This official weigh off event will be for watermelons ONLY. Prizes will be given out for
the top three largest watermelons. First Place - $600, Second Place, -- $400, and Third Place --$300.

A Youth category will also be included for watermelon growers that are 14 years of age
and younger. Prizes for youth are as follows: First Place -- $100, Second Place -- $75, and Third Place -- $50.

Only one official entry will be considered per farmer or team. Preregistration is not
required for the event. The official weigh-off will begin around 11am. The event will take place
behind the City Hall of Washington, Arkansas across the street from Williams’ Tavern
Restaurant of Historic Washington State Park. For more information on the weigh-off contact
Josh Williams at 870-703-8256 or at joshuawilliams14@hotmail.com .

The weighoff is sponsored by: Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn & Suites of Hope,
Lagrone Williams Hardware of Hope, Michelli Scales of Bossier City, and City of Washington
Tourism.

In addition to the Watermelon Weigh-Off , the Old Washington Farmer’s Market are
encouraging other area farmers to come and sell any produce they may have. For more
information to register as a vendor contact the market at
oldwashingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com .

Washington, Arkansas is located on Hwy 278 West just eight miles north from Exit 30 at
Hope on US Interstate 30.