California Watermelon Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

All ticket holders can enjoy unlimited farm fresh and chilled watermelon slices being handed out for free during the festival! Other activities and goodies include:

Kid’s Zone: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Kid’s Zone includes Melon-Dramatic Children’s Theater, Wildlife of the World Exhibit, pony rides, petting zoo, carnival rides, and much more.

Free attractions and activities: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

The all-day free activities include watermelon carvings, live art, custom cars, BMX bike show, and live bands performing. 

Additional attractions and activities: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Additional attractions include rock climbing, a beer garden, and a culinary pavilion. And don’t miss the Sunday watermelon inspired costume contest with the chance to win a cash prize. 

ON-SITE AMENITIES

• A baby changing station and nursing station is next to the rest area of the Kid’s Zone

• There is a lost and found at the Information Booth near the entrance. 

• Sanitary facilities are on-site

LOCATION

The festival is centrally located at the Hansen Dam Soccer Fields in the Los Angeles County community of Lakeview Terrace.

Address:

11480 Foothill Blvd. Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342

LINEUP

The 2025 lineup for the California Watermelon Festival currently includes The Moontones, the Hot Rod Trio, and the Past Action Heroes. For the latest updates, visit the official event page.

RVING AT THE EVENT

You won’t find RV camping at the Hansen Dam Soccer Complex where the event is held, but there are plenty of campgrounds nearby for you to enjoy. Listed below are a couple of different options.

• Dockweiler RV Park is operated by the Department of Beaches and Harbors of Los Angeles County. Its Playa del Rey location overlooks the Pacific Ocean and on a clear day has a view of Catalina Island. When not at the festival, you can enjoy the sand and sun followed by a hot shower while taking advantage of the laundry facilities to clean up those dripped watermelon juices.

•If you are looking for something that is a little closer to the event, try the iconic Hollywood RV Park in Van Nuys, tucked in amongst the trees in a neighborhood-like setting. After you have gotten your fill of free watermelon, you can take in the attractions and restaurants throughout the San Fernando Valley and over the hill into Hollywood. The park is well staffed. It has

WHERE TO STAY

The part of the San Fernando Valley where the event will take place is has several hotel alternatives if you aren’t staying in your RV during your entire visit to the California Watermelon Festival. You will find many of the national chains, such as Marriott, Best Western, Wyndham, and Hampton Inn and Suites. There are also plenty of bed & breakfast options for a homier stay. You should book as early as possible because this is a popular event.

HOW TO GET THERE

The Hansen Dam Soccer Complex in Lake View Terrace is easy to access right off the 210 Freeway. Simply take the Osborne Street exit and head south on Foothill Blvd (away from the hills). Travel a quarter mile and you’re at the entrance.

PARKING

There will be four individual parking locations along with an ongoing shuttle service throughout all parking locations. Designated handicap parking will be available on-site on a first serve basis. Parking lots are accessed from Foothill Boulevard and Osborne Street.

TICKETS & PRICING

Ticket prices for 2025 will be announced soon. The prices for last year's event were $20 for adults and $16 for children ages 5 to 12. All tickets include all-you-can-eat watermelon.

WRAP UP

Whether California is your home or this is your first time visiting the state, attending the Watermelon Festival is a great way to learn more about the state and what it has to offer with fresh watermelon galore and plenty of fun activities for all ages. Visiting the festival in an RV is a great way to experience the event stress-free, with your own shower and bed nearby. You can even spend some time exploring locations like Los Angeles. For the latest updates on the festival, follow the event on Facebook.

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .

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