The 41st Cave City Watermelon Festival is set for July 29-31th. He then began a story about Julies participation, one that was originally supposed to be off the record. It was so good that Julie agreed it would be a good one to tell regarding things that have led to changes they still use today. The prize melon auction is at 5 p.m. and benefits Arkansas Children's Hospital. Cathy Drew is a lifelong resident of the region that she loves to promote. The three-day festival will take place on July 28-30. Mammoth Spring is one of the worlds largest natural springs. Cave City School - All School Reunion Time: 12:00 p.m. Place: Cave City Middle School Cafeteria Watermelon Games - for the public Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: In front of the Melon Stage Watermelon Growers Games Time: 3:00 p.m. Place: In Front of the Melon Stage Free Watermelon Feast Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Behind the Melon Stage Three Chicks Flea Market This vintage market contains a great collection of merchandise just waiting to be discovered by the next treasure hunter. That is when we really went to studying how to do things a different way, Gary said. Stop in for lunch or dinner and you will know why. Only genuine Cave City Watermelons have the registered trademark sticker. Artisan Grill The Artisan Grill takes the food you love and gives it a flare that makes it more than special. Usually the Cave City Watermelon Festival is held the week after the Hope Watermelon Festival, but this year they were held concurrently. Visitors can view their work with paddlefish, sturgeon, Gulf Coast Striped Bass, walleye, and smallmouth bass. No one has ever been able to show where the river begins or where it eventually ends. "I think there were three people on the chamber of commerce that got [the festival] going," said. They host weekly rodeos with events for everyone in the family every Friday night. The Johnson watermelon vine continued to spread, and Phillips parents, Lester and Verba Lee, eventually inherited the seed. Gather around for events such as the biggest happy hour of the summer and enjoy an all-you-can-eat barbecue brunch on Sunday. Its the perfect spot to embark on a treasure hunt. You can buy the melons outside of the city, but supply is limited and there are imposters. The 42nd annual Cave City Watermelon Festival is slated to begin Thursday (July 28) and run through Saturday (July 30). For a hillbilly like us to see all those hundreds of acres of beautiful watermelons all exactly the same size because they had all been transplanted on plastic was just amazing to us. It [doesnt] just start, you know in the spring, but it goes all year, Rustin Wooldridge, a fourth-generation grower, said. Momma Gs If you havent grabbed a bite to eat yet, you dont want to miss out on Momma Gs home cooking. We have very loyal people. While watermelons are still at the center of our celebration, we also celebrate the people and businesses that make the Cave City area one of the greatest places in Arkansas! BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Growers prepare for Cave City Watermelon Festival, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings, Plans for new Sikeston fire station moving forward, Buddhist monks to create mandala sand painting at Lyon College. She was born in downtown Batesville in the late 60s, located in one of the eight counties she now enjoys encouraging people to visit. Soon to be release is her third studio album, How Freedom Feels. No stranger to country fans, shes enjoyed chart success with the songs I Dont, Findin A Good Man and Isnt That Everything. Peck has cultivated a loyal fan base on the road, performing hundreds of shows both as a headliner and in support of country musics biggest names. Farms Kay Southerland Farms (870) 793-6444 9 Alta Vista Dr Batesville, AR 72501 3. Laman Bros. General Store (Photo from the Gary Perkey collection.). Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery One of the nations oldest fish hatcheries established in 1903, it was built to take advantage of the natural spring and proximity to the railroad. A former Yankee who was "converted" to the south by her husband, Julie has grasped on to rural life in a sleepy, blink-your-eyes-and-you'll-miss-it town in central Arkansas. The Hunter Brothers are located in Cave City. History lovers will enjoy driving past these historic homes. In 2017, the Cave City Watermelon Festival was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame by the Department of Arkansas Heritage. The owner of Cave City Produce Company is not doing anything illegal. Johnson Brothers Watermelons is a family operated business consisting of Gary & Becky & Phillip & Julie. One of the most favorite and anticipated of these camp meetings was the holiness camp meeting held every year at Calamine by ministers of the Nazarene Church. You can also learn more about her writing on her site Seek Adventures Media. Cave City Watermelon Festival | Cave City AR A melon growers' association was formed at Cave City in 1938. We love to get the people in here, love to see where everybody comes from for the festival and the watermelons, he said. 2 talking about this. Many of the early pioneer family names echo through the area today: Jackson, Horn, Barnett, Brewer, Laman, Gray, Meacham, Wooldridge, Shanks, Rawlings, Green, Witten, Landers, Rodgers, Ball, Crow, Wilson, Fore, Lewis, Aldridge, Montgomery, Johnson, Gilbert, Vance, Vaughn, Stewart, Story, Stout, Matlock, Baxter, Bain, Jones, Chaudoin, Martin, Felts, Burge, Albright and Ford. "Sometimes they do and they have for as long as I can remember," he said. Published: Jul. (800) 458-4756 Read more. Read more about how Powhatan is Frozen in Time. My grower of choice is Johnson Brothers and I can find all of the latest information regarding availability right on their Facebook page. