I don’t know about you, but summertime food is my FAVORITE food. Meats on the grill, pasta salad galore, and most of all… fresh fruit! No summertime fruit is quite as refreshing as watermelon and there’s a town in Maryland that dedicates an entire day to it. Read on to learn more about the sweetest event in the Old Line State.

La Plata is a town located in Charles County with a population of about 9,000 people. There are always family-friendly events going on here and the annual Watermelon Bash is a local favorite.
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If you're gaga for watermelon, then this festival is a must-visit. It takes place every year on the Fourth of July, making for one sweet Independence Day celebration.
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Test your watermelon chomping skills by entering the watermelon eating contest. Think you've got what it takes to beat the competition?
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The watermelon toss seems simple enough, but as you step back from your partner, things start to get tricky, and entertainingly sticky.
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There will also be plenty of event booths that are fun for both children and adults...
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...inflatable slides and bounce houses...
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...and the fire department may even show up and splash you down with cool water. How fun!
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For more information, check out the event page here and bring your appetite!
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For more images from last year’s event, check out the below video.

The Watermelon Bash will be located just outside of Town Hall at:

305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646

Remember — it takes place on July 4th so save the date!

For more local things to do this summer, click here!

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