What are the dates of the 2012 Winterville Watermelon Festival? August 23 – 25, 2012

What are the hours?
Thursday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm

Do all concerts require tickets? Thursday & Friday concerts with Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute and The Chairman of the Board are free of charge. Saturday’s concert with Montgomery Gentry and Tyler Farr requires a ticket.

Where can I purchase tickets to the concert? Visit our homepage and look for purchase tickets.

Once I enter the concert area, can I leave and come back? Yes, but be sure to get your wristband upon entering the concert area.

How early should I line up to get a good seat for the Saturday Concert? Gates open at 6:00 pm. Please plan accordingly

Where is seating for the Concert? All concerts are general admission so there is no reserved seating. The audience may sit on the grass or bring a folding chair. No blankets are allowed in the concert area.

Are discount tickets available for children? NO. All tickets are the same price regardless of age and EVERYONE entering must have a ticket regardless of age. This includes infants.

Can I bring my cooler, skateboard or dog to the festival area or any of the concerts?There are several items not allowed in the Festival areas for the safety and enjoyment of those attending the concerts. The Winterville Watermelon Festival Committee, Inc. reserves the right to alter or change this policy at any time. Any guest violating any policy of the Winterville Watermelon Festival may, and can be, removed from the concert and festival areas. Currently the items NOT allowed into the festival areas include, but are not limited to:

If it rains, can I bring my umbrella into the concert area? NO. Please bring a poncho or appropriate rain gear.

Do you ever give refunds on concert tickets? NO, there are absolutely no refunds: even if the concert is rained out there are no refunds.

Is there handicap seating at the concerts? Yes, a limited amount of handicap seating is available on a first come first serve basis at the Saturday concert. While we try to accommodate all guests, please remember the concert area is outdoors and grassy.

Is there handicap parking? Yes. A limited amount of handicap parking is available beside A.G. Cox School off Sylvania Street. It is available on a first come first serve basis.

Can I smoke at the concert? No.

Can I get autographs from all of the entertainers? While the Festival encourages all performers to sign autographs, each entertainer has their own policies. The Festival cannot guarantee a performer’s availability and willingness to sign autographs.

Will there be food and drinks for sale? Yes, food and drink vendors are on site.

How can I be considered to entertain at the Winterville Watermelon Festival? All musical acts are booked for 2012. To be considered for 2013 look under the contact page for the entertainment chairman and email a promotional packet with pricing. Or you may mail it to: P.O. Box 805, Winterville, NC 28590

I will be traveling from outside the area. What accommodations do you have? The Hilton Greenville, NC is the official hotel of the Winterville Watermelon Festival and has special room rates available for the weekend. Please visit www.hiltongreenvillenc.com

Where can I park my car for the Festival? Limited paid parking is available near the Festival site. Other sites are available throughout the town. The A. G. Cox School Athletic Department will be parking cars on their athletic complex for a small donation. The complex is the closest parking and adjacent to the concert area.

Is there a shuttle service? NO.

How can I be a Food Vendor? Space for food vendors is limited. Vendors are selected on specific criteria including variety, price and experience. You may download an application from the website (look under contacts) or call 252-756-3899.

How can I be an Arts/Crafts and Commercial Vendor? You may download an application from our website (look under contacts) or call 252-756-5738.

What does it cost to ride the amusement rides? Ride tickets cost $1.00 each and it takes 3-4 tickets to ride children rides and 4-5 tickets to ride adult rides. Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24 are Wristband Nights. You may purchase a wristband for $20.00 and ride until closing for one price. Wristbands are only available and good for Thursday and Friday nights to the general public. Please look for wristband discount coupons in the local newspaper.

Are there other items to know about the festival?Please be sure to visit the tab – CONCERT INFO for information regarding the concert regulations.