September 16, 2025 3:05 a.m. 

The 56th annual Winston-Dillard Melon Festival is happening this Friday through Sunday.

“The Last Slice of Summer” is this year’s theme. The event takes place at Winston’s Riverbend Park. The festival includes live music, food and craft vendors, kids’ games, a scavenger hunt, senior bingo, talent show, mud volleyball and more. There will even be a parade on Saturday.

Event hours are 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=winston%20dillard%20melon%20festival