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We try really hard to produce a great product. They proudly stand behind every melon they sell. Grower Brian Carter can trace that blood back to his great, great grandfather who hauled melons from Sandtown by wagon to sell in Batesville in the early 1900s. It wasnt always successful, but with each step, they learned and improved or changed their growing methods. 2023 Ozark Gateway. Local businesses will hold special events throughout town as well. You can even take a short side trip to check out their furniture and appliance store in Glencoe. Meachams Family Restaurant This restaurant has been around for over 40 years. In earlier years, before the creation of the town, the cave had belonged to the Horn family, and was known as Horns Cave. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page. Powhatan Historic State Park Powhatan State Park celebrates the once-thriving community of Powhatan from its heyday as a port on the Black River. This is not a rinky-dink operation: More than 500,000 attendees are expected at this years event, enjoying activities such as a cherry pancake breakfast, the crowning of the Cherry Queen, and delicious barbecue and beer. The towns population began to be drawn to the larger area of Walnut Ridge and further declined when the highway was built 2 miles outside of town. Over at Perkey & Woolridge, theyre experiencing the same busyness. To contact our registered growers,. Order with an open mind, and you will enjoy an explosion of flavor like youve never had before. The park includes the Courthouse which was constructed in 1888 after the original courthouse burned down along with several historic structures. (KAIT) -Watermelons are almost ripe for picking for the annual Cave City Watermelon Festival. Many features won't work correctly, and functionality can't be guaranteed. Ruthel Laman Heasley, a granddaughter of Jim Laman, stated that her grandfather and his brother were determined to create a new town when they moved their families there in 1889. Growers put a registered trademark stick on the watermelons that reads "Genuine Cave City Watermelon". It also led the brothers to not be as scared to try new things. For Food Vendor Inquiries call Andrea @ 870-283-5301, For Craft & Commercial Vendor Inquiries email Hana @ craftmelonvendor@yahoo.com, For Volunteer Opportunities call Robin @ 870-283-1195For Entertainment Inquiries call Tyler @ 870-283-4877, To become a sponsor call Julie @ 870-307-9631, Copyright 2022, Cave City Watermelon Festival. On an extremely hot day, one Julie described as the seventh circle of hell, the couple were working in the field after cultivating the rows spaced ten feet apart with a tractor. Julie said she credits their customers with being the main reason their business has remained successful. Welcome home! The town of Cave City was incorporated in April 1907 with a Mayor-Council form of government. If it doesnt have the sticker, its not an official Cave City watermelon. Watermelons and other various produce such as. (KAIT) - The Cave City Watermelon Festival is getting closer. Jonesboro! Drew was featured in several local and statewide publications over the years, as well as the 1997 cover of the Ozark Gateway Region tabloid, along with her then 4-year-old son, Jon. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. The cave was both a great asset to the community and a source of mystery. The Watermelon Growers Games begin at 3 p.m. with a free watermelon feast at 4 p.m. Spring River Mammoth Spring is also a popular location for floating the Spring River. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Since their watermelon are known across the state and even the country, a problem farmers often face are imposters. As the festival inches closer, melons are flying off of stands just as quickly as growers are putting them there. Held each year since 1980, Charles and Anita Landers spearheaded the one-of-a-kind event for decades. In the early 1930, Hubert Carpenter purchased the cave properties. The profits from the crop later paid Phillips way through college. This three-day event will include entertainment, a 5K run, pancake breakfast, parade, activities for kids and adults, and of course, a free melon feast, courtesy of the registered watermelon growers. Evening Shade Farmers Market Stock up on some locally grown fruits, veggies and handmade goods at the farmers market held every Saturday morning. Today it still stands as the oldest motor court of its kind in the state, and likely the entire region. Main Street Mammoth Spring The bustling Main street area is filled with shops and restaurants for whatever you are in the mood for. CAVE CITY, AR (KAIT) - It doesn't quite feel like summertime in Sharp County until the Cave City watermelons hit the stands and that happened this past week. The remaining one foot section could only be done with manual labor. No one picks the watermelons but Gary and Phillip. This free, family friendly event is chocked full of food, entertainment and vendors, not to mention the free, ice cold melons on Saturday. Located 15 miles north of Batesville, Cave City has several retail shops in its historic downtown area. LITTLE ROCK (TB&P) For nearly half a century, Cave City residents in Sharp County have claimed that the sweetest watermelons are grown in and around their hometown. Now, in its 40th year, the watermelon festival is the largest festival in the region and has been voted as one of Arkansas' best festivals. