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California Watermelon Festival

From June 22, 2024 through June 23, 2024, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hanson Dam Soccer Fields, 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lakeview Terrace
$16 and up
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A close up of slices of watermelon with rinds.
The California Watermelon Festival returns!
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Unsplash)

Nothing says summer like watermelon. With 100,000 pounds of the all-you-can-eat fruit, the annual Watermelon Fest sure lives up to its name. The fest also includes live music from 80s cover band Past Action Heroes, arts & crafts, rides, games, a costume contest, and more fun for all ages. Don’t miss (or maybe do?) some of the weird watermelon dishes on offer like deep-fried watermelon and watermelon tamales. Pro tip: Don’t wear anything white.