Beauregard Watermelon Festival
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds 506 West Drive, DeRidder, Louisiana
With six percent sugar and ninety percent water, there's no better fruit to pay homage to in May than the juicy, thirst-quenching, life-giving watermelon. DeRidder has figured out that if anything can draw out the crowds this month, it'll be the promise of salted watermelon, watermelon-infused cocktails, and more. Held at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds, expect one-of-a-kind events like the Melon Voice Singing Competition, an antique tractor show and parade, a truck show (with awards for best lifted, best lowered, best semi, and more), a pig scramble, and watermelon craft exhibits. Plus all the predictable festival fare: music, kids stuff, food, amusement rides, and more. Starts at 5 pm Thursday; noon Friday; and 10 am Saturday. $5; free for children three and younger and for military. All the juicy details can be found at beauregardwatermelonfestival.com.
