Photo gallery – a mad melon weekend in Chinchilla
- February 21st, 2011
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After a summer of devastating floods, storms and cyclones it was fantastic to celebrate with other Queenslanders at the mayhem of the bi-annual melon fest. With much of Queensland having had a tough time losing homes, crops and other property it seemed the best way to celebrate was with a bit of melon inspired madness.
The Chinchilla melon fest is one of those typical outback Australian events where there’s plenty of eccentric events and fun to join in. Simply sign up and be prepared to get messy as you take part in anything from the melon dash to melon bungy, melon skiing, melon spitting, melon eating and all things melon in general.
This year’s festival was held from 17-20 February. Chinchilla was affected by the January floods in the state but resolved to continue the festival nonetheless, a wise move as there were plenty of people from affected communities such as Miles, Theodore, Roma, St George and Brisbane.
Locals put on a fine event attracting up to 10,000 people despite the mercury nearing 40 degrees. The next event is in 2013. See www.melonfest.com.au
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