1/51Eaglebee family Nathaniel and Tamara Hobden with Elias (10), Faith (11), Alieah (4), Rebecca, Luke and Harper Boeve (8 weeks) come to Snowflakes in Stanthorpe each year for the weather and local breweries. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
GALLERY: 50+ photos from day 1 of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe
The iconic Granite Belt winter festival has finally begun and we’ve compiled this mega gallery of happy snaps from day 1 of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Check out whether you made it:
2/51Eaglebee siblings Faith (11), Elias (10) and Alieah Boeve (4) enjoy the festivities and activities at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
3/51Greg King, Phyllis Hudswell with granddaughter Cadence Cochrane enjoy the rain at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
4/51Nine Year Sister duo Jennie and Emma Wardle wow crowds with their original songs at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
5/51Stanthorpe sisters Harley (4) and Makenzee Delaney (9) said the highlight of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 so far has been being able to eat the farm fresh apples. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
6/51Stanthorpe Netball friends Ava Hobba (11), Isabella Jackson (9), Stella Hobba (8) and Ashley Jackson (11) just came from volunteering at the sausage sizzle at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
7/51Stanthorpe locals Leo (1), Clarie, Moira (8), Gerry, Ada (4) and Niamh Purcell (7) with Brisbane cousins Gianna (7) and Dominic Doig (9) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
8/51Moranbah family Penny (5), Freddie (5) and Vivienne Ray (8) say they love coming to the region and visiting Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
9/51Ruth and Kerry Marsden with their granddaughters Ayla Marsden (6) and Jorjie Harvey (7) are excited for the snow at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
10/51Mia Bellchambers from Brisbane makes a leather item at Kent Saddlery stall at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
11/51Brisbane school friends Mia Bellchambers and Amelia Bain made leather memorabilia at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
12/51Brisbane mother and daughter Mia and Louise Bellchambers at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
13/51William Stirling (9), Catherine Stirling, Cameron Stirling, Stephen Parker, Henry Parker (7), Eleanor Parker (9) and Josephine Stirling (8) are excited to build a snowman at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
14/51Brisbane family Lucas (14), Brett, Holly (12), Elise (7) and Lauren Charrington went ice skating at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
15/51Debbie Wilkinson from Mackay visits her grandchildren Amity (9) and Zayd Buscher (12) at the 2021 Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
16/51Glasshouse Mountains family Mason (8), Ethan, Mabel (5), Rowena and Charlotte Graham (10) holiday in the region and visit Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
17/51Stanthorpe family David, Sarah (15) and Claire Harvey (10) enjoy the day at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
18/51Seven-year-old Afiya Einam from Stanthorpe enjoys the local treats at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
19/51Zeth (13) and Mason Marriott (8) from the Gold Coast visit their grandparents Dell and Les Baldwin from Glen Aplin and attend Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 together. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
20/51Amiens family Daisy (9), Simone and Ruby Mabbott (12) visit Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 for the very first time. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
21/51Maitland father and daughter Jessika (14) and Jason Parsons enjoy the live music at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021, particularly Nine Year Sister for their "good harmony". Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
22/51Bruce, Jessika (14), Jason and Katy Parsons (10) from Maitland visit their granddad in Stanthorpe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
23/51Stanthorpe family Sabine (4), Gianna and Josiah Blaxland are excited to see and experience the snow like Frozen character Elsa at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
24/51Stanthorpe sisters Pozee (13) and Mahlab Hamza (12) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
25/51Goondiwindi family Ben, Oscar (6), Hugo (4) and Stacy Brown have made Snowflakes in Stanthorpe a tradition for the past 3 festivals, returning again in 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
26/51Stanthorpe mother and daughter Karlee and Ruby Stalling (7) stand in line to make leather bracelets at the Kent Saddlery stall at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
27/51Annie Hamilton, Braxton Woodman (8), Sienna Turnbull (9), Wynter Turnbull (3) and Kym Hudspith from Hervey Bay came to town for the snow at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
28/51Stanthorpe Senior Citizens club members Carol Clarke, Karen Steinhardt, Pauline Inglis and Rae Baudouin selling handmade crafts and baked goods at their stall at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
29/51Stephen and Patricia Moller travelled from Bilambil Heights in Northern NSW to experience the icy temperatures of Stanthorpe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
30/51Melinda Morris, Ashleigh Ladbrook, Lexie Ladbrook (6) and Ava-Leigh Johnston (13) visit their mother and grandmother in Stanthorpe for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 and hail from Rockhampton. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
31/51Purser family Hugo (3), Elyse, Odessa (5) and Alistair are proclaimed "wine lovers" visiting the region and Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 for a holiday away from their hometown of Brisbane. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
32/51Manly family Thor Nansen, Kerri Laidlaw and Ruby Nansen (6) visiting Stanthorpe for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 having last attended the festival in 2017. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
33/51Brisbane siblings Cooper (10), Bella (12) and Angus McCabe (8) are visiting their grandparents in Broadwater and enjoying the balloons at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
34/51Wallangarra family Greg, Ava (10), Roz and Elly Potter (15) come to town for ice skating at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
35/51Siblings Oriana (6) and Jhett Petelo (4) visiting from Bowen Hills stand with Marlay at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
36/51Stanthorpe friends Savenna-Lee Jackman (6), Axel Butler (8), Harrison Butler (11), Koby Butler (17 months) and John Turner (8) enjoy Day 1 of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
37/51Brisbane family come to Stanthorpe for the week for school holiday fun. Blaise (9), Delphine (11) and AymericUrzaa (4) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
38/51Dempsey Coffey (9), Lilah Coffey (6), Helen Coffey, Makaira Coffey (7), Hobie Anstiss (4), Michelle Anstiss and Kylie Coffey visit their grandma and mother in Stanthorpe for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
39/51Shelbi McMahon, Clancy Willett (4), Elsie Willett (3), Fletcher McMahon (1) and Samantha Wantling enjoy Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
40/51Flaxton family Nathan, Melanie, Ava (12) and Mikayla Gallagher (10) enjoy fairy floss at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
41/51Stanthorpe couple Ken and Valmai Palmer happy to be part of their local Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival in 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
42/51Stanthorpe locals spending time on the main street at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe in 2021. Pictured in the backline: Sam Korff, Hayley Latham, Codie Vickers and Daniel Korff. Frontline: Nixon Korff (5), Alice Vickers (7), Paul Latham, Bear Vickers (3) and Mia Smith (5). Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
43/51Nine Year Sister performing at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe on Day 1 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
44/51Vivien Newnham and Gunther Jurkschat supporting their local town at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
45/51Stanthorpe family Casey Welsh, with family friend Quin (8) and daughter Shaneka (5) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
46/51Amanda, Shantelle (15) and Chris Chalmers visiting from Bonshaw for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 festival. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
47/51Alex Svoboda (9) and Skyla Clode (8) from Warwick Little Tackers Child Care Centre have fun drawing with chalk on the Stanthorpe pavement at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe in 2021. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
48/51Five-year-old Jaxson Svoboda from Warwick Little Tackers Child Care Centre has fun drawing on pavement with chalk at the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 festival. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
49/51Ace Brassington (8) and Luca McKenzie (9) from Warwick Little Tackers Child Care Centre visit Stanthorpe for the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 festival. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
50/51Chalk creation drawn on Stanthorpe pavement at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 festival. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post
51/51Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2021 fashion parade. Photo: Madison Mifsud-Ure / Stanthorpe Border Post