Diamondvale cottages are the perfect place to stay when attending the Stanthorpe street festival.

Granite Belt Events

The Granite Belt is mecca of activity all year long and is home to numerous events including specialised degustation dinners, Winemaker showcases and harvest festivals. Check out what is happening with the latest Granite Belt events when you are in town below.

Christmas Floristry Workshop with The Long Paddock Florist

Saturday 30th November

Christmas Floristry Workshop at Diamondvale Estate

Join us for a bush Christmas workshop at Diamondvale Estate, Stanthorpe. Led by the talented Kathryn of the Long Paddock Florist, you will create an arrangement with a handmade candle to decorate your Christmas table, side board or coffee table.

This natural free-flowing arrangement is approx. 65cm in length x 30cm wide. Choice of natural, red, green or blue beeswax candle is available. There will be some ribbon and seed pods etc available or bring along any bits and bobs you’d love to include for your Christmas decorating

Bring a friend or make a new friend over this wonderful creative morning from 10am to 1pm, includes delicious treats to enjoy (and some Christmas bubbles!),a gorgeous arrangement to take home.

Places are limited to ensure personal tuition from Kathryn who arms you with floristry skills for life!

Collage of photographs featuring many smiling faces, berries and more

Saturday 16th November

Stanthorpe Berry Festival

Get ready for an absolutely berrylicious time at the Stanthorpe Berry Festival held at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds. The excitement is palpable as the berry crew gears up to tantalize your taste buds with an unforgettable culinary experience.

So much fun for all the family to enjoy, this will be a weekend event for you to mark in the calendar each year.

Young children on mound of snow riding sled

4th – 6th July 2025

Snowflake Festival

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe is Queensland’s unmatched winter festival that will take place in Stanthorpe.

Grab your beanies, scarves and mittens and join the fun at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe.

The coolest town in Queensland is gearing up to host thousands of visitors on a winter family holiday with a guaranteed chance of throwing snowballs.

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November

Grazing the Granite Belt

One weekend in May and November each year is the golden opportunity for wine and food enthusiasts to taste their way around Granite Belt Wine Country all in one ticket.

This ticket grants unlimited use of the Crisps Coaches shuttles operating on a continuous loop to let you indulge in tastings at boutique cellar doors and graze away on local gourmet produce.

Such a great weekend you will want to do more than once!

Saturday 30th November

Spring Vineyard Party @ Ballandean Estate

Queensland’s oldest winery, Ballandean Estate, is hosting a long Italian lunch and will of course include dancing in the vines and Ballandean Estate’s world-class wines.  Buffet lunch, live music, lucky door prizes, bocce, croquet, and abundant Puglisi family hospitality….even a shuttle bus!
An afternoon not to be missed.

From Friday 29th November

Granite Belt Christmas Farm Tree Harvest

Bringing the family to the farm to pick your own tree is a beautiful family tradition! The Farm boasts two magical Christmas Stores & is home to Mrs. Claus’ Café! The kids can feed Santa’s animals and Santa will be at the farm every weekend throughout harvest. It’s a great day out!

Want to spend a day exploring? Download our Granite Belt Tourist Drive Guide here that includes a little bit of everything. Nature, attractions, food and wine and something for the kids too.