Summer sensation: Arkansas’ watermelons big crowd pleasers

August 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

by Sheila Yount

Slices of red, sweet watermelon are the stars of the show at the Cave City Watermelon Festival.
(Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism) — Slices of red, sweet watermelon are the stars of the show at the Cave City Watermelon Festival. (Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism)

The peak season for many of Arkansas' summer vegetables and fruits has come and gone, but one of the most popular summer staples -- the watermelon -- is not done yet.

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