27th Annual Watermelon Festival

Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to submit to the Watermelon Festival, expecting to reel in close to 110,000 attendees, which is called the "granddaddy of all street festivals," as it is the largest one day festival in Virginia. There are 10 stages available for artists to perform, and the selected can keep 100% of their merchandise sales./n/nThe Watermelon Festival, expecting to reel in close to 110,000 attendees, is called the "granddaddy of all street festivals," as it is the largest one day festival in Virginia. There are 10 stages available for artists to perform, and the selected can keep 100% of their merchandise sales.

Sonicbids artists in a wide variety of genres are encouraged to submit. Over 100 vendors and exhibitors are involved and again, there are 10 stages spread out over a mile; 1 main stage (national acts) 9 local and emerging artist stages. There is no compensation; however, artists will receive exposure, networking capabilities and merchandise profits.



With more than 25 years of operation, Three One One Productions is proud to produce this event. They've teamed with the Carytown Merchants Association to focus on the retailers and restaurants of this trend-setting area.