This festival showcases some of the finest artists from Southern California and throughout the US and Mexico. It's held annually the third weekend in May. No electricity. var linktext = username + "@" + hostname; We will now be accepting on-site registration ONLY from 7-7:30 am on Saturday, August 6th at Patrick Henry Square. An historic event in Kingsburg, the festival made its debut on August 7, 1937. The route takes runners on a beautiful glimpse around historic Vincennes, finishing at the Watermelon Festival grounds. These select members have contributed so much to the Chamber to help us host events all year round. *Unique Crafters Merchandise. You have disabled JavaScript in you browser, in which case you will have to enable it to properly use our site. year's dates on the website for each festival. Read on. There is a Gingerbread House Competition at the library and the evening concludes with a Festival of Lights Parade. Join us for an evening of art, music, and shopping! Media include oil painting, watercolors, photography, mixed media, new media, classical and contemporary sculpture, as well as jewelry making, woodworking, pottery, hand-painted clothing and accessories. Our local businesses help by sponsoring the pageant in many ways, including monetary donation for the Teen and Miss winners to use toward their education. It's held annually the third weekend in May. This concert series is Sitemap, Especially this year, due to Coronavirus, be sure to click on the The pageant fee is $30/child. The annual Watermelon Festival began on August 5, 1937 and ran for at least 55 years over a 63 year period. Community Watermelon Festivals Alpine Village Oktoberfest - every Friday to Sunday from the second week in September through the end of October 833 West Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90502. The Baby/Toddler pageant will begin at 10:00 AM on the stage. The festival features food booths,. This high-quality multifaceted art celebration in downtown Palo Alto along University Avenue features 250 fine art and contemporary craft displays, Italian Street Painters, Kids' Art Studio, sculpture plaza, stage and street entertainment. From the annual Swedish Festival with a parade and Kingsburg, CA, Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA, Memorial Park, This can only be We recommend the latest version of. Australia and much of the world. *Great Entertainment - Free From Business: Debbie's Day Care in Visalia, California. It is a favorite among artists and attendees alike! Twisted Toaster The highly-rated Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival showcases the distinctive handcrafted works of artists and craftspeople from more than a dozen states. The Fresno festival joins a host of agricultural festivals around the state, notably the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Selma Raisin Festival, the Kingsburg Watermelon Festival, the Castroville . From the beginning, it has been a celebration of, for, and by the people of this friendly Lowcountry County, timed to the melon harvest every summer. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. Copyright 2020 Hampton County Watermelon Festival - All Rights Reserved. Check in will be to the left side of the stage. between Beverly and Rexford in Beverly Hills will be brimming with 230 artists from throughout California, the Southwest, and the rest of the country. It was co-sponsored by the chamber of commerce and the 20-30 Club. We're offering you a chance to stroll through Old Town with friends while listening to the delightful sounds of musical entertainment, meet up with friends, and sample Old Town's great shops and restaurants. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Sparklight. Watermelons entered in the size contest are judged strictly on the basis of weight. //-->, Copyright FestivalNet 2022. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA 91342 BUY TICKETS EVERY TICKET INCLUDES ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT WATERMELON, LOTS OF KID ACTIVITIES, GREAT BANDS, PHOTO-OPS, LIVE ART, CUSTOM CAR SHOW, AND MORE! of the programming, web design and updates myself. Art & Wine Festival in downtown Lafayette. The Hansen Dam Soccer Complex in Lake View Terrace is easy to access right off the 210 Freeway. Celebrating the huge watermelon industry in Knox County with some summertime fun - the Watermelon Festival is traditionally held on the first full weekend in August. Belmont is nestled on the San Francisco peninsula, 20 miles south of the City and just north of San Carlos. COME TRY OUR WATERMELON SPECIALTY FOODS AND DESSERTS AND A WIDE VARIETY OF YUMMY FOODS! Fresno takes another stab at agritourism. We strive to create an event experience that inspires people of all ages to protect and celebrate bees and other pollinators. Kingsburg, Authors Molly Daniels & Kenzie Michaels Visit Kingsburgs Swedish Village and experience our Swedish hospitality! There is a and Crafts from 5-8 p.m., followed by the concert from 8-9:30 Watermelon festivals are held through the United States, There is no admission to the Art Show, which is produced by the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department. Fred Webster Celebration of visual arts featuring the region's top artists. Anticipate construction along Golden State Blvd. All Rights Reserved. BHS Inc (Snowie Bus) Stockton Flavor Fest, an award-winning festival, will take place May 19-21, 2023 at the Weber Point Events Center in Downtown Stockton. Overnight security. Bring on the Bling var linktext = username + "@" + hostname; The Franklin County Watermelon Festival began in 1981 and is the largest festival in Franklin County. Sponsored by the City of San Carlos, this Faire attracts huge crowds who come to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of this 31st annual event featuring fine arts and crafts, wine and beer, food, specialty pre-packaged food, live entertainment and a family fun zone. Park onsite and cart to space. Dark Woods Apothecary Based on articles in the Kingsburg Recorder and the Selma Enterprise, it appears the 55th Annual Kingsburg Watermelon Festival was on July 28, 2000. A La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce event located in North Orange County. It's something Marketing invites buyers from SF Peninsula to Monterey & over to Danville. 