell Park

Inverell Sapphire City Markets.
The perfect opportunity to grab some beautiful handmade pieces, a little something for yourself and maybe breakfast too.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in Campbell Park by the Macintyre River.

Be delighted by the locally handmade goods and market stalls which include Gem stones, jewellery, antiques, clothing, homemade cakes and jams, freshly cooked food, tea and coffee, fruit and vegetables, tools,

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