Panama City - Chipley Annual Watermelon Festival

Posted on June 16, 2008
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Panama City Watermelon Festival

Here’s some summer fun:

The 52nd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will take place in Chipley, Florida on June 27 and 28.

The weekend festival begins on Friday, June 27 at the Northwest Florida Campground on Griffin Road in Chipley and features award-winning country group Shenandoah former lead singer Marty Raybon.

In addition, Grand Ole Opry star and country music legend John Conlee appears at the Saturday show at 2PM at the Washington County Agriculture Center located on Highway 90.

The Panhandle Watermelon Festival remains one of the last totally free heritage festivals in Northwest Florida and highlights the culture of the area. Downtown Chipley Merchants will stay open for extended hours following the Festival, allowing visitors to browse this quaint historic town.

For additional information, details and activity and entertainment schedule visit the Panhandle Watermelon Festival website.

Chipley is located just 40 miles north of Panama City, Florida.  Route 77 north is the most direct route when driving to Chipley.

Have fun :)

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