WATERMELON FESTIVAL

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19th Annual Watermelon Festival

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and Food Lion by supporting the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the 19th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival. Bring the family for a day of fun, and share in this summertime tradition.

WHEN: Friday • August 1, 2025
TIME: 10a – 4p
PRICE: Free
WHERE: Kitty Hawk Kites • Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head

About the Festival

Enjoy this year’s activities (subject to change):

Event T-Shirt Tie Dye Station (provided by Food Lion)
Watermelon station
Watermelon-themed competitions
- Watermelon Flip Cup
- Watermelon Bowling
- Watermelon Eating Contest
Arts and Crafts
- Watermelon Wind Socks
Splash Blast
Face Painting (provided by The Lost Colony)
Rock Wall
Food Truck
Special offers in all Jockey’s Ridge Crossing shops
And much more!

OBX Watermelon Festival is free for guests to attend; however, the purchase of tickets is required to play and eat! Compete in classic competitions to win from a selection of awesome prizes.