Hampton County Watermelon Festival 1939 Magnet

Watermelon is the largest vegetable crop grown in South Carolina by acreage, so it would make sense that folks would celebrate these massive veggies. Yes, watermelon are vegetables (part of the cucumber family), though botanically the argument can be made that they are a fruit. Nonetheless, the Hampton County Watermelon Festival is a week-long event that has been held yearly during the watermelon harvest time in the towns of Varnville and Hampton in South Carolina. It features activities for all ages, including watermelon related contests, races, parades, and a tasting event. Visitors can enjoy delicious foods of all kinds and, of course, plenty of free farm fresh watermelon!