Join us for our 81st Year
Saturday May 16th, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm
Country Way Town Square!
PARADE & COMPETITION
FAMILY FUN
BEAUTY PAGEANTS
The Newberry Watermelon Festival Beauty Pageant is a long standing tradition. The Queen and other members of the court have duties all year long representing Newberry, and the Watermelon Festival. There are groups for all ages, just pick your age group from the menu above.
WATERMELON PARADE AND GOLF CART COMPETITION
The Newberry Watermelon Festival Parade is on Saturday, May 16th. All businesses, schools, clubs, sports teams, etc are invited to participate. New to the parade this year is a Golf Cart Competition, the theme is Watermelon. Decorate those golf carts to help us celebrate 81 years of the festival and 130 years of Newberry. Must be in the parade to participate in the competition. Winner will be announced at the festival. If you would like to part of this tradition, contact Crystal Blackwell on Facebook