Beauregard Watermelon Festival 2026 This Weekend

DeRidder, Louisiana - One of Southwest Louisiana's favorite festivals returns this weekend, and we've got what you need to know... The Beauregard Watermelon Festival returns this weekend, May 21–23, 2026, at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds.

https://beauregardwatermelonfestival.com/

The three-day event will be packed with fun for the whole family. From carnival rides to contests and live music, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Goldstar Amusement will be on-site with rides and games, bringing a full carnival experience to the festival.

A lot of the favorites are back this year at the Beauregard Watermelon Festival, including watermelon-eating contests, seed-spitting contests, and even a Mullet Contest. You can also learn the Watermelon Crawl line dance.

There will be vendor booths with all kinds of cool crafts and unique items for sale, plus a full-stage carnival with rides and maybe a few prizes to win.

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This year’s festival will also celebrate a big moment, the 250th birthday of the United States, with a patriotic theme honoring the men and women who have served our country. Military personnel who bring their Military ID can get into the festival for FREE.

Live music is another big part of the festival. This year’s lineup includes performances by Richard LeBouef, Mike Broussard, and Alex Touchet, along with several other local artists.

For more information on the 2026 festival, CLICK HERE.