Join us for the 37th annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival, August 3-6, 2022 in Historic Downtown Murfreesboro, NC.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - Free Admission

4:00 PM: Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Dinner
6:00 PM: Festival Food Court Opens
6:00 PM: Michael's Amusement Rides - Family Night
7:00 PM: Metal Tech Presents: The Band of Oz with Jay Jenkins (WDLZ), Master of Ceremonies
10:30 PM: Watermelon Festival Closes

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - Free Admission

4:00 PM: Murfreesboro Rotary Club Dinner
6:00 PM: Festival Food Court Opens
6:00 PM: Michael's Amusement Rides - Family Night
Commercial Ready Mix Products Presents: Local Band Showcase Night
6:30 PM: Martin Terry Band
7:00 PM: Bingo (Murfree Center)
8:15PM: New Band on the Block
10:30 PM: Watermelon Festival Closes

Friday, August 5, 2022 - Admission Charge: $5 adults (18+), children free

12:00 PM: Festival Market Opens
12:00 PM: Festival Food Court Opens
5:00 PM: Skosh
6:00 PM: Michael's Amusement Rides open
7:00 PM: Bingo (Murfree Center)
7:00 PM: Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot
11:00 PM: Watermelon Festival Closes

Saturday, August 6, 2022 - Admission Charge: $5 adults (18+), children free

10:00 AM: Festival Market and Food Court Open
10:00 AM: Murfreesboro Rotary Club Watermelon 5K Race
10:00 AM: NC Watermelon Festival Parade (Main Street)
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Car Show - Murfree Center Lot
3:00 PM: Vintage Cross (Church at the Crossroads)
4:30 PM: Laura Davis
6:00 PM: Michael's Amusement Rides open
7:00 PM: The Pizazz Band ft. Kent Zimmerman
11:00 PM: Watermelon Festival Closes

Fest Date: August 3 - 6, 2022

Location: Historic Downtown Murfreesboro, NC

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