Visitors can marvel at giant watermelons that weigh in at over 100 pounds, nosh on snacks from food booths, shop at arts-and-crafts vendors and more. Step up to compete in the watermelon-eating or seed-spitting contests. And of course, a trip to the fest isn’t complete without gobbling up a slice of ice-cold Hope watermelon. Country music fans can also enjoy a concert from The Oak Ridge Boys with special opener, Miss America 2016 Becky Cantrell, at 6 p.m. Sat. evening. 

Noon-9 p.m. Aug. 11; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 12; 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 13.