ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

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A summer tradition in Chipley, the Washington County, Florida county seat, the Panhandle Watermelon Festival is located on Hwy 90, just a few miles from Interstate 10 and an easy drive from anywhere in the Southeast. 

Held on the last full weekend in June, the Panhandle Watermelon Festival is a tradition in this historic southern town.

Click Here for 2008 Panhandle Watermelon Queen Photos

Click Here for 2008 Panhandle Watermelon Festival Photos

Morning parade through downtown Chipley 

Antique car show - Downtown street fair - Clogging & square dancing

Gospel & bluegrass concert - Horseshoe tournament

Seed spitting contest - Watermelon auction

Arts & crafts vendors - Wholesome family fun

Washington County Arts Council 'Art Show & Sale' - Click for details

Click Here to see the 2008 Art Show Highlights

Washington County Agricultural Center  

1424 Jackson Avenue, Suite A  Chipley, Florida 32428
 

Phone: 850-638-6180 Fax: 850-638-6181

washington@ifas.ufl.edu