Edit

Humeston Watermelon Day 2023

Arts and Entertainment

July 10, 2023

From: Humeston Watermelon Day

Hometown Pride: Build and Restore

Schedule of events

Friday, July 14

Alumni Reunion Dinner (Register 6pm) - 7 pm - Community Center

Glow Run/Walk (Check-in 8 pm) 9pm - Humeston Park

Saturday, July 15

Breakfast at the Pool - 8-10 am

Rt. 65 Car & Motorcycle Show Sign-Up - 8-11 am - 404 N. Front St. Information Booth

Time Capsule Reveal - 9 am

Yoga - 9 am - New Fire Station

Cribbage Tournament - 9:30 am - Odd Fellows Lodge

Parade Sign-up - 9:30 am

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - 10 am

Parade - 10:30 am

Kid Row Games at Park & Car Show - 11 am-1 pm

Free Throw Contest - 11 am

Pedal Pull - 11 am

Barrel Rides - 11 am-1:30 pm

Library Book Sale - 11 am-2 pm

Balloon Man - 12-2 pm

Open House & Tours:

New School & Fire Station - 12-3 pm

Depot - 1-3 pm

Rt. 65 Car & Motorcycle Show Lunch - 11:30 am-1 pm

Rt. 65 Car & Motorcycle Show Judging - 1 pm

Free Admission to Pool - 1-4 pm

Watermelon Carving Contest Judging -1:30 pm

Firefight Demonstration - 1:30 pm

Watermelon Eating Contest - 1:45 pm

Teen Activities & Games - 2 pm

Watermelon Served in the Park - 2 pm

Rt. 65 Car & Motorcycle Show Awards - 2:30 pm

Airplane Drop - 3 pm

Wacky Wet Wild Watermelon Race - 3:30 pm

Horseshoe Tournament - 4:30 pm

Teen Afterparty (*Free All-Access Pass for Teen Corps Volunteers) - 6-8 pm

$10 Admission - 404 N. Front Street

Railway Café Street Party Featuring “Hired Gun”  - 8 pm

$10 Cover Charge

Sunday, July 16

Community Song Fest & Hymn Sing - 10 am - 510 S. Front Street, Humeston Park

Watermelon Day Service - 5 pm  - 

Ice Cream Social following service  

Date: July 14-16, 2023

Location:   Various locations in Humeston

Click here for more information