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SUMMARY:Watermelon Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Watermelon Festival at McDonald Farm A weekend bursting with summer sweetness\, family fun\, and watermelon-filled excitement!\nJoin us at beautiful McDonald Farm for the Third Annual Watermelon Festival\, a vibrant\, two-day celebration dedicated to everything watermelon. From refreshing drinks and juicy treats to creative art\, unique gifts\, and incredible food\, this festival is packed with flavor\, fun\, and unforgettable memories.\n$5 Festival Support FeeThis small contribution helps us continue to grow the festival\, expand activities\, and keep the event welcoming and family-friendly for everyone. Children under ten years of age enter free.\nWe invite you to join us for this wonderful two-day celebration and be part of what makes the festival possible.\n Family Fun & Kids Activities\nKids will love a full lineup of inflatable fun\, including Jump\, Dunk and Slide Inflatables\, and even watermelon-themed splash areas and slides. It’s the perfect place for little ones to cool off\, laugh\, and play all day long.\nGuests will also have the chance to meet and visit some of McDonald Farm’s friendly animals\, making this a truly charming farm-festival experience.\n Live Entertainment\nEnjoy live music and performances throughout both days\, featuring talented musicians bringing great energy and summer vibes to the festival grounds.\n All Things Watermelon\nOf course\, watermelon is the star of the show! You’ll find a wide variety of watermelons available by the slice or whole\, along with watermelon-inspired foods\, desserts\, drinks\, and creative products from our amazing vendors.\nCONTESTS: A Weekend of Watermelon Fun & Friendly Competition \nSaturday\, August 22 & Sunday\, August 23\nGet ready for two full days of laughter\, friendly competition\, and watermelon-filled excitement! We’re thrilled to invite you to a weekend packed with crowd-favorite contests for kids\, adults\, and everyone in between.
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LOCATION:Old McDonald Farm\, 16657 Coulterville Rd\, Sale Creek\, Tennessee\, 37373
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SUMMARY:Forest Families Nature Fest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a wholesome\, wild\, and muddy good time at our Second Annual Forest Families Nature Fest! Bring your family and join us for a full day of nature-inspired fun\, community\, and connection.\n\n Here’s what’s waiting for you: Giant Bubble Station Mud Kitchen & Mud Play Zone Nature Crafts & Hands-On Booths Live Music Local Vendors And so much more!!\nFollow our event page to see what we have in store for this exciting day!www.facebook.com/61575182353605\n Whether your kids want to squish in the mud\, blow bubbles the size of their heads\, or explore hands-on activities\, there’s something for everyone at Nature Fest.\n All donations support Forest Families of Chattanooga and our mission to get more families outside\, learning\, and playing together.\n Come make muddy memories with us — and don’t forget your change of clothes! \n\nLocation: McDonald Farm (16705 Coulterville Road\, Sale Creek\, TN 37373)\nDate: Saturday\, September 5\, 2026\nTime: 11:00am – 6:00pm eastern\nIntended For: Everyone!\nCost: Forest Families of Chattanooga is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing our community’s connection with nature. Our second annual Nature Fest will have a donation-based admittance and attendees are encouraged to simply give what they can online or at the gate. Thank you for your support!www.forestfamilieschatt.org/donate\nParking: FREE parking on site\nPets: Not allowed (with the exception of service animals)\nProhibited Items: Glass\, weapons\, fireworks\, alcohol\, wheeled transportation devices (with the exception of those necessary due to a disability\, injury\, or to transport children)\, coolers\, and outside food (with the exception of small snacks).\nStroller/Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. However\, please note that the majority of the property is grass and gravel.\nBathrooms: Yes\nConditions: Rain or Shine! This is an all-weather event with the exception of severe conditions.\nContact Info: darana@forestfamilieschatt.org\nVendor and volunteer applications are available at: www.forestfamilieschatt.org/nature-fest-fundraiserWe are welcoming all nature-related businesses and organizations to help make this event an exciting experience for everyone!\n\nWe highly recommend that kids (and probably adults too) wear clothes that are okay to get dirty\, wet\, or otherwise messed up and consider bringing a spare set for afterward. There will be lots of opportunities for good messy fun and we don’t want anyone to miss out!\nAll guardians must remain with and are responsible for their own children at all times. By attending this event\, you accept all possible risks for yourself and children and acknowledge that Forest Families of Chattanooga\, Hamilton County Government\, event organizers\, volunteers\, vendors\, and contracted entities are not liable for any damages including but not limited to injuries\, illnesses\, lost or damaged property\, etc. This is a family-friendly event and Forest Families of Chattanooga reserves the right to deny/revoke entry due to obscene or inappropriate behavior.
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LOCATION:Old McDonald Farm\, 16657 Coulterville Rd\, Sale Creek\, Tennessee\, 37373
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