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Saturday June 7, 2008

Pageant The Little Miss and Master and Teen Miss Pageants. Times on application form.

Saturday June 14, 2008

Motorcycle Ride A Motorcycle Ride will begin at 10:00 a.m.  at Bombs Away.This is for street bikes only.  No dirt bikes or off road bikes allowed.  

Sunday June 15, 2008

Festival Family Fun Day and Opening Ceremonies The 66th Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival kicks off Sunday June 15 at Lake Warren State Park.  Musical entertainment will be provided. Take Hwy. 601 South or 363 and look for the signs! All activities are FREE and it is a great way to spend time together with the
family.  Activities start at 2:00 p.m., with opening ceremonies.  Enjoy canoes, kayaks, lots of fun, games, free
hotdogs and drinks, Festival Displays at the Community Building, from 2-4 pm, and of course
FREE WATERMELON SLICES!

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Monday June 16, 2008

The Youth Parade The Youth Parade begins at the Varnville Baptist Church and Ends at the Varnville Gazebo.  We have children of all ages that decorate their bicycles, 4-wheelers, lawn mowers, wagons and whatever else that they want to ride on and parade down the street.  This is always a fun event for the children.  So come join in the fun.  Line up will take place at 6:00 pm and the parade will start at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday June 17, 2008

Watermelon Festival Craft and Exhibit Watermelon Crafts will be on display at the Watermelon Festival Office.  Categories will include quilting, clothing, woodworking, just to name a few. We also have a youth category !   Displays can be viewed from noon to 5:00 pm and judging will take place that morning:
Rules and Application Here:

The Taste of Hampton County Come and join us for some of the best tasting in the Lowcountry.  There will be all kinds of food for you to enjoy.  This event will take place at the Wade Hampton High School Cafeteria in Varnville at 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $5.00 for ages 13 and up and $3.00 for children under 13.  You will not want to miss this great festivity!

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

The Festival Fishing Contest This event takes place all day long at Lake Warren State Park.  Participants will have a chance to win prizes and have a lot of fun.  The cost to enter is $3.00.  This is  a lot of fun so come and participate or just come and watch and enjoy the activity.  There is no fee to enter the park for the fishing contest. 

Fashion and Talent Show Chairperson is Victoria Tuten and the event will be held at the Hampton County Recreation department in Varnville at 10:00 am. The event is FREE

Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart.  A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy.  You must purchase tickets for the rides.  The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and open all day Saturday.  The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.

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Thursday June 19, 2008

Historical Displays The Historical displays will take place at the Hampton County Museum.  We have a variety of displays with very knowledgeable staff on the history of our great county.  The exhibits will be open on Thursday June 19 from 10:00 am- 12:00 noon, Friday June 20 from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm and Saturday June 21 from 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm.  All events are FREE!

Pet Show Thursday June 19 at the Hampton County Recreation Department in Varnville the festival will present a Pet Show.  This event is free for spectators, however there is a small fee to enter pets.  If you are interested in entering a pet please fill out the application on our application page.

Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart.  A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy.  You must purchase tickets for the rides.  The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday and open all day Saturday.  The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.

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Friday June 20, 2007

Street Dance On Friday night June 22 at 6:00 pm, our main street will be blocked off for an old fashioned Street Dance. Come join us and dance the night away.  This is free to the public. 

Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart.  A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy.  You must purchase tickets for the rides.  The carnival will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and all day Saturday.  The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.

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Saturday June 21, 2008

Court House Square Activities:

• All Day Friday and Saturday there will be arts and crafts displays and concessions.

  9:00 a.m. Watermelon Judging Contest

  1:00 Official Welcoming Speeches.
  

(at the Methodist Church Parking Lot)

• 2:00 Watermelon Eating Contest

• 2:30 FREE WATERMELON SLICES!!!!

• 3:00 Free Gospel Entertainment

Hampton County Watermelon Judging Contest

Watermelons will be received at the Hampton Gazebo from 8:00 am to 9:00am.  The judging will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.  The two categories for this years contest are:1) Category one - watermelons grown in Hampton County by Hampton County residents, 2) Category Two - watermelons grown outside of Hampton County.Cash awards and ribbons will be awarded to winners in Category One for the following judging classes: Grand Champion, Best Crimson Sweet Type, Best Jubilee Type, Best Other Variety Types and Heaviest Watermelon.  One cash award and ribbon will be awarded to the winner in Category Two for Best Watermelon grown outside of Hampton County.Make plans now to show off your watermelons at this year's Hampton County Watermelon Festival - Watermelon Judging Contest Event.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL PARADE Starts at 10:00 am in Varnville: Applications

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Michael's Carnival This is a great place for the children and for the young at heart.  A variety of rides for children of all ages. Games and concession stands and all of those great carnival snacks that we all enjoy.  You must purchase tickets for the rides.  This is the last day for the carnival which will be open all day. The carnival will be located behind Pasco's Lawn Care.

Miss Teen Coastal Empire and Miss Coastal Empire Pageant will be held at the Palmetto Theater. The competition will begin at 5 pm. Admission is only $5.00

Sunday June 22, 2008

Attend the Church of Your Choice

Mud Runs

The Mud Runs are scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Hampton Clay Pit.  Please do not bring pets, horses, 4-wheelers or golf carts to the Mud Runs.  Gates will open at 12:00 and the races will begin at 2:00.  Rules

Gospel Concert Open Arms Fellowship Church on Hwy 601 N. invites everyone to join them again this year starting at 6 pm

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