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17th Annual Outer Banks Watermelon Festival

July 26, 2023

Is there any fruit that screams "summer" more than watermelon? If you want to enjoy the signature taste of summer, then you should attend the OBX Watermelon Festival

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This August, Kitty Hawk Kites is hosting the 17th Annual Outer Banks Watermelon Festival at Nag's Head - Kitty Hawk Kites / Jockey's Ridge Crossing. The family-friendly festival is free to attend, but tickets must be purchased if you want to compete in the exciting games or eat the yummy food. 

This year's awesome activities are as follows:

  • Event T-Shirt Tie Dye Station (provided by Food Lion)
  • Watermelon station
  • Watermelon-themed competitions
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Mirror Me Photobooth
  • Splash Blast
  • Tiki Toss
  • The Lost Colony Crafts and Art Activities
  • Face Painting
  • Rock Wall
  • Food Truck
  • And much more!

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Come ready to compete to win some cool prizes! This year's classic competitions will include seed spitting and watermelon eating - but there will also be a unique watermelon ice cream eating competition. The family is sure to love this community celebration!  

The 17th Annual Outer Banks Watermelon Festival will take place on Thursday, August 3rd from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Don't miss out on the fun! 

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