Summertime is when the entire state of Iowa goes festival-crazy! From enormous music festivals to small town fairs, nearly every weekend is packed with a gathering in one of our communities. One of the longest standing festivals in the state is hosted by the tiny town of Montrose. Their August festival has always been the best watermelon festival in Iowa! Read about the fun you can have below.
For 74 years, the community of Montrose, Iowa has gathered in August to celebrate the summer harvest with all things Watermelon!
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Yup, that’s right. The entire festival is dedicated to this juicy, sweet treat. Plenty of free watermelon is given out to guests by the town itself.
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People come from all over to enjoy the family-friendly carnival rides, crafts, and activities. There’s a car show and a fun run held here, too!
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The Watermelon Parade celebrates life in rural Iowa with floats created by local groups to honor veterans, celebrate heritage, and show off our town’s most adorable kids.
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Girls compete to see who will be named the Watermelon Princess every year. It’s a prestigious honor!
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Live performances are one highlight of the Montrose Watermelon Festival. Get ready to see Elvis!
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And really, nothing says “welcome to a rural Iowa festival” quite like a true crowd favorite — Chicken Poop Bingo. Will you be the lucky winner?
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The Montrose Watermelon Festival will be held August 16 – August 18, 2018. On Thursday and Friday, the festival opens at 5 p.m., and on Saturday morning, a parade kicks off the festivities! Head down to S 1st St., Montrose, IA 52639 to join in on the fun.
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