Stanthorpe Berry Festival

The 2024 Stanthorpe Berry Festival is set to burst into life on the third weekend of November! This year, Stanthorpe will transform into a vibrant hub of berry-themed excitement and family fun, featuring an array of mouth-watering culinary experiences, thrilling activities, and unforgettable entertainment.

This year’s festival will feature an exciting whirlwind of cooking demonstrations from culinary professionals across the Granite Belt. Renowned local chefs and culinary talents, including celebrity chef Matt Golinski, will showcase their skills, crafting exquisite dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Also, don’t miss Matt’s exclusive Kitchen Takeover at Varia’s Restaurant, where he’ll present a delectable 5-course degustation that’s sure to impress.

In addition to these culinary delights, the festival’s BBQ is back, serving some of the region’s finest meats, and the Boutique Market Lane will be in full swing, offering a variety of fresh berry produce and the festival’s favorite strawberry ice-cream.

This year, the festival will extend into twilight, bringing a whole new level of excitement. Enjoy the vibrant performance of the Band of Blue as they hit the stage with their dynamic dancefloor hits. As the festival draws to a close, be mesmerized by the epic Bubble Canteen Show, featuring over 12,000 bubbles per minute in an incredible display of bubble artistry.

For those craving hands-on fun, the festival’s activities include the ever-popular Scones and Jam eating competition and the thrilling Stanny Sausage Slam.