44th Mississippi Watermelon Festival held in Smith County

MIZE, Miss. (WDAM) – 1000’s individuals have come to Smith County this weekend for reside music, arts and crafts and all of the watermelon they may eat.

It’s all a part of the forty fourth annual Mississippi Watermelon Pageant.

“We’re gonna stroll within the creek, we’re gonna purchase a bunch of stuff, we’re gonna eat a bunch of stuff and take a look at to not get sunburned,” mentioned Christine Davis, a customer from Biloxi.

The weekend serves as a fundraiser for the Mize Volunteer Hearth Division.

The occasion featured watermelon-eating contests, a automobile present and dozens of distributors promoting clothes and items.

“It’s lovely out right here,” mentioned Ivory Streeter, who was visiting from Hattiesburg. “It’s slightly sizzling (Saturday), however the watermelon is sweet, it’s good firm and the climate is sweet.”

The competition wrapped up Saturday night time with a reside live performance by nation music singer and Hattiesburg native Adam Doleac.

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