2027 Chinchilla Melon Festival

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.

About the Festival

Location:

Chinchilla, known as the "Melon Capital" of Australia, which produces a quarter of the country's melons.Frequency: A biennial (every two years) celebration.

History:

Started in 1994 to lift community spirits during a long drought.

Attendance:

Draws around 20,000 visitors, doubling the local population.

Main Events and Attractions

Melon Skiing: Participants strap hollowed-out melons to their feet and get pulled across the arena.Melon Bungee & Games: High-energy sports, chariot races, and pip-spitting contests.Big Melon Weigh-In: A competition for local growers showcasing massive prize-winning melons.Parade and Markets: Street parades, live music, farm tours, and a beach party.The Big Melon Slice: A massive 3-metre high and 9-metre wide iconic landmark on the Warrego Highway.