We would like to invite you to come and celebrate with us in the Lowcountry of South
Carolina.We're celebrating the 67th year of our Watermelon Festival with activities
for the whole family. Some of the highlights of our festival consist of Family Fun Day
at Lake Warren State Park, Pet Shows, Mud Runs, a Watermelon Eating Contest, Watermelon Judging Contest, a Melon Miss pageant for all ages and the big Miss Coastal and Miss Teen Coastal Empire Pageants.  There will be arts and crafts displays along with a variety of musical entertainment and of course....
one of the largest parades in the state!

If you are interested in participating as a concession or arts and crafts vendor or
would like to be a part of any of our activities please visit our applications page for more information. If you decide to participate in any event and do not want your
picture on the web site then indicate this on the application. If you are coming from
out of town we have a list of hotels for you on our applications page.