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82nd Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival

Arts and Entertainment

May 28, 2024

From: Hampton County Watermelon Festival

Schedule of Events

June 15, 2024

8:00 am: 5K Run

Location:
Nell Lightsey Park Gazebo
Corner of Lee and Elm Streets
Hampton SC 29924

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June 17, 2024

Youth Parade - Held in Varnville

Line up at 6 pm, Parade starts at 7 pm

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

11 am - 8:30 pm: Taste of Hampton County - Food trucks will be set up in Varnville near the Town Hall

June 18, 2024

11 am - 8:30 pm: Taste of Hampton County - Food trucks will be set up in Varnville near the Town Hall
12-2pm: Children's Day in the Park

Country music concert

6 - 8 pm: Palmetto Theatre in Hampton
8 - 10 pm: Blue Grass band

Location:
Town of Hampton Gazebo
(across from the courthouse)

June 19, 2024

6 am: Hampton County Watermelon Festival Fishing Tournament - Lake Warren State Park

Tickets:
Children 5 & under are free, ages 6 & up will be $5

4pm: Tractor Driving Contest - Hampton County Clemson Extension Office

Age requirement:
14-18 High school students

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

June 20, 2024

7 pm: Battle of the Towns - Hampton County High School football field

Admission $5 (children under 4 free)

Baby Crawl
Official Melon Eating Contest

5 pm: Arts and Crafts - Hampton Courthouse

7 pm: Little Shop of Horrors - Palmetto Theatre

June 21, 2024

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales
Food Vendors
Street Dance
East Coast Party Band
performing live on the main street in Hampton

Praise & Worship Music
Lee Avenue (theater end)

June 22, 2024

8:30 am: Watermelon Judging Contest - Hampton Town Gazebo

Winners announced at 9 am

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales

Parade

7 pm: Little Shop of Horrors - Palmetto Theatre

Date:
June 15-22, 2024

Location:
Various Venue in Hampton, SC 29924

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