This weekend brought droves of new and returning visitors to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the annual Icewine Festival – the village on Queen Street features representatives from area wineries and restaurants offering samples of their best icewine and icewine paired snacks.

The snowstorm, which hit early Saturday morning, created a picturesque winter wonderland.

Live music by the Icewine Band and performers like professional juggler Ben Burland and stilt-walker “Dazzling” Darren Bedford set the festive scene while locals and visitors huddled around several firepits for warmth between samplings.

The Icewine Festival will continue next weekend along Queen Street and throughout area wineries.