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California Watermelon Festival

Melons
When
June 6–7, 2026 · Sat–SunSaturday 10 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 8 PM
Where
Hansen Dam Recreation Area Soccer Fields, Lakeview Terrace, CA, US · Southern California
Admission
Adults $20, children ages 6–12 $15, children 5 and under free
Cadence
Annual · early June

Good to know

  • 🅿️ $15 per vehicle; free shuttle service from parking lots
  • 💡 Bundle packages ($54.99–$179.99) combine admission, parking, and food items at a discount — worth considering if you plan to eat at the festival.

The California Watermelon Festival returns to the Hansen Dam Soccer Fields in Lakeview Terrace for a juicy celebration of the season's favorite melon. Visitors enjoy watermelon-themed food, watermelon carving, a car show, carnival rides, a kids zone, and live music. The 2026 edition runs Saturday June 6 (10am-10pm) and Sunday June 7 (10am-8pm).

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