Rush Springs Watermelon Festival

About

77th annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival in the 'Watermelon Capitol of the World'. Crafts and crafters sales, food vendors, free watermelon, eating contests, 5K, parade, fireworks, festival queen contest, carnival (Thursday-Saturday). 30K+ attendees.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Aug 8, 2026

Venue

Jeff Davis Park (Junction of US-81B and OK-17)

Tags

• watermelon
• craft vendors
• rodeo
• carnival
• parade
• august