THE SUN was shining for the third annual Southern Downs Harvest Lunch at Melrose Station on Saturday afternoon.

Locals and tourists alike gathered at the Killarney event to enjoy all the great food and wine the region has to offer.

Organiser Peta Hawes said the event which celebrates local growers and produce was a great success.

"I think everyone's been really happy today," she said.

"We always aim for a different set up of producers and concept each year, and I think people are really enjoying the different producers."

In spite of the storm late on Friday, Ms Hawes said the event went off without a hitch, with attendees sitting down to lunch in a marquee overlooking Killarney's plush paddocks.

"We almost had the marquee fly away overnight so it's good it's held up," she said.

"It's a really different event for the community, and it's helped to raise money to go to the CWA and first responders in Killarney."

Local growers are invited to showcase their wares at the event, with local beef, potatoes, vegetables and wine all being served on the day.

Brisbane food consultant and event MC Alison Alexander said the event celebrates the diversity of Southern Downs produce.

"I'm interested in the Southern Downs and especially the diversity of the regional food," Mrs Alexander said.

"At an event where so many people have come from out of town and they can see and meet the producers and buy their products, it really sends home a message with people, and they can keep a part of the Southern Downs."

Melrose Station owner Peter Lindores said events like the Harvest Lunch support local producers and frame the Southern Downs as a tourist destination.

"We're just trying to invite tourism to the Southern Downs and raise awareness for those working hard," Mr Lindores said.

"You're eating the best food you can in great scenery you can't get anywhere else."

More on the 2015 Southern Downs Harvest Lunch in this week's Bush Telegraph.