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Watermelon Festival at Deans Farm Market in Wilson

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

Closeup Of Two Slices Of Juicy Red Watermelon Shallow Depth Of Field
Deans Farm Market in Wilson is presenting their Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 13th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’re at 4231 NC Highway 42 W., Wilson.

It’s free to attend.

If show up in watermelon-themed clothing you’ll get a free slice of watermelon.

Also at the festival:

  • Visit from Slugger, the mascot of the Wilson Tobs minor league baseball team
  • Vendors
  • Live music
  • Food truck
  • Appearance by the 2019 NC Watermelon Queen, Amy Arnold
  • Seed spitting competition
  • Games
  • More


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Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Expired

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