Beauregard Watermelon Festival 2012

10 a.m. to midnight: Gates open

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Bracelets $15

6 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Bracelets $18

Indoor Stage

10 a.m.: David Gish Magic Show

Noon: Bee Bop Girls

1 p.m.: Ron Yule and Friends

4 p.m.: Bee Bop Girls

5 p.m.: Louisiana Scramble Band

7 p.m.: Watrmelon Idol Talent Show

Outdoor Stage

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Louisiana Kids

1:30 p.m.: Junior & Adult Seed-Spitting Contests

2:30 p.m.: Junior & Adult Watermelon-Eating Contests

4 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Gates open

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Braceletes $18

Indoor Stage

6 p.m.: Pageant ages 0 to 6 years 

Outdoor Stage

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Shadow Road

9 p.m.: Louisiana Bicentennial Fireworks Show

9:15 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Willie Tee & Cypress with special guest Tommy McClain

4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Gates Open

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Bracelets $15

Indoor Stage:

 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Pageant ages 7 and up

Outdoor Stage:

Opening Ceremony "Cutting of the Melon" with free watermelon

Meet and greet with our sponsors and local supporters

Celebrity seed-spitting contest