150 artist spaces. All Rights Reserved, 9:30 am - Tiny Tots contest to select Little Mr. & Miss Rush Springs - local residents only, 11:00 am - Registration for seed spitting begins, 4:00 pm - Free watermelon slices served ($1/slice prior to this time). Our booths feature only quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. you know of any to add! See this page for the easy recipe, Mardela Springs Annual Watermelon Festival, Click here for a link to our Facebook page, Harbes Family Farm and Orchard Abundant free parking in the district. mydate = dateModified.slice(0,10); Swedish Village In its 37th year, the Festival continues to delight with arts/crafts, food/beverages, music, kids amusements. Senator Strom Thurmonds wife, who came as Miss South Carolina (Nancy Moore of Aiken) in 1966, to the 24th Watermelon Festival. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Celebrating the huge watermelon industry in Knox County with some summertime fun - the 2022 Watermelon Festival will be on Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6 in Vincennes, IN. "I'm craving some, because it's the summer," Nguyen said. 40 artist spaces. She wakens the family As you stroll the event enjoy some tasty foods, fine wines and micro-brews. Vendors and amusement rides open, at 6 p.m.. Voted Best of the East Bay by Diablo Magazine for many years, this show boasts good attendance in an affluent area which make this an outstanding event by all accounts. at their bedside. MAFA hosts the event on the 400 & 500 blocks of South Myrtle Ave. June 24, July 29, and August 26. at Benivia through our secure donation processor. Santa Lucia Day opens the Christmas season with the oldest Forms for the pageant are now LIVE and can be downloaded by clicking the buttons below. Your User ID or Password reset link will be sent to you. We have gone to "the Ranch" as many as 3 to 5 times each growing season. Join us for an Antique Tractor Show, sponsored by Organ Battery & Electric Co., at the 2022 Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 6th from 9-4! Iron Warehouse One of our top events. 250 artist spaces. members with the Lucia song and serving saffron buns and coffee music, food and fun in San Diego's affluent North County area. This weekend, agriculture, food and entertainment converge in Fresno when the city launches what organizers hope will be an annual Chili Pepper Festival, according to an article in the Fresno Bee.. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. Feel free to call or just stop by. Free shipping for many products! Attractions: Parade, Food, Gingerbread House Competition The heaviest three watermelons in each category are then auctioned to the public. This could be the result of two possible With the theme of Rockin It To The Rind, this year's festival will be bigger and better than ever. Read on. Join Our Chamber The Shirt Biz LLC Your User ID or Password reset link will be sent to you. The Great Truckee Artisans Fair will feature a limit of 100 Juried vendors, 4 food booths and live music. We're excited to bring back the Watermelon Pageant to the Watermelon Festival! Spaces are 4'x13' lining the sidewalks. Hampton County is the home of the worlds original Watermelon Festival. Spaces are 5x10, 5x40, 10x10, 10x20 on asphalt. the prelude to "Summer Band Concerts Under the Stars." vendor booths. Art patrons shop this open-air gallery while strolling to light music & enjoying specialty beers/wines or take a respite with tasty on-site food booths. *Thrilling Rides Among the fun activities is a cow-milking contest, Woodsawing, Steinholding, Food, Beer, Chicken Dance and MUCH more! All Rights Reserved. Overnight parking. Enjoy samples from craft breweries & wineries from across California, breathe in that fresh mountain air, listen to live music, shop from a curated artisan fair and grab a tasty meal or snack from our restaurants or food vendors. Copyright 2020 Kingsburg Chamber. However, the city adopted a Swedish village them Currently your browser's JavaScript engine is disabled. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Please drive your tractor from the Rendezvous grounds if it is able. This weekend, agriculture, food and entertainment converge in Fresno when the city launches what organizers hope will be an annual Chili Pepper Festival, according to an article in the Fresno Bee.. The Pantheon Theatre var username = "info"; Have a question or just want to come by and chat? Rotary Club of Saratoga celebrates its 64th annual Fine Arts Show May 6-7, 2023. Always the weekend after Labor Day. Electricity available for indoor spaces for a charge, pipe and drape for backs is included. Email us to be added to our updated events list next year. If you love Blueberries, look for a festival near you below! Watermelon Festival, Click here for current open hours, days and dates, Green River Watermelon Festival Melon Days. The occasion was the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (King from 1825) and . Opening Night concert, Saturday 5-7pm. Folk Crafts and simple crafts are not permitted. Kellogg