The Watermelon Festival

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 at 10:00am

Nelson Produce Farm
10505 North 234 Street

Sunshine, slushies, and endless watermelon—it doesn’t get more summer than this. 

Come cool off at our Watermelon Festival, held right here on one of the largest watermelon farms in the Midwest! We grow over 6 varieties of watermelon (plus cantaloupe!)—and during this special event, you can eat as much as you want. 

- All-you-can-eat watermelon 
- Fresh watermelon slushies (only available during the festival!) 
- Watermelon eating contest 
- Watermelon sk11ng—yes, it’s a thing and it’s hilarious 
- Farm fun during the dog days of summer 

​Whether you're here to indulge in juicy slices, try something totally new like watermelon sk11ng, or sip on the most refreshing slushie of the season—this is the ultimate summer celebration you won’t want to miss. Sweet. Refreshing. Totally unforgettable.

Schedule Of Events:

All-Day Events
All-You-Can-Ent Melon Haystack Pavillion
Watermelon Bus
Face Painting & Button Making
Yard Games & Corn Hole

Main Events
10:00 AM-Watermelon Triathlon-Gardes Pavilion
11:00AM-Watermelon Skiing-Hay Bales
11:00AM-12:00PM-Bubble Party
11:00 AM-2:00 PM-Country Kickers
12:00PM-2:00-Live Music
1:00 PM-Watermelon Siding-Hay Bales
2:00 PM-Watermelon Triathlon Garden Pavilion
4:00PM-5:00PM-Live Music
5:00PM-Watermelon Skiing-Hay Bales


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