What pairs great with a hot summer day in North Dakota? Watermelon, of course! The classic summer treat really hits the spot on those long, humid days out here on the prairie. Whether you’re a watermelon addict or a casual watermelon enjoyer, anyone can have fun at this tiny town that turns into a watermelon wonderland every year on the first weekend in July.
Out in west central North Dakota is a small town with a population of just 747.
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Hebron is the town name and it’s known for a few things. It’s sometimes referred to as “the brick city,” because The Hebron Brick Company is located there. Hebron also has been hosting an annual Watermelon Days festival for nearly half a century.
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This quiet town is still reminiscing of the past, and it is well loved that way. It was founded in 1885. There is a historic site called Fort Sauerkraut on the outskirts of the town.
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Hebron is lovely to visit no matter what the occasion, just as a charming small town. You can visit it while on the Old Red Old Ten scenic byway. But if you’re specifically in the mood for watermelon, you’ll be in luck if you visit in July.
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The Hebron Watermelon Days festival usually takes place the first or second weekend of July and has been happening annually for over 40 years. Throughout this fun festival you can get free slices of watermelon, but also enjoy things like a burger and bratwurst feed, turtle and rubber duck races, and a street dance.
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Who could say no to a delicious slice of this on a hot summer day? Hebron is the one town in North Dakota that has a whole festival dedicated to it, and you’ll want to experience it!
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For more information about the Hebron Watermelon Days, you can visit the town’s website by clicking here.
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