Franklin County Watermelon Festival
The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is held in Russellville, Alabama annually, the third weekend in August.
Ages Festival is Appropriate For
Appropriate for all ages
Each year in August, the Watermelon Capital of Alabama gears up for a two-day celebration centered on summertime’s favorite sweet, juicy treat. Held in Russellville, Alabama, the Watermelon Festival offers arts and crafts, a variety of watermelon contests, car and truck show, tractor show, food vendors, children’s activities, games, and musical entertainment, along with free samples of watermelon.
Contests centered on watermelons are a highlight each year and include watermelon seed spitting, the largest weighing melon, best tasting melon, most unusual, and best-dressed melons. Over 100 vehicles are expected for the Car and Truck Show, and additional activities held in conjunction with the Watermelon Festival consist of a 5K run and 1-mile fun run, character guests to entertain the children, and a beauty pageant.
All activities take place along Main Street (Jackson Avenue). Hours are 6 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Pricing
Free admission