SmallTownUSA The Watermelon Festival


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The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is this weekend in Russellville. The Watermelon Festival began in 1981 and has grown to include a car and truck show, 5K and 1 mile "fun run," a children's entertainment area, live music and a variety of festival food and vendors.


Jackson Avenue during the 2016 Watermelon Festival in Russellville AL

Set for August 18-19, 2023, the Watermelon Festival offers arts and crafts, a variety of watermelon contests, car and truck show, food vendors, children's activities, games and musical.


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The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is a 2-day, free admission event full of vendors, car shows, watermelon contests, 5K & fun run, kid zone, live entertainment, and FREE WATERMELONS! This festival started in 1981 and has continued to grow every year! Come celebrate in Franklin County: The Watermelon Capital of Alabama! READ MORE


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Held in Russellville, Alabama, the Watermelon Festival offers arts and crafts, a variety of watermelon contests, car and truck show, tractor show, food vendors, children's activities, games, and musical entertainment, along with free samples of watermelon.


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Festival Hours: Friday, August 18: 6:45 PM - 10 PM Saturday, August 19: 10 AM - 10 PM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 18, 2023 6:00 PM - Festival Begins 6:45 PM - Opening Ceremony, Main Stage 7:00 PM - Tremayne 8:30 PM - The Velcro Pygmies Saturday, August 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Car Show


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The annual Watermelon Festival is held the third weekend in August and brings in crowds from 35,000 - 50,000. The event, along with a FREE slice of watermelon! Numerous activities surround the festival including: live entertainment, 5K run, a variety of contests, Watermelon Beauty Pageant, tractor, car & truck show, and more. MORE INFO


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Published: Aug. 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM PDT. RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF) - A Franklin County tradition is bigger than ever. Huge crowds took advantage of the perfect weather to enjoy the 42nd annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival Saturday. "It's a community effort.".


WATERMELON FESTIVAL 2015 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

Franklin County Watermelon Festival. 6,919 likes · 105 talking about this · 2,062 were here. Franklin County is the Watermelon Capital of Alabama, hosting the annual Watermelon Festival since 1981!.


WATERMELON FESTIVAL Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

Hours are 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. For more details, visit the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website at www.franklincountychamber.org and click on the Watermelon Festival link or call 256.332.1760. For the latest information, like the Franklin County Watermelon Festival page on Facebook and Instagram.


WATERMELON FESTIVAL 2016 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

2023 Franklin County Watermelon Festival August 18-19, 2023. 201 Washington Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653 Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:00 AM - Registration 12:00 PM - Judging 1:00 PM - Winners Announced Watermelon Contest Categories: Largest Watermelon (from Franklin County)


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Franklin County Watermelon Festival will be held on August 18-19, 2023. This event will feature non-stop music, contests and entertainment, pageant, arts and crafts, antique… Find AL craft shows, art shows, fairs and festivals


SmallTownUSA The Watermelon Festival

All activities take place along Jackson Avenue in downtown Russellville from 6-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Of course, for many people, the big draw is the live music on the mainstage. Headlining this year's festival will by Thompson Square.


https//flic.kr/p/KpetNw 2016 August 19, Watermelon Festival

The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is a celebration of all things watermelon and has been an annual tradition for many years. Visitors from all over the co Franklin County Watermelon Festival 2023 & 2024 in Alabama, Russellville, USA - FestivalNexus


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Watermelons are the focus as Russellville celebrates the Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival! Enjoy this free family event in Downtown Russe.


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Franklin County Watermelon Festival August 2024 (dates not updated) Downtown Russellville, AL 35653 Status: Updated 2/14/2023 Arts and crafts, car show, food, games, beauty pageant, 5K, watermelon contests, music, & fun for the entire family! Admission: none Days/­Hours Open: Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm


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Franklin County Watermelon Festival August 12, 2023 Nanette Glaus Event Details This event finished on 19 August 2023 Venue: Downtown Russellville Categories: Colbert County, Franklin County Tags: Cultural, Free event + − Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors

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