Clay County Yellow-Meated Watermelon Festival in Ashland

July 31 – August 1, 2026 at Ashland City Park. The free to attend event starts at 5:30 with a Friday concert and then runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, with food, vendors, games, kids splash pad, foam party, all sorts of family friendly activities, and of course, the watermelons!!!