Clyde Watermelon Festival Back for Jam-Packed Weekend

The City of Clyde's signature weekend Labor Day event, the Clyde Watermelon Festival, is underway.

Now in its 124th year, the Clyde Watermelon Festival began when watermelons were a choice crop on sandy, river bottom land and could be easily shipped out by rail.  Hundreds of people gather every Labor Day weekend for the festival parade, BBQs, demolition derby, dances, contests, games, and socializing.

Saturday, September 2nd Clyde Watermelon Festival Schedule
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Breakfast at the Branch - Sponsored by the Brantford Covenant Church Youth

7:00 AM: Check-in for 7:30 AM start 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, Register by August, 18th, $25 Entry - Sponsored by Compound Brewing

7:30 AM: Largest Watermelon Contest Weigh-in at Ideal Market

8:00 AM: Crafts and Exhibitors Downtown - Call Leah at 614-2310

8:30 AM: Bloody Mary Bar at B's Place

9:00 AM: Watermelon Carving Contest - Sponsored by KC"s Country Expressions, Bring your carved watermelons next to KC's to be judged, Contact Kelly Kieffer at 7446-3547

9:30 AM: Parade -Sponsored by United Bank and Trust, Registration 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (line up on Broadway St.)

After Parade: Celebrity Dunk Tank and Cake Walk at old Coastal Mart - Sponsored by Clyde Area Foundation

After Parade: 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament at Downtown Court - Sponsored by CCHS Boys Basketball

After Parade: Eaglet Pageant (baby show), Ages 0-4 , $5 Entry, West of Museum - Sponsored by Clifton-Clyde FCCLA

11:00 AM: Dodgeball Tournament at City Park - Sponsored by CCHS Student Council

11:00 AM: Noon Meal at VFW Hall - Sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Parish Ladies

2:00 PM: Demolition Derby (south of elevator), Contact Beau DeRusseau at 785-275-2711 or Steven James at 303-503-4498

2:00 PM: Showcase Local Talent at old Presbyterian Church - Sponsored by Clyde Historical Society 

6:00 PM Register, 6:30 PM Start: Kids Pedal Pull in front of Clyde Hometown Lumber - Sponsored by Elk State Bank 

6:30 PM: Free Watermelon (west of Ideal Market)

8:30 PM: Live Music by Paramount behind VFW, $10 Admission, Must be 18 years of age to enter - Sponsored by R&R Squad of Clyde V.F.W.