12-15 February 2015 www.melonfest .com.au www.melonfes..com.au where fun grows on the vine Introduction How it all Started In 1994 with the Chinchilla community suffering from long term drought it was realized that the spirit of the stricken district needed a boost of confidence with a small band of dedicated volunteers forming a committee to promote Chinchilla's dominant contribution to the Australian Melon Industry. The first festival attracted about 2500 visitors to the town and surrounding areas. Approximately 10,000 visitors attended the last festival in 2013, a massive increase in numbers. The townspeople of Chinchilla have built an impressive festival through sheer hard yakka, and that's the reason why it appeals to so many national and international travellers. The Melon Festival Committee (who are all volunteers) work hard to make each festival fun and exciting. The committee and the Chinchilla District look forward to your participation. The 2015 Festival is the 12th festival to be held and is promising to be the biggest and best yet! where fun grows on the vine Saturday 7th February 2015 MELON MADNESS TRIVIA NIGHT (Chinchilla State High School P&C Event) WHERE: Chinchilla Cultural Centre WHEN: 6.30pm Hosted by "Memphis Moovers" Tickets $20 per person Tickets are available - Chinchilla One Hour Photos, Allans Mensland, Chinchilla State High School (9am - 3pm) ENQUIRIES - Tanya Errey 0499 045 611, Katrina McDonald 0429 689 776 M E LO N T I N E DA N CE (Cameby Hall Committee Event) WHERE: Cameby Hall WHEN: 8pm till midnight Raffle, Lucky Door, Supper Provided Admission $10 High School $5 ENQUIRIES 4665 8153 or 4665 8195 Monday 9th February 2015 A RT a n d C R A F T D I S P L AY Mel on Mad ness EXHIBITION OPEN TO PUBLIC AT THE WHITE GUMS GALLERY ENQUIRIES: 4668 9908 Page 1 where fun grows on the vine Wednesday 11th February 2015 BOWL S DAY Mel on Bow ls WEDNESDAY MEN'S BOWLS ALL VISITORS WELCOME. Names in between 12.00pm & 12.30 pm ENQUIRIES 4662 7319 Thursday 12th February 2015 M OV I E P R E M I E R E (Chinchilla Community Kindergarten Event) WHERE: CHINCHILLA IRONBARK THEATRE Heeney St Fifty Sh ades of Grey WHEN: Doors open 6pm Movie commences 7.30pm MOVIE: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Cocktail Attire Tickets $40 Cocktail evening Tickets available from Melon Office and Axiom Insurance - Heeney St, Chinchilla ENQUIRIES: Terri Hendrikson 0488 952 517 Page 2 where fun grows on the vine Thursday 12th February 2015 M E LO N B I G B A S H 20-20 Cricket WHERE: Recreation Grounds 20-20 Match WHEN: Gates open 5.30pm Match start 6.30pm Fee $5 under 12 free Featuring Qld Bulls Masters and Chinchilla and District squad Come along for a great 20-20 night • Live DJ and bar • Gates close 12am ENQUIRIES: Matt Fabian 0488 138 815 Friday 13th February 2015 QC WA P H OTO C O MPETITION (QCWA Event) WHERE: QCWA ROOMS Heeney St ON 13-14 February WHEN: Opening times 9am to 5pm ENQUIRIES: 4665 4195 OR 4668 8740 Pho to C omp etit ion Page 3 where fun grows on the vine Friday 13th February 2015 M E LO N FA R M TO U RS WHERE: Chinchilla Tourist Information Centre WHEN: 9am to 11.30am COST: $20 morning tea included ENQUIRIES:Tickets and bookings at Melon Office Mel on Tou rs Melon M adnes s Mel on Fun Mel on Das h Page 4 where fun grows on the vine Friday 13th February 2015 M OR N I N G M OV I E WHERE: CHINCHILLA IRONBARK THEATRE Heeney St Tickets $20 - morning tea WHEN: 9.30am Movie at 10am Tickets available from Melon Office and Axiom Insurance - Heeney St, Chinchilla ENQUIRIES: Terri Hendriksen 0488 952 517 F LOR A L A RT D I S P LAY (Chinchilla Art Group Event) WHERE: WATTLE ROOM, Chinchilla WHEN: 9 -11.30am (includes morning tea) EVENT: “Festive Flowers” Robyn Jones, Floral Art Society Queensland (designer and judge) will share her knowledge and love of floral art with you at the Melon Festival. ENQUIRIES Mary 4669 1090 FLORAL ART GROUP CHINCHILLA Flor al A rt Page 5 where fun grows on the vine Friday 13th February 2015 K I M Mc KO S K