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WATERMELON FESTIVAL

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20th Annual Watermelon Festival

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and Food Lion by supporting the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the 20th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival. Bring the family for a day of fun, and share in this summertime tradition.

WHEN: Thursday, August 6th
TIME: 10a – 4p
PRICE: Free
WHERE:  Kitty Hawk Kites • Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Events like this are only possible with the help of wonderful volunteers! Please consider signing up for a short time slot! 

About the Festival

  • Event T-Shirt Tie Dye Station (provided by Food Lion)
  • Watermelon station
  • Watermelon-themed competitions
    • Seed Spitting Contest
    • Watermelon Bowling
    • Watermelon Eating Contest
    • Rubberband Challenge
  • Arts and Crafts
    • Watermelon Wind Socks
  • 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.

Bring the family for a day of summertime fun and help support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition, a valuable community organization working to improve safety in the Outer Banks.