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Crossett Arkansas

Anyone know which day they are going to have their weigh-off? Also a list of events. Their web site has very little info. Mike Cooper

7/23/2011 8:28:12 PM

formerly RGG

Go here: http://greatpumpkincommonwealth.com/Weigh-offamat.php?site=0

7/23/2011 10:29:21 PM

Mike - The watermelon festival is Aug. 11, 12 & 13. The large display watermelons for the festival will be auctioned off on the 13th. The auction is usually at 10:00. The actual contest for big melons at Hope is for growers in the trade area and the contest is open the entire summer. A second contest was added by the chamber of commerce this year in response to Giant Watermelon Growers Club's formation. The second contest is a GPC weigh-off for watermelons and it is open to growers everywhere. The new contest is the Old Washington Farmers Market Watermelon Weigh-off. It will be held on Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend. You will take Exit 30 on I-30 and go north on Hwy 278 for a few miles to the state park at Washington. Melons will be weighed in at city hall and then displayed in the pecan grove around Williams Tavern Restaurant. The $1,000 in prize money will be limited to watermelons. Wear your cotton underwear. The weather will be at it's hottest.

7/24/2011 10:17:49 AM

Sevierville,tn

oh so much fun in hope in the summer!!!!! I hope you all have a grand time!!!!!! Hugsssssssssssssssss Janet!

7/24/2011 10:41:42 AM

Crossett Arkansas

Thanks for the reply Lloyd ! I'll drive over on the 13th and I'll also try to make it to the Labor Day weigh off. I've never been to Hope and my Wife and I are looking forward to the festival.

7/24/2011 4:13:09 PM

Sevierville,tn

Coop, I think you and your wife will have a great time! I have spent many summers with a yummy Hope Melon!!!! They are great to eat!The festival is fun.!(btw..I am from Hot Springs, Ar}

7/24/2011 8:05:17 PM

Crossett Arkansas

Hey Janet, all my Dad's family is from Tenn. His sister still lives in Norris. Hope is just 2.5 hours from my house, We are looking forward to the festival. Maybe they will have some T-shirts and I can get LLoyd to sign it for me!!!

7/25/2011 5:25:59 PM

Muddy Waters

How much is 1st place on melons Labor Day weekend??& 2nd & 3rd??

7/25/2011 9:45:04 PM

Mark-I will check and get back with you. Since it is a multi-state competition, it will likely be spread like 400, 300, 200 & 100 to help growers with their travel expenses. Lloyd

7/26/2011 1:31:50 PM

sevierville, Tn

wish mine was a little older, would love to bring one there. next year for sure.

7/26/2011 2:36:10 PM

Garner, NC

16 hour drive for me. But that's one place I would love to go, plus would love to meet the Bright family.

7/26/2011 3:20:23 PM

Trinity River Bottom

I guess i could pick my 60 day old 200 pounder and take it to hope..

7/26/2011 3:26:25 PM

Sevierville,tn

I am telling you guys,,,Hope is fun place! and btw..hope melons are sweet to eat...!!! peeps all over Ar will tell you that hope melons are the best.

7/26/2011 9:17:56 PM