Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

Jul
23–25

Festival celebrates Hope’s legendary watermelon — over 200 booths of arts & crafts, music, food, melon eating contest, seed-spitting contest, children’s events, gospel concert.

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Jul 23 – Jul 25
Admission
Free, $2 parking fee
Address
Fair Park
Phone
(870) 777-3640
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.hopemelonfest.com

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