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The 21st Annual Watermelon Festival at Wright's Market

July 25th, 2023

Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Where: Wright’s Market, 9300 Old Railroad Rd., Mardela Springs, Md.

Vendor Spots Available

When you think of summer, what is the first fruit you think of?.....

WATERMELON of course! This Saturday, enjoy this "Summer Staple" at Wright's Market's 21st Annual Watermelon Festival!

At this family event, there's lots of fun (and food!) to be had.

Plus, don't miss some amazing live music!

Watermelon Games

Enter in the various Watermelon Games to have your shot at winning!

-Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest

-Watermelon Eating Contest

-Watermelon Bowling

Food

Here's a delicious way to support some great local organizations:

The Delmar VFW will be cooking their famous BBQ Chicken (heads up: they usually sell out before noon!), and the Delmar Lions Club will be making hamburgers and hotdogs! Fresh lemonade and snow cones will be a refreshing treat from the North Western Relay for Life.

Don't miss all of Wright's fresh produce and goodies!

There will be plenty of delectable watermelon treats, not to mention Wright's fresh watermelon. Enjoy the sweetest corn around from Wright's fields, and don't forget about Mr. Charles Wright's homemade ice cream made from fresh produce (Peach, Blueberry, Maggie Moo, and more!)

Fun Activities

Don't miss these fun activities:

-Free Firetruck Rides (Thanks to Hebron and Mardela Springs Fire Companies)

-Horseback Rides

-Car Show

Arts & Crafts Vendors

There is always a wide array of vendors at Wright's events.

If you are interested in being a vendor, use the registration form above and have it submitted by Thursday, July 27th.

Little Miss Watermelon Princess Contest

Don't miss the crowning of the 2023 Watermelon Princess at 10:30am.

Interested in regestering? Use the registration form above and have it submitted by Thursday, July 27th.

Special Appearances

Don't miss special appearances from...

-2023 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen (All Day)

-2023 Wicomico County Farm Bureau Ambassador (All Day)

-Wicomico County Sheriff Dept. Drug Dog Demonstration (Around 11:30am)

Games & Craft Tent

Kiddos will have lots of fun at the Games & Craft Tent!

Enjoy rock painting, decorating a pot and planting a seed, a lollipop pull, sand art, tattoo booth, a beaded bracelet craft, sun catcher craft, corn hole challene, duck pond, clown toss, and more!