. This will mark the festival's 30th year. Taking the stage at 6 p.m. is The Ellis Family, followed by Believers Worship Group at 7 p.m. and the Jordan Family Band at 8 p.m. Friday activities begin at 8 a.m. and last all day. Crystal Bridges 2023 Exhibitions Unveiled, Visiting Poinsett, Cross and Mississippi Counties, Things To Do In Independence and Stone Counties, An Afternoon in Cave City - Only In Arkansas, An Afternoon in Cave City Only In Arkansas Only in Arkansas Ferry St. "Then you can always contact that grower with the information that's on there and give a call and say 'hey, we picked this up at this place is this legitimate?'". Peck hosts SiriusXMs Y2Kountry and is an accomplished recording artist and performer. SHARP COUNTY'S WIDEST CIRCULATED AND ONLY LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER. Cave City melons have "Genuine" stickers, too. . Order with an open mind, and you will enjoy an explosion of flavor like youve never had before. Also, be sure to grab a piece of carrot cake if its on the menu. Dear Crossing If there is a Hot Wheels or Matchbox lover in your crew this shop is a must-see! She helped open a visitor center for the Ozark Gateway, allowing visitors to pick up information from the entire state 24/7. Daily Deals This salvage grocery and general merchandise store is one of a kind! One thing the city does to try and avoid this problem is that all certified Cave City watermelon growers put a sticker on their melons to show where they are from. The three-day festival will take place on July 28-30. The first ones out of the field bring families out of the backroads and cities alike to be among the first to experience the fruits of the farmers labors around the first to middle of July. From July 29-31, hundreds of people will flock to Cave City to attend the festival for the first time in. They platted off the town and reportedly gave land to other churches and for the establishment of a school. The preparation is always crazy, especially this time of year, just on a good year, Johnson said. People dont have to have watermelons to live. The icy water makes for excellent trout fishing and a beautiful floating opportunity. I could try to tell you how cool it is but you just have to see it for yourself! It doesnt quite feel like summertime in Sharp County until the Cave City watermelons hit the stands and that happened this past week. I have people from Dallas and Chicago drive all the way to Cave City, Arkansas just to come to our place get melons. Johnson Brothers was established in 1976. Johnson suggests you could always make the trip to Sharp County to visit one of the grower's own stands as well. This is a skillset that has been continually improved upon by the Johnsons since the 1920s. 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. By 1955, the Melon Growers Association met and elected a Board of Directors, consisting of Hassel Ford (President), Silas James, Coy Crow, Verl Ball, and Ernest Landers (who, by the way, was Charles Landers father). His son, Eagle Street, later became president in 1942 and served until 1984. Roadside stands are found throughout the city. To return to the calendar and check out other months, click here. Today it still stands as the oldest motor court of its kind in the state, and likely the entire region. Garrett Duncan walking a growers' Cave City Watermelon . CAVE CITY, Ark. 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. CAVE CITY Cave City bills itself as having the "world's sweetest watermelons." Find out for yourself July 29-31 during the 41st annual Watermelon Festival, which offers three days packed My dad, .Johnny Carter owned and operated Johnny Carter Farms and I helped him until he passed away in 2009. "They thrive really well in hot weather so the hot May was really good for growth," Johnson said. Since 1980, they've. 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! Cave City watermelons are so unparalleled that there is a list of registered growers who put stickers on their products so buyers know their watermelons are official Cave City Watermelons. The plants will have established a root ball in about five or six weeks, and are solid enough to be transplanted. Were proud of what we do and we try to put the best that we can out there, Woolridge said. And Cave City, Arkansas, has rightfully earned recognition for being the home of the worlds sweetest watermelons. Drew stays busy at Ozark Gateway as the ad sales manager, magazine editor, day-to-day office operations, trade show representative, and magazine distribution representative, all while ensuring that the region is represented all over Arkansas and southern Missouri. 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. She also has served as an Independence County election commissioner for several years. Annual student art exhibition is Feb. 27-March 17 at Lyon College Kresge Gallery, reception is March 2, Works of Lyon College Professor of Art Dustyn Bork featured in two Batesville exhibitions, Jacksonport State Park to host dinner, mock trial based on historic events Trial based on actual 1885 events and trial, Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble: A Soapmaking Workshop Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00am . Town and family lore have it that the post office was secretly spirited out of Loyal and rolled on logs to Cave City after the presidential election of 1892 placed more friendly Democrats in charge of the postal department! Today not much remains but visitors will enjoy the two state parks located within the community. We thought we were going to be about three weeks late.". That Spring, Lester taught his sons the ins and outs of watermelon production that he learned from his own father. 