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Rush Springs Watermelon Festival

Mark you calendars for the Watermelon Festival in Chickasaw Country!

This annual event celebrates the rush of local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides and family friendly entertainment. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been an annual event since 1948, and has grown to over 20,000 festival-goers each year!

The event will feature a seed-spitting contest, an arts and craft fair featuring over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors and a classic automotive show!

Come for a day of refreshing watermelon festivities in Rush Springs! Please see event details below for exact schedule. 

*Check back soon for more information!

Northwest
  • Saturday, August 8, 2020
Jeff Davis Park
East on Main St
Rush Springs, OK 73082
580-476-3277
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