Frequently Asked Questions
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-Each online ticket purchased is valid for one entry on either day of your choice . (Saturday the 6th or Sunday the 7th)
-Children 5 years and under are free. Ages 6-12 are considered children requiring an individual child ticket.
No dogs (except certified service dogs), no bicycles, rollerblades, tables, boom boxes, chairs, or ice chests/coolers are permitted on festival grounds.
In compliance with the Los Angeles County Health Department, no outside food or beverages are permitted within the festival grounds.
Strollers are permitted.
The festival is a smoke-free environment.
You must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. Valid ID required.
The California Watermelon Festival is not responsible for lost or stolen items. A lost and found is maintained at the information booth near the entrance.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. In the event the festival is canceled or significantly curtailed due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disaster, government order, or public safety emergency, refunds or credits will be issued at the sole discretion of the organizer.
Venue & Terrain Notice: The California Watermelon Festival takes place on natural grass soccer fields. Ground surfaces are uneven outdoor terrain. Attendees with mobility considerations including those using wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or other mobility aids should be aware that grass and natural field surfaces may present navigational challenges. Personal mobility devices are welcome. We encourage all guests to plan accordingly. For accessibility questions contact us at support@watermelonfest.org.
Photography & Recording Notice: By attending the California Watermelon Festival, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Images and footage may be used for promotional purposes without compensation.
Bag Policy: All bags are subject to inspection upon entry.
Right of Admission: The California Watermelon Festival reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any attendee for behavior deemed disruptive, unsafe, or in violation of festival rules, without refund.
Weapons Policy: No weapons of any kind are permitted on festival grounds. Violators will be removed and authorities will be notified.
Minor Policy: Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
By purchasing a ticket and/or attending the California Watermelon Festival, you acknowledge and assume all risks, known and unknown, associated with attending this outdoor event on natural terrain, including but not limited to the risk of injury, illness, or death.
The California Watermelon Festival is will be at:
Hansen Dam Soccer Fields
11480 Foothill Blvd.
Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342
-There will be 4 individual parking locations along with an ongoing shuttle service throughout all parking locations.
-Designated handicap parking will be available on site yet limited to first come first serve basis.
Please visit the vendors page for more information and how to be part of our festival next year. Application requests will be available soon between January-February 2026.
