HISTORIC photographs, stories from the past, colourful artworks and school displays were among umbrellas that lit up the park early in the day as the Marburg and District Residents Association hosted the annual Black Snake Creek Festival.

And then the sun came out to provide perfect weather for everyone to enjoy the live entertainment in the park by the Just Singing group, the West Moreton Anglican College saxophone ensemble and other musicians.

Members from the Anglican Church parish served homemade scones with Devonshire tea in the church hall, which was decorated, most appropriately, with umbrellas and school work created by the students at Marburg State School.

A Masters Voice record player was a popular talking point as it sent sound waves through the Marburg Heritage Centre, where photographs, memorabilia and stories from the past were featured.

Festival goers also visited the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society building to talk to volunteers about past and present families and businesses from the area.

In Marburg’s Green Shed, local artists used different mediums to bring animals, people and landscapes to life. The winner of the People’s Choice Award was Glen Smith from Ipswich with his artwork, ‘Who Let the Magpies In’.

President of the Marburg and District Residents Association Barry Gratton expressed his gratitude to everyone who came along to support the annual Festival.

“Marburg is a very special place and I would like to thank our community for helping us to support the activities within our community, everybody has done an amazing job,” he said.

“The weather was kind to us providing the perfect day to come out and explore what Marburg is all about, and we hope to continue this traditional festival for many years to come.”