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Melon Fair, Vilafranca de Bonany

An autumn harvest festival dedicated to the melon fruit

Location
Vilafranca de Bonany
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Melons, figs and related fruits are celebrated in one of the first autumnal harvest fairs on Mallorca, at the small town of Vilafranca de Bonany.

Melon eating contests, live music, exhibitions, markets, parades and a lot more take place here during the Melon Festival.

The programme of events is available online a week or so in advance of the event. Click on the web link.

Venue

Plaça Major

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