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About the Festival
The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been
held
continuously since 1948.
It had its beginning in 1940 and has become one of
the most popular festivals in the state.
The festival has proven popular, since its beginning and the crowds have increased in number to around 20,000 to 30,000 visitors each year. Over 50,000 pounds of watermelons are purchased from area melon growers and served to festival visitors during the day.
The activities during the day include watermelon exhibits, stage shows, tiny tots contest, free watermelon feed, carnival, and arts and crafts fair.
Watermelon
Queen Selection and Coronation
Friday, June 27, 2008
at school auditorium
Above photo courtsey of RS
Gazette
Queen Candidates:
Shelby Funk
Meagan Hitt
Ashton Pittman
Photos below by Mac
Meagan Hitt
Bryson, Meagan, Morgan
More photos soon
