Month: August 2019

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2019 Watermelon Eating Contest

August 10, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on 2019 Watermelon Eating Contest
The watermelon eating contest took place during the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 10. The contest takes place each year on the Bancorp South Stage. Dave Phillips manned the competition with help […]
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Civitan Car Show

August 10, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Civitan Car Show
Join the Hope Civitan Club at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. They will be hosting their annual car show until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 10.
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Meet and Greet with Special Guests

August 10, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Meet and Greet with Special Guests
HOPE- A meet and greet with Elmo, Mickey Mouse, and Marshall from Paw Patrol was held on the Bancorp South Stage. Chamber Director, Beckie Moore brought the special guests to meet with the kids. They […]
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Livestock report

August 10, 2019 submitted Comments Off on Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price8305-340326180.00-193.00185.97 8350-395373165.00-180.00170.55 6405-445428155.00-165.00157.39 7450-480465145.00-160.00149.81 9500-540517137.00-145.00142.41 8555-585571133.00-140.00135.60 11600-645617130.00-140.00135.18 8650-695671130.00-136.00133.90 7700-745731126.00-135.00130.30 1820820125.00125.00 STEERS – Medium and Large 2 (Per Cwt / Actual […]
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Watermelon Festival Baggo Tournament

August 9, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Watermelon Festival Baggo Tournament
HOPE- Summer Powell was the chairman once again for the 2019 Watermelon Festival Baggo Tournament. Seventeen teams entered this years competition. The tournament took place on Legion Field. Prizes consisted of cash, $300 gift certificate […]
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2019 Watermelon Olympics

August 9, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on 2019 Watermelon Olympics
Returning again is the Watermelon Olympics! The Watermelon Olympics was organized by Taylor and Latesha Short and Steve Harris was the chairman for the event. This year 6 local businesses entered the competition. The teams […]
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“Flavor of Fun” Shirts

August 9, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on “Flavor of Fun” Shirts
This years “Flavor of Fun” tee shirts can be purchased at the festival inside the Coliseum! This years shirt was designed by Jeremy Higginbotham.  Children Sizes: XS-L (blue and green only) XS $10.00 S-L $14.00 […]