45th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Aug 5-7

The Hope Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the 45 Annual Hope Watermelon Festival is set for Thursday, August 5 through Saturday, August 7 at Hope Fair Park.

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Festival Theme this year 'All Juiced Up'

They are ALL JUICED UP for this event like never before, a year of COVID will do that. Get ready or the Watermelon eating and seed spitting contests for all ages, there will be a Kidz Zone, concessions, arts and crafts vendors and exhibits.

The Hope Civitan Car Show

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There will also be The Hope Civitan Car Show Saturday, August 7 from 8AM to 2PM. $25 Entry Fee. Dash Plaques for the first 50 Cars. Awards will be given for Top 3 in Class and presented around 2PM Deadline to enter is August 1 call (870) 648-5084 or the Hope Chamber at (870) 777-3640.

Hope Watermelon 5K Run/Walk

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Sign up for the Watermelon 5K run/walk at www.runsignup.com. Watch great local live performances at the Watermelon Idol Competition and of course enjoy ice-cold delicious Watermelons!

Phil Vassar Headlines the 45th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Concert!

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All the activities will lead up to the big concert with Phil Vassar as he headlines the 45th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Concert - Saturday, August 7, 2021 - Gates open at 6:00 PM - Hope Fair Park! Purchase your tickets online at https://hempsteadhall.thundertix.com/events/186891

More details are available at their Facebook events page

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