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Watermelon Olympics in Arkansas
By Linda Tancs
The farmers in Hope, Arkansas are proud to be growers of the world’s largest watermelons. In fact, they’ve been breaking world’s records since the 1930s, and an area farmer’s 268.8 pound melon still retains the title as the world’s largest watermelon in the Guinness Book of World Records. So what better place to celebrate the summer fruit than in the famous birthplace of President Bill Clinton, among others. You needn’t be spitting mad to enter the melon spitting contest, but a little bit of oomph could go a long way toward landing you in the winner’s circle at this year’s Watermelon Festival in Fair Park today through Saturday. Or give it a toss at the Watermelon Olympics. Or just plain eat it. After all, watermelon has excellent levels of vitamins A and C and a good level of vitamin B6, not to mention the water content. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Getting Down in the Ozarks
By Linda Tancs
Eureka Springs, Arkansas is home to the hoe-down. The fourth longest running show in the Ozarks, the music theatre is celebrating 30 years! Full of country, gospel and bluegrass music, the show is good clean fun for the whole family. So is the 24th annual Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts, celebrating local artistry in all its fors during the month of May. There are also the dinosaurs, aviaries of exotic birds, ghosts, a complete model railroad for up-close viewing and an award-winning glass chapel in the woods. Less than an hour from Branson, but hey, with all this to do, who’s rushing?
