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The Border Railway Market is held on the third Sunday of each month at the historic Wallangarra Railway Station, on the Queensland-New South Wales Border, just a short drive south of Stanthorpe. They offer the pick of local art, craft and produce, as well as a hot breakfast, light refreshments and takeaways being available in the station dining room. Coaches welcome.

Opera in the Vineyard at Ballandean Estate celebrates 20 Years in 2012.

This magical event has stamped its mark on the cultural scene of the Granite Belt and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.    

This year, the program looks amazing and Opera Queensland is proud to announce the artists as Ms Emma Matthews, Mr Virgilio Marino and Mr Andrew Collis, all of whom have performed extensively around the world.

Once again, the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane will be one of the main beneficiaries of the events proceeds, with almost $350 000 being donated to date.

To be a part of the 20 year celebrations, you can book Opera tickets online at www.ballandeanestate.com.  There a number of options including lunch and dinner and details can be found on the website.

Why not make this your year to experience the wonderful and magical Opera in the Vineyard at Ballandean!

For information and bookings call Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or contact info@robertchannonwines.com.

The Caxton Street Jazz Band is back again in the Swigmore Hall! Join us again for an afternoon of the best jazz and top entertainment as they play thier vavourites, old and new. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the interval.

Bookings essential, call (07) 4684 1291 or email sales@goldengrovee.com.au.

Golden Grove will be celebrating the 12th annual Sicilian vintage lunch in 2012 and you're invited... Celebrations will be bigger than ever and limited tickets are available, so be sure to get in quick.

An iconic annual event for Golden Grove Estate Wines - held every February and tickets sold ahead of time. If you wish to bring family and friends - book early!

Are you stressed? Enjoy this professionally facilitated holistic program to help you work towards your goal of becoming calmer, more focused, healthier and happier and better able to deal with life’s day to day challenges, at the peaceful retreat of Mallow Cottage.

Run over 6 weeks, with two hour sessions each Monday, this program is particularly suited for professionals who work in high stress environments.

You will be under the guidance of Helen Ferrier RN BN Masters Primary Health Care Grad Cert Counselling and Guest Presenters, including Maree Taylor from Yogaheart.

For further information visit www.mallow.net.au

Phone 07 4683 6205 or email Sharon Roes

This popular trail ride is one of the largest recreational motorcycle trail rides of its type in Australia.

Held annually, 17kms west of Stanthorpe at Greenlands.

The trails will take you through some of the finest riding in the region, consisting of spectacular granite formations, creeks, mountains, gullies, gorges, timbered land, fantastic views and much more.

www.greenlandstrailride.com.au

For information contact Robert Channon Wines on (07) 4683 3260.

This may be the only chance ever to taste consecutive vintages of the Robert Channon Verdelho from the first vintage in 2001 onwards. James Halliday says Robert Channon Wines is "arguably Australia's foremost producer of Verdelho". Peter Scudamore Smith said "The 2001,2002 and 2003 vintages are probably the greatest lineage of this variety in the world." Robert Channon Wines has kept a small number of bottles from each vintage and a limited number of these will be on sale over the weekend and a selection will be available for tasting each day. The wines will include the 2001, 2002 and 2003,each of which won the Trophy for Queensland's Best White Wine, seven gold medal winning vintages and the wine selected as the Queensland Parliament's 150th Anniversay wine. Join Robert and Peggy for a special tasting in their Swigmore Hall during their Old Gold Verdelho weekend.

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Voted an Iconic Queensland Event in the Q150 Celebrations, the Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, is one of Queensland's longest running and most successful Festivals. For three days and nights Stanthorpe hosts this non-stop fun. The festival, held biennially, is a celebration of the Granite Belt region's produce and booming wine industry. Arguably Australia's leading harvest festival, it has a successful track record spanning four decades.

Highlights include the Gala Ball, street parade and mardi gras, wine and food fiesta plus a range of  sporting and family activities.  For more visit www.appleandgrape.org.

A twist on the traditional yum cha. Featuring a huge array of savoury and sweet options, from Arancini, meat balls, fried baitfish, to Cannoli. Wines available by the glass or bottle. Plates start at $6.50

For more information please call (07) 46 841 326

A five course, long lunch featuring authentic live Italian music and food with house wine included. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Barrel room Cafe. $50 per person. Shuttle bus available upon request

Experience elevated taste with a long lunch grazing the Granite Belt for the A+ Australian Wine Celebration, April 2012.

Take a progressive long lunch through participating Granite Belt wineries and food venues enjoying award winning wine, gourmet local produce and fabulous entertainment.

A national celebration of Australian wine and the people and places that create it.

For information and bookings contact Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or info@robertchannonwines.com.

Brass sounds wonderful in the Swigmore Hall!! Bold as Brass play a wide range of works from classic to contemporary. These three Brisbane based musicians will perform a showcase of solo and ensemble Brass music. The Bold as Brass Trion are Lindon Weise (Trumpet), Susan de Weger (Horn), Ashley Gittins (Trombone) plus some friends on the day.

For more informaiton please call (07) 4684 1326.

