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Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival


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This event finished on 01 August 2026


A fun filled day!!

Come enjoy Clay County’s two-day festival full entertainment, kid’s activities, and loads of fun.

The Clay County Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival features an antique car cruise-in, live music, vendors, arts & crafts, historic exhibits, corn hole tournaments, a kid’s activities, watermelon treats, food and more!!

Event begins on Friday night with a concert beginning a 5:30 p.m. There will be food, vendors games and kids splash zone.

Saturday morning the Watermelon Festival kicks off at 8 a.m. with Central High School of Clay County Marching Band performing. Enjoy lots of vendors, food trucks, activities for children, a car show on the Square and the sweetest yellow-meated watermelon you will ever taste.

This a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

When:

Friday, July 31 from 5:30 p.m. to until

Saturday, August 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:

Ashland City Park
327 1st Street
Ashland, AL, 35251

For additional information:

Visit the City of Ashland Festival website or Facebook page.

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