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2025 Watermelon Festival Parade

8/14/2025

Saturday August 23!

                
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Schedule of Events

8/12/2025

Details on our fun events for the day! Family Activities on the schedule are free with a cash entry donation! Thank you for your support. Silent...

                
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Pancake Breakfast

7/9/2025

Pancake Breakfast

                
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Meet Our Entertainers for Watermelon Fest 2025

7/9/2025

Meet Our Entertainers for Watermelon Fest 2025

                
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Meet Our Food Vendors

6/6/2025

Meet Our Food Vendors

                
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