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SUMMARY:Chinchilla MelonFest!
DESCRIPTION:Chinchilla MelonFest!\nThe festival will return in 2027\, but read below about the 2025 event for an idea of what to expect.  \nThere is something for everyone with a Street Parade\, Markets\, Melon Big Bash\, Free Family Activities\, Farm Tours\, an arena full of melon related activities such as Melon Skiing and Melon Bungee\, and so much more. \nThe Chinchilla Melon Festival is a biennial celebration of all things melon\, held every February in the heart of Australia’s ‘Melon Capital.’ Head out of the city\, gather your friends\, and dive into the wild and wacky fun of the Western Downs. Chinchilla is responsible for producing a quarter of the country’s melons\, and this festival brings the community together to celebrate in the best way possible. \nGet ready for quirky events like melon skiing\, melon iron man\, melon bungee\, and melon tossing\, plus classic challenges such as pip spitting and melon bullseye. There’s non-stop entertainment for all ages\, so don your oldest clothes and get ready to join in the melon madness. Just be warned—you might leave a little stickier than you came! \nChinchilla is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region\, approximately 300 kilometres west-northwest of Brisbane. Camping for 2025 will be at the Chinchilla Polocrosse Grounds and the Chinchilla Show Grounds\, bookings required. Melon Festival Camping 2025 \nThe festival offers a fantastic mix of free and ticketed events across town throughout the weekend. From fun activities like barefoot bowls and golf days to cultural highlights such as poets’ breakfasts\, market stalls\, and a vibrant street parade\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss unique experiences like the Melon Luncheon\, Melon Big Bash\, and the Sunday markets\, making this event an unforgettable celebration for all ages! 🎉🍉 \nChinchilla MelonFest!\nWhen: Feb 18th – 21st\, 2027 \nWhere: Chinchilla\, Qld 4413 \nCost: a mix of free and paid events. \nMore information: Chinchilla MelonFest!
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/chinchilla-melonfest/
LOCATION:Chinchilla\, Chinchilla\, Qld\, 4413\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events
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