NC Watermelon Festival

NC Watermelon Festival 41st Annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival in historic downtown Murfreesboro, NC- July 29 – August 1, 2026

Join us for the 38th annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival, August 2-5, 2023 in Historic Downtown Murfreesboro, NC.

You asked for it and we listened! After years of waiting the 5K IS BACK!!!! More details will be coming soon, but we cou...
06/01/2026

You asked for it and we listened! After years of waiting the 5K IS BACK!!!! More details will be coming soon, but we couldn't keep it a secret any longer!

The Festival Market application is LIVE at ncwatermelonfest.com. We have one day, two day, and all festival options. All...
05/05/2026

The Festival Market application is LIVE at ncwatermelonfest.com. We have one day, two day, and all festival options. All applications must be submitted by July 15 , 2026!

You've asked for it and now you've got it. This year the FERRIS WHEEL is back, but that is just one BIG (literally) anno...
05/04/2026

You've asked for it and now you've got it. This year the FERRIS WHEEL is back, but that is just one BIG (literally) announcement. More exciting announcements coming very soon!

Keep up with our updated schedule at ncwatermelonfest.com!

Something BIG is coming. Any guesses?
05/01/2026

Something BIG is coming. Any guesses?

Closing out the Watermelon Festival again this year is the Pizazz Band, led by Kent Zimmerman! Pizazz sizzles with energ...
04/30/2026

Closing out the Watermelon Festival again this year is the Pizazz Band, led by Kent Zimmerman! Pizazz sizzles with energy as they blend Soul, Funk, Beach, Country and Rock music favorites. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready for a fun night of music and dancing!

Back by popular demand, Liquid Pleasure will be performing on July 31st. If you like high energy, and non-stop fun, this...
04/29/2026

Back by popular demand, Liquid Pleasure will be performing on July 31st. If you like high energy, and non-stop fun, this is the band for you. Liquid Pleasure brings five decades of funk, soul, and contemporary hits to every stage. Liquid Pleasure is based out of Chapel Hill, NC and has performed for Presidential Inaugurations, and Super Bowl celebrations. Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and your lawn chair (though you probably won't be sitting down) and be prepared to have a great night!

Thursday night will showcase up and coming country artist, Travis Reigh. Travis Reigh delivers a bold mix of electric tr...
04/28/2026

Thursday night will showcase up and coming country artist, Travis Reigh. Travis Reigh delivers a bold mix of electric traditional country and rock ‘n’ roll grit, rooted in deep storytelling and raw emotion. He has over 400,000 global streams and has a 2024 Josie Music Award for Modern Country Vocalist of the Year. Fans compare his sound to a mix of Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, and Jason Isbell. This is a show you don't want to miss.

For the full schedule of events and times, visit www.ncwatermelonfest.com!

Back by popular demand on Wednesday, July 29th, it's the Band of Oz. When you think of Beach Music, one of the first nam...
04/24/2026

Back by popular demand on Wednesday, July 29th, it's the Band of Oz. When you think of Beach Music, one of the first names to come to mind is the Band of Oz. The Band of Oz was formed in Greenville, NC while the members were still in high school. They recorded their first single, Sh***in in 1978 and have been going strong ever since. Join them along with Emcee, Jay Jenkins, host of Sh***in on the Beach for a great night of music and dancing.

For a full schedule of events, visit ncwatermelonfest.com!

We're now on Instagram. Add us and spread the word to any friends that aren't on Facebook. We will be making several exc...
04/24/2026

We're now on Instagram. Add us and spread the word to any friends that aren't on Facebook. We will be making several exciting announcements about this year's festival very soon!

04/23/2026

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