40th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival – Arkansas
Celebrate the World’s Sweetest Watermelons
When: July 23 – 25, 2020
Where: City Park, Cave City, Arkansas
Celebrating its 40th year, the Cave City Watermelon Festival is the largest in the region and has been voted one of Arkansas’ best festivals. While watermelons are still at the center of the celebration, this is a community event with people from across the country coming together in central Arkansas. Enjoy three days packed full of fun and entertainment for the entire family! Nationally acclaimed musicians and regional favorites hit the stage beginning Thursday evening. Family activities include watermelon contests, children’s fishing derby, 5K run, car show, and more.
Simply put, come see what all the fuss is about!
Festival Highlights
- Saturday Morning Parade
- Pancake Breakfast
- Watermelon Contests (Speed Eating, Seed Spitting, etc.)
- Free Watermelon Feast
- Prize Watermelon Auction
- Live Music & Entertainment
- Car Show
- Kid’s Fishing Derby
- Melon Dash 5K
- Arts & Crafts Vendors
- Food & Drink Vendors
Check the website for the full schedule of activities and additional information.
Plan Your Trip
Cave City is a small town with around 1,000 residents located in central Arkansas, about two hours north of Little Rock. For anyone traveling from out of state, we recommend finding a local B&B or including Little Rock in your travel plans. Here are some Little Rock recommendations from the travel desk at Check-it-Off Travel to consider while planning a trip to the festival.
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