Melon Festival program 2013.qxd

12-15 February 2015
www.melonfest
.com.au
www.melonfes..com.au
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Das
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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S L I P, DIP and PULL
See who the strongest team is in
the tug-o-war
WHERE: Arena
WHEN: 12.30pm - 4pm
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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