2027 Festival: Vendor accounts are open now. Applications and official festival details will be released when finalized.

Festival memories

Gallery

A look back at some of the people, events, entertainment, and traditions of the Mississippi Watermelon Festival.

Festival court — Festival court2026

Festival royalty — Festival royalty2026

Live entertainment — Live entertainment2026

Festival court — Festival court2025

Festival queen — Festival queen2025

Festival royalty — Festival royaltyFestival memories

A Mississippi tradition — A Mississippi traditionFestival memories

Car show — Car show2026

5K run — 5K run2026

We are continuing to organize the festival photo archive. Additional historical photos will be added as the new site develops.