Winterville Watermelon Festival

05/22/2026

Don't forget our pre-sale starts today! Grab your tickets at the best price this week, only available online through the Eventeny platform.

Link in the comments.

05/01/2026

We know you've been dying to know…and yes, the rumors are true.

Easton Corbin is headlining the 2026 Watermelon Jam! 🍉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29th - it's going to be a night you won't want to miss.

Ticket details at watermelonfest.com

Memorial Day Pre-Sale: May 22nd - 28th, Use code EASTON

04/23/2026

Hey WWF Friends! 🍉

We wanted to take a moment to address a few things we've been hearing lately, just to make sure there’s no misunderstanding. We know how many of you want to be vendors at our event - and trust me, we truly wish we had space for everyone.

That said, there are a few (okay, way more than a few) important things we have to keep in mind when planning:

- We only have space for about 25–30 food vendors. Any more than that, and we begin running into resource and logistics challenges that impact the overall event.

- We have to limit duplicate food types. If every vendor sold funnel cakes, not only would vendors struggle to make sales, but festival-goers would also be disappointed by the lack of variety. We work hard to create a balanced mix of offerings so everyone has the best chance to succeed.

- We cannot give preference to any one vendor, even those located in Winterville (as much as we love supporting our local businesses).

- Food vendor applications are released first - and they fill up quickly. Some of our vendors have been joining us for 20 years and know to submit their applications the moment they open.

- While the Town of Winterville is a valued supporter, the festival itself is organized and operated entirely by a volunteer committee as a separate organization.

We hope this helps clear up some questions and gives a little insight into how these decisions are made behind the scenes. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support more than you know - it’s what makes this festival so special year after year.

And stay tuned…we’re getting ready to make a big announcement about our Watermelon Jam headliner along with details on a special pre-sale you won’t want to miss! 🎶🍉

04/12/2026

Don't miss out! Vendor and sponsor applications have been released! Find them and more info at watermelonfest.com

04/04/2026

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12/13/2025

We saw so many smiling faces at the Winterville Christmas parade today. Merry Christmas from the Watermelon Festival committee and we will see you all next summer!! 🎄🎁🍉

08/27/2025