Join us in Alabama's Watermelon Capital for the 41st Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival! Located in downtown Russellville, AL!

This spectacular family event offers two days of non-stop music, contests and entertainment, as well as, a pageant, arts & crafts, 5k run, antique car & truck show, tasty festival foods, tractor show, and a slice of FREE watermelon!

Festival Schedule:

August 19, 2022

Main Stage Entertainment Line Up:

5:45 PM – Opening Ceremony - National Anthem: Cassandra James

6:00 PM – Cody Bowen

7:00 PM – Joseph Baldwin Band

8:30 PM – Velcro Pygmies

August 20, 2022

Main Stage Entertainment Line Up:

6:00 PM – Tremayne

7:00 PM – REWIND of the Shoals

8:30 PM – Thompson Square

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run:

5k and 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit the Russellville High School XC program.

The Course
The 5k will begin at the RHS baseball field, run in the vicinity of the RHS campus, and finish with a lap on the RHS track.

Tshirts
Each preregistered participant will receive a tshirt.  Participants who register on race morning will receive a tshirt based on availability.

Awards
Top 3 Overall Males and Females
Top Masters Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Males and Females in each age group

5k - 7:30am
1 Mile - immediately following the 5k
Location: Russellville High School field house area

Registration
Race day registration - 6:30am

Pre-Registration Fee
5k - $20.00
1 Mile - $15.00

Race Day Fee
5k - $25.00
1 Mile - $20.00

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Fest Date: August 19 - 20, 2022

Location: Downtown Russellville, AL

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