Watermelon Festival Returns to Downtown Vincennes This Weekend

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - It’s that time of year again!

A beloved summer tradition returns to downtown Vincennes this weekend with the annual Watermelon Festival at Patrick Henry Square.

The two-day event kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and continues Saturday starting at 9 a.m., bringing all the classic summertime fun—fair food, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and more.

Festival favorites include tractor shows, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests, pageants, and other family-friendly activities.

Admission is free, and there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

You can find the full schedule of events on the Watermelon Festival’s Facebook page and website.