The Scenic Rim Eat Local Week's signature event, the Winter Harvest Festival has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdowns imposed by the state government. 

Following the Queensland Government's announcement of a three-day lockdown for south east Queensland, Mayor Greg Christensen said the circumstances were unfortunate but necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents and tourists.  

"Holding an event that is the scale of the Winter Harvest Festival requires several days to prepare the site and stalls, and with current restrictions, it just isn't possible,” he said. 

"Our stallholders also need time to prepare the foods they would have been serving and this is also not possible while we are in lockdown.

"We also have to take into consideration the risks if the lockdown is extended further than Friday evening.”

As the SEQ restrictions are set to be lifted on Friday July 2 at 6.00pm, some operators are still planning to go ahead with weekend events. 

Residents and tourists are encouraged to contact the local operators directly to confirm the events or postponed dates.

"We encourage those who were attending the Winter Harvest Festival, or any of the other cancelled events, to try and support our producers online, buy a Scenic Rim Farm Box or book their next holiday in the Scenic Rim to experience our wonderful produce and beverages,” Cr Christensen said. 

"On behalf of Council, I would like to thank all our Scenic Rim Eat Local Week sponsors, event organisers, food ambassadors, stallholders and the broader Scenic Rim Eat Local Week family for their support and understanding."