Weekend Schedule
See the full Thump schedule from Thursday through Sunday at a glance.

Thursday: Kick off Thump weekend with hometown tradition, opening-night fun, and live music.

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• 5:00 PM - Gates Open

• 5:00 PM - Carnival, Food Court, Beer Garden & Market Open

• 5:30 PM - Backyard Growers

• 6:00 PM - Champion Melon Judging

• 7:00 PM - Queen’s Coronation

• After Coronation - Pavilion Main Stage Music

• 12:00 AM - Closing

Friday: Enjoy family fun, friendly competition, dancing, and great live music.

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• 5:00 PM - Gates Open ($5)

• 5:30 PM - Children’s Seed Spitting Contest

• 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Beer Garden Stage Music

• 7:30 PM - Dance Gates Open

• 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM - Pavilion Main Stage Music

• 12:00 AM - Closing

Saturday: Experience a full day of Thump favorites, live entertainment, and festival tradition.

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• 10:00 AM - Thump Parade

• 12:30 PM - Melon Eating Contest

• 1:00 PM - Pavilion Main Stage Music

• 1:00 PM - Beer Garden Stage Music

• 2:00 PM - Gates Open ($5)

• 3:00 PM - Champion Watermelon Auction

• 4:00 PM - World Championship Seed Spitting Contest

• 6:30 PM - Dance Gates Open

• 7:30 PM - Pavilion Main Stage Music

• 8:00 PM - Acoustic Contest Winner

• 1:00 AM - Closing

Sunday: Wrap up the weekend with classic cars, live music, and a salute to our veterans.

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• 10:00 AM - Car Show

• 12:00 PM - Lil Growers Check-In

• 1:00 PM - Lil Growers Weigh-In

• 2:00 PM - Main Stage Music

• 2:30 PM - Salute to Veterans

• 4:30 PM - Adult Team Seed Spitting Contest

• 6:00 PM - Festival Closing