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Monticello Watermelon Festival

Monticello Watermelon Festival
420 Washington Street
850-997-5552

Join us for the 73rd Annual Watermelon Festival, a summertime tradition in Monticello since 1949.

Upcoming Events at Monticello Watermelon Festival

Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Watermelon Queen Pageants

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Watermelon Queen Pageants

Monticello Watermelon Festival - Kick-Off Block Party

Friday, Jun 6, 2025 at 5:00pm
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Festival - Kick-Off Block Party

Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Kiwanis 5K Watermelon Run

Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:15am
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Kiwanis 5K Watermelon Run

Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Women's Club Luncheon

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025 at 12:00pm
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Pre-Festival - Women's Club Luncheon

Monticello Watermelon Festival

Friday, Jun 13, 2025 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Festival

Monticello Watermelon Festival

Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Monticello, FL
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Monticello Watermelon Festival

Recent News

74th Annual Monticello Watermelon Festival

sell, showcase and shine at the festival! Join us as a vendor at the 74th Annual Monticello Watermelon Festival and put your products in front of thousands of festival-goers! Whether you’re selling handmade crafts, delicious treats, or…

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73rd Annual Monticello Watermelon Festival

Join us for the 73rd Annual Watermelon Festival, a summertime tradition in Monticello since 1949. From pageants to parades, bed races and barbeque, this event offers small town fun for the entire family. Our theme for this year is “Homegrown…

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