One of the longest running festivals in Texas, the McDade Watermelon Festival takes over the community with a Friday night street dance on historic Main Street, and lots of activities on Saturday with a parade (all are welcomed to enter but you have to register in advance), watermelon contest, Riding Mower Rodeo, horseshoe & washer pitching tournaments, arts & crafts, and food vendors, and lots and lots of watermelon eating. One young lady also has a chance to become the Watermelon Queen with her Tiny Tot and Junior court. Bucket list this small town festival for old-fashioned fun.

FRIDAY
Street Dance with Kenny Orts & No Chance – 8 p.m. to midnight

SATURDAY
Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watermelon Contest
McDade Watermelon Parade – 10:30 a.m.
Horse shoe & washer pitching contests – TBD
Riding Mower Rodeo – Free registration 12:30 p.m.; Rodeo 1 p.m.