Hempstead
Texas
Hempstead Watermelon Festival
The Hempstead Watermelon Festival is two days of festivities in honor of the crop that made our town famous! Join us July 19-20, 2024 for a family-friendly event that's got something for absolutely everyone. It's toe-tappin' entertainment and awesome eats. It's antique cars and old-time parades. It's can't-miss shopping, games for the kiddos and all sorts of other fun to boot.
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Hempstead Watermelon Festival 2024
Get Ready for a Day of Seed Spittin', Celebratin' and Small-Town Fun! We're so excited for this year's festivities and can't wait to announce the official event schedule. Wander back here for updates on the BBQ cookoff, live entertainment,…
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Get Ready for a Day of Seed Spittin’, Celebratin’ and Small-Town Fun! The Hempstead Watermelon Festival is two days of festivities in honor of the crop that made our town famous! Join us July (to be announced) for a family-friendly…
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