And, as with the Johnson Brother s Farms and the Carter Farms, watermelon growing can be a family affair. And many varieties of melons are grown in the fields scattered all around the outskirts of town. Drive in any direction and sooner or later you ll spot a field dotted with melons, of one kind or another. So it is not surprising that the whole town gets into the act when it comes time for the Festival. Signs around town announce the dates of the Festival, stores run specials, and contestants line up to compete for the title of Queen Melon.
Excitement is in the air, and everyone is waiting for the big day to arrive.
And they are not disappointed when it does. Events begin on Thursday and run all through the weekend. A pancake breakfast on Saturday is a favorite with hot pancakes, lots of sweet syrup and a sunrise that paints Main Street with a warm glow. The rest of the day you ll find food, fun and singing at the park. And then on Saturday they have the big parade, with floats, politicians and beauty queens.