Ticket Price Increase in August

Now is the best time to get your festival tix at their lowest price! Ticket prices are going to increase to the gate price in August. We will announce the exact date of the price increase in the August Newsletter.

We appreciate your support! We are getting excited to see everyone in the same place again as the event gets closer!

Volunteers

Only a few Volunteer spots left!

New this year- No deposit required!

All volunteers work TWO five-hour shifts in exchange for a GA ticket with Thursday early entry and a car camping pass. That’s a $200 value! Watermelon Pickers’ Fest volunteers can enjoy the festival before and after working assigned shifts. If you have already signed up to volunteer you will be hearing from us soon.

Thursday Music Camps

Make the most of your Thursday Early Entry ticket by joining the Watermelon Pickers’ Workshop. Get started on an instrument, pick up new tunes and skills, learn to jam, and take your playing to the next level! With something for beginners to advanced pickers, you’ll be ready for campfire jams and even the band contest before you know it!

Sign up now to use the promo code Camp24 to get 50% off.

Campfire Jam Hosted by the Plate Scrapers

Thursday evening after the music camp you can help to kick off the late night jamming atmosphere with a friendly open jam hosted by the Plate Scrapers.

9:00-10:00PM

Pick-Nick Shelter

Craft Vendor Applications

We are accepting a wide variety of craft vendors this year. If you think you might be a good fit, we'd love to have you!

Artist Spotlight

Honky Tonk Review

Melissa Wright’s Honky Tonk Revue!

Two-step into the heart of Americana with the Saturday afternoon Honky-Tonk Revue. Featuring honky tonk and classic country tunes performed by Melissa Wright, Riley Kerns, Lillian Hackett, Dwayne Brooke, Will Spaulding, Randy Thompson, and

a two-step workshop by Becky Hill.

2-Step Honky Tonk Dance Workshop with Becky Hill

Get ready for Melissa Wright’s Honky Tonk Revue with a 2-step dance workshop led by Becky Hill. You’ll be 2-stepping away at the Honky Tonk Revue!

Saturday 11:00 – 11:45 AM

Steeped in nostalgia as vibrant as a neon sign, bring along your dancing shoes and a partner and we’ll see you at the dance tent.

Artist Spotlight

John McEuen

A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John instigated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted into the Library of Congress as ‘one of America’s most important recordings). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award, and many other accolades.....

Furnace Mountain Band

@Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville Va. July 26

Don't miss festival host band Furnace Mountain's show on Friday July 26 (also Morgan's Birthday) in Berryville Va. at the Barns of Rose Hill! Dubbed -the area’s premier acoustic band- Washingtonian magazine, Furnace Mountain consists of Aimee Curl, Danny Knicely, Dave Van Deventer and Morgan Morrison.

Note: This show usually sells out in advance.

Sponsorship Spotlight

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities email Stacey at info@watermelonpickersfest.com

RV passes are still just $100

RV passes, and single day/weekend tickets with camping included, are still available. Kids 12 and under are free. Don't miss it!