Special Festival Attractions

Special Attractions for 2010 are still to be confirmed.

Visitors to the 2008 Festival were treated to traditional Japanese Dancing by the Sansa Odori Cultural Dance Group.  Proudly sponsored by Stanthorpe Shire Council, the group,  invited by Stanthorpe Mayor Glen Rogers, made a special appearance as part of the cultural exchange with Shiwa - Stanthorpe's Sister City.

In 2008, Cr Rogers said "The Sansa Odori Cultural Dance Group are renowned for their beautiful, time honoured performances - the dancers will be dressed in traditional Japanese Kimonos, adding a new dimension to Apple and Grape Entertainment".

"After the success of last Festival's Kinzan Drum concerts, Council wanted to give Shiwa the opportunity to showcase more of their talented performers."

Comprising 22 performers, some as young as eight, the group includes six Kinzan Drummers, the group made a special trip to Australia from Shiwa, Japan for the 2008 Apple & Grape Harvest Festival.

The Kinzan Drummers thrilled audiences with their dynamic performance during the 2006 Festival.