The Winton Opal Festival, a prestigious event located in the heart of Queensland's opal mining region, takes place in the town of Winton. Organized biennially by the Queensland Boulder Opal Association (QBOA), the festival attracts both professional dealers and opal enthusiasts from the general public. It serves as a platform to showcase a variety of opal products, from raw natural stones to carefully polished gems and intricately crafted jewelry.