RUSSELLVILLE-Watermelons are the focus as Russellville celebrates the 40th Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival which will be held August 20 and 21. The Franklin County Watermelon Festival began in 1981 and is the largest festival in Franklin County.
Watermelon Queens will be presented at the Watermelon Festival Opening Ceremony on August 20th and at the Roxy Theatre on August 21. The Watermelon Festival Queen (Age 18-21) will also be responsible for cutting the first watermelon at the Opening Ceremony, awarding prizes at the Watermelon Festival, riding in the Russellville Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 2, 2021 and crowning at the 2022 Watermelon Pageant.
Enjoy this free family event in Downtown Russellville with festival food, vendors, car & truck show, 5k and one mile fun run, tractor show, and kids area with rides and games. Each evening the main stage lights up with performances from a variety of genres.
The Historic Roxy Theatre welcomes guests on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with local talent.
Enjoy a fresh, sweet slice of watermelon on Saturday morning in the park while you peruse watermelon contest entries in categories such as best dressed to most unusual. Set your watch for noon on Saturday to witness the weighing of the largest watermelons around.
Main Stage Entertainment Line Up
Friday (8/20)
5:45 PM – Opening Ceremony – National Anthem: Madeline Cooper
6:00 PM – Tremayne
7:00 PM – REWIND of the Shoals
8:30 PM – Shootin’ You Straight
Saturday (8/21)
6:00 PM – Kerry Gilbert Band
7:00 PM – Joseph Baldwin Band
8:30 PM – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard
Pack your sunscreen and lawn chairs we are waiting for you!
