Forestburg Melon Festival - Forestburg, South Dakota

Forestburg Melon Festival - Forestburg, South Dakota The Forestburg Melon Festival is an annual celebration of fun, food, music, family In fact, some say they are the best melons in the galaxy.

For generations Forestburg has been producing the best melons that can be found anywhere. The fertile sandy soil of the James River and the hot summers of South Dakota are the exact combination that is needed to produce the best melons in the world. Next year’s Festival will be held on August 15, 2015. Buy the best melons direct from Forestburg South Dakota.

Here are the winners of the chili cook off. From left to right: Jodi and Kristi-The Meat. Mike and Lincoln- The Sweet a...
03/24/2026

Here are the winners of the chili cook off. From left to right: Jodi and Kristi-The Meat. Mike and Lincoln- The Sweet and People’s Choice. Wynette and Nick-The Heat. The raffle for Rattazzi Locker was won by Wynette Voorhees. Thank you to the judges Jerry, Dale, Dylan, Adam and Sherri. We would like to thank everyone that came out to taste some awesome chili.

Also at the chili cookoff get your squares for a $500 gift card to Rattazzi’s Locker. $10 a square.
03/21/2026

Also at the chili cookoff get your squares for a $500 gift card to Rattazzi’s Locker. $10 a square.

Today is the day. Come join us in Forestburg for our Second Annual Melon Festival Chili Cookoff. Sign up by noon. Judg...
03/21/2026

Today is the day. Come join us in Forestburg for our Second Annual Melon Festival Chili Cookoff. Sign up by noon. Judging at 3:00. Come hungry. Chili will be available for tasting $5 a bowl for the public.

We are one day away from an amazing time at the Chili Cookoff. Get your teams ready or sample some great chili at Doren...
03/20/2026

We are one day away from an amazing time at the Chili Cookoff. Get your teams ready or sample some great chili at Dorens Bar.

Chili Cookoff is this Saturday. The weather is supposed to be nice so get your teams ready for a day of fun at Dorens B...
03/16/2026

Chili Cookoff is this Saturday. The weather is supposed to be nice so get your teams ready for a day of fun at Dorens Bar.

Chili cook off is just around the corner Saturday March 21st. Anyone interested in cooking chili sign up is at 12 and j...
03/05/2026

Chili cook off is just around the corner Saturday March 21st. Anyone interested in cooking chili sign up is at 12 and judging at 3:00. After the judging it will be open to the public to enjoy some good chili and vote for the best one. Come have some fun at Dorens Bar.

02/15/2026

Come one come all to Doren’s Bar! Chili cookoff March 21st! See details below.

Happy February!! The Melon Fest Committee is working on the last few details for our 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Below ar...
02/05/2026

Happy February!! The Melon Fest Committee is working on the last few details for our 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Below are the highlights…

Date: March 21st

Where: Doren’s Bar

What: Chili cooked onsite with raw ingredients

Time: Judging @ 3pm

10/12/2025
Winner of the Forestburg Buccaneers bean bag boards was Scott Gilbert.
08/18/2025

Winner of the Forestburg Buccaneers bean bag boards was Scott Gilbert.

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Location: West Side Of Town
Forestburg, SD
57314

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