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.
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!
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.
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
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!