Watermelon Festival/Facebook Of course, you can't leave without eating your weight in watermelon. I was vigorously trying to get my child enrolled into an affordable yet a place that truly cares. Is this your event? events for more California cities, Swedish Village Farmer's Market Monroe Enzor and AJ Worley were semi-retired best friends who, as a hobby, began competing to see who could grow the largest watermelon. Amid the artist displays, gastro-worthy food trucks and a gourmet coffee booth will also be on offer. The events of the day, at that first. here if you have general information and are not connected with the event! And the beautiful and creative Arts & Crafts that are offered for sale, so you can take them home to enjoy all year! Open stream. document.write(": " + mydate + ""); Downtown Woodland's Main Street will bee buzzing again! Swedish Village -- Kingsburg area farm fresh produce, crafts & NO Pets please!! marketplace | privacypolicy | contactus, Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair. Thainamite city. FestivalNet is not the event & does not book the participants; we provide contact info to save you time in event research. Walking around the Kingsburg Car Show 2021. looking for more Watermelon festivals! Gingerbread House Competition at the library and the evening Memorial Park. The Louisiana Watermelon Festival is held in Farmerville, Louisiana annually the last weekend in July. Many a Palmetto State beauty has added to the scenery, including the late U.S. We invite you to discover why Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel is the largest funeral provider in Tulare County. won't want to miss this Christmas season kick-off. We also maintain a close relationship with city decision makers to ensure our members voices are heard. Attractions: City Band, Food, and Arts and Crafts Poppin' John's Homemade Ice Cream The Chamber is excited to announce the Watermelon Festival 5K Run/Walk, presented by. You Spaces are 5x10, 5x20, 10x10 or 10x20 on asphalt. this very special tradition. Awards will be presented to top performers in all age groups. JUNE 17 & 18, 10 AM - 10 PM HANSEN DAM SOCCER FIELDS 11480 FOOTHILL BLVD. Free admission and the many galleries and artist studios at the ARTS DISTRICT at Liberty Station attract thousands to spend the weekend at the festival. This spectacular family event offers two days of non-stop music, contests and entertainment, as well as, a pageant, arts & crafts, 5k run, antique car & truck show, tasty festival foods, tractor show, and a slice of FREE watermelon! Monrovia Art in the Park Show and Chalkfest is a well-attended and received event in the community bringing in Fine Artists and Chalk Artists from around Southern California. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been an annual event since 1948, and has grown to over 20,000 festival-goers each year! CA MAFA hosts the event on the 400 & 500 blocks of South Myrtle Ave. June 24, July 29, and August 26. This event has raised over $5 million in its 36 years for Southland organizations, scholarships & schools. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Overnight security. The event is free to attend, but there is a small fee for parking inside the park. Up to 35 artist spaces. Those copying content from this website and publishing it will be vigorously legally prosecuted. Parking & admission are free; downtown trolley stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes. The festival parade begins at Farmerville High School and travels down Main Street before circling a block and returning to the high school. The 47th Annual Grand Bay Watermelon Festival, held on July 3, 2021 ( since July 4th . All Rights Reserved. var hostname = "FestivalNet.com"; 1 of 34. With the passage of State Bill 1383, the state-wide organics recycling law, it's important to know what waste items go where. The event is focused around the authentic Louisiana food and music including Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, and Louisiana based Rock n' Roll. A dozen professional artists and local students will demonstrate, display, and sell their work. This is the 49th year for Napa's most popular and well attended Holiday Faire, which features handmade crafts, art, gourmet foods, holiday pieces, & baked goods. dusk on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. I do all The Swedish Village of Kingsburg has adopted Corks & Hops First Saturdays on the Hill is a wine and craft beer tasting festival in the mountain town of Crestline, California! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Corks & Hops on the Hill is a wine and craft beer tasting festival in the mountain town of Crestline, California! Kingsburg Swedish Festival It all begins on Thursday night with the pea soup & Swedish pancake supper The ultimate Scandinavian Vacation the third weekend in May invites all who dare to experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden in Kingsburg. This crawfish and music oriented event draws upon the culture and cuisine of New Orleans and a feel of French Quarters for inspiration. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will stretch from the entrance of Carytown to the Byrd Theatre. The La Habra Citrus Fair has been scheduled for May 5, 6, and 7, 2023 Free to participate! Overnight security Friday night through Monday morning. Experience the spectacular Sierra Mountains at this 49th annual Open Air Arts & Crafts Fair. And I'm Join the state's oldest continuing festival for an action-packed week of athletic events, parades, snappy bands, colorful floats, arts and crafts, food, beauty . The Watermelon Festival is the eighth mission of Gelato Beach in Super Mario Sunshine. Kingsburg, CA,