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Posted in Mississippi Attractions, Festivals, Small Towns August 03, 2017 by Daniella DiRienzo

This Small Town Mississippi Festival Is Too Charming For Words…And You Don’t Want To Miss It

Mississippi’s summer temperatures and outdoor activities normally don’t mix. However, if there were ever a reason to make an exception, it’s the Watermelon Carnival in Water Valley. The annual event is held over a 2-day period and offers fun for the entire family (in addition to plenty of watermelon, of course). This small town fest is just too charming for words…and you don’t want to miss it. Take a look:

For nearly 50 years, the Watermelon Carnival has been bringing people together for a weekend of music, crafts, great food, and more.

With a name like Water Valley, you expect the town to put on one charming festival…and that’s exactly what you get with the Watermelon Carnival.

The 2-day event includes all sorts of watermelon related activities, such as seed spitting, melon eating, and throwing melons.

There’s also a "Biggest Melon Contest," allowing local growers to show off their most prized melons.

And as a way to "beat the heat" ice cold watermelon slices are handed out for FREE.

Though watermelon is the star of the carnival, it’s not all you’ll find. There's lots of live music…

…as well as several booths with all sorts of merchandise for sale.

With inflatables, a rock climbing wall, bungee jumping, and train rides, kids are practically guaranteed to stay entertained.

And people of all ages will surely enjoy the carnival's most recent addition - the Pet Parade.

In addition to activities and entertainment, you’ll find lots of good food. There’s even a BBQ Cooking Contest on the second day of the event.

Stay until dark and you can enjoy a spectacular fireworks display - a picture perfect ending to the small town carnival.

Remember, the 48th Annual Watermelon Carnival will be held August 4^th – 5^th in Water Valley’s City Park. Click here for more information.

Looking for more small town fests to add to your bucket list? Check out “The 12 Best Small-Town Mississippi Festivals You’ve Never Heard Of.“

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Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.