45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Sun, Aug 16
01:00 AM – 05:00 AM
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 103 Jackson Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653, United StatesSee websiteAbout the event
Join us in the Watermelon Capital of Alabama for the 45th Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival! 🎉
Experience this FREE fruity festival along Jackson Avenue in Downtown Russellville, AL! Enjoy two days filled with:
- 🎶 Live music
- 🥳 Watermelon contests
- 🏃♂️ 5k run
- 🚗 Antique car & truck show
- 🍽️ Tasty festival foods
- 🎨 Arts & crafts vendors
- 🍉 Slices of FREE watermelon
Don't miss the chance to witness our Watermelon Pageant Queens at the Opening Ceremony on Friday night! The 2026 Watermelon Festival Queen will cut the first watermelon and present awards for our Watermelon Contest winners!
Admission is FREE! So come join the fun!
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Location
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 103 Jackson Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653, United States
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Date
Sun, Aug 16
Time
01:00 AM - 05:00 AM
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