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Catch Melon Madness at this NC Fest

Can you push a watermelon 20 yards with your head? Or quickly eat a huge slice without your hands? Down-home family fun at the Watermelon Festival in Denton includes a chance to see or do just that. Activities include:

The festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harrison Park. Admission and contest entries are free. The event is a fundraiser to host a children’s arts camp.

Learn more at dentonartisansguild.org or email info@dentonartisansguild.org.

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