What’s on: 9 events to get pumped about this weekend in Stanthorpe

Get dressed up for a five senses dinner, enjoy a burlesque performance or tee up for a charitable game of golf, because this weekend in the Granite Belt you are in for a treat, with a stellar line-up of events.

Madison Mifsud-Ure

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August 26, 2021 - 3:19PM

Burlesque performance. Picture: Tricia Watkinson / News Corp Australia

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For a weekend of fun, burlesque dancing, booze, a degustation dinner, golf or karaoke with friends and family the Granite Belt has got you covered.

Degustation dinner

Delight in a degustation event that allows guests to not just appreciate a good drop of quality wine paired with a food dish but engages all five senses of taste, smell, touch, sight and sound during a seven-course dinner.

During the dinner guests taste the gourmet dishes and wines, smell the Le Nez du Vin aroma kit to help identify wine scents, hear the sounds of a string quartet ensemble, touch the expensive crockery and see a silent movie projected overhead.

WHEN: Saturday from 6pm-10pm

WHERE: Heritage Estate Winery at 747 Granite Belt Drive, Cottonvale

COST: $170

BOOKINGS: To book, follow this link.

Burlesque show

Watch some of the Granite Belt’s talented dancers in this Christmas in Winter burlesque special performance.

The show is expected to both tease and excite while making the audience laugh at times as it follows the naughty or nice theme.

The show is strictly an 18+ only audience.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday from 7.30pm-9.30pm

WHERE: Stanthorpe Little Theatre, 20 Connor Street

COST: $10 for concession and $15 for all other adults

Drag racing

The sixth annual Cottonvale Digout is taking place this weekend.

Watch the dirt drags while you enjoy a lunchtime picnic in the park and breakfast the following morning.

WHEN: From 5pm Friday until Sunday

WHERE: Pete’s Hot Rod and Resto Shop, 148 Watson Road, Cottonvale

COST: Gold coin donation for spectators and $75 per person for racers

Golf charity day

Play a round of golf while raising money for a worthy cause in this Hellow Yellow Charity Day.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in yellow for the day, with a best-dressed team and best-decorated buggy prizes given out.

Money raised will be donated to the Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group.

WHEN: Sunday at 9am

WHERE: Stanthorpe Golf Course, 54 Amosfield Road

COST: $100 per team (includes a steak burger for lunch) BOOKINGS: To book call the Stanthorpe Clubhouse

Sunset Picnic Session

Kick back and relax for an afternoon sitting on a bean bag enjoying some wine and food as you watch the sunset.

There is even a nice warm bonfire to sit around and enjoy the day with friends and family. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic of food, games or a portable BBQ.

Wine, wine tasting and soft drinks are available to purchase on the day.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday afternoon from 2pm.

WHERE: Summit Estate Wines at 291 Granite Belt Drive, Thulimbah

BOOKINGS: Free event, with no bookings required.

Karaoke

Sing ‘til your heart’s content to chart-topping songs or classic hits at this karaoke event.

Head on down for a great night where you can get your groove on in town with your friends.

WHEN: Saturday at 8pm

WHERE: Criterion Hotel, 84 Palmerin Street

Superbike racing

To get your adrenaline pumping and watch some heart-stopping moments live on the racetrack, this weekend’s Warwick 1000 is the place to be.

Circuit racers from across the country will compete in the epic three-day event.