Dollhouse & Miniature Fairs in Australia
Miniatures fairs are the best place to see finished dollhouses and room boxes up close, buy from makers and meet local clubs. Here are the regular shows around Australia and the clubs that run them. Dates change — always check with the organiser before you travel.
Last checked 1 October 2026.
Fairs and shows
Date published the next date is listed by the organiser or the national AMEA calendar. Usual timing the next date isn't out yet; this is when the fair is normally held.
| Fair | When | Where | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miniature Enthusiasts of Tasmania ShowTAS | Date publishedSat 17 October 2026 – Sun 18 October 2026 | Claremont Memorial Hall, Main Rd & Bilton St Claremont, Hobart | Miniature Enthusiasts of Tasmania |
| Ballarat Mini Friends Dollhouse & Miniatures FairVIC | Date publishedSat 21 November 2026 | Brown Hill Hall, 375 Humffray St North North Ballarat | Ballarat Mini Friends |
| ACTME Miniature Fair & Dollhouse ShowACT | Usual timingUsually March (2026: 14 March) | Weston Creek Community Centre, Whitney Place Weston, Canberra | ACT Miniature Enthusiasts |
| Sydney Miniatures & Dolls' House FairNSW | Usual timingUsually the first weekend of May | Magpies Waitara Club, 11–37 Alexandria Pde Waitara, Sydney | Miniature Makers and Collectors Club |
| BMEA Annual Miniatures ShowQLD | Usual timingUsually the last weekend of June (2026: 27–28 June) | Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem St Strathpine, Moreton Bay | Brisbane Miniature Enthusiasts Association |
| VAME Miniatures & Dollhouse ShowVIC | Usual timingThe second weekend of July (2026: 11–12 July) | Mount Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres Mount Waverley, Melbourne | Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts |
| S.A.M.E. Festival of Miniatures & DollhousesSA | Usual timingUsually August (2026: 8–9 August) | Payneham Library Complex, 2 Turner St Felixstow, Adelaide | South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts |
| WAMA Miniature & Dollhouse ShowWA | Usual timingUsually mid to late August (2026: 22–23 August) | South Perth Community Centre South Perth | West Australian Miniature Association |
The Australian Miniature Enthusiasts' Association keeps a national what's on calendar, which is the quickest place to check for changes. Running a fair that isn't listed? Let us know.
Miniature clubs around Australia
- Australian Miniature Enthusiasts' Association (AMEA) — Sydney (national membership) (NSW). Quarterly workshop Saturdays at Granville Diggers; publishes a national events calendar.
- Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (VAME) — Mount Waverley, Melbourne (VIC). Workshops roughly monthly, February to November.
- Brisbane Miniature Enthusiasts Association (BMEA) — Everton Park, Brisbane (QLD). Third Sunday of each month.
- South Australian Miniature Enthusiasts (S.A.M.E.) — Payneham, Adelaide (SA). Second Wednesday of the month (evenings).
- Christies Beach Doll House Miniatures Club — Willunga (SA). Third Monday afternoons.
- West Australian Miniature Association (WAMA) — Perth (WA). Coordinates local groups and workshops; the Thornlie group meets on Thursdays.
- Miniature Enthusiasts of Tasmania — Hobart and Launceston (TAS). Regular groups in Lenah Valley, the Eastern Shore and Launceston.
- ACT Miniature Enthusiasts (ACTME) — Canberra (ACT). Monthly meetings and mini workshops.
Getting the most out of a fair
- Take measurements. Note your room sizes and scale (1:12 or 1:24) so you can check furniture on the spot — our free scale rulers fit in a bag.
- Bring cash. Many makers' stalls are small businesses and some don't take cards.
- Go early for makers, late for bargains. One-off pieces sell first; some sellers discount on the final afternoon.
- Ask about workshops. Most clubs run beginner sessions — the easiest way to learn techniques like wallpapering, lighting and weathering.
Can't get to a fair?
Start at home with a kit: see the dollhouse kit buying guide, the best book nook kits or browse 1:12 dollhouse furniture.