Spring Wine Festival Held over two weeks, this festival has something on for every taste. Gourmet dinners and fine wines from the Stanthorpe area are celebrated in this festival. www.springwinefest.com.au Opera In The Vineyard This is a must see event which boastssome of Australia's best Opera Singers. Held in the vineyards at Ballandean Estate Winery you can enjoy dinner accompanied with local wines and of course the best in fine Opera music. www.ballandean-estate.com.au Wine and Food Affair This biannual 10 day festival provides isitors with the opportunity to taste and sample the many delights the Granite Belt is renowned for. Tel 1800 060 877 Australian Smallwine Makers Show A national show for wineries crushing under 500 tonnes per year. The show is run to national standards with gold medal winning wineries eligible for entry to the Canberra National Wines. www.asws.com.au Stanthorpe Brass Monkey Season TM Raceday Winter racing at its best! Stanthorpe's Brass Monkey Season TM Race Day will include a full race programme on the track, reserved lunch marquees, licensed bar, wine bar and canteen and live entertainment. Ph (07) 4661 3122 Stanthorpe Cup Day The opportunity to enjoy country racing in the Queensland wine capital means that Stanthorpe is a popular destination for a short break. www.wineracing.org