Newberry Watermelon Festival

04/29/2016

We need some more pageant applications to be put in. Last day is May 6th, so hurry up and put in your application for the Newberry Watermelon Festival. Thanks!
Here is the website: newberrywatermelonfestival.com

05/26/2015

04/29/2015

04/16/2015

It is almost time for our festival and things are moving right along! All apps are online @ our web page newberrywatermelonfestival.com. Looking forward to seeing ya'll on May 16

04/19/2014

Super excited to shortly reveal our 2014 Newberry Watermelon Festival t-shirt design!! Southard Belle has once again exceeded our expectations! Visit Jessica Southard Pardo for ALL your design needs!

03/18/2014

*****Newberry Watermelon Festival Fun Facts*****
Did you know...that our wonderful little town is home to 3 National Watermelon Queens!

01/28/2014

Howdy Ya'll! We are starting the planning process for the Newberry Watermelon Festival! Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. Come on out and join us! The official festival date is May 17, 2014 at the Property of Destiny Community Church. We are so very excited!

05/18/2013

Tommorow is the day!! The Newberry Watermelon Festival will kick off in beautiful downtown Newberry at 9am with our Parade and continue on to Destiny Community Church's Property. Admission is $1.00 and ALL proceeds go to Scholarships for Newberry High School Seniors! Hope to see you there!!

05/13/2013

Our beautiful shirts are availible at Capital City Bank in Newberry for $10.00 and plus sizes for $12.00! You can also pick up your wrist band for activities for a pre-sale price of $15.00. (WRIST BANDS ARE $20.00 THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL!) Get yours today!

04/23/2013

Attention all Beautiful Watermelon Girls and Handsome Watermelon Boys...Application deadline has been extended till May 5, 2013 for the Newberry Watermelon Pageant! Visit our website at www.newberrywatermelonfestival.com
for more information!

The 68th Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at Destiny Community Church’s future location on Saturday May 18, 2013.

04/23/2013

ATTENTION ALL LOCAL AREA schools and clubs don't miss out on the chance to win $500.00 in our Biggest Melon Contest! For some tips check out...How to grow the world's largest watermelon (hint: a lot of TLC!). http://bit.ly/WHB6qs
(not a spam site we promise)

Awhile back, I posted a video of the world’s largest watermelon being harvested. It made me think I’d like to put my green(ish) thumb to the test by growing my own record breaker. So I did some research.