Carytown Watermelon Festival

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Carytown Watermelon Festival

Community & CultureCultural & Heritage FestivalsCommunity & Culture / Cultural & Heritage Festivals
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Indoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFestivalPublicLive Music
When:
August 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Where:
Carytown District, From Carytown entrance to the Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA
Source:
6AM City Richmond – Events

With 80 musicians, over 100 exhibitors, one of the largest kids' areas of any festival on the east coast and all of the great Carytown style, the Carytown Watermelon Festival has become the largest one-day festival in the state of Virginia. Experience great live music on multiple stages throughout the festival, delicious food from local vendors, shopping and tons of watermelon! It's a Richmond tradition that is celebrating its 44th year!

Family & KidsLive MusicIndoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFestivalPublic

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  • City coverage

    Richmond, VA

  • Primary source

    6AM City Richmond – Events

  • Categories

    Community & Culture, Cultural & Heritage Festivals, Community & Culture / Cultural & Heritage Festivals

  • Signals

    Family & Kids, Live Music, Indoor venue, Family-friendly