Thurston Watermelon Days

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

💵🍉 DON’T FORGET — WE’LL HAVE AN ATM! 🍉💵

No need to make an extra stop before heading to Watermelon Days! 🙌

An ATM will be available ALL DAY for your convenience. Grab some cash and get right back to the food, games, raffles, drinks & FUN! 🎉

See you soon in Thurston! 🍉❤️

08/14/2026

Steaks are on!!! Come and get ‘em!

08/14/2026

⛳ GOLF TOURNAMENT CANCELED ⛳ PLEASE SHARE!!!

Unfortunately, due to the weather, the Watermelon Days Golf Tournament scheduled for tonight has been CANCELED.

We’re disappointed, but we still have a FULL DAY of Watermelon Days fun tomorrow! 🍉

Hope to still see you tonight at Chooper’s for some food and drinks! If not, See you Saturday!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES ON OUR EVENTS THAT ARE ALL WEATHER PENDING!!!

08/14/2026

🍉🎉 Today's the Day! Watermelon Days Begins! 🎉🍉

The wait is over! Join us tonight as we kick off Thurston Watermelon Days!

⛳ Golf Tournament at Twin Creeks Golf Course in Pender
🍽️ Bernie's Famous Dinner after golf in Thurston featuring steak sandwiches or pulled pork sandwiches, plus a large assortment of sides ($20/plate)
🍻 Cold Drinks
🎟️ Gun Raffle Drawing

Whether you're golfing, grabbing supper, or just stopping by to enjoy the evening, we'd love to see you!

Let's kick off an amazing Watermelon Days weekend together. See you tonight! ❤️🍉🎉

08/14/2026

Come join us tomorrow!!! ❤️❤️❤️

We'll be back at Thurston Watermelon Days this Saturday night. Come on over and hang out with me and the Troubleshooters!

08/13/2026

🍉🎉 WATERMELON DAYS IS THIS WEEKEND! 🎉🍉

The schedule is packed and we are READY for an awesome weekend in Thurston! 🙌

⛳ Friday night fun kicks things off, and Saturday is loaded with food, games, tournaments, FREE kids activities, the parade, live music & so much more!

Check out the schedule, make your plans, grab your family and friends, and COME JOIN US! ❤️🍉

📅 August 14 & 15
📍 Thurston, Nebraska

Small town. BIG weekend. We can't wait to see you! 🍉❤️

08/13/2026

🍉📚 Back to school already? We know... 😅

This post is obviously all in good fun! We hope every student is excited for a great school year and every teacher has an amazing first week. ❤️

But whether you're counting down to the first bell or already counting down to the weekend... Watermelon Days is almost here! 🍉🎉 After just a couple days of school, come celebrate with us!

🎈 FREE Kids Zone following the 11:00 AM Parade
Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Rockwall, Fire Truck Rides, Kiddy Cart Rides
🏀 Games & Tournaments
🍔 Great food
🎶 Live music
🍉 Fun for the whole family

Here's to a great school year and an even better Watermelon Days weekend! We can't wait to see everyone in Thurston! 💚🍉