Jackson County Watermelon Festival | Rock the Rind

BAD DAY TO BE A
WATERMELON

7.31.25 - 8.2.25

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THE LINEUP, TICKETS & MORE!

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2024 lineup

Be The First To Know who's rockin the rind in 2025!

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rind rocking

lineup

Nestled in the hills of Southern Indiana, the town of Brownstown comes alive to celebrate the illustrious Jackson County Watermelon with the hottest artists in country music.

Around the country its just another weekend.

In Jackson County it's watermelon season & it's time to Rock the Rind.

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sweet treats

quality eats

The juicy watermelons grown in the sandy fields of Jackson County are worth the trip, alone, but it doesn't stop there.

Grab some grub from one of the many vendors lining Sugar Street and pair it with a watermelon shakeup or cold beverage & enjoy the show!

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intimate experiences

with a capacity of only 4,000, rock the rind presents the opportunity to enjoy some of the hottest artists in the country in a unique, unforgettable & intimate setting.

We take pride in the presenting the RTR experience.

one of the cleanest & most hospitable festivals in the region,

rock the rind is sure to be a sweet experience for our guests that leaves them wanting more, just like the jackson county watermelon it celebrates.