Happy Watermelon Day! - The Official 2026 Stanhope Watermelon Day Shirt

For almost seven decades, the community of Stanhope have been hosting one of the region's great summer traditions, known by many as “THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR"! Order this year's official shirt that simply proclaims your love for Stanhope's very own National Holiday with the local greeting you'll hear all over town, "HAPPY WATERMELON DAY" designed by 2nd grader Clayton Dilley. Your purchase of official Watermelon Day gear supports Envision Stanhope's mission to serve numerous community projects year-round. You can also purchase in person at First State Bank during business hours starting on May 27th. These shirts will also be for sale at Wednesday Night in the Park on May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17 and June 24. For free pick up in town, use the code "WNIP26" for pick up at Wednesday Night in the Park this summer.