Hampton County Watermelon Festival Theme The Past, Present & Future of Education in Hampton County

Schedule of Events

June 17, 2023

8:00 am - 5K Run at Nell Lightsey Park Gazebo, Corner of Lee and Elm Streets, Hampton SC 29924

June 19, 2023

Youth Parade
Line up at 6 pm, Parade starts at 7 pm
Held in Varnville

Opening Ceremony
7:30 pm at the Varnville gazebo following the Youth Parade. The Grand Marshals, Town Queens, and dignitaries will be present.

Taste of Hampton County (a local food truck event)
This event will be from 11 am until 8:30 pm

June 20, 2023

Taste of Hampton County
(a local food truck event)
This event will be from 11 am until 8:30 pm

Children's Day in the Park
Two hours of fun filled entertainment specifically designed for young children up to 12 years of age. There is face painting, games, and other activities. It's lots of fun and a great opportunity for kids to enjoy being part of the Watermelon Festival. Come join other families at Lake Warren State Park from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

6 - 8 pm: Blue Grass concert at Palmetto Theatre in Hampton

June 21, 2023

Hampton County Watermelon Festival Fishing Tournament at Lake Warren State Park
Begins at 6 am at Picnic Shelter #1.
Registration for children 12 & under are free,
Ages 13 & up will be $5

You may weigh your catch in throughout the day. Please have your catch weighed in by 4 pm.

Trophies and door prizes following weigh in.

Also there will be a drawing to give away a lifetime hunting and fishing license to a child. Ages 2-15 are eligible for the raffle. They will receive a ticket during registration. Must be present to win.

6:00 pm - Pet Show at Lake Warren State Park

June 22, 2023

7 pm - Battle of the Towns at Wade Hampton High School football field
Cost: $4 (children under 6 free)

5 pm - Arts and Crafts Vendors check-in at Hampton Courthouse

June 23, 2023

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales

Food Vendors

Street Dance

Right To Party Band performing live on the main street in Hampton

June 24, 2023

Watermelon Judging Contest

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales

Parade

Watermelon Eating Contest / Free slices

Date: June 17 and 19-24, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Hampton, SC 29924

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