Experience an old-fashioned summer day in the small town of Rush Springs, OK (about one hour south of OKC) with their Watermelon Festival complete with carnival rides and family-friendly contests and games.
One of the most popular summer festivals in Oklahoma, the Watermelon Festival and Rodeo hosts around 20,000 visitors each year and serves around 50,000 pounds of red, juicy watermelon varieties.
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival in Chickasaw Country
Head to Rush Springs for watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides, and family-friendly entertainment complete with a seed-spitting contest, an arts and crafts fair featuring over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors, and a classic automotive show!
Location
Jeff Davis Park
East on Main St
Rush Springs, OK 73082
Watermelon Festival Date
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Watermelon Festival Schedule
- 7:30 am – 5K Run
- 9:00 am – Open Ceremonies
- 9:30 am – Tiny Tots contest to select Little Mr. & Miss Rush Springs *local residents only
- 10:30 am – Wiley Winters & Missy Rude performance
- 11:15 am – Autumn Coleman performance
- 11:30 am – Kris Gifford performance
- 12 – Former Queen Interviews
- 12:30 pm – Royalty Ceremony
- 1:00 pm – Nyli Brown performance
- 1:30 pm – Seed Spitting Finals
- 2:00 pm – Malissa Johnson perfomrance
- 2:45 pm – Redskin Talen Showcase
- 3:15 pm – Prize melon auction
- 4:00 pm – Live Music
- 4:00 pm- Free Watermelon Feed
- 4:30 pm – Featured Band
- 5:30 pm – Closing Remarks
Things to Do in Rush Springs
- Check out the Dinosaur Roadside Ranch – local ranch housing a unique collection of junkyard metal artwork.
- Hampton House Museum – a two-story museum houses a fascinating collection of historic documents, memorabilia, and old photos of early-day Rush Springs. *Free admission
- Jeff Davis Park – the location of the Watermelon Festival, this local park has a playground, picnic tables, natural spring fountain, basketball courts, and more!
- For a bite to eat, be sure to visit Smoking’ Joe’s Rib Ranch for delicious BBQ and cobbler for dessert.
