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We're officially a Queensland Icon!

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Voted one of Queensland's favourite Iconic Festival Events!

 

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It's on again in 2010!

 

2008 Young Ambassador Stella Zanatta and 2008 Fundraising Ambassador Olivia Rizzato

Friday 5th March

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

Local businesses join in the fun by decorating their windows especially for this fantastic Festival!

Friday is topped off with the Apple & Grape Gala Ball and the crowing of the 2010 Apple & Grape Young Ambassador. (Ticket Admission only).

Or join in the fun of the outdoor Movie Night - stay tuned for programming and other details...

 

Festival Crowd

The Grape Crush

Fireworks

Saturday 6th March

The town 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!

 

After the Grand Parade comes the legendary Grape Crush where Celebrities and local identities come together to compete for the title of Queensland Grape Crushing Champion!

 

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.

 

 

Wine Fiesta

Sunday 7th March 2010

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. 

 

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.

 

FESTIVAL HOTLINE  - 07 4681 4111