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Email us: visitor@sdrc.qld.gov.au
28 Mar 2025 to 29 Jan 2027
Every Friday Balancing Heart offers a special sunset spit rotisserie from 4pm along with fantastic live music The charcoal & scarlet menu is a two-course set meal, featuring a different roast mea …
Concert or Performance, Food and Wine
22 Aug 2025 to 24 Jul 2026
Fireside Fridays at Heritage Estate offer an intimate evening of indulgence, where you can sink into deep leather Chesterfields beside the glowing fire and enjoy tiers of hot tapas paired with premium …
Food and Wine, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 24 May 2026
The Warwick Pentathrun is a weekend event held at the end of May each year. It comprises five races, each of which is a different "type" of race, which means a competitor has completed a Marathon Dist …
Sporting Events
18 Jan 2025 to 27 Nov 2027
Every Saturday, under a romantic sunset, take Entrees in the Vineyard, Mains by fire in the Cellardoor surrounded by candles and twinkles in the high vaulted ceilings, and wrap up with a walk through …
Food and Wine, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Exhibition and Shows
26 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2026
Discover the magic that awaits you every Saturday at Balancing Heart Vineyard in Queensland's stunning Granite Belt. As the sun filters through rolling vines and live music dances on the breeze, you'l …
Concert or Performance, Food and Wine
9 May 2026 to 8 May 2027
The Earth, Wine and Fire Progressive Dinner is unique in Queensland. Every Saturday, under a romantic sunset, take a trip to the apple orchard with wine and hors d'oeuves, then entrees in the Vineyar …
Food and Wine, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Exhibition and Shows
23 May 2026 to 23 May 2026
Away from city lights, Stanthorpe's high elevation, cool climate and low light pollution make it one of Queensland's best locations for stargazing. Back for its third year, this popular Stargazing Ni …
Community Event, Food and Wine
23 May 2026 to 23 May 2026
Vineyard Sing is a participatory musical experience set against the stunning backdrop of Ballandean Estate Wines. People of all musical abilities are invited gather, drink wine, and sing together. Pa …
Food and Wine
18 May 2025 to 31 Jan 2027
Balancing Heart Vineyard invites you to end the weekend on the right note, with live music every Sunday. Talented local musicians and guest artists from across Australia perform at the vineyard every …
Food and Wine, Concert or Performance
29 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Round four of the Australian Superbike Championship is supported by the Southern Downs Regional Council. The motorcycle racing spotlight will fall squarely on Warwick, Queensland and the multi-purpose …
Sporting Events
4 Jun 2026 to 11 Jul 2026
This exhibition draws attention to the symbiotic relationship between mistletoe plants and painted honeyeater (Grantiella picta) birds. Their mutualistic interdependence is a metaphor for stories of …
Exhibition and Shows
4 Jun 2026 to 11 Jul 2026
The Warwick community was invited to pick up a pencil and share what home means to them as part of a special art workshop supporting children receiving care at Queensland Children's Hospital. Last yea …
Exhibition and Shows
5 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026
The Queensland FB-EK Holden Car Club (Inc.) is proud to host the 35th FB-EK Holden Nationals in Stanthorpe, Queensland. A static vehicle display of more than 80 1960 to 1962 model Holdens will be ope …
Exhibition and Shows
12 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026
The AUD50,000 Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 is one of Australia's richest art prizes. Join them for the Gala Awards Night, celebrating their finalists, and have the winners revealed by the judges. Come …
Exhibition and Shows
13 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2026
The gourmet 5-Senses Discovery is unique in Queensland. Starting with a Vineyard Walk and Talk, then in the winery, a Sommelier Wine Discussion, and finally, the chef explains the providence of the pr …
Food and Wine
13 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026
This is not a traditional wine tasting. It is a guided learning experience designed to build confidence in pairing wine and food in real, everyday settings. The experience begins at 6:30pm and runs f …
Food and Wine
13 Jun 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of the selected works underscores its esteemed po …
Exhibition and Shows
9 Nov 2025 to 11 Oct 2026
100% Local artisan handcrafted market held on the second Sunday of each month, plus Queensland Long Weekends. Held completely undercover at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds Pavilion and supporting local ar …
Event Markets
20 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
The Maryvale Winter Solstice is the celebration of the warmth of the Maryvale community, with food stalls, markets and live music. Warm up on the shortest day of the year by sitting around campfires, …
Event Markets
6 Mar 2026 to 18 Oct 2026
The QLD Super Sprint Series is an annual event run by Warwick District Sporting Car Club. It's iconic to Morgan Park raceway and has its differences to most other events. At the QSSS it isn't your bes …
Sporting Events
16 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026
Queensland's quirkiest winter festival is back for its 22nd year, bringing warmth, creativity, and community spirit to Warwick and the Southern Downs. Across ten vibrant days at the end of July, the s …
Festivals and Celebrations
17 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2026
