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McDade Watermelon Festival 2022
July 9
July 9, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
7:30am - 8:30pm
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The McDade Texas Watermelon Festival is the 2nd Saturday of July on the festival grounds and will host an old-fashioned watermelon weigh-in (downtown), car show, downtown parade, watermelon eating contest, riding mower rodeo, washer tournament, food and drink, live music and a free melon feast.
The McDade Street Dance will be held the night before the McDade Watermelon Festival on Friday, July 8 with live music by Kenny Orts & No Chance Band. Free admission to the festival.