Chinchilla Melon Festival Western Downs Queensland
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ABOUT CHINCHILLA. Chinchilla is known as the 'Melon Capital' of Australia. The Melon Festival is held biennially. Situated less than 300 km from Brisbane, this small, thriving community has progressed a grain crop based economy to the dynamic region where coal and gas exploration and power station development projects go hand-in-hand with extensive feedlots, cotton and broad-acre farming.
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Dyck, who is considered a small watermelon grower, planted a little over 1.5 hectares of watermelons and bush melons this year โ totalling about 25,000 crops. He also grows other crops.
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Chinchilla is a small, rural town located in Queensland, Australia. This town is commonly recognised as the 'Melon Capital of Australia' since it hosts a melon festival in February of every second year. The next melon festival is in the year 2023, whereas the 2021 festival was cancelled due to the Covid breakout in the world.
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From 7.30 am on Saturday, Chinchilla's CBD is filled with over 150 stalls. Expect to discover an interesting range of watermelon-infused items to eat and buy. Street Parade Chinchilla's strong community spirit comes forward in the Chinchilla Melon Festival street parade, which seems to involve almost everyone in town.
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Pickers working on the rich melon country north of town have been sweltering through the summer in preparation for the festival and despite a slow start to the season, a solid year for Chinchilla watermelons is starting to come to fruition. German national Susi Schaffner on the picking trailer with the boss, Aja O'Leary. IMAGE: Country Caller
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Watermelon Highlight Melon Skiing, Melon Bungee, Melon bullseye Duration 4 days Frequency annual Since 1994 VISIT WEBSITE Chinchilla Australia Chinchilla Melon Festival is the world's biggest melon festival which has been held every other year since 1994 in Chinchilla, the 'Melon Capital' of Australia.
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Chinchilla Weir is located along the serene Condamine River just nine kilometres south of the town centre. Find free camping for a maximum of two nights in designated areas beside the river, perfect for pitching a tent or set up a caravan or motorhome at one of the powered sites available.
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Weighing four tonnes, standing three-metres high and nine-metres wide this iconic slice of watermelon holds pride of place on the Warrego Highway, situated between the Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre and the railway crossing. Chinchilla is well known for the Chinchilla Watermelon Festival and this great icon is perfect for Chinchilla.
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Join us at the 2023 Chinchilla MelonFest! There is something for everyone with a Street Parade, Markets, Beach Party, Free Family Activities, Farm Tours, an arena full of melon related activities such as Melon Skiing and Melon Bungee, and so much more.
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Here's a glimpse of the smashing time had by an estimated 15,000 revellers at the 2023 Chinchilla Melon Festival. What a weekend! Stay tuned for our full cov.
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Visitors flock to Chinchilla from around the world to take part in the town's annual festival. (ABC News: Elly Bradfield) More than 20 tonnes of watermelon have been smashed all in the name of fun.
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Known as the 'Melon Capital' of Australia, every two years Chinchilla, Qld holds the watermelon festival. https://www.melonfestival.com.au/Route - Brisbane t.
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Official Chinchilla Melon Festival. 15,335 likes ยท 2 talking about this. Official Chinchilla Melon Festival Facebook Page - 16 - 19 February 2023
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Details Start: February 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am End: February 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm Website: https://melonfestival.com.au/ Chinchilla Heeney St Chinchilla, Queensland 4413 Australia + Google Map View Venue Website ยซ Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races Miles Back to the Bush Festival ยป
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It has to be seen to be believed - 20 tonnes of watermelons smashed, skiied on and eaten as part of a festival devoted to produce grown in and around Chinchilla on Queensland's Western Downs. Key points: Melonfest aims to boost a Queensland community after a tough few months Thousands arrive to see watermelon skiing, weigh-ins and events
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A celebration of all things melon and a tribute to the town's melon farming reputation, the Chinchilla Melon Festival has become a renowned Queensland event. Held in February every second year, the festival encompasses a week of activities with the highlight being the classic Family Fun Day and colourful street parade.