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We select one featured photo per week, but we show many more in our gallery. (Courtesy Joshua Fitzwater) "That was neat,". I decided to carry on the tradition and raised my first solo melon crop the next spring. Growing watermelons has run in the family for several decades. Over the years, various attempts have been made to explore the cave and to determine the origins of the Crystal River which flows under the town of Cave City. Preferred listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. Usually the famous watermelons are ready to go by July 4th but this year the crop is a little behind. Older Post Cave City watermelon growers warn against knockoffs. The prize melon will be auctioned off to benefit St. Judes. "Business is very . Brothers, Gary and Phillip are 3rd generation watermelon growers. This often makes others think all Cave City melons are priced as high as that of the resellers who are selling them out of town. Phillip Johnson of Johnson Brothers Farms said the below-freezing temperatures in April made them nervous. She helped open a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway, allowing visitors to pick up information from the entire state 24/7. So many interesting treasures are held within these walls. Brothers Jonathan and Justin Hunter are the newest and youngest registered Cave City Watermelon Growers. Celebrating the world's sweetest Watermelons since 1980! Blueberry Fields Forever Judsonia, AR, 72081. You cant go wrong with anything on their menu but be sure to order a Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee! Many exterior shots for the show were filmed in the city and fans may recognize some of the shots. Thousands are expected to attend the three-day event. This line of the Laman family had settled on Curia Creek, about a mile south of present-day Cave City. Thankfully, that changed once we finally shook winter and headed into May. This included transplanting. Calico Rock Arkansas Main Street Network will be hosting a Fundraiser for The Sean Hunt Memorial on March 11th from 11 am to 4 pm. Johnson Brothers Watermelons is a family operated business consisting of Gary & Becky & Phillip &. 2 personas estn hablando de esto. "Grew better than I've probably ever seen watermelons grow.". Sadly, this year will be the first time the city will have to cancel the event due to health and safety concerns pertaining to COVID-19. Cave City has held the tradition of celebrating the "world's sweetest watermelons" by holding a watermelon festival every summer since 1980. I could try to tell you how cool it is but you just have to see it for yourself! The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. Celebrating its 43rd year, the 2023 Cave City Watermelon Festival officials are looking to draw thousands into Cave City for the celebration. The goal was to have the young men take over the operation. J.W. The Cave City Watermelon Festival, on which Julie serves with a committee since 2015, will be held at the Cave City Park July 28-30. It has been said that most of the post offices and schools were about five miles distant, as that was about as far as people were willing to walk or ride a horse to get to these establishments! Music starts at 6 p.m. with Erin Walters, followed y MaryBeth Byrd and Danielle Peck. Most recognize Gary and Phillip as the Watermelon Men, but in reality, Johnsons melon production began long before the two men were even a thought. Johnson suggests you could always make the trip to Sharp County to visit one of the grower's own stands as well. In March of 2018, Drew was honored with induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame for her many years of dedicated service to the tourism industry. Many people played a part in creating Arkansas as we know it today. Today, people from around the world come to this small place each summer to help us do just that! Spring Dipper Cool off with a sweet ice cream treat at the Spring Dipper. The Cave City Watermelon Festival Facebook page recently posted how to know if it's a genuine Cave City watermelon versus an imposter. The harvest is the easiest part, according to the brothers. The prize melon auction is at 5 p.m. and benefits Arkansas Children's Hospital. Live music begins at 5:45 p.m. with Anna Brinker, followed by Dixon Street and Tracy Byrd. The cave at Cave City served as a source of pride for the community for many years, and the Cave Courts housed many tourists who traveled through that area of Northeast Arkansas. Live music begins at 5:45 