Become an OFFICIAL Sponsor of the 45th Franklin County Watermelon Festival! 


Download our Sponsorship Packet HERE

Celebrating its 45th year, the Franklin County Watermelon Festival will be held on August 14 & 15! The festival’s success is credited to our sponsors, who lend their names and financial support to the event. By participating as a sponsor, your business will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts. 

In 2024, an economic impact study was conducted of the Watermelon Festival. Attendance was estimated at 30,000; with the economic impact of visitor spending was $3.5 million and local spending at $5.58 million. We anticipate another exceptionally large crowd this year and would appreciate your financial support.


Sponsorship level options are detailed in the Sponsorship Packet. Please select the level of participation that best meets your needs and whether you will be using the complimentary booth (if applicable). Included in the Sponsorship Packet is a t-shirt/cap form; please select the number of short sleeve tees along with color(s) and size(s) you prefer. 

Please return your completed Sponsorship Packet to director@franklincountychamber.org by JUNE 12, 2026; this ensures that you will receive all benefits of sponsorship. 

We are counting on your support and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity in supporting the Franklin County Watermelon Festival. We are looking forward to this year’s festival! 




 

2026 Franklin County Watermelon Festival Sponsors


American Champion Sponsors


Royal Jubilee Sponsors

Senator Larry Stutts

Representative Jamie Kiel

Legacy Sponsors


Crimson Sweet Sponsors

 

Bank Independent

Community Spirit Bank

First Metro Bank

Franklin County Commission

Franklin County Times

Listerhill Credit Union

 

Medley Environmental Consulting & Testing

Pilgrim’s 

Russellville Florist & Gifts

Valley Credit Union

Vulcan Materials Company


Liberty Sponsors

AL Auto Insurance

Big Star, Red Bay & Russellville

Clark Pulley

G&G Steel, Inc.

Green’s Dependable Hardware

Northwest Shoals Community College

Strickland & Barksdale, CPAs

Town of Hodges

Wood-Thompson Insurance


Harmony Sponsors

City of Red Bay
Cultura Garden Club
Eyecare Professionals
Franklin Electric
J.T. Ray, Co.
Red Bay Museum
Redmont Pharmacy
Russellville Water & Sewer Board
Spry Memorial Chapel