GALLERY: Highlights of day one at Chinchilla’s Melon Fest
Thrilling bull rides at the Melon Rodeo, big falls and even bigger laughs at the Melon Skiing, and fun time with family and friends were all on offer as thousands turned out for the event at Chinchilla. SEE THE GALLERY:
The biennial Melon Fest kicked off with a bang on Friday with 10,000 visitors flooding into Chinchilla.
From cowboys and cowgirls enjoying the Melon Rodeo to the much anticipated Melon Weigh-in there was something for everyone on the events opening day.
Check out our gallery of photos below.
Melon Skiing Under Lights
Melon Rodeo
Melon Weigh In
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Originally published as GALLERY: Highlights of day one at Chinchilla’s Melon Fest
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