🍉 81st Annual Watermelon Jubilee 🍉
June 20 & 21, 2025
Hosted by the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce
Join us for one of Stockdale’s favorite traditions—the Watermelon Jubilee—celebrating its 81st year with rodeos, concerts, contests, a carnival, and fun for the whole family!
For Questions about the Watermelon Jubilee call JOSH HEIMANN at The Chamber of Commerce (830) 267-0801 or Email StockdaleCofC@yahoo.com
🎡 Carnival
The Carnival will run for three nights:
Thursday: 6 PM – 10 PM
Friday: 6 PM – 11 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM
🎟️ Free entry — $30 wristbands for unlimited rides!
Thursday - June 19
Coronation 6 PM
Join us for the Coronation of Queen Melone on Thursday, June 19, in the Stockdale Junior High Gym. Doors open to the public—come witness the crowning ceremony and celebrate our community’s newest royalty!
Friday - June 20
Gates open at 6 PM
The Lester Meier Rodeo 7 PM
Concert (after Rodeo)
The excitement kicks off Friday evening as gates open at 6 PM for the start of the 81st Annual Watermelon Jubilee. Come enjoy delicious food, browse local vendors in the park, and take a spin at the carnival. The Lester Meier Rodeo begins at 7 PM, bringing all the action and thrills you’d expect from a Texas rodeo. Stick around after the rodeo for a live concert featuring Jason Boland & The Stragglers with opening act The Logan Ryan Band. It’s a night of music, laughter, and memories you won’t want to miss!
Saturday - June 21
Watermelon Crawl 5K 7 AM
Parade starts at 10 AM
Park Opens at 11 AM - 5 PM
Gates Reopen at 6 PM
The Lester Meier Rodeo 7 PM
Concert (after Rodeo)
Saturday is packed full of fun for the whole family! The day kicks off bright and early with the Watermelon Crawl 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run at 7 AM at Bryce Field—a great way to start the day with energy and community spirit!
After the run, enjoy the beloved parade down Main Street at 10 AM, followed by a lively afternoon at the park from 11 AM to 5 PM. Visitors can enjoy craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, and fan-favorite contests like the watermelon eating contest and the seed spitting showdown.
After a short break, gates reopen at 6 PM for another exciting evening. The Lester Meier Rodeo kicks off at 7 PM, followed by a concert featuring country artist Wade Hayes with opener Brady Seals of Little Texas. It’s the perfect way to cap off a joyful Jubilee weekend in Stockdale!
Presale Tickets $30
At the Gate $35
12 & Under Free
VIP $135
Presale Tickets can be purchased from Queen's Court or Concert tickets can be purchased at the buttons below.
Sign Up For Run
Be a Part of the Watermelon Jubilee!
Join us for Stockdale’s biggest tradition—the 81st Annual Watermelon Jubilee on June 20-21! Whether you want to showcase your business, join the parade, become a vendor, or sponsor this exciting event, we invite you to be a part of the fun!
Click below to download applications and guidelines to get involved. Let’s make this year’s Jubilee the best one yet!
For inquiries about the Jubilee, please contact Josh Heimann at the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce at (830) 267-0801 or via mail at PO Box 578, Stockdale, TX 78160.
A Glimpse Back at the 80th Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
Since its first celebration in 1937, the Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee has grown into one of Texas’ most beloved and enduring festivals. Held annually on the third weekend in June, this event serves as a refreshing slice of summer fun that the entire community looks forward to each year. The 2024 Jubilee, which took place from June 20-23, was no exception, offering a vibrant mix of activities, entertainment, and family-friendly fun at the beautiful Stockdale City Park.
The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce proudly organizes and oversees this cherished tradition, ensuring that it continues to be a highlight of summer in Stockdale.
We thank everyone who attended and made the 2024 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee a success. Stay tuned for information about next year’s Jubilee – we can’t wait to see you there!
Contact Information:
For inquiries about future events, please contact Josh Heimann at the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce at (830) 267-0801 or via mail at PO Box 578, Stockdale, TX 78160.
Jubilee Royalty
The Watermelon Jubilee has two sets of royalty. Queen Melone and her court is more formal while the Rodeo Queen and her court have a western theme. The coronation of Queen Melone dates back to 1937 and the Rodeo Queen dates back to 1962. Both courts represent Stockdale at various parades and other events.
Jubilee Court
Rodeo Court
Past Jubilee Royalty
