Tickets & Camping

Festival Map

A. Mainstage

B. Dance Barn

C. Kid’s Barn

D. Pick-Nic Shelter

E. Food Court

Tickets

Notes for ticket buyers: If you plan to camp with your vehicle, you’ll need either a Large Vehicle Camping Pass or a Car Camping Pass, depending on your vehicle type. Every vehicle entering the event camping area must have a Camping Pass, but only one is required per vehicle.

If you prefer not to camp with your vehicle, free parking is available in the Day Parking Lot. You can park there and set up a tent in the event camping area as long as you have a 3-Day Weekend General Admission or a Single Day pass. Mega Melon Backstage Pass holders and those with Premium Electric Sites receive Vehicle Camping Passes automatically.

Wednesday Early Arrival tickets are sold per person, not per vehicle. Anyone arriving on Wednesday must have both a Wednesday Early Arrival ticket and a 3-Day Weekend General Admission pass. If you’re camping with a vehicle, you’ll also need a Vehicle Camping Pass.

Premium Electric Site (30 amp, No Water Hookup)

The Large Vehicle Camping Pass allows you to bring a vehicle with a trailer or a motorhome into the General Admission Camping Area.

Please note that this pass does NOT include a Water/Electric Site, electric hookup, water hookup, or a reserve site.

Mega Melon Back Stage Pass

Grants entry for one adult to the festival and backstage areas after 9:00 AM on Thursday.

The Mega Melon Backstage Pass includes one Car Camping Pass or Large Vehicle Camping Pass. Free parking is available in the Day Parking Lot for those not camping with their vehicle.

3-Day General Admission

Permits entry for one adult to the festival after 9:00 AM on Thursday.

All vehicles entering the campground must have either a Car Camping Pass or a Large Vehicle Camping Pass. Only one pass is required per vehicle. Camping Passes must be purchased separately.

Free parking is available in the Day Parking Lot for those not camping with their vehicle.

Watermelon Workshop Instrumental Music Camp

Make the most of your Thursday Early Entry ticket by joining the Watermelon Pickers’ Workshop.

Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers something for all levels. Learn new tunes, improve your jamming, and get ready for campfire sessions—or even the band contest!

Participants must have both a Thursday Early Entry Ticket and a Workshop Ticket.

The Workshop Ticket does not include General Admission or Camping Passes, which must be purchased separately. Kids 12 and under can attend free with an adult.

Saturday Only General Admission

This ticket permits one adult entry to the festival starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday and is valid until midnight that night.

Does NOT include camping.

Friday Only General Admission

This ticket permits one adult entry to the festival starting at 9:00 AM on Friday and is valid until midnight that night.

Does NOT include camping.

Thursday Only General Admission

This ticket permits one adult entry to the festival starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday and is valid until midnight that night.

Does NOT include camping.

Wednesday Early Entry

Buy this Wednesday Early Arrival ticket along with your 3-Day General Admission ticket to enter the event a day early on Wednesday, September 3. Each person arriving early must have their own Wednesday Early Arrival ticket. A 3-Day General Admission ticket is also required.

Car and Large Vehicle Camping Passes are sold separately.

Teen 3-Day GA (age 13-17 with parent)

We love welcoming families to Watermelon Pickers’ Fest! Kids 12 and under always get in free, and for those who’ve grown into teenagers, we offer discounted teen tickets (ages 13-17) to give parents a break.

This ticket allows one teen (ages 13-17) to enter the festival with a parent or legal guardian starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday.

Large Vehicle Camping Pass

The Large Vehicle Camping Pass allows you to bring a vehicle with a trailer or a motorhome into the General Admission Camping Area.

Please note that this pass does NOT include a Water/Electric Site, electric hookup, water hookup, or a reserve site..

Car Camping Pass

The Car Camping Pass permits entry for one car, truck, or van into the campground. This pass does not include an Electric Site, Water Hookup, or Reserve Site. If you plan to bring a vehicle with a trailer or a motorhome, you’ll need to purchase the Large Vehicle Camping Pass.

General Festival Rules

Admission

• Patrons must wear their wristbands at all times.
• You must be at least 18 years of age to enter Watermelon Pickers’ Fest unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult.
• No dogs are permitted into concert areas. RV sites with AC capability only and always on a leash
• If you want to fly a flag above your campsite, fly a watermelon-themed flag. No political flags, no divisive flags. Leave all that behind and enjoy the music. (American flags allowed)
• Be respectful of your fellow campers and our staff!

Safety

• Vehicle traffic must be limited. No mini bikes, scooters, electric or gas-driven cycles, or carts of any type are allowed. Anyone driving in the park is required to have a valid driver’s license. All handicap transportation-type vehicles are allowed.
• Campground speed limit is 10 mph or less. Go slow. No speeding, reckless driving, spinning tires, or non-licensed driving allowed.
• No firearms or BB guns are allowed.
• No fireworks of any type are permitted.

Alcohol

• No underage possession of alcohol is permitted.
• Do not bring your own alcohol into the concert area. Alcohol at your campsite is allowed.
• No glass bottles or jars.

Fire

• Please do not build a campfire on the grass. Above-ground fire pits are permitted.
• Do not dump any ashes into the dumpster.
• By State Ordinance: No carry-in firewood will be allowed. Clean local store-purchased wood is allowed.

Trash and Hygiene

• All trash bags must be taken to the dumpster. Do not leave them at your campsite. You are responsible for your campsite. Keep it clean.
• No littering. Do not allow any paper, plastic or trash, food scraps, bottle caps, etc. to remain on the ground. If you have to be told to clean up more than once, you may be asked to leave.
• Please respect the bathrooms and any portable toilets. Do not put trash into the Porta-Johns. Please report any issues to event staff or security.
• Showers are available at the Chet Hobart Park, just across from the festival grounds.

Noise

• “Quiet Time” is midnight for loud noise. This includes whooping, and shouting but does not include acoustic music.
• All noise-producing electronic devices and RV generators must be off at 10:00 PM.
• Any music during the day or evening must be kept at a respectful volume, respect your neighbors. Please refrain from any canned music.
• We encourage campsite picking! Pickers who want to play into the night should stay in the late-night picking area. “Quiet Time” in the family camping area is 10:00 PM.