Friday 5th March

Join in the Apple Peeling Competition and novelty events of Apple Day and the friendly competition of Golf & Bowls at the Stanthorpe Sports & Country Club.

Seniors are invited to enjoy the Seniors Concert at St Joseph's Hall and all are invited to enter the results of their own 'secret recipes into the QCWA Apple Pie & Teacake, Apple Jelly & Grape Jam Competitions.

Local businesses join in the fun by decorating their windows especially for this fantastic Festival!  Don't miss the Fruit Display that showcases a variety of the Region's produce.

Friday is topped off with the 'Return to Cloudland' Gala Ball and the crowning of the 2010 Apple & Grape Festival Ambassador & Fundraising Ambassador. (Ticket Admission only).  Fabulous 40's and the Big Band Era is the theme for 2010!

Click HERE for Gala Ball information & seating availability

Or join in the fun of the outdoor Movie Night in Weeroona Park Session 1 (Ages 5-11) 6:30pm - 9:00pm - 'Ice Age 3', Session 2 (Ages 12 & over) 9:30pm to 11:00pm - 'Land of the Lost'.  Food & drink available for all the family (alcohol free event). Alternative arrangements apply should it be raining - don't miss out!

Saturday 6th March

The town comes alive with the Rebel FM Street Carnival, Stalls & Entertainment, great Food & Wine and an opportunity to enjoy the traditional Channel 7 Grand Parade as well as the Massed Pipe & Brass Bands, Market in the Mountains, Rides for young and old, Roving Musicians and Bands, Poets in the Piazza, Decorated Windows - and a whole lot MORE!

For a different Festival perspective, why not take a Helicopter Ride over the town?  A visit to the Stanthorpe Art Festival 2010 at the Stanthorpe Art Gallery is a must!

After the Channel 7 Grand Parade comes the legendary Grape Crush where Celebrities and local identities come together to compete for the title of Queensland Grape Crushing Champion! This event is proudly sponsored by Australian Outback Spectacular 2 - Heroes of the Lighthorse.

Join in the fun of the Eagle Boys Pizza Eating Competition - just watching might be preferable to many!  Make sure you don't miss the Fruit & Wine Auction and the Sirromet 'Hot Laps' Auction.

As darkness falls, watch the skies above the town as the fantastic Fireworks Spectacular commences and then be guided up the main street by the River~~Nymph Lantern Parade.

Live entertainment continues into the night in various local Clubs &  Hotels.

The Stanthorpe Rodeo commences at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds from 6:00pm.

Sunday 7th March 2010

What a way to start the day!  Enter the Mt Marlay 5km Fun Run - starting at the Creek opposite the YMCA in Talc Street, participants will run (or walk!) around the town course, up Mt Marlay (919m above sea level) finishing back at the start line.

The Stanthorpe Museum plays host to the 'Big Bush Breakfast' from 8:00am.

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 live entertainment.

Teams will have the opportunity to compete in the Fruit & Vegetable Packing Race in Weeroona Park and the Stanthorpe Art Festival 2010 will be open once again.