Potwin Watermelon Festival
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Event Details
A festival celebrating summer and watermelon. We have a parade, craft/vendor show, activities for children, a cornhole tournament, a softball tournament, food vendors, a variety show, the quarter toss, a street dance as well as live music. The Tyler Harvey Memorial Car Show is held during the event.
And we have FREE watermelon!
Always the FOURTH SATURDAY in August.
Potwin Watermelon Festival
Phone : 620-752-3422 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : potwinks@wheatstate.com
Web: www.facebook.com/potwinwatermelonfest
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