Watermelon Festival
- Dates
- Jun 18, 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, 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
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Where
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Venue
Festival Field
Camping & Accommodation
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Pricing
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