The annual celebration has a long and storied history, having begun during the earliest years of the 20th Century. As the community and surrounding area changed during World War II, the annual celebration was sporadic and then discontinued. It was revived in 1973 by the Grand Bay Jaycees. Currently, it is sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grand Bay Lodge #73 and Martha Rebekah Lodge #29, and is held at Grand Bay Festival Park, 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd., north side of U.S. Highway 90 on the west side of Grand Bay.
Festival InfoOn July 4th only The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival offers tourists and locals an opportunity to sample locally grown watermelon while enjoying local music, arts & crafts, and informative displays from area merchants and service providers.
Read Morein Grand Bay, Alabama, and held at the Grand Bay Odd Fellows Festival Park at the end of Taylor Harper Blvd. off of Hwy. 90 in Grand Bay, Alabama.
Read MoreThe Independent Order of Odd Fellows strives to make this event centered on good family fun and entertainment. There are many children's activities and rides, and all vendors and performers have agreed to follow the Odd Fellows example in providing suitable family friendly atmosphere. No smoking and no pets are allowed in the Festival area. No alcohol allowed in the park.
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