You won’t find a sweeter way to spend a summer day than the upcoming Watermelon Carnival. Despite its small town locale, the fest has grown into one of the state’s most anticipated events. In fact, it was named among the top 20 festivals in the southeastern United States! Read on for all the details, so you don’t miss the fun-filled fest.

A longtime favorite, the Watermelon Carnival has been dubbed Water Valley’s most prized annual celebration.
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Always held the first weekend of August, the 2020 Watermelon Carnival will take place July 31st – August 1st.
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The small town festival is a pretty big deal, bringing about 20,000 people to Water Valley.
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The event has grown tremendously since its inception in 1931. Originally, it consisted of a parade, pageant, and ball.
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Today, the Watermelon Carnival features lots of opportunities for the entire family to have fun…and indulge in some watermelon.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

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Now a full-fledged weekend celebration, there’s tons of entertainment, including a fireworks display, antique car show, and parades.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Bounce houses, rock climbing, and other activities are part of the fun and sure to keep kids (and kids at heart) entertained.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
There are plenty of watermelon-related activities, too, such as watermelon eating contests and seed-spitting contests.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Of course, you can fill up on more than watermelon while at the carnival. During the 2-day event several food vendors will be on-site, serving up classic festival food.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
And don’t forget about the countless arts and crafts booths.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Look around, and you'll find all sorts of unique items as well as watermelon-inspired ones.
Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

 

You don’t want to miss this charming carnival, so make sure to mark your calendar! Remember, it’s July 31 – August 1, 2020. For more information, call (662) 473-1122. You can also visit the Water Valley Chamber of Commerce website.

Have you ever attended the Watermelon Carnival? If so, what’d you think? Know of another can’t-miss fest? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the state’s only tasty fest. Read about another here.

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