Forestburg's 46th annual watermelon celebration draws hundreds to this small community for a summer Saturday of watermelon-weighing and seed-spitting contests, a parade (~10:30 a.m.), live music, community meals, and free watermelon — a tribute to the sandy-soil watermelon-growing heritage that has supported local growers for generations. Held on the second Saturday of August (alongside the Forestburg Riding Club Rodeo) since about 1980.
August 8, 2026 (estimated — 2nd Saturday of August)
Forestburg Watermelon Festival — 46th Annual
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