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Hope Watermelon Festival

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The best way to enjoy watermelon.

The best way to enjoy watermelon.

Photo copyright Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

What:

Hope is famous for it's watermelons and it celebrates them ever summer. The modern day Hope Watermelon festival features numerous activities including Arts & Crafts, food, entertainment and other family-oriented activities. Nearly 300 Arts and Crafts booths are be set up at the festival grounds.

When:

The Watermelon Festival is held during the summers. In 2009, it will be held August 6 - 8.

Activities:

Alongside arts and crafts for kids there is music, the largest arts and crafts show in Arkansas, a 5k walk-run, food, an antique car show, softball, a seed spitting contest and LOTS of watermelon.

Where / Website :

The Watermelon Festival is in Hope, Arkansas.
http://www.hopechamberofcommerce.com/schedule.htm

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