Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival 2025: Hundreds flock from across Qld for biennial event

The coldest town in Queensland was transformed into a flurry of ice and snow for the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Caitlin and Sam Hilo with their kids Olivia and Elias at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Snow is exceedingly rare in the Sunshine State but for one winter festival, it’s a guarantee.

The Snowflakes in Stanthorpe Festival transformed the southern Queensland town into a winter wonderland at the weekend, giving everyone a chance to experience the joy of throwing a snowball and building a snowman.

Thousands flocked to this year’s event and they weren’t disappointed with the flurry of ice and snow that greeted them.

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Cousins Kirra Curtis (back) and Sienna Taylor in the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival are Sarah and Clancy Wishart with their kids Charlie, Penny and Milly (right), Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival are (from left) Melissa Harris, Flynn Harris, Makayla Ahern and Sophie Harris, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Femke Romeijn with her daughter Jessie at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Femke Romeijn with her daughter Jessie at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Beni Beylet on the toboggan at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jasper White on the toboggan at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jasper White on the toboggan at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival are (from left) Matilda, Breanne and Stephen Fenwick, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Dominique Perry plays with her daughter Amelia in the snow globe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Erin Turner with her son Julien and daughter Poppy on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Roy and Dominique Perry with their daughter Amelia in the snow globe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival are (from left) Pratistha Wagle, Aahana Wagle and Parbina Wagle, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sophie Harris with her kids Charli, Flynn and Ari (right) Harris at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nedizha Thierry with her kids Raquaya and Charleston Thierry at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Amber Kozminski with kids cousins Lizzie English (on back), Addison Kozminski, Eddie English and Aurora Kozminski at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Amelia Perry in the snow globe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Poppy on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Erin Turner with her son Julien and daughter Poppy on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Erin Turner with her son Julien and daughter Poppy on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Roy and Dominique Perry with their daughter Amelia in the snow globe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nick and Chloe Walsh with their daughter Isabelle at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nick Walsh and daughter Isabelle Walsh at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The Shah and Patel families from the Gold Coast at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brad and Caet Aspel with their kids (from left) Archer, Akaelia and Mila at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Justin and Natasha Waszczuk with their kids Estelle (left), Grace and Chenoa (back) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Elijah Hevesi builds a snowman with dad Robert Hevesi at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sunshine Coast visitors (from left) Imbal Ofir, Natalie Ofir (front), Ash Fieck and Ahluna Fieck at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rachelle and Armel Barcelo with their daughter Riana at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Darren Wright and daughter Addison at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Darren Wright and daughter Addison at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival are Sarah and Clancy Wishart with their kids Charlie, Penny and Milly (right), Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Justin and Natasha Waszczuk with their kids Estelle (left), Grace and Chenoa (back) at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rachelle and Armel Barcelo with their daughter Riana at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sunshine Coast visitors (from left) Imbal Ofir, Natalie Ofir, Ash Fieck and Ahluna Fieck at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The Shah and Patel families from the Gold Coast at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Catherine Zele shows girls (from left) Freya, Maia and Mia how to toast marshmallows at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Michael Watson and Pamela Doyle with kids Frank and Nina Watson toasting marshmallows at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Michael Watson and Pamela Doyle with kids Frank and Nina Watson at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Caitlin and Sam Hilo with their kids Olivia and Elias at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kali Tighe on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sienna Taylor on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Shonny Taylor pushing her younger sister Sahara Taylor on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

On the ice skating rink are (from left) Tara Wurzdacher, Harper Sampson, Kali Tighe, Kaitlin Tighe, Robbie Sampson and Jorja Tighe at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyler at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kaitlin Tighe pushing Jorja Tighe on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

On the ice skating rink are (from left) Harper Sampson, Tara Wurzdacher, Kali Tighe and Robbie Sampson at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Melissa Duffin pushing daughter Ellie Duffin on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Robbie Sampson on the ice skating rink at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Caitlin and Sam Hilo with their kids Olivia and Elias at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Elijah Hevesi builds a snowman with dad Robert Hevesi at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyler at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

On the toboggan are (from left) Zariah Kirlew-McEvoy, Grace McEvoy and Fallon Kirlew-McEvoy at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Grace McEvoy and Fallon Kirlew-McEvoy ride the toboggan at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ariella (left) and Helen Vahdat at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Nicolas Brown at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ariella (left) and Helen Vahdat at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe winter festival, Saturday, July 5, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer