The Burkesville Watermelon Festival is an annual event held in Burkesville, Kentucky, celebrating the local watermelon harvest. This festival typically features a variety of activities, including a parade, live music, and contests such as seed spitting and watermelon eating. Local vendors also participate, offering food, crafts, and other goods. The festival aims to bring the community together and promote the agricultural significance of watermelons in the region. It usually takes place in late summer, attracting visitors from surrounding areas to enjoy the festivities and the delicious fruit.