45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival

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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