Chinchilla Melon Festival 2027
Australia's festival celebrating melons
The Chinchilla Melon Festival celebrates the culture and melon-growing heritage of Chinchilla, Queensland. The 2027 edition will run from February 18 to 21 and include activities for different audiences, including a street parade, markets, family activities, farm tours and melon-related competitions. Saturday, February 20 will be the main day.
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About the Event
The Chinchilla Melon Festival is a Queensland community celebration built around Chinchilla’s agricultural identity and melon production. Over several days, the town hosts activities that combine entertainment, food, family participation and local traditions connected to growing melons.
A Festival Rooted in Chinchilla
The festival grew from Chinchilla’s identity as a melon-producing area and has become one of the town’s best-known celebrations. Its activities combine community life with attractions for visitors.
2027 Activities
The 2027 edition will include a Street Parade, markets, a Beach Party, free family activities, farm tours and melon-related events. Organizers are still preparing the full 2027 program and will add more activities as the festival approaches.
Main Day
The festival will run from February 18 to 21, 2027, with Saturday, February 20 as the main day. Organizers have confirmed that the full 2027 program will be released later.
When it starts
Highlights
February 18–21, 2027
Main day: February 20
Parade, markets and melon-related activities