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The South Florida Watermelon Festival Returns This Weekend!
SOUTH FLORIDA WATERMELON FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH SWEET FUN FOR ITS SECOND YEAR AT SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK ON APRIL 10, 11 & 12, 2026.
March 10th, 2026
Three Days Full of Kid-Friendly, Family-Fun…Rides, Inflatables, Pig Show & Watermelon Fun!
The owners from the South Florida Strawberry Festival are back, but this time with a new fruit to celebrate! Join us this April at the South Florida Watermelon Festival! This exciting event is here again at South County Regional Park (12551 Glades Road) on Friday, April 10th from 2PM-8PM, Saturday, April 11th from 10AM-7PM & Sunday, April 12 from 10AM to 7PM. The FOMO Entertainment Group is back for this 2nd year in this sweet category of the festival in Boca Raton. With more than 40 years of experience, producing the ever-popular, award-winning New England Christmas Festival, they look forward to bringing South Florida together for a Spring, outdoor Festival in the sunshine that celebrates the watermelon.
“Our goal was to create an event that includes everything for families and children! A festival that is entertaining, taste bud satisfying, adrenaline-inducing…and the whole event centers around watermelons. You name it, we have it!”
-Skyler Mendieta: -Skyler Mendieta: Head of Brand & Experience
The weekend-long festival includes:
Watermelon Treats, Live Pig Show & Petting Zoo, Kids Activities, Thrilling Rides, Inflatable Fun & Vendor Shopping
A thrilling blend of action and education for all ages! Kids can join us for a PIG-tastic time as our bodacious barnyard family wows you with their incredible talents with amazing stunts and laughable antics for a show filled with laughter and heartwarming fun! Let’s get hog wild with the America’s Got Talent show, the Pork Chop Revue! Meet Oink, the singing pig, and his delightful crew of animal friends at the Petting Zoo—including a charming llama, playful pups, and adorable piglets—for a show filled with laughter and heartwarming fun! Savor a variety of watermelon-inspired creations, both savory and sweet, crafted by talented local chefs. From refreshing watermelon treats to classic carnival bites and hearty meals, there is something for everyone! Dive into the fun with our Watermelon Eating Contests too! With rides for all ages, there’s fun around every corner! Spin in the Berry-Go-Round, slide down the Giant Fun Slide, navigate the Water Bumper Boats, scream in the Scrambler and many more! Little ones will adore the Watermelon Soft Play Area. Step inside a magical Balloon Bubble House, where kids can play, jump, and chase floating balloons in a giant inflatable dome filled with endless air-powered fun! The enjoyment continues with diving into a world of excitement in our unique inflatables! From giant slides to thrilling obstacle courses to delightful bounce houses by FOMO Bounce, there is endless fun for everyone!
Parking: Free! VIP Parking available for $10 available across the street and Premium VIP for $20 right next to the festival.
All Inclusive Ticket*:
Friday Family Day:
Entry at $15
Entry + Unlimited Rides & Inflatables $30
Saturday/Sunday:
Entry Ticket: $18 (Adult or Child)
Entry + Unlimited Rides & Inflatables Wristband*: $35 (Adult or Child)
(Kids 2 & under are FREE)
*Includes Unlimited Rides, Inflatables & Shows. Food, Shopping and Game Trailers for extra charge.
This event is rain or shine. No need to print tickets; they can be scanned from your phone. Please note, no pets or bikes are allowed inside the event.
There is truly something for everyone!
Use code: MELON26 for $3 off each ticket.
“Florida is known for its beautiful weather in April and we wanted to celebrate with the South Florida Watermelon Festival.”
-Skyler & Jay Mendieta: Head of Brand & Experience and Head of Tech & Operations
To purchase tickets and to learn more about the South Florida Watermelon Festival: www.SoFloWatermelonFestival.
Set across from the restored rainbow crosswalk, this Ocean Drive favorite is once again becoming the heart of Miami Beach Pride.
April 8, 2026
As Miami Beach Pride 2026 returns to Ocean Drive this April, Palace Bar Miami Beach is once again set to be one of the biggest centers of the celebration. Known for its drag shows, open-air dining, and longtime place in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community, Palace will host a full schedule of Pride Week events while standing directly across from one of the most meaningful new symbols of the weekend: the restored rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.
On Friday, April 10, the City of Miami Beach will unveil the rebuilt LGBTQIA+ rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park, just steps from the Palace on Ocean Drive. The installation was recreated using 3,606 salvaged pavers from the original 2009 crosswalk, giving the city a renewed and permanent symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, unity, and pride. Its location across from the Palace makes the venue a natural backdrop for one of the most talked-about moments of Miami Beach Pride 2026.
That visibility is nothing new for Palace. Owned by Tom Donall, a co-founder of Miami Beach Pride, Palace has spent nearly four decades building its reputation as one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ venues in Miami Beach. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a go-to destination for drag entertainment, brunch, nightlife, and community on Ocean Drive.
This year’s Palace Bar Miami Beach Pride lineup runs from April 8 through April 12 and includes some of the week’s biggest events. The schedule features the Miami Beach Pride Pageant on April 8, the Haus of Gucci Ball on April 10, and a full weekend of brunches, rooftop events, performances, and DJ sets from Oscar Velasquez and Jrny. Pride weekend will close on Sunday, April 12, with a major final celebration featuring DJ Dani Brasil and appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jimbo and Trinity the Tuck.
With the return of the rainbow crosswalk and a major lineup of performances and events, Palace is positioned to be one of the defining destinations of Miami Beach Pride 2026. The venue continues to bring together nightlife, performance, and LGBTQ+ culture in a way that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in Miami Beach’s history.
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