FAQ

NOTE: We will be following whatever the Queensland Government mandatory requirements are for festivals in 2024.

Below are the list of events which currently require proof of Covid-19 Vaccination status for entry...

• Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta
• Apple and Grape Gala Ball
• Banchetto Italiano

All other festival events do not require vaccination for entry, perhaps with the exception of any smaller events held in a hospitality venue such as a winery.

The festival runs across 10 days, from Friday 23 February to Sunday 3 March 2024.

The major weekend is the 1 - 3 March, with the Friday public grape crushing event, the Queensland Country Bank Food, Wine & Cultural Fiesta from Friday night to Sunday and the street parade, Balancing Heart Vineyard Grape Stomping Championships and fireworks on the Saturday.

Check out the full program, because there's lots of fun happening right from the first weekend.

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 2022. 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 5 March 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 5 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 4 March 2022. Tickets have now sold out for this grape crushing experience.

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 refer to the Grand Parade page.