Celebrate the Harvest
Celebrating 60 Years of “Crushing It”
The Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival has been ‘crushing it’ since 1966, and in 2026 we celebrate 60 years of bringing the community together to honour the harvest of the Granite Belt.
Held every two years over 10 days, the festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors to enjoy the region’s fresh produce, award-winning wines and country charm.
From the street parade to the famous grape crush, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a celebration that’s proudly stood the test of time — and the tradition continues in 2026.
What's on?
Highlights of the program include:
- The Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta
- The Channel 7 Grand Parade
- The Balancing Heart Vineyard Celebrity Grape Crushing Championships
- The Banchetto Italiano (Long Lunch)
- Apple Pie Competition and Apple Peeling Competition
- Markets, Live Music... and so much more!
Highlight Events
Where is it?
It’s in Stanthorpe, heart of the Granite Belt Wine Region, on the New England Highway just north of the NSW border. At 800 to 1,200 metres altitude it's Queensland's cool high country and ideal for growing apples and grapes!
Stanthorpe is Queensland's premier wine growing region with 50+ wineries and nearly 40 cellar doors and it's where all of Queensland's apples are grown!
Reach Stanthorpe less than three hours drive from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Armidale, Dalby and Goondiwindi and two hours from Toowoomba.
Festival News
Stay tuned for updates about the festival!
Sponsors
Our Festival is only possible with the generous support of our amazing sponsors
Platinum & Gold Sponsors
