Friday 7th March

Join in the competitions and novelty events of Apple Day and a range of Sporting Attractions - Golf, Bowls & Croquet.

Friday is topped off with the Apple & Grape GRAND Ball and the crowning of the 2008 Apple & Grape Young Ambassador (Ticket Admission only). Theme of 2008 is Mystic Ball.  Along with a fantastic night of music and entertainment, the Sansa Odori Cultural Dance Group (here from Shiwa, Japan solely for the Festival) will also make a special appearance.

Who won the prizes this year for the 'Best Decorated Windows' in town?  Click HERE to find out!

Saturday 8th March

What a way to start the day!  Enter the Mt Marlay 5km Fun Run - starting at the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre, participants will run (or walk!) around the town course, up Mt Marlay (919m above sea level) finishing in the Main Street.  Entry details can be found under 'Event Details'.

The town then comes alive with the Street Carnival, Stalls & Entertainment, great Food & Wine and an opportunity to enjoy the traditional Grand Parade as well as the Market in the Mountains, Rides for young and old, Roving Musicians and Bands - and a whole lot MORE!

Be sure to catch the Sansa Odori Cultural Dance Group in Weeroona Park at 10:00am and 6:00pm - a spectacular not to be missed!  More details can be found under 'Attractions'.

Saturday 8th March

After the Grand Parade comes the legendary Grape Crush!

Who will be the winner this year?

Saturday 8th March

As darkness falls, watch the skies above the town as the fantastic Fireworks Spectacular commences.  Live entertainment continues into the night in  Weeroona Park and local Hotels.

Sunday 9th March

Sunday continues the fun with the Wine Fiesta in Weeroona Park, Multicultural Food & Entertainment Extravaganza, more great food & wine, markets, street stalls, rides, attractions and entertainment.

The Sansa Odori Cultural Dance Group will give one final performance in Weeroona Park at 10:00am.