Hampton County Watermelon Festival

Town of Hampton

Hampton, SC 29924


Phone: (803) 943-4978

City: Hampton

Region: Coastal & Islands

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Hampton County Watermelon Festival

Since 1939, Hampton County has hosted a week long celebration of the watermelon with a watermelon-eating contest, a 5K run and a street dance featuring beach music. Join the state's oldest continuing festival for an action-packed week of athletic events, parades, snappy bands, colorful floats, arts and crafts, food, beauty queens, mud runs and plenty of free watermelon.

Upcoming Date:

June 15 - June 24, 2018

Info & Amenities

Dates

  • June 15, 2018 - June 24, 2018


    • Location

    Courthouse Area


    Year Event Started

    1939


    Pets Allowed

    Yes


    Food Vendors

    Yes


    Motorcoach Parking

    Yes