Part of the wonderful Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival held annually in Warwick. In 2026, the Anglican Parish of Warwick, proudly presents its 14th community event. Held over the first weekend of t …
Community Event
19 Jul 2025 to 25 Jul 2026
What better Queensland location to celebrate Christmas in July than the Granite Belt. Stanthorpe has the reputation as being Queensland's coolest town, with some altitudes around the shire reaching 1 …
Food and Wine
18 Jul 2026 to 18 Jul 2026
Held on the first Saturday of the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival, the much-loved Artisan Market is a boutique celebration of creativity. Browse a curated selection of unique handmade crafts and o …
Event Markets
13 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
The award-winning Historic Leyburn Sprints will return to the streets of Leyburn on the Southern Downs for the 30th running . More than 250 historic, classic and performance cars will race the clock o …
Sporting Events
9 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026
One of the most popular exhibitions, the Crisps Youth Art Prize is an annual exhibition that showcases art from Granite Belt youth. This year's theme is 'Insects'. Insects display remarkable beaut …
Exhibition and Shows
4 Oct 2026 to 4 Oct 2026
Downhill Mountain Biking event The practice is on Saturday with the qualifying and race run on Sunday. It will be one qualifying and one race run only. …
Sporting Events
8 Oct 2026 to 29 Nov 2026
An exhibition about hope, and a shared commitment to printmaking, letterpress and artist bookmaking. Opening Night: Friday 9 October 6pm Tangled in Words, Weeds and Water brings together three artis …
Exhibition and Shows
9 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026
The Number One Gardening Event on the Southern Downs & Granite Belt — Stanthorpe Gardenfest Stanthorpe Gardenfest brings together passionate gardeners, plant lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts for a …
Community Event, Exhibition and Shows
10 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Ma …
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
19 Oct 2026 to 25 Oct 2026
In traditional country style, “Australia's Most Famous" rodeo and campdraft celebrates and epitomises the determination and skill of riders. It honours Warwick being home of the Australian Championshi …
Sporting Events
7 Nov 2026 to 8 Nov 2026
One ticket gives you a weekend of food and wine and a hop-on-hop-off bus through Granite Belt Wine Country! Ticket holders meander their way across the 12 venues, 'lazy grazing' their way from one to …
Food and Wine
14 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2026
Mark your calendars and head to the beautiful Granite Belt for a berry good time at the Stanthorpe Berry Festival! This year, festival favorites are back bigger and better, with epic cooking demonst …
Festivals and Celebrations
14 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026
A new force in entertainment, TenorUS (“Why have TEN when all you need is Us ?”) brings together three of Australia’s best and most beloved opera singers. Internationally famed “Ten Tenors” star and f …
Food and Wine, Concert or Performance, Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks, Festivals and Celebrations
6 Dec 2025 to 5 Dec 2026
Join in the heart of Allora on Herbert Street for a truly special milestone as the Allora Bush Christmas celebrates 30 years of community spirit and country charm. This much-loved annual event transf …
Community Event, Event Markets
29 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027
The 2027 Stanthorpe Show is the annual agricultural show for the Stanthorpe and wider Granite Belt community. It brings together over 6000 patrons for a weekend of food, entertainment, competitions …
Exhibition and Shows
6 Feb 2027 to 7 Feb 2027
A hands-on masterclass interspersed with a great food and wine experience at Varias. A unique opportunity to harvest, crush, press and ferment a wine in a teaching winery under the guidance of a prof …
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
13 Mar 2027 to 14 Mar 2027
The Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival is a two day celebration of all the breeds of draught horses, the roles they played in the development of the Downs and their growing popularity as a pleasure ho …
Community Event, Festivals and Celebrations
19 Mar 2023 to 21 Mar 2027
Discover the heart of the Southern Downs at Killarney Country Markets, a beloved local gem and growing tourist attraction. With over 20 unique stalls, you'll find: Local honey straight from the hive …
Event Markets
15 Sep 2023 to 1 May 2031
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt is home to some of the freshest produce in Queensland. It's a foodie's paradise, with seasonal produce available from the paddock to the pantry and the plate. Fill …
22 Nov 2025 to 30 Jun 2026
Settle into your own private vineyard cinema as the sun sets over the Dear Vincent vineyard. We have transformed the back of our old Landcruiser ute into the most comfortable cinema seat you will ever …
Food and Wine
16 Apr 2026 to 23 May 2026
This ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) exhibition showcases abstract, dynamic photography that blends motion and light. We explore creativity through deliberate camera movements, transforming ordinary …
Exhibition and Shows
23 Apr 2026 to 30 May 2026
This exhibition brings together works that honour clay as a living, responsive material shaped by the movement of human hands. From fluid gestures to quiet, deliberate forms, each piece reflects the m …
Exhibition and Shows
1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
Mother's Day is every day in May. Treat Mum to a celebration high above the clouds, where the air is crisp, the views stretch endlessly, and every detail is designed to make her feel cherished. This …
Food and Wine