The 2022 California Watermelon Festival is here! It's the best yum and fun in the summer sun!About this Event
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT WATERMELON!
Watermelon lovers rejoice! We are once again bringing a giant big rig filled to the brim with farm fresh watermelons and we will be handing out unlimited fresh chilled slices to all ticket holders. It’s yummy-in-my-tummy madness!
WATERMELON SPECIALTY DISHES
Try our watermelon-infused specialty dishes! Examples include,
- Wedge of Heaven (Watermelon wedge with dessert toppings!)
- BBQ Chicken or Steak with Special Watermelon BBQ Sauce
- Watermelon-battered Deep Fried Shrimp Tacos
- Watermelon Salsa Tacos
- Smoked Watermelon
- Watermelon Smoothies with Honey and Tahin
- And so much more!
In addition, we have over 20 vendor offerings from BBQ to vegan to please every palate.
FREE KID’S ZONE
Our Kid’s Zone is open from 10am – 7pm. Activities there are FREE, including:
- Melon-dramatic Children's Theater
- Exotic Bird and Reptile Shows
- Petting Zoo
- Balloon Hats
- Crafts Projects
- Face Painting
- Bubble Party
SUPER SAVER CARNIVAL PACK
We have also secured a great carnival deal! You can buy a SUPER SAVER PACK OF 10 CARNIVAL RIDES for only $25! This is an excellent value and is only available on advance purchase. Redeem your 10 rides at the carnival ticket booth.
WATERMELON COSTUME CONTEST & WATERMELON CARVINGS
We continue our tradition of a very creative and fun watermelon costume contest, Saturday at 2pm. There is no cost to enter. Prizes! Fame! Click on box at checkout for more info. Also, checkout our expert carvers as they create the most beautiful watermelon carvings in the Watermelon Court.
LIVE ART
Some of LA’s top graffiti artists will be demonstrating their skills live. Trade One, Cr8 One and Skill One will be showing their skills. They are masters of their craft and fun to watch! We are also introducing live painting by talented brush artists.
LIVE BANDS & BEER GARDEN
Top local Bands are taking the main stage:
- Urban Soul
- The Blackouts
- The Flux Capacitors
- The Sold! and Bones
- Check E Bumps
See the website schedule for times and for band clips. Watch them from the comfort of our Beer Garden next to the main stage and try a Watermelon Rita or one of several popular beers we have on tap!
CUSTOM CARS
Nationally renowned Cacho Customs and partners are curating some truly inventive cars at the festival this year. Show runs both days. A must see!
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All tickets are valid for 1 day of your choosing: Saturday, June 11th or Sunday, June 12th.
Read our FAQs to learn more about terms and event services. See more videos, pictures, and updated schedules of activities on our website at https://www.watermelonfest.org/
Event Venue
Hansen Dam Soccer Fields, 11480 Foothill Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00