03/10/2026
The “Watermelon Days Festival” in Cordele, Georgia is bound to be one of 2026’s most memorable summer events! This long-running celebration in the “Watermelon Capital of the World” stretches from May through June 2026, with the main festival day set for June 20th this year for the 76th annual festival here in Cordele! Leading up to the big day, the town hosts fun events like geocaching hunts, window decorating contests, fishing rodeos, talent shows, races, and family activities. But June 20 is when the celebration really comes alive. The morning starts with the lively Watermelon Festival Parade, followed by a full day at Georgia Veterans State Park with food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, live music, car displays, and free watermelon slices. Kids take part in the Junior Watermelon Eating Contest, while adults try their luck at the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Make your plans to attend one of the summer's best events in the town of Cordele!