1/41Felicity Smith, Duncan Spread, Josh Wren, and Kelsey Scanlan at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
GALLERY: Huge crowds hit Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival
The main weekend of the epic biennial celebration went off with a bang, with hundreds hitting Stanthorpe to sample the best of the Granite Belt and catch iconic events including the grand parade and grape-stomping. SEE PHOTOS HERE.
2/41Tait Sweeney, Eva Thesing, Robert Turner, Alex Strohfeldt, Lachie Strohfeldt, Lauren Pace, Jeffrey Pace, Nikki Hobson, and Riley Moore at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
3/41Tony and Judy Quatermass with Janet Morris at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
4/41Narelle Cram with Dianne and Russell Harmsworth at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
5/41Jayde Spicer, Joseph Spicer, Lewis Erskine, Cara Spicer, Ellen Testa, Doreen Spicer, and Ross Testa at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
6/41(back) Paul Charlton, Mike Charlton, David and Judy Thoreurn, (front) Trish Miron, Linda Charlton, and Ray and Sue Morris at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
7/41Millie Marsilio, Carla Evans, Connie De Luca, Helen Vasta, Franca Raccanello, Maree Apap, and Gina Di Bella at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
8/41Shania Newman, Ally McLellan, Jaimee Beecham, and Spencer Jensen at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
9/41Izzy Coco with Zayd, Amity, and Katie Buscher at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
10/41Carl Rayner with Cherie, Mia, and Jason Pugno at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
11/41Irvin Tang, Dinuki Perera, Brent Hunter, and Natalie Smith at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
12/41Courtney McPaul and Emily McNalty at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
13/41Emma Collett and Tim Waterworth at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
14/41(clockwise from front) Gary Knuckley, Garrie Love, Cheryl Love, and Meralyn Knuckley at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
15/41(back) Mary McLucas, Jane Muller, and Dale Muller with little Evie and Imogen Muller at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
16/41Letitia Grayson with little Darcy and Di Stuart at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
17/41Peter O'Brien, Lily Tuvukica, Elliot Tuvukica, Emma O'Brien, Kerry Shatte, and Judy O'Brien at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
18/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
19/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
20/41Member for Maranoa David Littleproud celebrating his victory in the celebrity grape stomp event at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
21/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
22/41Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi competing in the celebrity grape stomp at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
23/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
24/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
25/41Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi competing in the celebrity grape stomp at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
26/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
27/412022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival ambassadors competing in the celebrity grape stomp event. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
28/41Huge crowds hit the main weekend at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
29/41Huge crowds hit the main weekend at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
30/41Huge crowds hit the main weekend at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
31/41Marching bands followed up the grand parade with a final performance down the main street at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
32/41The kids zone with rides and rock climbing was a big attraction at the main weekend at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
33/41Huge crowds hit the main weekend at the 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
34/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
35/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
36/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
37/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
38/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
39/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
40/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
41/41Live performers, floats from businesses and community groups, and vintage vehicles featured heavily in the Grand Parade at 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Picture: Jessica Paul / Stanthorpe Border Post
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