HURRAY FOR DALLAS’ ORIGINAL WATERMELON DAY®!

As slow summer starts to slip into hectic school schedules, there’s still time to make a few more memories at the Dallas Farmers Market. Local farmers are currently harvesting some of the juiciest, most flavorful watermelons of the season. This tradition dates back to the 1800s, when Texas-grown melons traveled the country by rail. Today, that legacy lives on at the Dallas Farmers Market, where distinctive varieties offer a taste of summer as it used to be. Savor the sweetest time of the year during Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day®, this weekend at the DFM.

Choose from a huge variety of watermelons, including:

• Black Jack (red partially seeded) $15
• Bolita/Sugar Baby (red seedless) $5
• Charlene (red seeded) $15
• Desert King (yellow seeded) $15
• Essence (red seedless) $15
• Moon and Stars (red seedless)  $12
• Orange Crisp (seedless) $15
• Orange Krush (seeded) $15
• Red Seeded/Big Sangria $15
• Sun Stone (yellow seedless) lemon! $12

Watermelon tips: Keep whole watermelons at room temperature for the best flavor, then chill them before serving for a perfectly refreshing bite. Once cut, store watermelon in an airtight container or wrap it tightly, then refrigerate for three to five days. Have more melon than you can eat right now? (We encourage this.) Cut it into cubes, freeze it, and save it for smoothies, slushies, and frozen treats. And don’t forget the rind. Turn it into a crunchy, sweet-and-tangy refrigerator pickle to enjoy every part of this summer favorite.

Ripe for Family Fun

Enjoy watermelon family fun as vendors bring their creativity to The Shed with special treats, themed displays, fun performances, and plenty of melon-inspired surprises. All weekend long, there is balloon art and face painting, plus our Kids’ Activity featuring Watermelon Fans from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, August 1, enjoy mini tractor rides at Harvest Plaza from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., then stop by The Main Stage in The Shed for an enchanting clog dancing performance at noon.

On Sunday, August 2, join us for photos and a meet-and-greet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Market with 2026 Texas Watermelon Queen Lorelai Hill and National Watermelon Queen Katelyn Lindsay, as well as another fun performance of clog dancing at noon on The Main Stage in The Shed.

What’s a watermelon weekend without a few slices shared? On Saturday, Mariola from Pika Fruita is hosting a cooking demo at 10:30 a.m., AgriLife is offering watermelon recipes and drink samples from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m., get elbow-deep in the fun with 2nd Tap’s Watermelon Eating Contest on The Main Stage at The Shed. There’s bragging rights and a $75 gift card on the line! Mariola from Pika Fruita is back on Sunday with her demo and more watermelon inspiration at 10:30 a.m., and there’s a second chance at 2nd Tap’s Watermelon Eating Contest going down at 2:30 p.m. back on The Main Stage in The Shed.

Don’t let summer slip away without one more sweet adventure. Bring the whole family to the Dallas Farmers Market for a weekend filled with juicy watermelon, local flavors, and memories made at Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day®!

One in a Melon Music

Watermelons love the heat. You don’t have to! Stay cool and refreshed with a limited-time melon drink, a few light bites, and a comfortable seat while enjoying live music from local artists throughout the Dallas Farmers Market.

Saturday, August 1

• 10:00 a.m. to noon – Live Music inside The Shed featuring C-Jay
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Live music at the Pearl St. Plaza Arch featuring Liquid Chicken
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in The Market featuring Jacy Penland

Sunday, August 2

• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music inside The Shed featuring Jai White
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Live Music in The Market featuring Ob Ghenezaga