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Hempstead Chamber
of Commerce
733 12th Street
P. O. Box 517
Hempstead, TX  77445

Phone: (979) 826-8217
Fax: (979) 826-8037

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Gear up for the 18th Annual Watermelon Festival

Come join us for the Watermelon Festival the 3rd weekend in July.  There will be loads of fun and games as Hempstead celebrates this year's delicious watermelon crop!

Please check back frequently for the latest forms & information.

New Events in `06
* Lone Star BBQ Society
Sanctioned Cookoff

* Saturday Night Dance with live entertainment by The Grateful Geezers
* Community Prayer Service

Help Wanted!!!
The Watermelon Festival Committee is still looking for Chairpersons for the Talent Show & Daytime Entertainment.  Please call the Chamber Office if you assist with either of these events.

And All of Your Old Favorites...

July 14th (evening)
Street Dance

July 15th
Queen Contest, Parade
Craft Booths, Food Booths
Car Show
Watermelon Seed Spitting
Watermelon Eating
Watermelon Carving
Watermelon Auction
Watermelon Ice Cream Freeze-Off

Flyer with All Events

News Citizen Special Watermelon
Festival Section Ad Information


Sponsorship Form

Email Your Sponsorship Questions

Directions - The fun is easy to find!  Take the Hwy 6 exit off of U.S. 290 and head south to the 1st stop light.  We'll be waiting for you on the streets Downtown.

Map to Hempstead

 

 

Vendors
If you would like to provide a service for the Festival please contact the Chamber office.


Watermelon Festival Forms

Fill out & submit the forms to the Chamber office to participate in the Festival:

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