Beef sizzled and chucked through the obstacle course and gut-busted past the 2024 champion Sheep to be crowned the 2025 Greased Watermelon Race champions.

HOPE – It’s time to pucker up and launch some seeds! The always-entertaining Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest is back at the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, and it’s open to all ages.

HOPE – Get ready to dig in and show off your watermelon-eating skills! The Watermelon Eating Contest is back at the 49th ...