More than 1420 people flocked to the city's convention centre at the weekend to consider the purchase of a $70,000 bracelet or perhaps a gun crafted in the 1700s.

By yesterday organisers of the bejewelled event, the Dubbo Antiques and Collectables Fair, had farewelled the dealers and their precious cargo but still had work to do.

Rotaractor and fair co-ordinator Carla Pittman was confident that after reconciliation the annual event would benefit a number of charities.

Last year's fair, which attracted about 1300 people, had resulted in the Rotaract Club of Dubbo City distributing about $5000 to local and international organisations working to improve their part of the world, Miss Pittman said.

The long-time club member hoped for a similar result this year and said recipients of the proceeds would be announced in coming weeks.

The boost to its community was not the only cause for celebration in the club of 18 to 30-year-olds.

Miss Pittman reported receiving compliments from the public for the event, run with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Dubbo.

"Numbers at the fair were up on the past three years, which shows that the event does have strong support from the Dubbo community," she said.

"And from the region as well - I spoke to one woman from Coonamble, while one of our raffle winners was from Dunedoo."

The 2013 fair also revelled in a number of firsts.

Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune officially opened the fair at a gala night on Friday and browsed the stalls with Love... and All That Follows co-star Kane Alexander, in town to perform at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.

"It was exciting to have a celebrity opening our fair and a bit of a first," Miss Pittman said.

Rotaract was also pleased to have the musical support of the Dubbo Jazz Club, which promoted next month's Dubbo Jazz Festival, and the local Vision Australia fundraising committee to provide refreshments.

"It was good these two organisations were able to promote their work," Miss Pittman said.

A sprinkling of new dealers had added flavour and the event attracted both experienced and novice collectors.

"Antiques can be a passion for all ages," Miss Pittman said.

"You don't have to spend a huge amount - there were goods on sale from a $70,000 bracelet to $20 brooches.

"And there was something for all tastes, from Bunnykins plates to a mahogany chest."