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When: August 28th & 29th, 2027

Hours: Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm

Shiner Law Group Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds

For GPS: South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

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Yes, there will be a box office at the gate of the festival.

To buy online, please visit our ticket page.

Entry

• Adults : $18

• Child

- Ages 3–12 : $15

- Ages 2 & Under : FREE

Optional Wristband Add-On: $25

Includes entry, plus inflatables and ride-ons (including wiggle racers, bumper cars and unicorn ride-ons) - Skip the hassle...

• Sweet Treats & Delicious Eats

Come hungry for watermelon-inspired treats, refreshing bites, and festival favorites. From something sweet to something savory, there’s plenty to enjoy between adventures.

• Giant Inflatables – Provided by FOMO Bounce

Go BIG with vibrant fruit-themed inflatables from FOMO Bounce! From towering slides and thrilling obstacle courses to colorful bounce houses, kids can bounce, climb, slide, and explore—all in air-conditioned comfort. It’s big, bold, unforgettable fun for an extra-sweet summer send-off!

• Ride-On Attractions for the Kids

Buckle up for bumper cars, get rolling on wiggle racers, and take a magical spin on unicorn ride-ons! These playful attractions give little festivalgoers even more ways to enjoy the weekend.️

• Local Vendor Shopping & Adult Fun

The festival spans two expo buildings, with one dedicated to kids’ activities and the other to shopping and fun for adults! Browse amazing local vendors offering unique goods and specialty foods, then enjoy entertainment and games geared toward grown-ups—all in air-conditioned comfort.

• All the Festival Fun, Indoors

Enjoy the excitement of a summer festival with the comfort of air conditioning. Our new indoor home keeps the fun going while giving your family a welcome break from the heat, humidity, and rain.

• Live Entertainment

Get ready for nonstop fun at the South Florida Watermelon Festival! Enjoy exciting live entertainment across two stages, featuring interactive musical bingo, mesmerizing hypnotist performances, spectacular bubble shows, and our fan-favorite watermelon-eating contests! There's something for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day!

Babies & Toddlers under 24 months old are free of charge and will enjoy complimentary access to our FOMO Playland Inflatable Area which is a fenced-in area with foam mat, ball pit, baby slide, etc.

Yes, you must obtain a hand stamp at the exit of the festival in order to return same day at no additional charge. If you would like to return the next day, you will need to purchase another ticket for the next day.

Parking is FREE! The Expo Center has thousands of free spaces for festival guests.

Please visit the Parking page HERE for the map of parking options.

While August is typically one of our rainy months here in South Florida, this event is Indoors! The festival is rain or shine, so come prepared to enjoy the fun no matter the weather! No refunds will be issued due to rain.

Dogs are not allowed at the festival for the safety of the children and attendees.

There will be delicious food booths that will have meals, snacks, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), desserts and watermelon treats available for purchase. No outside food or drink is allowed into the festival unless it for dietary, allergy or religious reasons.

There will be plenty of tables and chairs in the dining area and picnic tables in front of the inflatables for parent seating while the kiddos play.

There are multiple indoor restrooms that are available for use throughout the expo hall

ATM machines are positioned at multiple locations throughout the fairgrounds and expo area.

The Box Office Tents will accept cash and credit card payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

Bikes are not allowed in the festival. Please leave bikes outside before entering.

Refunds only issued on tickets further out than one week of the event. No refunds within 7 days.

Please visit our Vendor page for full details, booth pricing and to apply.

You will be walking inside on concrete so sneakers or comfortable footwear is encouraged. We encourage dressing in any watermelon attire you have…dresses, shirts, costumes, etc. This festival is a family friendly event. Please be mindful of your actions, language and dress.

In consideration for participating in the rides and activities at the South Florida Watermelon Festival (produced by FOMO Entertainment Group LLC) taking place on August 28th & 29th 2027, at Shiner Law Group Expo Center at the South Florida Fairground in West Palm Beach, FL, all ticket purchasers, and attendees using tickets and wristbands, automatically acknowledge and agree to this agreement.

Please feel free to contact us.