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2026 June 20-27 Watermelon Festival Thanks to Our Sponsors!

2026 June 20-27 Watermelon Festival Thanks to Our Sponsors! 2026 June 20-27 Watermelon Festival Thanks to Our Sponsors! 2026 June 20-27 Watermelon Festival Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Theme

Happy 250th Birthday America

Freedom Never Tasted So Sweet

1776 - 2026









2026 Grand Marshal

2026 Watermelon Festival Grand Marshal

Fishing Tournament

Annual Fishing Contest


At  Lake Warren State Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

6 AM - 4 PM

Register at Shelter #2


 Free for children under 5.

$5 for ages 6 & up.

You can weigh your catch  anytime throughout the day.  Please have your catch weighed in by 4 pm.  Trophies and door prizes following weigh in.


Every child ages 2-15 that registers will receive a ticket for a chance to win a free lifetime hunting & fishing license. Must be present to win. Thanks to South Carolina Timber Company as license sponsor.


Hampton County Watermelon Festival Parade

Click above for a link to view the 2025 festival parade streamed by PRTC.

Watermelon Festival Giveback to the community Awards 2025

Mandy Strickland

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