GET your diaries out: from opera in the tea gardens to dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Hastings Point, this year's Tweed Fusion is not to be missed.

A festival aimed at showing off the best of the Tweed's scenery as well as the region's spectacular food, music and arts, Tweed Fusion will run across nine days from October 22-30.

The third outing of the annual festival, this year's edition promises to be bigger and better than ever, with 12 events planned across the region.

Organiser Anne Duke said the festival, run in conjunction with Destination Tweed, was aimed at bringing locals to work in collaboration under one umbrella, to showcase all the Tweed has to offer.

"We are trying to create a program that resonates with a broad audience,” Ms Duke said. "The idea is to offer a lot of intimate experiences, to try to create a quintessential Tweed experience.”

The festival will kick off on Saturday, October 22 with a harp and flute recital followed by a high tea at the House of Gabriel at Tumbulgum.

It will move to Hastings Point later that day, with an evening of good food and live music at tables set up on the headland. Other events include the Tyalgum Spring Fair, the Tyalgum Dance Spectacular, an operatic afternoon at Madura Tea Estate, a day out at the Tweed Regional Gallery, a country picnic and more.

The festival aims to encourage visitors to stay overnight, boosting economic activity at a traditionally quiet time on the tourist calendar.

FAST FACTS:

WHAT: Tweed Fusion 2016

WHEN: October 22-30

EVENTS:

* Heavenly Sounds, Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum (Saturday, October 22, 2pm): A harp and flute recital by Duo Piacere held in the beautiful little Living Waters Church, followed by high tea at the House of Gabriel overlooking the Tweed River.

* Taste the Tweed @ Tweed Fusion, Hastings Point (Saturday, October 22, 4-10pm): An evening of food and conviviality in a stunning coastal location. Tasting plates by some of the Tweed's fabulous chefs, live music.

* Tyalgum Dance Spectacular, Tyalgum Hall and Flutterbies (Saturday, October 22, 6pm dinner, 8pm show): Hearts Aflame Productions presents an elegant evening featuring champion ballroom dancers in the historic Tyalgum Hall. Dinner packages at Flutterbies.

* An Operatic Afternoon, Madura Tea Estates (Sunday, October 23, 2pm): Join our special guest soprano Yasmin Ismael and tenor Michael Lapina for a relaxed afternoon recital. It is Fair Food Week and profits from the day will go to You Have a Friend.

* To Market to Market, Murwillumbah Showground (Wednesday, October 26): Cooking demonstration by guest chef Jonathon Evans at the Murwillumbah Farmers Market.

* Taste the Tweed Tasting Tour, Wirui Estate/Potager - a country garden/Tropical Fruit World (Thursday, October 27, 10am - 3.45pm): Visit and meet local producers including a lunch at Potager, one of the Valley's great restaurants set in a spectacular location.

* Tweed Fusion Cultural Day Out (Friday, October 28, 10.45am - 3.45pm): Morning tea and gallery tour at Tweed Regional Gallery, lunch at sculpture artist Marie-France Rose's home and studio, and a visit to the Caldera Art Gallery.

* Tyalgum Spring Fair, incorporating the Tweed Fusion Creative Trail, Tyalgum Village (Saturday, October 29, 10am-4pm): Taking art, music and performance out of the studio and into the valley. This picturesque hinterland village comes alive with a celebration of spring and creativity.

* An evening at the Gallery: Margaret Olley - Far from a still life, Tweed Regional Gallery (Saturday, October 29, 6.30pm -10pm): Our signature dinner includes an intimate tour of the Margaret Olley Art Centre with Meg Stewart, author of Margaret Olley - Far from a still life.

* Sunday Country Picnic - a signature event, Tweed River and a secret location (Sunday, October 30, boat departs 12.15pm): Board the Spirit of Wollumbin for a scenic trip along the Tweed River to our secret location for a lunch featuring fabulous local produce delivered with panache.

* Ali Baba - Live theatre, Murwillumbah Civic Centre (various dates and times). Join Murwillumbah Theatre Company for a magical adventure with Ali Baba and the 40 thieves. You'll laugh, be enchanted and enjoy every minute.

Special Accommodation Offer: Enjoy a guaranteed 10% discount off all online rates and last room availability at Mantra on Salt Beach, Peppers Salt Resort and Spa Kingscliff, Mantra Coolangatta and Mantra Twin Towns.

MORE INFO: Visit www.tweedfusion.com.au/