Hampton County Watermelon Festival 2024. June 2025 (dates not updated) hampton county court house. Billed by organizers and proud locals as the oldest continuing festival in south carolina (since 1939!), with the longest parade (over two miles!), the 82nd annual watermelon.

Registration will be held at the hampton gazebo across from the hampton. The hampton county watermelon festival committee announced last week that longtime educator/administrator and supporter of the arts jack hutto will be the grand marshal.