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2026 Knox Co. Watermelon Festival Continues in Downtown Vincennes

By Will Peppers Aug 8, 2026 | 7:05 AM

Knox County’s Annual Watermelon Festival, celebrating the area’s rich watermelon-growing tradition, continues today (Saturday) on Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes.

Vendor booths open at 9:00 a.m.

At 10:00 a.m., there will be an antique tractor show, Kids Fun Zone, and a Baby/Toddler Pageant.

There will be a watermelon seed spitting contest at 12:30.

The Knox County Variety Show is at 1:00.

A watermelon toss will be held at 2:30 and the Miss Watermelon Pageant gets underway at 3:00.

For a complete list of events and activities, check out the festival’s Facebook page.

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