The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival has a deep and rich history. It began in the summer of 1986 around the last weekend in July with two best friends, Monroe Enzor, Sr. and A.J. Worley, yet the roots of it began as early as 1979, when the two men began comparing watermelons that they grew. 

Festival Schedule of Events

Contest Schedule

Watermelon Registration

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

10:00 AM

Big Watermelon Weigh In & Awards Presentation 

10:30 AM

Youth & Adult Watermelon Eating Contests

11:00 AM

Youth & Adult Quality Watermelon Awards Presentation 

Other Events

12:30 PM

Parade

3:00 PM

Fair Bluff Rotary Club Duck Race