Staff Photo by Erin DeBlanc
n Dylan Kilgore stands proudly next to his 79lb watermelon on Saturday during the 46th Watermelon Festival in Hope, Ark.
Staff Photo by Erin DeBlanc
n George Sanders, son of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Amelia Caldwell hold up their winning trophies for the age category 0-7 for the watermelon eating contest Saturday at the Rockin' it to the Rind 46th Watermelon Festival in Hope, Ark.
Staff Photo by Erin DeBlanc
n Adults ages 17 and older compete on Saturday for the watermelon eating contest in Hope, Ark., during the 46th Watermelon Festival.
Staff Photo by Erin DeBlanc
n Maddie Murphy gives it her all on Saturday during the seed spitting contest for ages 0-7 at the 46th Watermelon Festival in Hope, Ark.
By Erin DeBlanc