One of the most well attended, premiere events of our Annual Watermelon Festival is the Billy Williams Memorial Kiwanis Club Fishing Rodeo! 

 Sponsored each year by the Cordele Kiwanis Club. and the Watermelon Days Festival - Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, the fishing rodeo is fun for all ages with trophies and prizes awarded.  Don't miss all the fun and excitement as we kick off the 76th Annual Watermelon Festival, May 31st!  

Click here for a complete schedule of events: 2025 Watermelon Festival Schedule of Events