The 18th annual Watermelon Pickers’ Fest celebrates its return in 2022 with the headlining band Little Feat in celebration of the 45th anniversary of their legendary LP Waiting for Columbus. Other acts include Grammy award winner Jerry Douglas and his band the Earls of Leicester, Larry Sparks, Scythian, Larry Keel, Chris Jacobs, Carsie Blanton, Furnace Mountain and many more.

The 18th annual Watermelon Pickers’ Fest will take place September 15 through 17, 2022 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, VA.

The Watermelon Pickers’ Fest has become an annual gathering of the nation’s finest bluegrass, country, and Americana musicians, attracting 3,000 guests a year and a devoted following of folks they consider family. “We have a whole family that comes here every year to put on this festival Frazer Watkins said. “It’s special and we couldn’t do all this without them.” Watermelon Pickers Fest has clearly made a new name for itself and has become a community of musicians and music-lovers, a devoted following of folks and family who come back every year.

 In addition to the performances, the festival also offers a variety of workshops, as well as activities for children. Festival goers may also enter the $1000 Band Contest.

Tickets from $60- $170 and can be purchased at www.watermelonpickersfest.com or at the event. Kids 12 and under are free. More information at www.watermelonpickersfest.com or by calling 540-955-1621.

Shepherd's Ford Productions has produced 24 family friendly music festivals since 2004. We welcome you back for 2022 and look forward to sharing another great year of music, dancing, and good times! We are excited to return to the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds for the18th Annual Watermelon Pickers' Fest. Stay connected by signing up for our monthly newsletter. All details on this year's event can be found at www.watermelonpickersfest.com