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.
Queen for year 2001
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Watermelon Queen
Natalie Fitzpatrick
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Prize Watermelon
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Largest watermelon (132 lbs.)
Grown by Boyd Lester
Purchased by 1st National Bank of Rush Springs
Pictured is Chuck Lindsey with melon
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2000 Festival pictures
Here
Digital Photography by Mac