E R COO KING LU NC HEO N (Chinchilla Uniting Church Family Fellowship Event) COST: $45 Per ticket WHERE: CHINCHILLA Cooking Luncheo n CULTURAL CENTRE WHEN: 11.30am-2.30pm EVENT: Come for lunch with Kim McCosker Author of 4 Ingredients cook books TICKETS available from Chinchilla One Hour Photos. Tables of 10 available RSVP 9th February 2015. ENQUIRIES Tanya Errey 0499 045 611 Marilyn Bidstrip 0427 681 118 GOLF DAY 3 B A L L AMBROSE WHERE: CHINCHILLA GOLF CLUB WHEN: 1pm for a 1.30pm Start COST: $40 per team BOOKINGS - Game and Buggies ENQUIRIES 4662 7438 0417 762 855 Gol f 3 Ball Am bro C H I NC H I L L A R S L FRIDAY 8PM TILL LATE MEMPHIS MOOVERS - Playing in the Bar Page 6 se where fun grows on the vine Friday 13th February 2015 B I G M E L O N W E I G H IN A N D M OST MA R K ETA BL E MELO NS WHERE: FULLER PLACE WHEN: 3.00pm Proudly sponsored by PREVIOUS WINNERS OF BIGGEST MELON 1994 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 Dennis & Jan Dickman (Chinchilla) 66.2kg Roger & Cathy Madder (Chinchilla) 55kg Ross Olm (non melon grower) (Chinchilla) 57.5kg Dennis & Jan Dickman (Chinchilla) 82.2kg Garry Marsden (Bundaberg grower) 72.25kg Dennis & Jan Dickman (Chinchilla) 63.6kg DK & CD Reed (Kingaroy) 83.6kg Bernie & Matt Davies (Chinchilla) 87.5kg Bernie & Matt Davies (Chinchilla) 70.6kg Kyron Sturgess (Chinchilla) 56kg Kyron Sturgess (Chinchilla) 86kg Biggest Melon Page 7 where fun grows on the vine Friday 13th February 2015 M E LO N C H E F Melon C hef Proudly sponsored by COST: Adults $15 Children $10 Family $50 WHERE: CHINCHILLA CULTURAL CENTRE WHEN: 5pm - 9pm The night will be relaxing and entertaining and include delicious melon cuisine. Entertainment by Jane Zerbst Licensed bar. ENQUIRIES: Colleen 0438 384 426 OR Kate 0400 970 170 B E ACH PA RT Y WHERE: CLUB HOTEL WHEN: 8pm late Featuring: DJ JASE, MOSWAGGER, STAGEDIVE DJ’S,TUFFY, DJ SAMBO TICKETS: $15 pre sale or $20 on the door ENQUIRIES 4669 1100 M E LON RODEO Mel on R ode o Page 8 (Chinchilla A&P Association Event) WHERE: CHINCHILLA SHOWGROUNDS WHEN: Gates 5.30pm Rodeo kicks off 6pm GATE PRICES $15 Adult • $35 Family • $5 8-17 years • $5 Pensioner Tickets available Foodworks and Melon Office. ENQUIRIES Paul Ellem 0428 650 828 where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 P OE T S B R E A K FA S T Poets B reakfa st WHERE: FULLER PLACE WHEN: 7.00am-8.30pm EVENT: Enjoy a hearty bacon and egg breakfast cooked by the Queensland Cancer Fund Chinchilla branch, while having a laugh with Australia's top Poets: Gary Fogarty, Neil McArthur and Jack Drake. Full Breakfast $12 per person M AK E I T, B A K E I T, SEW IT, GROW I T M A R K E TS WHERE: HEENEY STREET & MIDDLE STREET WHEN: From 7.30am (Home made food, condiments, arts, crafts and clothing) OP E N I N G o f t h e FESTIVAL and Stre S T R E ET PA R A D E et P ar WHERE: HEENEY STREET WHEN: 10.30am Procession starting at the top of Heeney St Buskers, street entertainment and many floats. ade Page 9 where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 K I DS E N T E RTA I N MENT WHERE: CHINCHILLA CULTURAL CENTRE WHEN: 11:30am and 4pm - Street Science with an explosive science stage show with coloured fireballs and crazy antics. WHEN: 1pm and 2.30pm - Renata Jayne is a children's storyteller and musician.With her fun songs, stories and string instruments. FREE ENTRY M E LO N DA S H F O R C ASH WHERE: HEENEY STREET WHEN: 12 noon (Test your fitness in a mad dash for cash. You must carry a whole melon the whole way! (Must wear enclosed footwear and must have a registration band to enter) F U LLE R P L AC E FA MILY E N T E RTA I N M E N T AREA Melon Music Makers - Love it Live and Local WHERE: ENJOY FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN FULLER PLACE WHEN: 12 noon to 5.00pm. Love it Live and Local music showcase, a wonderful collaboration of artists from Chinchilla and surrounding areas, bringing a real sense of community involvement. ENQUIRIES Melinda Wells 0408 079 960 M OD E L T R A I N D I SPLAY WHERE: ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL WHEN: 10:00am - 5pm GOLD COIN DONATION ENQUIRIES: Sally 0457 820 068 Page 10 where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 AR E N A O F M E L O N EVENTS WHERE: SCHOOL OVAL 12pm-5pm Melon S kiing T H E C AGE WHERE: SCHOOL OVAL WHEN: Bar opens at 12 noon-12am Cost $5 M E L O N SKIING WHEN: 12.30pm to 4pm WHERE: Arena Requires 1 person skiing on melon skins Squish your feet into watermelon & ski down the course. Mel M E LO N B U N G Y on Bun gy WHEN: 12.30pm - 4pm WHERE: Arena Requires: 4 people (Team event with 4 people attached to a bungy rope on a mat covered in melon.) Aim - to reach your melon! F R E E M E L O N F E A ST WHEN: 3pm WHERE: Under the big tree Try a slice or two of Melon near the Arena under the big tree. Page 11 where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 S P O N S O R S M E L O N EATING WHEN: 4.00pm WHERE: Arena Watch our sponsors each as much melon as they can with no hands! P I P S PI T T I N G Mel on Eat ing Heats throughout the day Listen out for details. C H A R I OT R AC E WHERE: Arena WHEN: 4.30pm REQUIRES: 3 people The competition will assemble their chariot from melon packing cartons, pallets and ready made axles. Race is around the arena. Participants must wear enclosed footwear. Aim - to race the entire lap and not fall off. Melon B ungee Page 12 S L I P, DIP and PULL See who the strongest team is in the tug-o-war WHERE: Arena WHEN: 12.30pm - 4pm where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 M E LO N I RO N M A N/ WOMAN WHERE: Arena WHEN: Assembled at 4pm. REQUIRED 2 participants per team Maximum of 20 male teams and 20 female teams. Event to be run in 4 heats. A ironman circuit which contains obstacles, challenges and tasks which showcase the physicality of the Melon Industry has been designed. AIM: To complete the ironman circuit with one intact melon per team in the fastest time! F R E E FA M I LY C O NCERT F E AT U R IN G DEA N R AY & MC ALIS TER KEMP WHERE: SCHOOL OVAL WHEN: 5.30pm McA liste Dea n R ay r K emp Page 13 where fun grows on the vine REGISTRATION FORMS Registration forms are required to be completed before you can participate in any arena events. QGC Registration tent is located at top north-east corner of arena. Once registration form completed and signed, an armband will be placed on your arm to allow you to participate. I F YO U Melon S kiing Page 14 ARE U NDER 1 8 , YO UR PA R E NT/G UARD IAN MUST SIGN REGI STRA TION FORM where fun grows on the vine Saturday 14th February 2015 LASER LIGHT SHOW C H I NC H I L L A R S L SATURDAY NIGHT - MELON KARAOKE COMPETITION Sunday 15th February 2015 C OU N T RY M A R K ETS WHERE: Chinchilla Tourist Information Centre WHEN: 7am-12 noon P OE T S B R E A K FA S T Poets B reakfa st WHERE: CHINCHILLA MUSEUM Villiers St WHEN: 7am - 8.30am Featuring - Gary Fogarty, Neil McArthur and Jack Drake. Walk up poets welcome. Breakfast will be available from Qld Cancer Council 7am - 8.30am breakfast $12 Mini Train rides on the day Page 15 where fun grows on the vine Sunday 15th February 2015 M E LO N F U N RU N WHERE: CHINCHILLA TOURIST PARK 264 Zeller Street, Chinchilla WHEN: Registration 6.30am • 7am start Run starts & finishes at Chinchilla Tourist Park 4km Run 8km Run $10 - Individual $25 - Family ENQUIRIES: Michelle Collins 0439 671 431 M E LO N BOWL S DAY Bow ls D ay WHERE: CHINCHILLA BOWLS CLUB WHEN: 12pm (1pm START) ENQUIRIES: 4662 7319 C OM B I N E D C H U RCH C E L E B R ATION Melon M adness Page 16 (Chinchilla Christian Ministers Group and Chinchilla Chaplaincy Committee Event) WHERE: CHINCHILLA CULTURAL CENTRE WHEN: 10.30am followed by Fellowship Lunch Special guest speaker Paralympic gold Medalist Stephen Wilson ENQUIRIES: Lee Dallman 0408 456 562 where fun grows on the vine F OO D C O U RT Melon T oss Melon F un Melon M adness BI G S C R E E N WATCH ALL THE ACTION ON THE AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LNG BIG SCREEN Big Scr een Page 17 where fun grows