Back by popular demand! Join us for Watermelon Fest on Saturday, August 15! Featuring live music from The Emerald Empire Band (performed with Bruno Mars, Gorillaz, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Usher and more), singer songwriter Joey Wilbur, 21+ watermelon drinks, a kids’ zone with hands on science with Adventure Science Center, crafts and yard games, puppy adoption truck with Nashville Humane Association, cooking demonstrations and free tastings with Nossi College of Art, vendor specials, food trucks and more.
The event is free, and parking is also free!
🚗 WHERE TO PARK 🚗
Free two-hour parking at the Nashville Farmers’ Market; 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Free self parking in surrounding TN state lots:
Lot 8 - 507 Harrison Street
Lot 12 - 500 Harrison Street (ADA lot only)
Lot 14 - 720 Rep John Lewis Way N.
Lot 15 - 579 Harrison Street
Lot 16 - 524 Rev. Kelly M. Smith Way
Lot 28 - 905 Nelson Merry Street
Surrounding paid lots and garages - click here to find paid parking >
VENDOR SPECIALS
🍉 Bubble Love - watermelon lychee boba tea
🍉 Candle with a Handle - free tote bag with purchase of any two candles
🍉 Candy Creations - watermelon flavored candied apples
🍉 Chuck and Sophia Collection - watermelon and summer themed pet bandanas
🍉 The City Juicery - hand-squeezed watermelon juices
🍉 Cookie Beard - deliciously buttery watermelon cookies
🍉 El Burrito - watermelon aguas frescas (sparkling watermelon beverage)
🍉 The Elderberry Lady of TN - watermelon rind pickles, freeze dried watermelon, watermelon jelly, watermelon salsa and watermelon slushies
🍉 Farm City Coffee - strawberry watermelon smoothies, cucumber watermelon sodas and watermelon mint lemonade
🍉 Fluffed Up - freeze dried watermelon and vegan cotton candy
🍉 Galena Garlic - watermelon balsamic vinegar and cucumber melon white balsamic vinegar
🍉 Hancock Family Farm - fresh watermelons, local produce and more
🍉 I Can Draw - hand drawn watermelon artwork
🍉 Imlay Bread Co. - watermelon sweet rolls
🍉 Intentional Illumination Candle Co. - watermelon scented candles and personal candle pouring experiences
🍉 Kyleigh’s Lemonade Stand - made to order watermelon lemonade
🍉 Lynchburg Soap Co. - 20% off all lemongrass products!
🍉 Nosh Desserts - handmade watermelon decorated cookies and a free dessert with purchase of any bag from Whitetail Leathercraft
🍉 Plano Produce - fresh watermelons, local produce and more
🍉 Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream - 15% off using code rollin!
🍉 Smiley’s Farm - fresh watermelons, local produce and more
🍉 Succulent Vegan Tacos - watermelon aguas frescas and watermelon ceviche tostadas
🍉 Thickums Cookies - fresh baked watermelon sugar cookies
🍉 Whitetail Leathercraft - free dessert from Nosh Desserts with any bag purchase!