Schedule of the Event:

June 14, 2025

5K Run
8:00 am - Hampton County Courthouse
1 Elm St. West, Hampton SC 29924
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Hampton/HamptonCountyWatermelonFestival5K

Corn Hole Tournament
Registration: 9 am
The Barn at Escondido Farms

Talent Show
Palmetto Theatre in Hampton

June 16, 2025

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) Food trucks will be set up in Varnville near the Town Hall

This event will be from 11 am until 8:30 pm

June 17, 2025

Taste of Hampton County (a local food truck event) Food trucks will be set up in Varnville near the Town Hall

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 am until 12 noon.

Blue Grass band: 8 - 10 pm
Town of Hampton Gazebo (across from the courthouse)

June 18, 2025

Hampton County Watermelon Festival Fishing Tournament:

Held at Lake Warren State Park
Begins at 6 am at Picnic Shelter #2.  
Registration for children 5 & under are free, ages 6 & up will be $5

You may weigh your catch 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.  

Tractor Driving Contest:

4 PM at Hampton County Clemson Extension Office (12 Walnut St E. Hampton SC)
Age requirement: 14-18 High school students

Pet Show:

Held at Lake Warren State Park
starting at 6:00 pm

June 19, 2025

Battle of the Towns
Held at Hampton County High School football field
Begins at 7 pm
Admission $5 (children under 4 free)

There will also be some special events:
Baby Crawl
Official Melon Eating Contest

Arts and Crafts Vendors check-in
Begins after 5 pm -- Hampton Courthouse

Carnival
Held behind the Varnville Town Hall

June 20, 2025

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales

Food Vendors

Street Dance
performing live on the main street in Hampton

Carnival
Held behind the Varnville Town Hall

June 21, 2025

Watermelon Judging Contest (held at the Hampton Town Gazebo -- Judging at 8:30 am, Winners announced at 9 am)

Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors

Tee Shirt Sales

Parade will be live streamed on YouTube by PRTC at 10:15 am also live streamed on PRTC FB page. It can be shared with others once it starts

Carnival
Held behind the VarnvilleTown Hall

Date: June 14-21, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Varnville and Hampton, SC

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