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Typical Month
April
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Duration
5 days
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Size
small
About Jefferson County Fair
Jefferson County's seat of Monticello — named for Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate — is known as the "Watermelon Capital of Florida" and produces outstanding cantaloupes and watermelons in the fertile red clay soils of the Florida-Georgia border, while the town's remarkable collection of Victorian architecture and dogwood trees make it one of North Florida's most charming small communities.
What to Expect
Livestock and agricultural shows featuring watermelon competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, community food vendors, and local entertainment celebrating Jefferson County's north Florida watermelon and farming heritage.
Visitor Tips
Monticello is the Jefferson County seat east of Tallahassee on US-90. The Victorian opera house in downtown Monticello is beautifully preserved, and the watermelon harvest season makes summer and fall visits particularly rewarding.
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