A six course 'French' Style degustation featuring a spectacular Croquembouche for dessert. $130 per person, Shuttle bus available upon request.

For information and bookings contact Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or info@robertchannonwines.com.

Enjoy a luscious lilting lunch of lazy tunes and jazzy croons for Mothers Day with Aperitif and Teri Welles in the Singing Lake Caf? at Robert Channon Wines. $10 cover charge per person with lunch.

For bookings please email margie@halenet.com.au. Or for any enquires or information please contact the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre on 07 46812057

For a weekend of art and diversion, rug up in your winter woolies. Music, food and wine accompany a fantastic array of art and unique craft. Hosted by Traprock Wool Association, the event is usually hosted on a sheep property approximately 20 minutes west of Stanthorpe. (the 2010 event was held in the historic Bendee Woolshed.)

Art in the Woolshed typically runs on the June Queen's Birthday long weekend - Saturday 9th 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10th 10am - 1pm 2012.

A gold coin collection will be at the gate in support of Bush Connections who help rural families in crisis. A free bus may depart from the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre at 10am on Saturday - bookings essential email Margie

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326

Three courses of the best Italy has to offer. Wines will be perfectly matched with each course and Dylan Rhymer Ballandean Estate's Winemaker will help you identify the key tasting points of each wine. $70 per perso.

Bookings essential, call (07) 4684 1291 or email sales@goldengrovee.com.au.

Celebrate "Bon Natale" in July with a Sicilian twist. Join us for lunch away from the traditional ham and turkey. Jason will entice your tastebuds with food his Sicilian family have for Christmas. A full buffet of mains and dessert awaits you.

Bring a bus group or just friends. Bookings are essential.

Dates are: Saturday July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326.

A five course, long lunch featuring authentic live Italian music and food with house wine included. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Barrelroom Cafe. $50 per person. Shuttle bus available upon request

Alison Alexander 07 3231 3239 or email

Since 1995 the Hilton Brisbane Masterclass has brought together a fabulous line-up of chefs and winemakers from around the world – Antonio Carluccio, Gordon Ramsay, Michel Richard, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michel Roux and many more.  The 2012 programme and dates are yet to be announced but based onprevious years this will be another not to be missed.  Be amongst the lucky participants in 2012 who taste, learn, laugh and sip their way through each day. With some twenty sessions a day there’s plenty of choice from a range of talented International and Australian presenters looking at - shiraz, chocolate, champagne, spice and matching food and wine. Learn more now www.qldmasterclass.com

For more information please call (07) 46 841 326.

Learn how to cook a three course meal in a group atmosphere. Then enjoy all your hard work with your new friends and a glass of wine.

For information or bookings contact Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or info@robertchannonwines.com.

The Granite Belt Choir and local soloists present a concert performance in the Swigmore Hall of Gilbert & Sullivan's all time favourite "The Pirates of Penzance". Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the interval.

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326

Learn how to cook a three course meal in a group atmosphere. Then enjoy all your hard work with your new friends and a glass of wine.

Please call (07) 4684 1291 or email sales@goldengrovee.com.au

Join the Golden Grove Family for a night of alternative wines and food to match. The two brothers Ray Costanzo (Winemaker) and Jason Costanzo (Chef) will work together to match our alternative varieties (Strange Birds) to foods with a Mediterranean flavour. So come along to our cosy tasting room and sample our gold medal Strange Birds and peck your way through the chef's gathers.

Limited seats will be available and shuttle bus will be provided from Stanthorpe to Ballandean.

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326

A five course meal featuring game meats such as quail, duck and local venison perfectly matched with Ballandean Estate award winning wines. $115 per person. Shuttle bus available upon request.

for bookings and information contact Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or info@robertchannonwines.com.

Join us in the Swigmore Hall for another spectacular afternoon of operatic arias, duets and ensemble from Opera Queensland's Young Artists.This is the tenth wonderful year that Opera Queensland has put on this concert for us. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the interval. Robert Channon Wines is proud to be a sponsor of Opera Queensland.

Please call (07) 4684 1291 or email sales@goldengrovee.com.au

Join the Golden Grove Family for a night of alternative wines and food to match. The two brothers Ray Costanzo (Winemaker) and Jason Costanzo (Chef) will work together to match our alternative varieties (Strange Birds) to foods with a Mediterranean flavour. So come along to our cosy tasting room and sample our gold medal Strange Birds and peck your way through the chef's gathers.

Limited seats will be available and shuttle bus will be provided from Stanthorpe to Ballandean.

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326.

A five course, long lunch featuring authentic live Italian music and food with wine included. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Barrelroom Cafe.

For information contact Robert Channon Wines on 07 4683 3260 or info@robertchannonwines.com.

Brass and Wine is our annual outdoor brass band, jazz band and big band day. Admission is free and food, wine and music flow all day. Drop in and out whenever you like and enjoy the music, food and wine in the courtyard or the Cafe with the special views over the Singing Lake.

For more information please call (07) 4684 1326

A five course, long lunch featuring authentic live Italian music and food with wine included. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Barrelroom Cafe.$50 per person. Shuttle bus available upon request.