Watermelons are wanted for weigh-off at Old Washington

WASHINGTON, Ark. — On Saturday, Sept. 4, Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas.

The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth provides official venues for growers to weigh several varieties of fruit and vegetables, including watermelons, across the country. They give prizes for the largest weighed item of its type across the country.

This official weigh-off event will be for watermelons only. Prizes will be given for the top three largest watermelons. A youth category will also be added this year for watermelon growers that are 14 years of age and younger. Only one official entry will be considered per farmer or team. Pre-registration is not required.

The official weigh-off will begin around 11 a.m. behind the City Hall of Washington, Arkansas, across the street from Williams’ Tavern Restaurant of Historic Washington State Park. For more information on the weigh-off, contact Josh Williams at 870-703-8256 or at josh

uawilliams14@hotmail.com.

In addition to the Watermelon WeighOff, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market encourages other area farmers to sell any produce they may have. For more information to register as a vendor, contact the market at oldwashingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Washington, Arkansas, is located on U.S. Highway 278 eight miles north of Exit 30 at Hope on Interstate 30.

— From the Old Washington Farmer’s

Market