In 1955, the Tweed Valley Banana Festival was held for the first time with the slogan -"Hungry feelin' -start peelin' ".Today the festival isone of the much-anticipated events on the region's calendar with the street parade, festival queen quest and other ancillary activities still proving very popular. The Murwillumbah Banana Festival celebrates the unique features, culture and produce of the Tweed Valley. A spectacular street parade of over 100 floats kicks off the award winning Tweed Valley Banana Festival. Ten days of activities 120 including fun events such as the World Case Packing Championships and other banana-related events plus various sporting competitions, concerts and exhibitions The festival is designed to promote the Tweed Valley and to bring industry and community together

2010 Winners of the Window Decorating Competition

1st Place - Southern Cross Credit Union

2nd Place - Tursa Employment & Training

Best School Window- Andersons Treasure Store by Mt St Patrick Primary

2010 Street Parade Winners

Best Keeping with Festival Theme - NSW Fire Brigade

Best Decorated Queen Float - Rotary Club of Murwillumbah , Tori Rydstrand

Best Decorated Float -Joey's Pouch Educational Child Care Centre

Most Comical or Novel in keeping with the Festival Theme - Murwillumbah District Business Chamber - Cintamani Kavanagh

Best School in keeping with the Festival Theme - Mt St Patrick Primary School