The Tiny Arkansas Town That Transforms Into A Watermelon Wonderland Each Year
Carol Ann Carson
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We’ve mentioned the state town with record-holding watermelons but there’s another place known for having the sweetest watermelons in the world. Every summer the tiny town of Cave City, Arkansas turns into a delicious watermelon wonderland. Let’s take a bite of these sweet melons and see what is happening at the Cave City Watermelon Festival.
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Have you had the pleasure of eating one of Cave City’s sweet watermelons? Have you been to the Cave City Watermelon Festival in Arkansas? Do you plan on attending this year’s festival? Share with us in the comments!
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- Eureka Springs. This town has a lovely historic district with Victorian buildings and has treehouse stays. It's great for a romantic vacation.
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