GALLERY: Apple and Grape Harvest Festival weekend two

It only comes around every two years, with Stanthorpe’s biggest event back for family fun and we were there to capture all the action from the second weekend of the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Did we snap your pic? FULL GALLERY

Hundreds have travelled down to the Granite Belt to experience events, fresh produce and the relaxed vibes of the area.

The biennial Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is a big deal in the Granite Belt, with organisers initially anticipating 100,000 punters to the region across 10 days.

From open gardens, to workshops and galas, and busking competitions and age-old traditional grape crushes, there’s plenty to see and do in the region across the festival.

“The Southern Downs seems to be the flavour of the month at the moment,” festival president Russell Wantling said.

“We’ve got 18 local wineries this year which is our most amount ever.

“I don’t think you could get a better line up.”

We’ve got all the pics from the second weekend here:

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

GRAPE CRUSH

The Apple and Grape Festival grape Crush, 1 March 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape Crush, 1 March 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape Crush, 1 March 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

This family from Brisbane wont forget a moment at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

It doesn't take long for the grapes to begin flying at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

The grape crush often becomes a messy affair at the Apple and Grape Festival, March 1, 2024

Mayor Vic Pennisi gets into the spirit at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

A family from the Sunshine Coast wasn’t prepared for the chaos at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

It didn't take long for the first grapes to be thrown at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

It's a messy aftermath at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

Donning matching pink uniforms, this group of friends from Brisbane were keen to try and stay dry, March 1, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

Announcers get stuck in the crossfire at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

Victors at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, March 1, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush competitors show off for the crowd, 1 March, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

Direct hit at the grape crush, 1 March, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

Volunteers try to avoid flying grapes at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

The inter-barrel war quickly becomes targeted at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

Despite grape crush organises warning to avoid throwing grapes, it seems you can't stop the fun, 1 March, 2024

All smiles at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

It's hard to avoid being hit in the grape crush, 1 March, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

You'd forget the point of the game was to crush grapes and not throw them at the grape crush, 1 March, 2024

This group from Brisbane are still smiling after getting sticky at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

This group from Beaudesert got messy at the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

GALA BALL

(From left) Kate, Keith, Lindsey and Scott at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Jim and Di at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kylie, David and Mally at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Aly Torrisi and Nadine Gagliardi at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Madonna and Mia Ambrosi at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Tegan, Karen and Jacqui at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Sharon and Danni at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Tammy, Silvia and Jacqui at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Luciana, Kelly, Kristy, Lisa and Catherine at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Charles, Anthea and Melissa at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Rosie, Caroline and Leanne at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Charles, Anthea and Melissa at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kylie Stretton and Leigh Corbett at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Laura, Jenny, Mel and Morwenna at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kylie Stretton and Leigh Corbett at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

The 2024 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival young ambassadors' (from left) Sophie Day, Anna Henderson and Breanna Harrison who together raised an impressive $60,000. Photo: Jessica Klein

Apple and Grape Harvest Festival vice president Samantha Wantling, 2022 young ambassador Jordan Cassidy, 2024 ambassadors' choice recipient Sophie Day, 2024 festival ambassador Anna Henderson, 2024 fundraising ambassador Breanna Harrison and festival president Russell Wantling at the Apple and Grape Gala Ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

SATURDAY

Nicoletti Orchards had visitors showing up in droves to take their pick at the delicious assortment of apples on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Mark and Liza enjoying a day out apple picking at Nicoletti Farms during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Mark, Liza, Dale and Fiona at Nicoletti Orchards 'pick your own' event during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Nicoletti Orchards is home to a host of red and green apple varieties including gala, pink lady, sundower and fuji. Photo: Jessica Klein

Family fun day for (from left) Daniel, David, Robin and Kate and Nicoletti Orchards 'pick your own' event during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Andrew Mills, Andrew Woodward and Susan Woodward at Nicoletti Orchards during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Kevin and Marissa with their delicious looking strawberries from Stanthorpe produce farm Eastern Colour during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Harley, Xuan, Loan and Hazel enjoying apple picking at Stanthorpe produce farm Eastern Colour during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Apples galore for Xuan at Stanthorpe produce farm Eastern Colour during the final weekend of the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Plenty of family fun was had at Stanthorpe produce farm Eastern Colour during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

The produce at Eastern Colour didn't disappoint during their 'pick your own' event for the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Anita was impressed with the produce at Eastern Colour during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Harry, Kate and Nell at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Shelly Cox, Adam Cox and Delene Butland at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Mike Reynolds, Anna Reynolds and Emily Brown at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Amanda, Rhonda, Nardia, Olivia, Janifier and Rachel at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Kate and Parker at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Korina and Freya enjoying some time in the shade during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kayden and Susan at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Chris, Kate and Zara at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Danielle and Emma at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

The Bacchetti family enjoying Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kaylee, Bentley and Klerrissa enjoying Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Daisy, Jake, Erica and Dawn at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Megan, Erin and Josh at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Josie, Lilly (middle) and Kaila at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Madeline, Matilda, Tamara and Mackenzie at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Kelly and Myaa enjoying Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Bella, Donna, Lily and Daniel at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Forrest and Sam Moore at the Queensland Country Bank Food & Wine Fiesta during Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

(From left) Lisa and Sarina enjoying Stanthorpe's Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Crowds lined the main street of Stanthorpe for the Channel 7 Grand Parade during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

The Warwick Thistle Pipe Band marched through the main street of Stanthorpe as part of Channel 7's Grand Parade during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Celebrity grape crushers James Lister MP, Greg Kentish, David Littleproud MP and Southern Downs mayor Vic Pennisi on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein

Stanthorpe's former Farmer Wants a Wife contestant Dave McMahon and partner Emily went head to head during the 'Celebrity Grape Crush' event on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo: Jessica Klein