We’ve mentioned the state town with record holding watermelons but there’s another place known for having the sweetest watermelons in the world. Every summer the tiny town of Cave City turns into a delicious watermelon wonderland. Let’s take a bite of these sweet melons and see what all is happening at the festival.

There’s a small town in Arkansas that’s famous for its sweet watermelons.

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You’ll know you’ve made it to Cave City when you pass the giant watermelon. It’s rather eye-catching.

Google Maps It’s in front of the high school at 643 N Main St., Cave City, AR 72521.

Each year the town hosts a fantastically sweet watermelon festival.

Cave City Watermelon Festival The Cave Springs Watermelon Festival has been happening since 1980.

This year the festival will be from July 26th-28th, 2018.

Facebook/Cave City Watermelon Festival It’ll be the festival’s 39th year.

The three day event will be filled with live music and activities.

Cave City Watermelon Festival Besides classic festivities like a parade, 5k, and car show, this watermelon fest will have an Amazing Watermelon Race (think of a fruit-themed Amazing Race), watermelon speed eating contest, and watermelon selfie challenge.

Everyone will be joining in on the festivities.

Facebook/Cave City Watermelon Festival Last year, committee members brought the festival to the Cave City Nursing Home. This is definitely one festival that every age can enjoy.

One of the sweetest events will be the free watermelon fest.

Facebook/Cave City Watermelon Festival It’s been the signature event ever since the festival began.

You’ll also get the chance to take home the winning melons.

Facebook/Cave City Watermelon Festival Prize melons will be auctioned off on the last day of the festival. Proceeds will go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in memory of Millie Walling.

This is one watermelon wonderland you won’t want to miss.

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Have you had the pleasure of eating one of Cave City’s sweet watermelons? Do you plan on attending this year’s festival? Share with us in the comments below!

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Google Maps

It’s in front of the high school at 643 N Main St., Cave City, AR 72521.

Cave City Watermelon Festival

The Cave Springs Watermelon Festival has been happening since 1980.

It’ll be the festival’s 39th year.

Besides classic festivities like a parade, 5k, and car show, this watermelon fest will have an Amazing Watermelon Race (think of a fruit-themed Amazing Race), watermelon speed eating contest, and watermelon selfie challenge.

Last year, committee members brought the festival to the Cave City Nursing Home. This is definitely one festival that every age can enjoy.

It’s been the signature event ever since the festival began.

Prize melons will be auctioned off on the last day of the festival. Proceeds will go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in memory of Millie Walling.

For more summer activities, relax during this day-long float trip or dive in to see this spectacular underwater memorial.

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