Join us in Vincennes, IN for a juicy celebration of Knox County's thriving watermelon industry. The 2025 Watermelon Festival returns Friday and Saturday. Featuring two full days of summertime fun, including delicious fair food, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and more.

Pageants:
We're thrilled to welcome back the Watermelon Pageant as part of this year's festival. The pageant will feature three age categories:
Baby/Toddler: Ages 0-4 years
Tiny/Teen: Ages 5-15 years
Queen Pageant: Ages 16-18 years

Pageant Details: 
Entry Fee: $30 per child - includes a commemorative t-shirt (distributed during Saturday check-in).
There will be an opportunity to attend a rehearsal for all Tiny/Teen and Queen contestants on Wednesday, July 30th at 6 PM at Patrick Henry Square (weather permitting).
 
Pageant Schedule: 
Baby/Toddler Pageant: 
Begins at 10:00 AM
Festival Stage (Check-in to the left of the stage; 15-20 minutes early)
Tiny/Teen and Queen Pageants:
Begin at 3:00 PM
Festival Stage (Check-in to left of the stage; arrive 15-20 minutes early)

Antique Tractor Show: Sponsored by Organ Battery and Electric Co.
Bring out the whole family for a day full of fun at the Knox County Watermelon Festival, and don't miss the Antique Tractor Show - FREE to participate in and open to ALL tractor enthusiasts.

Tractor Participant Info:
Unloading Location: Main Street between 1st and 2nd Street
Tractors must be in place by 10:00 AM ET
Register: Call the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Office
(812) 882-6440
Trailer Parking: Rendezvous Grounds, 301 Willow Street, Vincennes, IN)
If your tractor is drivable, please plan to drive it from the Rendezvous Grounds to the show site