The event is a celebration of the region's natural resources and combines an appreciation of beautiful gem stones with a fun festival atmosphere.

Rockhana organiser Gail Wipaki said the Rockhana would feature a wide range of attractions.

"People can have a go at fossicking, there will be live music and a variety of market stalls," she said.

"We have got a guy coming who is a magnificent jeweller and he will do repairs and cleaning for people. We have also got a person who can give a value on jewellery coming, so people can bring down their pieces of jewellery and get an idea what they're worth.

"There's also a jewellery designer and manufacturer coming, so people can get jewellery exactly the way they want it."

There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained, with treasure hunts and the opportunity to create a pet rock.

"We'll also have our strike it rich game, where people are invited to stake out a piece of land so they can go in the draw to win a prize," Mrs Wipaki said.

The Rockhana is now in its sixth year, and Mrs Wipaki said the event continued to draw a big crowd, with many people choosing to come back each and every year.

"This year we have got a couple of things that are a little bit different."

One of the highlights of the Rockhana will be series of special workshops run by a Mount Isa artist.

Participants can take classes in freestyle wire wrapping, which involves turning precious stones into pendants ready for necklaces.

Also on offer is a dichroic glass pendant class, which is a special type of glass that can be cut and melted in a kiln. There's also a lampwork bead class which will teach students how to use a blowtorch to melt sticks of glass to make glass beads.

"The people who participated in these classes last year thoroughly enjoyed it," Mrs Wipaki said.

But Mrs Wipaki said bookings for the classes were essential.

The Rockhana runs from 11am to 5pm Friday, 9am to 8pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday at Mary Kathleen Park.