FAQ

Accommodation in Stanthorpe and surrounds books out over the main festival weekend 1 - 2 March 2024, so book early if you can.

CLICK HERE for all our tips on where to find accommodation for the festival.

The Grand Parade is on Saturday 2nd March 2024.

It starts at 2:00pm and lasts for at least one hour.

The parade runs through the very centre of Stanthorpe, along the main street.

Dogs are welcome to join you at the Channel 7 Grand Parade, Balancing Heart Vineyard Grape Crushing and the Carnival entertainment and stalls. We're paws-itive they'll have just as much fun as you!

Sorry dogs aren’t able to enter Weeroona Park for the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta but are welcome in the areas surrounding the Fiesta.

Wherever you can!  There is no allocated parking and no vehicles are permitted to access the centre of the town.  Finding a suitable parking space should not be a problem, however you may have a short distance to walk to the Festival.

Parking for Disabled persons will be reserved in the Rogers Street carpark, which will be convenient parking for attending the events located in the main street.

You will need to display a Disability Parking label in your car.

Limited seating for the elderly and disabled will be provided near St Joseph’s School.  You may wish to arrange to bring your own chair.

The Saturday fireworks commence at 7.30pm at Carnarvon Bridge at the Southern end of Maryland Street. The best location for viewing the fireworks is on the bottom end of Maryland street, facing towards the bridge (in the vicinity of O'Maras Hotel).

There are two grape crushing events during the festival.

The Saturday 2nd March grape crush is the Celebrity Grape Crushing Championships and this event is by invitation only.

However there is a public grape crushing event available on Friday 1st March 2024.

Tickets will be available for this from Friday 3^rd November.  This is one of our most popular events and tickets sell out very quickly.

We are always looking for people to help out – both prior to and during the Festival.

Information for prospective Volunteers is available on our Volunteers page.

Yes! Please refer to the Stallholders page on this site.

Yes you can and there is no charge.

Please email parades@appleandgrape.org for further details