Don’t Miss The 76th Annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival In Oklahoma
Nothing beats a cold slice of watermelon on a hot, summer day. This August, you won’t want to miss the 76th annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival at Jeff Davis Park. This family-friendly event celebrates seasonal watermelons with a variety of watermelon-themed activities and it’s every watermelon lover’s dream. Keep scrolling to learn more about it.
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The 2021 festival will take place at Jeff Davis Park, located on East Main Street in Rush Springs. The park was named after former State Representative Jeff Davis of Rush Springs and is a beautiful spot in town to enjoy the outdoors.
The Rush Springs Watermelon festival has been taking place on the 2nd Saturday in August since 1948. The 2021 date is August 14. But they also have a rodeo that will take place August 12-13 that is fun to watch.
The largest melon wins a prize and bragging rights by the owner. Check out this 192 lb. melon winner from a past festival. Who knew watermelons could get that big!
One of the best things about the festival is getting to eat the sweet locally grown watermelon. For only $1 you can purchase a slice, or get a free one on Saturday afternoon.
Another highlight of the parade is the "Watermelon Queen." The queen was selected on May 21 and during the festival will participate in the parade and many other activities. Be on the lookout for her be sure to capture a photo if you can.
The event will also feature a seed-spitting contest, an arts and craft fair with over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, a classic auto show, and more.
Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
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