Join us for the 72nd Annual Watermelon Festival, a summertime tradition in Monticello since 1949. Our 2022 festival was one for the record books and we are planning bigger and better things for 2023. From pageants to parades, bed races and barbeque, this event offers small town fun for the entire family.

Schedule

June 3, 2023

10am and 5pm: Watermelon Queen Pageants

June 9, 2023

5-9 pm: Watermel on Crawl
5 pm: Kick-Off Dinner
6:30 pm: Bed Race

June 10, 2023

11 am: Pickle Ball Tournament 50+
6 pm: Pickle Ball Tournament 49 and under

June 15, 2023

12 pm: Women's Club Luncheon and Fashion Show

June 16, 2023

4 - 9 pm: Vendor Village  
6 pm: Family Entertainment
7 pm: Kids Show
7-9 pm: Street Dance
7 - 9 pm: Beer Garden

June 17, 2023

8:15am: Kiwanis 5K Run and Walk
9 am - 4 pm: Vendor Village
10 am: Watermelon Parade
11 am: Antique Car Show
11 am: Platform Events
11:30 am: Kids Show
12 - 4 pm: Beer Garden
1pm: Family Entertainment
1:15pm: Watermelon Games
2 pm: Kids Show

Date: June 3 -17, 2023

Location:
Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, 420 West Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344

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