SummerFest in Franklin, Georgia Watermelon Eating Contest
In celebration of our nation’s independence SummerFest will be hosted Saturday, July 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on the square in downtown Franklin, Georgia. Enjoy great food, music, fantastic fireworks, plus free admission.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Hunter Flanagan returns to the stage at SummerFest for a performance. He’ll be followed by a watermelon eating contest at 6:30 p.m. Next, Charlie Hudgins, singer, songwriter, and native of Heard County will perform at 7:30 p.m.
The fireworks show over the river will begin at dusk. After the show, stay and enjoy a live D.J. and street dance featuring today’s hits and more.
SummerFest is brought to you by The Heard County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Millennium Club Members, Georgia Container and Portable Toilets of Georgia, Carroll EMC, Oglethorpe Power, Heard County Development Authority, The City of Franklin, Heard County Commissioners, State Representative Randy Nix, John Thornton Cadillac, Georgia Power Company, Coweta-Fayette EMC & Relyco Securities, Diverse Power, and Piggly Wiggly.