p.m. with Anna Brinker, followed by Dixon Street and Tracy Byrd. It then puts about a cup of water in the hole and Julie and Becky sit on the back of the machine and place the rooted plants in the ground one by one. 9:00am - 4:00pm: Cave City Cruziers Car Show - Cave City Park Registration from 9 - 12; Judging at Noon; Awards at 4:00 pm 10:00am: Watermelon Parade 11:30am: Welcome to the Festival! . There should be enough melons for the 36th annual Cave City Watermelon Festival. The melon stand is on Main Street next to Dollar General. Copyright 2018KAIT. Many of the families who lived in these smaller communities resided in those areas for years before the town of Cave City was ever imagined. At the time, Phillip was 13. Currently the Johnsons plant 15 acres each year with 1300 watermelon plants per acre. Cave City growers just want you to know, it's important to look for the sticker. 4,446 were here. They platted off the town and reportedly gave land to other churches and for the establishment of a school. Spring River The Spring River is a favorite spot to fish, swim and float. Cave City Watermelon Festival. 5 . Were proud of what we do and we try to put the best that we can out there, Woolridge said. One of the main draws to Hardy is the Spring River and its a must if you enjoy floating. Brokers would stop and negotiate deals to purchase loads to sell elsewhere. Johnson Brothers was established in 1976. That is what is so amazing, the last few years, people come to us and we dont take that for granted.. Watermelons - Schedule your trip for mid-July through August and grab a watermelon or two from one of the registered growers. At. Roadside stands are found throughout the city. BREAKING: Student arrested for crime involving explosives, Cave City watermelon growers warn against knockoffs, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings. So much so that Cave Citys watermelons are celebrated each year at the annual Cave City Watermelon Festival Celebrating its 42ndyear, the 2022 Cave City Watermelon Festival officials are looking to draw thousands into Cave City for the celebration. Over the years, Drew has helped the organization meet new marketing goals, such as in- and out-of-state marketing, assuring that all 100,000 copies of their magazines are distributed each year. Renees Cafe This down-home country restaurant is where you will find the locals hanging out. W South St. . She also has served as an Independence County election commissioner for several years. The event has shrunk from 10 days down to just three this year (July 7-9), but thats plenty of time to eat your fill of local food. After a while when I got done, she grabbed a hold of that hoe and threw it across the field and said, I quit. Held each year since 1980, Charles and Anita Landers have spearheaded this celebration of the town and its rich history of producing the world's best watermelons. Head due north out of Cave City for a beautiful trip that will take you through Evening Shade, Ash Flat, Hardy and Mammoth Spring. After the harvest, pulling of the plastic and planting grass on the fields carries their work into October or November. The festival struck Gold, outshining all the other entries in the Best Video Promotion (Budget under $100,000) division. For Wooldridge, its not his first rodeo. The watermelon growers work hard all year long to produce the festival watermelons and proudly stand behind every melon they sell. Mr. Carpenter retrieved many of the Indian relics from the cave and built a museum of sorts which housed these relics on the walkway into the entrance of the cave. by Cathy Drew | Jul 18, 2022 | Travel Tips, Cave City, Home of the Worlds Sweetest Watermelons. The festival is Aug. 6-8, and Crystal said it is the biggest event in Sharp County. This year, it will kick off Thursday, July 25and run through Saturday, July 27 at the Cave City City Park. On August 12th, 1925, Hugh and Edgar Laseter established a new standard for giant melons with their 136-lb winning watermelon. In 2017, the Cave City Watermelon Festival was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame by the . She leaned back on her hoe and looked back at me. Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are headlining the 2023 festival. More than 9 million gallons of water flow from it each hour filling a 10-acre lake and flowing into the Spring River. As one of Chicagos largest summer attractions since its founding in 1980, The Taste consistently draws over 1 million people, though at its peak it has drawn nearly 4 million, all of them there to sample food from a variety of restaurants from across the city. While contestants are toting in their entries for the Prize Melon competition at the park, the White River Family Fun "Wet Zone" with waterslides starts at 6 p.m. and goes until dark in the softball field. Pickled foods are, of course, the highlight here, but its comedy-focused too, featuring stand-up shows and touring performers throughout the weekend. For Craft & Commercial Vendor Inquiries email Hana @ For Volunteer Opportunities call Robin @ 870-283-1195 This is unfair to the growers who, like the Johnsons, put hundreds of hours of work into their harvest, not to mention tens of thousands of dollars they have invested in the crops. 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