Hempstead Watermelon Festival

Get Ready for a Day of Seed Spittin', Celebratin' and Small-Town Fun!

We're so excited for this year's festivities and can't wait to announce the official event schedule. Wander back here for updates on the BBQ cookoff, live entertainment, watermelon contests and more. This year's Hempstead Watermelon Festival is gonna be one for the books!

Schedule:

12:00 PM: BBQ Cook-Off Teams May Begin Setting Up - FM 1887

6:00 PM: Carnival Opens - 11th Street