2022 California Watermelon Festival
It's the best yum and fun in the sun, featuring chilled all-you-can-eat watermelon slices!!
General Info
Jun 11, 2022, 10:00 AM – Jun 12, 2022, 10:00 PM
$12 - $16 , 11480 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Description
Watermelon lovers rejoice! The annual Watermelon Festival is back with giant big rigs filled to the brim with farm-fresh watermelons and unlimited fresh chilled slices to all ticket holders. It’s yummy-in-my-tummy madness! The California Watermelon Festival buys over 50,000 pounds of the best, largest, sweetest melons in the state, freshly harvested, chilled, and sliced. It’s all-you-can-eat so enjoy!
WATERMELON SPECIALTY DISHES
Try watermelon-infused specialty dishes:
- Wedge of Heaven (Watermelon wedge with dessert toppings!)
- BBQ Chicken or Steak with Special Watermelon BBQ Sauce
- Watermelon-battered Deep Fried Shrimp Tacos
- Watermelon Salsa Tacos
- Smoked Watermelon
- Watermelon Smoothies with Honey and Tajin
- And so much more!
In addition, there are 20 vendor offerings from BBQ to vegan to please every palate.
FREE KID’S ZONE
The Kid’s Zone is open from 10 am – 7 pm. Activities are FREE, including:
- Melon-dramatic Children's Theater
- Exotic Bird and Reptile Shows
- Petting Zoo
- Balloon Hats
- Crafts Projects
- Face Painting
- Bubble Party
WATERMELON COSTUME CONTEST & WATERMELON CARVINGS
The festival continues the tradition of a very creative and fun watermelon costume contest on Saturday at 2pm. There is no cost to enter. Prizes! Fame! Click on the box at checkout for more info. Also, check out expert carvers as they create the most beautiful watermelon carvings in the Watermelon Court.
LIVE ART
Some of LA’s top graffiti artists will be demonstrating their skills live. Trade One, Cr8 One, and Skill One will be showing their skills. They are masters of their craft and fun to watch! The festival is also introducing live painting by talented brush artists.
LIVE BANDS & BEER GARDEN
Top local Bands are taking the main stage:
- Urban Soul
- The Blackouts
- The Flux Capacitors
- The Sold! and Bones
- Check E Bumps
See the website schedule for times and for band clips. Watch them from the comfort of the Beer Garden next to the main stage and try a Watermelon Rita or one of several popular beers on tap! (for adults only)
CUSTOM CARS
Nationally renowned Cacho Customs and partners are curating some truly inventive cars at the festival this year. The show runs on both days. A must-see!
📅 Dates & Times
June 11, 2022 , 10 am to 10 pm
June 12, 2022, 10 am to 10 pm
📍 Location
Hansen Dam Soccer Fields
11480 Foothill Blvd., Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342
👤 Age requirement
All Ages
🎫 Tickets
Tickets at the Gate: $12-$16
Purchase online before May 21st to save 20% on tickets.
Discount tickets are available online through May 31st!
SUPER SAVER CARNIVAL PACK
Buy a SUPER SAVER PACK OF 10 CARNIVAL RIDES for only $25! This is an excellent value and is only available on advance purchase. Redeem your 10 rides at the carnival ticket booth.
Event Website
California Watermelon Festival
Direction
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