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Only

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Official 2010 Program available NOW!

Click HERE to download/print your copy of the Festival timetable!

Changes to designated areas where Alcohol may be consumed apply in 2010 - click HERE for details.

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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 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!

Ball Tickets On Sale Now!!!

Click HERE for further information and to book your seats!

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

 

Festival Crowd

 

The Grape Crush

 

Fireworks

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!

As crowds gather in the main street for the Channel 7 Grand Parade, look to the sky for some aerobatic action by the RAAF Roulettes Solo aircraft. Loud, fast and low is what you can expect!

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.

 

 

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.

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 and the Stanthorpe Art Festival 2010 will be open once again.

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