Monticello Watermelon Festival

07/07/2026

For everyone that missed the kickoff dinner on June 12th, the baby photo winners were announced! Congratulations to all!
Newborn- 5 months Girl- Milani Robinson
Newborn-5 months Boy- No entries
6-11 months Girl- Evelyn Baylor
6-11 months Boy- Waylon Bramlett
1 Year Girl- Sydney Turner
1 Year Boy- Walker Metts
2 Year Girl- Isabella Campion
2 Year Boy- Dawson D’Arville
3 Year Girl- Raelyn Hoffner
3 Year Boy- Tripp Canipe
4 Year Girl- Eliana Scarberry
4 Year Boy- No entries

07/01/2026

Monticello is bringing back its community fireworks show for the first time in years. Enjoy a free downtown celebration for America's 250th this July 4th.

07/01/2026

More Festival Memories Part 2- photo Credit Betsy Barfield Photography

07/01/2026

Memories from 2026 Watermelon Festival-Part 1 (photo credit Betsy Barfield Photography)

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Our 75th Annual Watermelon Festival was a spectacular celebration, with festivities such as the parade, vendor booths, food, entertainment, and car show. We appreciate the hard work of everyone involved, including participants, volunteers, and collaborating agencies, who together created an exceptional festival experience. Enjoy these memories! 🍉🍉🍉🍉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/20/2026

Congratulations to our Parade Winners!
Most Patriotic- Keystone Federated Republican Women
Most Spirited-Rancho Grande
Crowd Favorite-Watermelon Queens
Best Overall- 4-H
Best Group- Jefferson County Trailriders

06/20/2026

Fresh Watermelons all over town!

06/20/2026

Watermelon Festival Car Show going on until noon today!