11 August 2022
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling on the community to continue registering their S150-themed events publicly on the official S150 online events calendar as part of the year-long celebrations.
May 2022 officially marked Stanthorpe’s sesquicentennial (150th) birthday and a vibrant program of S150-themed community and tourism events have already breathed life into the celebrations, including the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival; Stanthorpe Show; Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery’s Then | Now | Art: 150 Years of Stanthorpe’s Creativity exhibition; Stanthorpe Little Theatre’s production of From Tin to Town: A Living History of Stanthorpe in conjunction with Council; Amiens History Association’s A Tin Experience at Amiens Legacy Centre; Stanthorpe State Primary School Teaching and Learning in the 1870s Day and the Italian Community Celebrations.
Council is now reminding event organisers to continue the momentum and share their community events on the dedicated calendar.
Southern Downs Councillor and Chair of the S150 Advisory Committee, Cameron Gow said that the festivities already held have proven to be a kaleidoscope celebrating the origins of the town from the humble establishment of tin mining to the vibrant tourism and agriculture powerhouse we see today.
“I particularly enjoyed participating in the From Tin to Town: A Living History of Stanthorpe re-enactment that brought to life the people and events that have shaped the community’s resilience over the past 150 years,” Councillor Gow said.
“From the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival to historic re-enactments, the spectrum of events have been broad and we encourage all event organisers to continue their registrations with Council so that their event can be included and shared through the official S150 promotions calendar.”
Council has installed two S150-themed billboards to welcome visitors at the northern and southern entrances to Stanthorpe respectively.
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe has also embraced the occasion by producing branded mugs, decals for business windows and S150-themed colouring books provided to primary schools.
“This significant milestone is a chance to reflect on our rich history of the past 150 years while coming together as a community to look forward to our next 150 years,” Councillor Gow said.
The upcoming Heritage Weekend from 3 to 4 September includes a Heritage Day Market at the Stanthorpe Railway Precinct and a re-run of The Tin Experience at the Amiens Legacy Centre on 4 September. Visit southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/Stanthorpe150 for more information.
How to request use of the official S150 logo in your event promotions
The S150 logo, designed by Stanthorpe’s own Jennie Wardle, is also available for use to registered event organisers.
If you or a community group, club or organisation is planning to hold an S150-themed event or activity, you can apply for permission to use the official S150 logo as part of your event/activity promotion. Visit https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/council-advisory-committees/stanthorpe-150th-advisory-committee for guidelines.
How to list your S150 event on the Southern Downs & Granite Belt Stanthorpe 150 Celebrations webpage
To submit your event and access the S150 logo for marketing, visit Council’s tourism website https://southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au/Stanthorpe-150-event-listing/and follow the prompts.
Last edited date 11 Aug 2022