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Carytown Watermelon Festival
Richmond's beloved summer block party featuring watermelon contests, seed-spitting championships, live music, vendor booths, and upward of 100,000 visitors.
- When
- Aug 9, 2026
- Where
- Richmond, VA
- Est. attendance
- 100000
About this event
Richmond's beloved summer block party featuring watermelon contests, seed-spitting championships, live music, vendor booths, and upward of 100,000 visitors. Free to attend and consistently ranks among Virginia's most popular summer festivals.
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