Watermelon Festival

Join us for the 3rd Annual Watermelon Festival at the beautiful McDonald Farm for a weekend bursting with summer sweetness and family fun! Experience everything watermelon from refreshing drinks and juicy treats to creative art and unique gifts. This vibrant, two-day celebration is packed with flavor and unforgettable memories!

🎟️ Admission

$5 Festival Support Fee - This small contribution helps us continue to grow the festival and keep it welcoming and family-friendly. Children under ten years old enter for free!

🎉 Family Fun & Kids Activities

Kids will adore our lineup of inflatable fun, including Jump, Dunk and Slide Inflatables, plus watermelon-themed splash areas! They'll have a blast meeting some of McDonald Farm’s friendly animals too.

🎶 Live Entertainment

Enjoy live music and performances all weekend long featuring talented musicians bringing great energy and summer vibes.

🍉 All Things Watermelon

Watermelon's the star of the show! Find a variety of watermelons available by the slice or whole, alongside watermelon-inspired foods, desserts, drinks, and creative products from fantastic vendors.

🍉 Contests: A Weekend of Watermelon Fun & Friendly Competition

Get ready for laughter and friendly competition with crowd-favorite contests for all ages!

Saturday, August 22

• 11:30 AM - Watermelon Rolling Contest (Kids 12 & Under) – Prizes:
  • 🥇 $40
  • 🥈 $25
  • 🥉 $10
• 12:15 PM - Watermelon Rolling Contest (Ages 13 & Up) – Prizes:
  • 🥇 $40
  • 🥈 $25
  • 🥉 $10
• 1:00 PM - Watermelon Carrying Contest (All Ages) – Prizes:
  • 🥇 $40
  • 🥈 $25
  • 🥉 $10
• 3:00 PM - Hottest Hillbilly Contest (NEW!) – Prizes:
  • 🥇🥈🥉 Handmade vanity mirrors for the top three winners!

Sunday, August 23

• 1:00 PM - Watermelon Eating Contest (All Ages) – Prizes:
  • 🥇 $40
  • 🥈 $25
  • 🥉 $10
• 2:30 PM - Watermelon Monarchy: Prince & Princess (Ages 16 & Under) – Prizes:
  • 👑 Crown
  • 🎗️ Sash
  • 🍉 Two watermelons
  • 🎁 Surprise watermelon-themed gift bag
• 👑 Watermelon Monarchy: King & Queen (Ages 17 & Up) – Prizes:
  • 👑 Crown
  • 🎗️ Sash
  • 🍉 Watermelon
  • 🏆 Trophy for the King
  • 💐 Bouquet for the Queen

📝 Contest Registration Details

Day-Of Registration (Limited to 10 participants per contest):

• Watermelon Rolling Contests
• Watermelon Carrying Contest (All Ages)
• Watermelon Eating Contest (All Ages)
  👉 Please arrive at least one hour early to register.

Pre-Registration Required:

• Hottest Hillbilly Contest
• Watermelon Monarchy Contests
  📧 To register, email vendors@shopthemarketat.com. Please specify your contest and age category for Watermelon Monarchy.

We can't wait to celebrate an unforgettable, laughter-filled, and truly watermelony weekend with you! Bring your energy, creativity, and competitive spirit — it’s going to be amazing! 🍉