Larry Keel performs at the 2019 Watermelon Park Festival on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo by Chester Simpson/ Rock-N-RollPhotos.com)
The 16th Annual Watermelon Park Fest a three day music festival, was held at the Watermelon Park Campground near Berryville, Virginia. It’s located on the banks of the beautiful Shenandoah River on Sept. 19-22 with music, camping, as well as canoeing, kayaking and inner-tube floats and late night jam sessions around the campfire. Nothing better!
Shepherds Ford Productions has produced 20 festivals at Watermelon Park since 2004. This year they received a County Music Association award which read:
Congratulations to “Watermelon Park” on its 75th Anniversary as “A Country Music Park,” May 31, 2019
Day-by-Day Lineup
Sept. 19, 2019
The Travelin’ McCourys, Cedric Watson, Circus No. 9, Eastman String Band, Route 7 Bypass Boys, Randy Thompson Band, The Woodshedders, Jack Dunlap, Fiddlin’ Dave and Morgan, Short Hill Mountain Boys
Watch Cedric Watson perform at the 2019 Watermelon Park Festival, shot by Chester Simpson:
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Sept. 20, 2019
The Infamous Stringdusters, The Larry Keel Experience, Sierra Hull, Keel Brothers, Cedric Watson, Those 3 Guys, The Fly Birds, Megan Downes and the City Stompers, Carsie Blanton, Songs From The Road Band
Watch Sierra Hull perform at the 2019 Watermelon Park Festival in a video shot by Chester:
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Sept. 21, 2019
Sam Bush Band, Tim O’Brien Band, Lindsay Lou, The Dead South, South Hill Banks, Furnace Mountain, Cedric Watson, Tim O’Brien, The Ingramettes
Watch Sam Bush perform at the 2019 Watermelon Park Festival in a Parklife DC video by Chester:
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Here are some scenes from the 2019 Watermelon Park Festival from Sept. 19-21, 2019. All photos copyright and courtesy of Chester Simpson.
History of the Park-The Early Days with Frazier Watkins and John MillerRoute 7 Bypass Boys pose with their fans.Fiddlin’ Dave and MorganFiddlin’ Dave and Morgan with DancersCedric WatsonCedric WatsonTravelin’ McCourysTravelin’ McCourys with bubbles floating around the audienceTravelin’ McCourysTravelin’ McCourysTravelin’ McCourysThe WoodsheddersThe WoodsheddersThe WoodsheddersThe WoodsheddersWatermelon FestivalWatermelon FestivalSongs From The Road BandSierra Hull sitting in with Songs From The Road BandSierra Hull sitting in with Songs From The Road BandThe Keel BrothersThe Keel Brothers with Fiddling’ DaveSierra HullSierra HullSierra HullThe Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra HullThe Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra HullThe Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra HullThe Infamous Stringdusters with Sierra HullThe Infamous StringdustersLarry Keel Experience and FriendsLarry Keel Experience and FriendsLarry Keel Experience and FriendsLarry Keel Experience and FriendsLarry Keel Experience and FriendsMusicians Jam in the Neurology TentSwimming on the Shenandoah River during the Watermelon FestivalSwimming on the Shenandoah River during the Watermelon FestivalWatermelon Boat FloatWatermelon Boat FloatFurnace Mountain Band w/ City StompersCampers on a bus at the Watermelon FestivalCampers at the Watermelon FestivalLindsay LouLindsay Lou
Lindsay LouLindsay LouBand Contest WinnersDwayne Brooke, Lindsay Lou and Tara LinhardtBand Contest WinnersCMA Award given to John Miller: Congratulations to “Watermelon Park” on it’s 75th Anniversary as ” A Country Music Park.” May 31th, 2019CMA Award given to John Miller: Congratulations to “Watermelon Park” on it’s 75th Anniversary as ” A Country Music Park.” May 31th, 2019Tim O’Brien BandTim O’Brien BandSam Bush BandSam Bush BandSam Bush BandSam Bush Band
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