Queensland Country Bank three-Day Food and Wine Fiesta returns in 2026 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival.
The countdown is on this signature experience of the 2026 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, with tickets now on sale for the three-day Food and Wine Fiesta.
From Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March 2026, Weeroona Park will come alive with Granite Belt flavour, live entertainment, and three full days of festival atmosphere as the region marks its diamond 60th anniversary.
A key highlight of the ten-day festival, the Food and Wine Fiesta offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the best of the Granite Belt.
More than 50 boutique wineries call the region home, and a growing line-up of local wineries, a meadery, and a brewery will all be showcasing their award-winning drops across the weekend. This year’s confirmed producers include: Big Fella Wines, Ballandean Estate Wines, New Tricks, Twisted Gum Wines, Balancing Heart Vineyard, Tobin Wines, Jester Hill Wines, Mount Stirling Meadery, Heritage Estate Wines, Art of Krupinski, Ridgemill Estate, Symphony Hill Wines, Dear Vincent, Squished Berry, Granite Ridge Wines, Sunset Hills Estate, Kominos Wines, Banca Ridge, and Brass Monkey Brew House.
The full list continues to grow as the festival approaches.
Festival President Russell Wantling said the 60th anniversary adds an extra layer of celebration to an already iconic experience.
“This festival has always been about our people, our producers, and our region,” he said.
“Reaching 60 years is something our whole community is proud of.
“The Food and Wine Fiesta captures the heart of what we do—bringing everyone together to celebrate harvest, culture, and the incredible food and wine we’re known for. 2026 is shaping up to be one of our biggest years yet.”
Festivalgoers can also expect a wide offering of food vendors, local produce, and a packed entertainment program—all included in the ticket price.
The Queensland Country Bank Three-Day Fiesta remains one of the most accessible major events in regional Queensland, with free entry for under-18s and a dedicated Kids Zone offering free activities across the weekend.
The biennial Apple and Grape festival—‘Crushing It Since 1966’—will return with all the much-loved favourites that draw tens of thousands to the Granite Belt every two years.
Visitors can look forward to the ever-popular Open Gardens, showcasing the beauty and creativity of local gardeners across the region, and the iconic Grape Crush, with several sessions already close to selling out.
The Gala Ball will once again shine a spotlight on the hard work and dedication of the Festival’s five Young Ambassadors, bringing the community together to celebrate their commitment and contribution.
The Grand Parade, one of the festival’s longest-standing traditions, will be back on the streets of Stanthorpe in a vibrant display of community spirit, colour and heritage.
Food lovers can dive into four days of farm-to-fork cooking demonstrations and farm tours, giving visitors the chance to meet local growers, enjoy fresh regional produce and learn more about the Granite Belt’s rich agricultural story.
The iconic festival will be held from 27 February to 8 March. For more information head to www.appleandgrape.org.
