# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in the Watermelon Capital of Alabama for the 45th Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival! Come experience this FREE fruity festival along Jackson Avenue in Downtown Russellville, AL!
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This spectacular family event offers two days of live music, watermelon contests, 5k run, antique car & truck show, tasty festival foods, arts & crafts vendors, and slices of FREE watermelon! We will present our Watermelon Pageant Queens at the Opening Ceremony on Friday night! The 2026 Watermelon Festival Queen will cut the first watermelon of the festival & present the awards for our Watermelon Contest winners!
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Admission is FREE! So come join the fun!
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/russellville/45th-franklin-county-watermelon-festival/200029828946411
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, contests, live-music, art, entertainment, car-shows, marathons, music-festivals, monster-truck-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1146

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Russellville
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville
- **lat**: 34.50502
- **long**: -87.73046
- **full address**: Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 103 Jackson Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival being held?
  - **A:** 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 103 Jackson Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival?
  - **A:** 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival is organized by Franklin County Watermelon Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival 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 Russellville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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