Save the date for 2024!

We are so excited to announce the return of the 20th annual festival to the Clarke County Fairgrounds on September 6-7, 2024!

Stay tuned for line-up, camping info. and other exciting announcements right here in the Newsletter.

We are excited to announce the new limited 2023 the "Lost Year" Tee shirt as a way to support our efforts in bringing the Watermelon Pickers' Fest back to the Clarke County Fairgrounds in 2024.

With a made up line up of bands including the Incredulous String Breakers, Fresh Salmon, and the Backyard Picnic Pickers, the "Lost Year" shirt will let folks know you helped to support bringing back the festival.

Order now and pick up your shirt at the Furnace Mountain/ City Stompers show at Franklin Park on Jan. 20 (see info. below) in Round Hill Va. or opt to have the shirt mailed to you.

Saturday, January 20th, 7:30-9:30 at Franklin Park Arts Center.

You don't want to miss this special show when Furnace Mountain Band members Aimee Curl, Danny Knicely, Morgan Morrison, and Fiddlin' Dave Van Deventer are joined by Megan Downes and the City Stompers for an unforgettable night of music and dance! Tickets are on sale now! This show may sell out so we recomend buying in advance.

If you ordered the new "Lost Year" Tee shirt you can pick those up at the concert (see new tee shirt links above), and we will also have shirts for sale at the show.

We are also offering a limited amount of these retro 2012 shirts on the online store and at Furnace Mountain 1/20 Concert.



Become a Sponsor

Please email us at mail@shepherdsford.com if you would like to inquire about being a sponsor in 2024. We appreciate all the support over the years. We have many opportunities for you to promote your business, and show support for this annual community building event.