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Clay County Yellow Meated Watermelon Festival

Clay County Yellow Meated Watermelon Festival

July 31st, 2026 - August 1st, 2026Friday 5:30 p.m.- Until; Saturday 8 am-4 pm

Ashland

Event begins on Friday night with a concert beginning a 5:30 P.M. 2026 will feature STS Worship.  There will be food, vendors games and kids splash zone. Saturday morning the Watermelon Festival kicks off at 8 A.M. with Central High School of Clay County Marching Band performing. We feature lots of vendors, food trucks, activities for children, a car show on the Square and the sweetest yellow-meated watermelon you will ever taste. This a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. 

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    Ashland City Park
    • 480 1st Street North
    • Ashland, AL 36251
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    Ashland City Park

    Region

    Ashland is located in the Mount Cheaha & Talladega Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Where to Stay

    Camp Hidden Creek

    Come and enjoy our beautiful camp on the banks of Enitachopco Creek. Glamping tents, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and more.
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    Where to Eat

    Qwik Chik

    This is a Counter Food Preparation paradigm which introduces a totally new and fresh concept to the food industry of convenience within an environment of ‘health & wellness’.
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    What to See & Do

    Ashland City Park

    Beautiful open space park with gentle flowing stream. Outdoor play area, walking trail, tennis courts, skate park, and Appalachian Bird Trail

    Clay County Public Golf Course

    66.4 rating. Beautiful, scenic view with lake at foothills of Cheaha Mountain. Provides every shot a golfer could imagine.
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