Festival Highlights-Check out what’s happening at the festival all weekend!
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Saturday, August 10
Diamond Rio takes the stage, opening with their 2009 hit, “Unbelievable”
It’s like just before dark, jump in the car….and head on out to the festival to see DIAMOND RIO live! TONIGHT at 8:30pm on the CMC Stage at Hope Fair Park!
Bears in action! Jr and Sr High Spring Hill Bears giving back to the community at the Watermelon Festival.
“It’s good to be home,” Wyatt says as he takes the stage in front of his hometown
The 2019 Watermelon Idol Finals are underway NOW at the CMC Stage in Hope Fair Park! Stay tuned to see who this year’s Watermelon Idol will be!
Festival Goers enjoy ice cold watermelon sold by the slice under the big tent!
These girls are enjoying their camel ride at the Watermelon Fest!
This little princess made a new friend today at the Hope Watermelon Fest
Taekwondo demonstration
Duck Waddle winner Polly Browning!
Watermelon Eating Contest Winners
Everyone’s a winner at Money in the Haystack! Sponsered by Heather Doucet, State Farm Insurance
Head over to the Big Tent for Ice Cold Watermelon!
Sheriff Singleton defends his title as champion of the Politically Correct Watermelon Earing Contest.
Politically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest getting underway on Bancorp Stage
Friday, August 9, 2019
The 2019 Watermelon Festival Softball Tournament will be opening at Kelly Field this evening with the induction of the Southwest Arkansas Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Final event of the 2019 Watermelon Olympics under way. The Javelin Toss will determine the overall winner. We will post results later
Watermelon Olympics competitors face off in Lawn Darts Friday afternoon
Southbound Revolver is making some noise down at the BancorpSouth Stage!
Come on down to the BancorpSouth Stage to experience some music and more! And check out the Cricket booth to win some goodies!
Come on down to the BancorpSouth Stage to experience some music and more! And check out the Cricket booth to win some goodies!
There’s something for everyone out at the Watermelon Festival. Spend some time shopping and then listen to some more NightHawk before their set is done at 2!
Have you gotten your Watermelon Festival Shirt? If not head to the Coliseum and pick one up today!
Shirt sizes and cost:
Adult Sizes $16
2X & 3X $18
Children’s Shirts
XS $10
S – L $14
If you haven’t got lunch yet head over to the concessions or one of the many food vendors lined up today!
See more about the Watermelon Festival and activities by heading to our website.
Welcome NightHawk to the stage!
Piano Man Jack has a surprise guest appearance…. Piano Mom – Jack’s very own mom!
Piano Man Jack is live!
Talk is cheap with the Hope Fest Wrestling!
Anticipation is still building for Wrestling at Hope Fest.
MonsterBoy going acoustic on opening night with a cover of Royal. The duo will be plugged in for their Friday performance Friday afternoon.
Watermelon Idols are waiting for the finals on Saturday at 6:00 pm. Finalists include Joshua Kuntz, Ava Bradford, Carl Jackson, Jasmine Jacobs and Kristin Brown. Join us for the showdown right here.
The 43rdAnnual Watermelon Festival has officially kicked off. Beckie invites everyone out to check out the great food and cool drinks and treats.
