# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The legendary Winterville Watermelon Festival is a multi-day event featuring activities the whole family can enjoy. You can hear local and nationally known music acts throughout the event. One of the biggest events of the festival is the Watermelon Parade through town. The watermelon-eating contest is always a favorite. Festival-goers young and old can enjoy carnival rides and midway games all weekend. In addition, visitors can check out the flea market and commercial vendors set up through the festival grounds. Food vendors serve both watermelon treats and classic fair food such as funnel cakes, turkey legs, and corn dogs. The Winterville Watermelon Festival has so much to offer. You don’t want to miss it!


Our 2026 Watermelon Jam Headliner is Easton Corbin!

Find more info at watermelonfest.com
schedule of events below


THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Wristband Day – $25
6pm-10pm
Exclusive food vendor: Chick-fil-a of Winterville
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Amusement Rides Only – Wristbands Available for $25
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Cruise-In Car Show @ Festival Site (Division Street)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – DJ E. J. & Company Light and Sound

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
 6pm – 11pm

6:00 pm – Opening Ceremony by Winterville Chamber of Commerce and Winterville Town Council
6:00 pm – Amusement Rides & Vendors Open
5-7 pm – *Air-conditioned* Bingo at the Ruritan Building


(Free) Performances by:

6:30pm – Joe Brown Band
8:30pm – Feelin’ 22 (Taylor Swift tribute band)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
8am-11pm


8:00 am – Vendors and Craft Show Open
8:00 am – Veterans’ Breakfast
10:00 am – Veterans’ Appreciation Parade Sponsored by Pitt Community College
11:00 am – Amusement Rides Open
12:00 pm – Watermelon Eating Contest at the Amphitheater Stage
5-7 pm – *Air-conditioned* Bingo at the Ruritan Building
 

(Paid Concert) Watermelon Jam:

5:00 pm – Concert Gates & Beer Garden Open
6:00 pm – Should’ve Been Cowboys
7:30 pm – Colin Stough
9:00 pm – Easton Corbin
10:00pm – Beer Garden Closes


SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
Wristband Day – $25
1pm-6pm

1:00pm – Vendors & Amusement Rides Open – Wristbands Available for $25
1:00pm – Inflatable Games Open
 

Magic Performances
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winterville/41st-annual-winterville-watermelon-festival/200030027013147
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, concerts, car-shows, bingo, parades, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2019

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winterville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Winterville Watermelon Festival
- **lat**: 35.522053960595
- **long**: -77.400210499764
- **full address**: Winterville Watermelon Festival, 324 Sylvania St, Winterville, NC 28590-9216, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival being held?
  - **A:** 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Winterville Watermelon Festival, 324 Sylvania St, Winterville, NC 28590-9216, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival?
  - **A:** 41st Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival is organized by Winterville Watermelon Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 41st Annual Winterville 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 Winterville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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