2025 Howell Melon Festival FAQ
What’s going on at this year’s Howell Melon Festival?
We have a lot of activities happening this year including live music, the Howell Melon Run, a Dog Show, Kids Entertainment, and more! Be sure to check out our schedule of events on our website for the full list.
Where do I park?
Because the event takes place in Downtown Howell, we do not have designated festival parking. You may park in any of the City Parking lots. Handicapped parking is available in limited quantity in all of these lots. For locations of public parking lots in Downtown Howell, view our 2025 festival map.
Where can I buy Melon Ice Cream?
The Howell Rotary Club provides all of the Melon Ice Cream each year!
Melon Ice Cream is available at the following locations/times while supplies last:
Ice Cream Sales on the Courthouse Lawn:
Friday, August 15th - 4:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, August 16th - 9:30am-9:00pm
Sunday, August 17th - 9:30am-5:00pm
Melon Ice Cream sells out almost every year. We recommend you go early to make sure you get some.
Where can I buy Howell Melons?
Bentley Lake Farms will be on-site Friday, August 15th on State St. & Clinton and Saturday/Sunday August 16th and 17th on S. Walnut St. selling Howell Melons.
Additionally, here are more locations you can get Howell Melons:
Howell Locations
(Bentley Lake Farms)
2160 Pinckney Rd. Howell, MI 48843
(D19/coon lake)
55 West Coon Lake Rd. Howell, MI 48843(Mugg & Bopps)
763 South Michigan Ave. Howell, MI 48843(Angelos)
4040 Mason Rd. Howell, MI 48843(Jonnas-Howell/Brighton)
4986 Chilson Rd. Howell, MI 48843
BRIGHTON Location
(Mugg & Bopps)
9925 Spencer Rd. Brighton, MI 48114
HAMBURG Location
(Hamburg Hardware - Peters True Value)
6458 M-36 Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
What are the 2025 concert times?
Jason Harper
Thursday, August 14th - 8:00pm-10:00pm
Festival Tent – N. State St.
Concert at the Courthouse – Alan Turner - The Gambler Tribute to Kenny Rogers
Friday, August 15th - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Howell Historic Courthouse Amphitheatre, 200 E. Grand River Ave.
Flint Scottish Pipe Band
Saturday, August 16th - 10:00am-11:00am
Bank of Ann Arbor Mainstage, E. Grand River Ave. (in front of the Howell Courthouse)
Buzztop Studios
Saturday, August 16th - 11:30am-12:30pm
Bank of Ann Arbor Mainstage, E. Grand River Ave. (in front of the Howell Courthouse)
The Vibe Tribe
Saturday, August 16th - 2:00pm-4:00pm
Bank of Ann Arbor Mainstage, E. Grand River Ave. (in front of the Howell Courthouse)
Double Wide Ride
Saturday, August 16th - 4:30pm-6:30pm
Bank of Ann Arbor Mainstage, E. Grand River Ave. (in front of the Howell Courthouse)
Headline Act - First Time Crush
Saturday, August 16th - 8:00pm-10:00pm
Bank of Ann Arbor Mainstage, E. Grand River Ave. (in front of the Howell Courthouse)
Jadyn Savage
Sunday, August 17th - 11:00am-1:00pm
Festival Tent – N. State St.
What are the hours for the festival tent?
The festival tent is open during the following hours:
Thursday, August 14th - 5:00pm-10:00pm (last call at 9:30pm)
Friday, August 15th - 5:00pm-11:00pm (Last call at 10:30pm)
Saturday, August 16th - 10:00am-11:00pm (Last call at 10:30pm)
Sunday, August 17th - 10:00am-3:00pm (Last call at 2:30pm)
Where can I buy bottled water?
Bottled water will be available for purchase at the festival tent on State St. during its open hours. Additionally some food vendors may be selling bottled water as well.
What time is the vendor show?
The vendor show runs:
Saturday, August 16th - 9:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, August 17th - 9:00am-5:00pm
Where are the bathrooms?
Bathrooms are located in the following locations:
N. State St. (inside Festival Tent)
Corner of Clinton and Court (public bathrooms)
Corner of N. Walnut St. & Clinton (by food trucks)
S. Michigan Ave (behind Pickleball)
E. Grand River (near the Courthouse Amphitheater)
W. Grand River (near First Presbyterian Church)