Schedule of the Event:

May 17 & 18, 2025

Pickle Ball Tournament: 8 am - 6 pm

May 31, 2025

Watermelon Queen Pageants: 10 am & 5 pm

June 6, 2025

Kick-Off Block Party - 5 pm - 9 pm

BBQ Dinner, Kids Ride-On Parade, Bed Race, Live Music, Watermelon Games

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Bed Race Application

June 7, 2025

Kiwanis 5K Watermelon Run & Walk - 8:15 am

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June 12, 2025

Women's Club Luncheon & Fashion Show - 12 pm

This annual event always sells out! Follow their Facebook page for ticket announcements!

June 13, 2025

Festival Day One 3-9 pm

Vendor Village, Beer Garden, Melon Jam in the Watermelon Oasis featuring the Highway 59 Band (formerly The Street Dance)

Frozen the Musical at the Monticello Opera House - 7 pm

June 14, 2025

Festival Day Two: 9am - 3pm

All Dat Events
Vendar Village, Antique Car Show, Kids Play Zone, Watermelon Oasis, Beer Garden

Watermelon Parade - 10am
Frozen the Musical - 11:30am
Frozen the Musical - 2pm

Date: May 17 - June 14, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Monticello, FL

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