Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026
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🍉 Johnson’s Watermelon Festival 2026 🍉
End the summer with one of Northwest Indiana’s sweetest traditions! Join us at Johnson’s Farm for our Watermelon Festival weekends filled with fresh produce, family fun, and over 40 farm activities for all ages.
Spend the day picking your own watermelon, enjoying delicious seasonal treats, and making lasting memories on the farm.
📅 Festival Dates (2026)
August 29 & 30 (Raspberries also available!)
September 5, 6 & 7 (Labor Day Weekend)
🕙 Festival Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admissions close one hour prior
📍 Location
8960 East Ridge Road
Hobart, IN 46342
Just 30 miles from Chicago
🍉 Festival Highlights
• U-Pick Watermelon
• U-Pick Raspberries (select weekends)
• Bounce Pads
• Baby Farm Animals
• Zip Lines
• Obstacle Course
• Foam Party
• Pedal Cars
• Tractor Wagon Rides to the Fields
…and 40+ family-friendly farm activities!
🎟 Admissions
General Admission – $15
Includes fun farm activities except train & produce cannons
All-Access Pass – $25
Includes all fun farm activities
👶 Children under 2 are FREE
🍉 U-Pick Information
Watermelon U-Pick fields are open during festival weekends only. Hop aboard one of our U-Pick trams that will take you to the fields and back to the market when you’re ready.
Bring the family, grab a slice of summer, and enjoy a day of fresh watermelon, farm fun, and unforgettable memories.
Learn more:
johnsonsfarmproduce.com
End the summer with one of Northwest Indiana’s sweetest traditions! Join us at Johnson’s Farm for our Watermelon Festival weekends filled with fresh produce, family fun, and over 40 farm activities for all ages.
Spend the day picking your own watermelon, enjoying delicious seasonal treats, and making lasting memories on the farm.
📅 Festival Dates (2026)
August 29 & 30 (Raspberries also available!)
September 5, 6 & 7 (Labor Day Weekend)
🕙 Festival Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admissions close one hour prior
📍 Location
8960 East Ridge Road
Hobart, IN 46342
Just 30 miles from Chicago
🍉 Festival Highlights
• U-Pick Watermelon
• U-Pick Raspberries (select weekends)
• Bounce Pads
• Baby Farm Animals
• Zip Lines
• Obstacle Course
• Foam Party
• Pedal Cars
• Tractor Wagon Rides to the Fields
…and 40+ family-friendly farm activities!
🎟 Admissions
General Admission – $15
Includes fun farm activities except train & produce cannons
All-Access Pass – $25
Includes all fun farm activities
👶 Children under 2 are FREE
🍉 U-Pick Information
Watermelon U-Pick fields are open during festival weekends only. Hop aboard one of our U-Pick trams that will take you to the fields and back to the market when you’re ready.
Bring the family, grab a slice of summer, and enjoy a day of fresh watermelon, farm fun, and unforgettable memories.
Learn more:
johnsonsfarmproduce.com
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8960 E. Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN, United States
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