Mississippi Watermelon Festival
About this event
The Mississippi Watermelon Festival is a food festival in Mize, Mississippi, at City Park. The 2026 event takes place Jul 17–18, 2026. It holds a 4.1-star rating from 86 Google reviews. A beloved Smith County summer tradition with live concerts, watermelon dishes, seed-spitting and biggest-melon contests, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and family activities. The 2026 festival features headliner Frank Foster on Saturday night at City Park in Mize.
Annual, third weekend of July
Location & directions
City Park, 222 Oak St, Mize, MS 39116
Frequently asked questions
When is Mississippi Watermelon Festival 2026?
Mississippi Watermelon Festival takes place Jul 17–18, 2026 in Mize, Mississippi. Annual, third weekend of July
Where is Mississippi Watermelon Festival held?
Mississippi Watermelon Festival is held in Mize, Mississippi, at City Park, 222 Oak St, Mize, MS 39116.
What is Mississippi Watermelon Festival?
A beloved Smith County summer tradition with live concerts, watermelon dishes, seed-spitting and biggest-melon contests, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and family activities.
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