Stanthorpe’s Apple and Grape Harvest Festival back for another year of family fun / Full gallery

Stanthorpe’s biggest biennial event is back for another year filled with family fun and we were there to capture it. Did we snap your pic? PHOTOS.

Stanthorpe High Street shines at the festival

One of the region’s biggest events is back for another year, with massive crowds flocking to the region for two weeks filled with family fun.

Organisers are anticipating 100,000 punters to hit the Granite Belt town over the course of two weeks for the biennial Apple and Grape Harvest Festival.

“I don’t think you could get a better line up,” festival president Russell Wantling said.

“It will be a really good event, we’re predicting there could be up to 100,000 attendees this time with all of the interest we’ve been seeing,” he said.

“The Southern Downs seems to be the flavour of the month at the moment.”

Did we snap your pic? Check our photos below.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Brisbane's Danielle and Cameron Marshall with their daughter Hannah, who busted out some songs on Stanthorpe's streets at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Locals Shirley, Jan, Valerie and Denise enjoying the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival 2024 brought locals and people from across the state to the Granite Belt to revel in family fun

The band Bard for Life (Will, Anne and Tim from Ipswich) enjoyed playing some tunes on main street at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Joe, Nathan, Jan and Cindy from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Russell and Lois Crisp from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Stephen and Yvonne from Pozieres at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Friendly fruit at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Brendan and Tiff from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Ron and Diane Hunterford from the Sunshine Coast at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival brought performers from across the state to enjoy the Granite Belt vibes

The Apple and Grape Festival brought performers from across the state to enjoy the Granite Belt vibes

Japan's Manaya and Ikumo from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Sue and Kev from Townsville at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Rita and Doug from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Gardiner family: Natalie with kids Levi, Dillon and Mirah at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024 on Saturday 24 Feb

Volunteers were easy to spot and happy to chat at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Melinda, Mya and Ari from Karana Downs at 2024s Apple and Grape Festival on Saturday

Caroline, Beau and Charlie at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Judy and Eric Leach from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Rick McKeon and Megan Plater from Brisbane at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Carnell Family from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Despite the drizzle Jeff and Tracy from Brisbane are still enjoying the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Margie and Bryan from Manly at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Musician Amy Ryan busking during the busking showcase on Saturday Feb 24 at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Clelia and John from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Rhys and Kerry enjoying the festivities of the Apple and Grape Festival

Craig and Lee from the Sunshine Coast at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Lauren and Georgia with little ones Megan and Robert at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Local Kerri Mac was quick to point out her favourite event of the year the Apple and Grape Festival

The John Family from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Stanthorpe's Aiden and Paul Williams with Pam Spillman at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Karen Dwyer and Kay Lindsay supported their husband's musical endeavours at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Fiona with Alan and Francine McConnon from Toowoomba at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Paul and Antoinette Andersen from Warwick celebrating a special birthday at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Brisbane musician Aria Cook enjoying the festivities at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024 despite the rain

Maddie Burton and Cheryl Crisp at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Sloan Family Band spinning tunes at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Big fruit making friends with the locals at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Rosa, Lorraine and Eric Favaretto from Redcliffe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Brad and Skyler Gollan from Millmerran at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Peter and Gayle Vecchio came from Ayr to attend the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Sarah Lawty and Steve Rhode from Stanthorpe at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

The Apple and Grape Festival brought performers from across the state to enjoy the Granite Belt vibes, including Hannah Marshall from Brisbane

The Graniteers Ukulele Group at the Apple and Grape Festival 2024

Dylan, David and Yvonne from the Gold Coast

Ken Lindsay and Terry Dwyer are two musos enjoying the music at Apple and Grape 2024

Mark Sullivan with Jay and Sara from the Granite Belt

Shika and James with Little Archie on Stanthorpe High Street

The Summit's Martin Balkwill from Triple Bass band enjoyed the music

The Apple and Grape festival brought the Brown and Wren families together

Simon and daughter Malia from Brisbane made the trek down to Stanthorpe

Charlene and Travis from Brisbane with King and Rayne

Stanthorpe's main streets were filled with buskers and visitors to the region to soak up the music and fun

SUNDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2024

Helen and Caroline from Stanthorpe and the Sunshine Coast enjoying the open garden at 54 Lock Street with Samson, Cecilia, Xavier and Poppy at the Apple and Grape Festival. February 25, 2024

54 Lock Street's enchanting garden at the Apple and Grape Festival. February 25, 2024

College Rd open garden apart of the Apple and Grape fest

54 Lock Street's enchanting garden at the Apple and Grape Festival is fun for everyone. February 25, 2024

Visitors enjoy 54 Lock Street's enchanting garden at the Apple and Grape Festival. February 25, 2024

David and Pauline Twidale enjoy the College Rd open garden from Ramsey, Darling Downs, at the Apple and Grape Festival. February 25, 2024

Maree and Matthew Quinn from Stanthorpe enjoy the sunshine at an open garden, February 25, 2024.

Stanthorpe High Street is shining during the festival

4. Caroline, Leanne, Robert and Allen enjoying the Italian flavours at the Apple and Grape Festival. February 25, 2024

Robert Ebenestelli, Derek Bau, George Holland and David Harrington from Stanthorpe and Yeppoon, February 25, 2024.

Cheryl raises her glass at the Banchetto Italiano long lunch, a part of the Apple and Grape festival to celebrate the region's Italian history. February 25, 2024.

Rosy Chapman, Roxane Scott and Paula Passi. February 25, 2024.

Connie, Pearl, Lyn and Marlene at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Mike, Vivienne, Brian, Trish, Josh and Vicky enjoying the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Carole and Shirley from Stanthorpe at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Cherie, Milva and Terri from Stanthorpe enjoying the festival February 25, 2024.

Rob, Peter, Julie and John from the Central Coast made the trip up to the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Eddy, Milcao and Tim, good mates from the Granite Belt enjoying the Mediterranean spirit at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

An Italian long lunch enjoyer raises a glass for the Apple and Grape Festival, February 25, 2024.

The Parker family reunited at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Maria and Carla enjoying the vibes at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Diane and Ron Hunterford enjoying the weekend at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Kerry, Maree, Leanne and Sarah-Anne from the UK and Brisbane at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

This big group from Brisbane travelled down to the Italian long lunch to indulge in Mediterranean culture, February 25, 2024.

The Cobon Family from the Granite Belt at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Desleigh, Wendy and Elaine at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Teliah, Lyndsey and Sharreon at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Jim and Catherine from Stanthorpe didn't have to drive far to enjoy the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

These punters were enjoying the flowing vino at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Ron and Pat from Stanthorpe at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Festival organisers and friendly fruit at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Angie and Stewart Sims from Stanthorpe at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Sam Costanzo and David Aiken from Stanthorpe raise a glass at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Grace and Lyn at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Andy, Lyn, Cath and Glenn soak in the vibes at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Locals Luciana and Leonie getting close, February 25, 2024.

Joy and Frank made the trip to Stanthorpe from Noosa at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

These matching outfits got into the fashionable Italian spirit at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Fiona, Kylie and Bronwyn get into the spirit at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Avril and Craig from the Sunshine Coast at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Locals Sal, Wendy and Edith enjoying the fun at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Trish, Loretta, Coral and Jill from Maryborough, with a photobomber at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Lee and Craig from the Sunshine Coast at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Marianne and Kevin at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Lesley and Gail from Brisbane and Applethorpe at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Richard and Maria came from Bundaberg for some festive fun, February 25, 2024.

John and Maureen at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Jay and Len from Hervey Bay at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Daphne and Colette became friends sitting together at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Jennifer and Fiona at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Peter and Grace Wallace from Inverell at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Silvana mcKain and Cindy Hall raise a glass (and bottle) at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Locals Ross and Terri at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.

Fiona, Alan and Francine enjoying the weekend at the Italian long lunch, February 25, 2024.