DIXON — Dixon melons are drawing people from around the country to the small western Montana town of Dixon, where this year's harvest is just getting started — though running a little behind schedule. Watch story here:Dixon melon harvest gets underway in western Montana"But it seems like we're getting a slower start this year," Silvernale said. Nevada Lafley has been with Dixon Melons for almost a decade. While Montana isn't known for melons, that's what makes Dixon melons special. For now, Dixon melons are available at farmers markets in Polson, Missoula, Butte, and Columbia Falls.