Watermelon Festival
- Dates
- Jun 18 to 19, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Festival Field
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
Watermelon Festival returns to Festival Field, Monticello, FL, Jun 18 to 19, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Pair the signature sweet slices with the Johnston’s Smokehouse kickoff dinner and its vegetarian alternative.
You must try…
- Sweet watermelon slices
- Johnston’s Smokehouse hometown BBQ plate
- Vegetarian hometown-dinner option
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
Watch before you taste
Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
Monticello’s long-running celebration combines sweet watermelon slices and games with a major parade, family field activities, vendors, entertainment and a hometown barbecue dinner
What people love
The kickoff meal and watermelon games make the food theme participatory, while vegetarian dinner options widen access
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Watermelon Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Watermelon Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Monticello. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Festival Field
Camping & Accommodation
No camping or lodging details for Watermelon Festival yet.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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