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, watermelon contests and more. This year's Hempstead Watermelon Festival is gonna be one for the books!

Schedule:

6:00 PM: Kids BBQ Cook-Off - FM 1887

6:00 PM: Carnival Opens - 11th Street

7:00 PM: Corn Hole Tournament - FM 1887

7:00 PM: Concert & Street Dance with Brown Sugar Band - Train Depot at FM 1887