on the vine Message from RAY BROWN From Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 February, Chinchilla will become a hub of activity and excitement as thousands of people from throughout the region, State, interstate and abroad come together to celebrate the best our region has to offer at the iconic Chinchilla Melon Festival. Chinchilla is renowned for being the 'Melon Capital' of Australia, and the Chinchilla locals and finest melon growers in Australia, and for pulling out all 'stocks' to celebrate the 'Festival of the Melon' over three days in February every two years. With over 20 events highlighting not only our primary production, but also our community spirit, locals and visitors alike will be treated to an array of hands-on messy fun activities which offer Melon Festival goers a unique and quirky way to experience, explore and enjoy our Western Downs. This vibrant and distinctive Festival has become a 'world renowned' event for Chinchilla and district, and is a wonderful advertisement for our region, bringing all our communities together to celebrate and showcase what makes our region great. For those visiting our region, I hope you have a memorable stay and I am sure it will be something you and your family will be able to reflect on in years to come as you fondly remember the time spent at the Festival. A tremendous amount of work and planning goes into organising such a large Festival, and I would like to congratulate the Chinchilla community for hosting such a wonderful event, and offer a special thanks to all the community members and event organisers who have worked alongside our melon growers to yet again stage an extremely remarkable Festival. On behalf of Western Downs Regional Council, I invite you to come along and enjoy all the fun and excitement of the Chinchilla Melon Festival. There is no better place to be than in Chinchilla over the next three days. See you there! Cr Ray Brown Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Page 18 where fun grows on the vine Message from QGC QGC is proud to once again be a major supporter of the Chinchilla MelonFestival in 2015. We recognise the significant contributions the festival makes to Chinchilla and the Western Downs region and appreciate the chance to participate in what has become an iconic Queensland event. We look forward to sharing in festival celebrations as a way of acknowledging the fantastic support that the Western Downs region has shown QGC. QGC staff are pleased to be volunteering again in the renowned Melon Games Arena, so come by and say hello. We'll be keen to help out, give you directions or just hear how you are enjoying the day. We are sure this year's festival will once again be a huge success and showcase what makes Chinchilla such a great place to live. From the whole team at QGC. Spo nso r Eat s Melon ing Page 19 where fun grows on the vine Acknowledgement A big thank you to all volunteers who have been so much a part of this festival and the previous 11 festivals. Thanks to all businesses who advertised via newspaper, radio and television in conjunction with the CHINCHILLA MELON FESTIVAL Media Sponsors Page 20 where fun grows on the vine ot l Inn or Cl ub Ce Ho n M tra tel TOWN MAP P Car Parks T Toilets Am bul anc e dd le ree t et CB AB an k B ell e St ree t Fo od Co ur t Fo Co od ur t St Ba nk tre Cu ltu & ral C Ci ne entr T ma e St ree t He en ey Mi NA B AN Ba Z nk Th ea P tre Wo St olw ree or ths t RS LC St lub ree t QC W A He en ey eS Po lic Fu lle rP lac Ga e lle ry We s Ba tPac nk Ma yn Po Of s t fic e Ar en a T T P Ch Ch inch in ill Ce chi a Ce ntr lla ntr al al Page 21 where fun grows on the vine SITE MAP TOILETS FOOD STALLS ENTRY ENTRY SCHOOL HALL FO O D C O RT GRANDSTANDS FIRST AID POST EMERGENCY ENTRY/EXIT Colamba Street TOILETS TOILETS STAGE GRANDSTANDS BAR ENTERTAINMENT ARENA REGISTRATION WATER TOWER Page 22 U ENTRY Middle Street TOILETS MELON MERCHANDISE FOOD STALLS STALLS
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