100 per cent chance of snow forecast for Stanthorpe festival day 2

The town will transform into a winter wonderland today, with a jam-packed day of snow activities, shows and entertainment. Full details here, including some slight changes to the program:

Guide to day two of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Pictured: Jayne, Mike and Josh Lawlor from the Sunshine Coast at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Photo: Liana Turner / NRM Staff

Enjoy a day full of snow, with activities to enjoy inside or outside at Snowflakes and Stanthorpe with a small minor changes to the program.

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe media co-co-ordinator Robyn Henderson said due to lockdown restrictions a couple of activities are no longer able to go ahead.

“The only changes to the program for day two are the removal of the giant snow globes and the climbing wall,” she said.

The sled dogs were also cancelled earlier in the week as a result of restriction limitations.

Snowfield

Nothing quite says Snowflakes in Stanthorpe like the snowfields.

Anyone can play around in the icy magic making snowmen and throwing snowballs.

There is also an under 8s snowfield where the younger kids can enjoy some uninterrupted time playing in the snow. The arrival of heavy rainfall on Saturday could jeopardise the first day of the snowfields, but organisers are confident it will operate on Sunday regardless.

WHEN: All day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Entertainment

All day on Saturday there will be numerous live acts heating things up on centre stage.

With performances from the Graniteers and Nine Year Sister among other awesome local talent that is not be missed.

WHERE: Main and ring masters stages at the Showgrounds

WHEN: 9am with the last act on at 6.45pm

Ice skating rink

Put your skates on and have a whole of lot of fun on the synthetic ice rink, which is also bigger than previous years.

Practise your skating moves while you glide on the ice which is bound to be a whole lot of fun for everyone.

WHEN: 9am-7pm

WHERE: Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre at the Showgrounds

COST: $15 for 25 minutes

Tobogganing

Slide down the snow hill on your very own toboggan.

This is perfect opportunity for anyone to get a taste of flying down the snow.

WHEN: All day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Craft and merchandise markets

For a taste of some of the region’s finest foods head down to one of the numerous food and produce stalls and the wine pavilion.

To walk away with a souvenir handcrafted by some local talent visit the artisan market.

WHEN: 9am-4pm

WHERE: Outside the Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Photo booth

Get together with friends and family and take some happy snaps in the enchanted forest photo booth.

Where you can also take home the photos to remember your adventures at Snowflakes.

WHEN: 9am-5pm

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Fashion parade

Some of the town’s best winter wonderland clothing items will on full display in the Snowflakes fashion parade.

Watch the models strut their stuff showcasing the latest winter attire including jumpers, scarfs, beanies and coats from Gracious Giving, Granite Country Collections and Jas-sar-jes.

There will also be a special showcasing of the Stanthorpe Alpaca Group’s latest collections of locally made wool items.

WHEN: 2pm

WHERE: Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre at the Showgrounds

Craft workshops

Get artsy this weekend and make badges or bunting in some fun workshops.

Decorate your badges with wintry inspired art or make some cool festive bunting decorations to hang around the house.

WHEN: All day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Giant inflatable slide

Zoom down a giant inflatable slide, with the wind in your hair and your hands in the air.

This is something the whole family can enjoy.

WHEN: All day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

Fireworks

Rounding out day two is the amazing fireworks display lighting up the night sky with all the colours of the rainbow.

Hear the bangs as the fireworks burst and rug up in a warm blanket as you enjoy the spectacle.

WHEN: 7pm

WHERE: Showgrounds

Volcano making

For the first time this year you can build your own snow volcanoes.

Each person gets to shape their snow volcano and create a science experiment with bicarb soda and vinegar to produce a lava ooze.

WHEN: All day

WHERE: Peter Bondfield Arena at the Showgrounds

More exciting previews, photo galleries and information on Snowflakes in Stanthorpe can be found here on the Border Post page each day during the festival.