PHOTOS: Franklin County Watermelon Festival

Sisters Damaris Bonilla and Aymar Bonilla show off their entries for this year’s Watermelon Festival contests.

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By María Camp Published

12:38 pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023

PHOTOS: Franklin County Watermelon Festival

Junior Leaders Andrea Quinones and Haylee Rikard hand out free watermelon to festivalgoers Friday evening.

Beulah Boykin and Lou Boykin enjoy the first day of the Watermelon Festival.

Desmond Rogers, Robbie Rogers and Lindsay Rogers enjoy the Watermelon Festival.

Linda Cummings takes in the vendor offerings at the Watermelon Festival.

In-county entries for largest watermelon are Steven Jackson with his 100-pounder and Rhett Jackson with his 106-pounder. Out-of-county entries for largest watermelon are Billy Roberts, 193 pounds, and Blake Roberts, 165 pounds.

Amora Miller and 2023 Watermelon Queen Silvie Millier enjoy the festival.

Sisters Damaris Bonilla and Aymar Bonilla show off their entries for this year’s Watermelon Festival contests.

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The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is held Aug. 18-19 in downtown Russellville.

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