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When: August 28th & 29th, 2027

Hours: Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–7pm

Shiner Law Group Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds

For GPS: South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Map Link

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

To buy online, please visit our ticket page.

Saturday & Sunday
• Saturday or Sunday Entry Ticket:$15* with code WATERMELON27
• Entry + Unlimited Rides & Inflatables Wristband: $32* with code WATERMELON27
🎡 Includes entry plus unlimited rides and inflatables — skip the hassle and save! Best value for families with kids.

Entry Tickets are available for purchase for entry on one Single Day (your choice of Saturday or Sunday).

This ticket includes the following:

• Entry into the Festival

• Live Pig Show

• Watermelon Eating Contest

Entry + Unlimited Rides & Inflatables Wristband:

• Berry Go Round

• Bumper Boats

• Carousel

• Balloon Bubble Houses

• Human Hamster Wheels

• State Fair Slide

• Tornado Ride

• Mechanical Swings

• Scrambler

• Octopus Ride

• Bungees & Rock Wall Combo

• Large Bungees

• Kiddie Airplanes

• Yoyo Swings

• Giant Inflatable Obstacle Courses

• Inflatable Bounce Houses

• Inflatable Maze

• Inflatable Games

• Baby and toddler soft play area for 2 & under is complimentary.

For Purchase:

• Watermelons & Watermelon Treats

• Meal Food Booths

• Petting Zoo

• Game Trailers

• Shopping Booths

**Entry same day is allowed with hand stamp. If you would like to return the next day, you will need to purchase ticket again.

Babies & Toddlers under 24 months old are free of charge and will enjoy complimentary access to our Watermelon Soft Play 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 in the surrounding area in 100% FREE. There will be VIP Parking for $10 available directly across the street in the parking lot or Premium VIP Parking for $20 on the grass right next to the festival.

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, attendees, petting zoo animals & the dogs in the pig show. Service dogs only allowed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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

No. Cards are accepted but having cash is a good idea.

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.