You might not have ever heard of Cordele-Crisp, but this small town actually has a HUGE charm! Cordele is the Watermelon Capital of the WORLD!
Visit Cordele-Crisp says,
Our title “Watermelon Capital of the World” was challenged in the early ’90s by Hope, Arkansas, and Hempstead, Texas. The competition was tough, but Cordele-Crisp County proved that we truly have the best melons anywhere in the WORLD and proudly retained our title. Our melons were deemed as the crispest, juiciest, and sweetest. This is due to the hot, dry nights and the type of soil in Crisp County. Over 200 million pounds of melons are grown and shipped from our community each year.
And to top it all off, Cordele hosts a massive Watermelon Festival every single summer… and you don’t want to miss it! Keep scrolling for all the details on Georgia’s best Watermelon Festival!
What can guess expect at the Cordele Watermelon Festival?
Festival-goers at the Watermelon Festival can expect a summery extravaganza with all-things watermelon! The festival will have arts, crafts and food vendors, along with a massive Watermelon Festival parade and car and truck display!
You can also expect fun themed activities like:
- Watermelon Slice Giveaway
- Jr. Watermelon Eating Contest
- Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
- Live entertainment
- Fourth of July Fireworks (with food & arts vendors – July 4th)
Okay, I’m in! Gimme the details!
Where: 2459-H Us Hwy 280 W / Cordele GA 31015
When: June 28th, 2025
This festival is fun for the whole family, and open to all!
You can learn more about this summery Watermelon Festival in Cordele, Georgia on their website, here!Check out the amazing Watermelon Festival in the Watermelon Capital of the World, right here in Georgia!