Panhandle Watermelon Festival

06/05/2026

Today we are saddened to announce the passing of Judge Perry E. Wells. Judge Wells served as Chairman of the Panhandle Watermelon Festival for 30 years, beginning in 1976. He has remained an integral part of our festival for almost 50 years, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

06/05/2026

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills as a grower and a shot at some serious prize money. Be sure to enter a few of your best melons.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Big thanks to these sponsors that help us bring this festival FREE to our community. Visit our website for full list of Presenting Sponsors, Festival Partners and sponsors. www.panhandlewatermelon.com

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

🍉A big THANK YOU to VA Pathfinders for your support in our festival this year! We could not bring the best completely FREE festival to our community without your generosity! We can't wait to see everyone June 26th & 27th🍉

06/03/2026

🍉OFFICIAL 70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival T-shirt on sale! Get yours at One Florida Bank - Chipley or Community South Credit Union (77 location)!🍉

06/03/2026

🍉A big THANK YOU to ARC Designs & More for your support in our festival this year! We could not bring the best completely FREE festival to our community without your generosity! We can't wait to see everyone June 26th & 27th🍉

06/02/2026

🍉A big THANK YOU to David H. Melvin, Inc. Consulting Engineers for your support in our festival this year! We could not bring the best completely FREE festival to our community without your generosity! We can't wait to see everyone June 26th & 27th🍉