# Event Details - **Event Name**: Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🍉 Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026 🍉 End the summer with one of Northwest Indiana’s sweetest traditions! Join us at Johnson’s Farm for our Watermelon Festival weekends filled with fresh produce, family fun, and over 40 farm activities for all ages. Spend the day picking your own watermelon, enjoying delicious seasonal treats, and making lasting memories on the farm. 📅 Festival Dates (2026) August 29 & 30 (Raspberries also available!) September 5, 6 & 7 (Labor Day Weekend) 🕙 Festival Hours 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Admissions close one hour prior 📍 Location 8960 East Ridge Road Hobart, IN 46342 Just 30 miles from Chicago 🍉 Festival Highlights • U-Pick Watermelon • U-Pick Raspberries (select weekends) • Bounce Pads • Baby Farm Animals • Zip Lines • Obstacle Course • Foam Party • Pedal Cars • Tractor Wagon Rides to the Fields …and 40+ family-friendly farm activities! 🎟 Admissions General Admission – $15 Includes fun farm activities except train & produce cannons All-Access Pass – $25 Includes all fun farm activities 👶 Children under 2 are FREE 🍉 U-Pick Information Watermelon U-Pick fields are open during festival weekends only. Hop aboard one of our U-Pick trams that will take you to the fields and back to the market when you’re ready. Bring the family, grab a slice of summer, and enjoy a day of fresh watermelon, farm fun, and unforgettable memories. Learn more: johnsonsfarmproduce.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/johnsons-watermelon-festival-2026/200030038466335 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, parties, entertainment, fireworks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 18113 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Hobart - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 8960 E. Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN - **lat**: 41.55093 - **long**: -87.22919 - **full address**: 8960 E. Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/adfdad41acdbfc4f71e8b27e49665bcc6c55b422d5a15c263ca243578361b6ae-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787463358 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Johnson s Watermelon Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Johnson s Watermelon Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 8960 E. Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Johnson s Watermelon Festival 2026 ? - **A:** Johnson s Watermelon Festival 2026 is organized by Johnson's Farm Produce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Johnson s Watermelon Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 18,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Similar Events - **Event Name**: Winfield Harvest Festival 2026 - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 pm - **Venue**: Randolph Street Park, Winfield, IN, 11900 Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307-9264, United States, Lakes Of The Four Seasons - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakes-of-the-four-seasons/winfield-harvest-festival-2026/200030407812506 - **Event Name**: Door village Harvest Festival - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 07:30 am - **Venue**: 3501 Joliet Rd., LaPorte, IN, 3501 W Joliet Rd, La Porte, IN 46350-7430, United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-porte/door-village-harvest-festival/200030364329527 - **Event Name**: The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026 - **Date**: Sat, 05 Sep at 01:00 pm - **Venue**: Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-great-american-lobster-fest-chicago-2026/100001989698675299 ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/adfdad41acdbfc4f71e8b27e49665bcc6c55b422d5a15c263ca243578361b6ae-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787463358", "startDate": "2026-09-05T08:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-07T18:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/hobart/johnsons-watermelon-festival-2026/200030038466335", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "8960 E. 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