Festival Hours
The Straffordville Watermelon Festival will be open to the public on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11am–5pm (RAIN OR SHINE).
Setup and Teardown
Setup: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Teardown: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
All vendors must be fully set up by 9:30 AM and remain open until 5:00 PM.
Booth Guidelines
- Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays
- All tents must be properly secured with weights (minimum 25 lbs per leg)
- Vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean and disposing of trash in designated areas
- No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or pets in the vendor area
- All products must be appropriate for a family-friendly event
- Confirmation of booth allocation only after payment is received
- Booths allocated first-come, first-served, one seller per item category
- No food or drink will be allowed for sale or giveaways unless prior permission is given
- Booth must be staffed during all hours of operation (11am to 5pm)
- Vendors cannot display items outside of their assigned space
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made before July 15, 2025 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after July 15, 2025.
Weather Policy
The Watermelon Festival is rain or shine. In case of severe weather, festival organizers will make decisions regarding delays or closures. No refunds will be issued due to weather.
Contact Information
For Artisan Vendor inquiries: info@watermelonfest.ca