The legendary Winterville Watermelon Festival is a multi-day event featuring activities the whole family can enjoy. You can hear local and nationally known music acts throughout the event. One of the biggest events of the festival is the Watermelon Parade through town. The watermelon-eating contest is always a favorite. Festival-goers young and old can enjoy carnival rides and midway games all weekend. In addition, visitors can check out the flea market and commercial vendors set up through the festival grounds. Food vendors serve both watermelon treats and classic fair food such as funnel cakes, turkey legs, and corn dogs. The Winterville Watermelon Festival has so much to offer. You don’t want to miss it!

Festival Schedule:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022

Wristband Day – $25

6:00 pm – Opening Ceremony by the Winterville Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Winterville

6:00 pm – Food Vendors, Commercial Vendors, and Amusement Rides Open

Free Concert:

6:30 pm – Trainwreck with special guest Noah Cobb

8:00 pm – The Still Shakers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022

FAMILY FUN & 80’S NIGHT

w/ 80’s Costume Contests!

6:00 pm – Vendors and Amusement Rides Open

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Family Fun Night Children’s Games, Inflatables and Activities

Free 80’s concert:

6:30 pm – Shine

8:00 pm – The Breakfast Club

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022

8:00 am – Vendors and Craft Show Open

10:00 am – Veterans’ Appreciation Parade

11:00 am – Amusement Rides Open

12:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest at the Amphitheater Stage

1:00 pm – Free Entertainment at the Amphitheater Stage begins

5:00 pm – Gates open for Watermelon Jam & Beer Garden

Watermelon Jam

6:00 pm – Cooper Greer

7:30 pm – Kylie Morgan

9:00 pm – Jameson Rodgers

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022

Wristband Day – $25

1:00 pm – Vendors and Amusement Rides Open

1-5pm – Cruise-in Car Show

2:00 pm – Performances by Imagine Circus begin

5:00 pm – Last performance and last call for amusement ride tickets

6:00 pm – Festival closes

Fest Date: August 25 - 28, 2022

Hours:
Thursday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: 324 Sylvania Street, Winterville, NC

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