The annual Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at CountryWay Town Square on Saturday.
Photo by Suzette CookThe 80th annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, in the Country Way Town Square.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1739 SW 248th Dr. in Newberry.
The schedule of events starts at 9 a.m. with the gates opening to the public.
The parade lineup will be at 10 a.m. with the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. at Lois Forte Park on 260th Street before turning left on State Road 26 to Seaboard Drive.
After the parade will be the watermelon seed-spitting contest, the pet pageant and the crowning of the Watermelon Queen.
Food, crafts, games, entertainment and a kids zone will be on hand throughout the day.
Tags: Country Way Town Square Lois Forte Park Newberry Newberry Watermelon Festival pet pageant Watermelon Queen
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