4,446 were here. The Cave City Watermelon Festival gets underway Thursday. The Johnson Brothers also grow cantaloupes and typically employ four or five teenagers to help get the melons out each summer. The town is home to a growing school district that includes the Cave City Charter High School. No matter which path you choose from Cave City, have fun yall and do the watermelon crawl. One of the earliest churches was the Flat Rock Methodist Church, established in 1858. Other students moved into town and boarded with family, friends, or in boarding houses which were made available to entice more students to the school. It appears that you're using a severely outdated version of Safari on Windows. New foods, new places, new experiences. 1930's. The Hunter Brothers are located in Cave City. Around 1980, a group of city leaders actually trademarked the name "Cave City Watermelons" so that anyone who uses that registered trademark to make money off of a different product is actually breaking the law. Cave City has held the tradition of celebrating the "world's sweetest watermelons" by holding a watermelon festival every summer since 1980. Julie said, There are no female melons, laughing in anticipation of the question, but stating it is one so many people ask. Johnson Brothers Watermelons is a family operated business consisting of Gary & Becky & Phillip & Julie. 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. Many out-lying families moved into town soon after the creation of the new school to better educate their children. The cave was both a great asset to the community and a source of mystery. Today, people from around the world come to this small place each summer to help us do just that! "Pull up a chair, sit and visit for a while, and have a good time," he suggested. 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. Older Post Cave City watermelon growers warn against knockoffs. . Abra Perkey - 870-307-2666 Rustin Wooldridge - 870-283-9914Stand is located at 1424 Hwy. An original postcard of the Crystal River Cave Camp as it appeared in the 1930s. She now serves as their co-election coordinator, helping with behind-the-scenes management of voting equipment, day-to-day election deadlines, and poll worker training. The park includes the Courthouse which was constructed in 1888 after the original courthouse burned down along with several historic structures. The Cave City Watermelon Festival is held every July over three days. Johnson Brothers Watermelons is a family operated business consisting of Gary & Becky & Phillip & Julie. Music starts at 6 p.m. with Erin Walters, followed y MaryBeth Byrd and Danielle Peck. The World's Sweetest Watermelons. There is no doubt the area has realized the huge growth of the Cave City Watermelon Festival in the last few years. 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. "Sometimes they do and they have for as long as I can remember," he said. 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! Phillip laughed recalling a story his mother told, They got married on March 30 and were in the watermelon fields on April 1. Their parents harvested melons until 1976 when Lester became ill. At the peak of watermelon production during the 1960s, the growers association that was established in 1938 had 127 members with over 1000 acres of melons planted. The Johnson watermelon vine continued to spread, and Phillips parents, Lester and Verba Lee, eventually inherited the seed. 167 North of Cave City. 5:00pm: Main stage Prize Melon Auction benefitting Arkansas Children's Hospital They proudly stand behind every melon they sell. Woods Riverbend Restaurant If you love waterfront dining you are in for a treat at Woods. Historical Marker An historical marker documenting the Civil War in Sharp County and the Sharp Family in the Civil War can be seen at the corner of West Main and Court Streets. Charles Osborne Farms (870) 799-3459 PO Box 148 Cord, AR 72524 4. Live music begins at 5:45 p.m. with Anna Brinker, followed by Dixon Street and Tracy Byrd. In 2017, the Cave City Watermelon Festival was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame by the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Later, the cave was purchased by Dr. G. T. (Dock Tom) Laman. locate The goal was to have the young men take over the operation. Required fields are marked *. The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. We have very loyal people. 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. But this is an issue they deal with and overcome by having loyal customers and some of the sweetest melons in the state. The first school was taught in Cave City in 1891 and was located at the site of the present Hometown Market. First Security Bank, Member FDIC. Patterson Brothers Farms 501-412-3819.Patterson's stand is located in Cave City, across from Double B's. Byrd signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1992, breaking through on the country music scene that year with his 1993 single Holdin Heaven, which reached number one on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. For Food Vendor Inquiries call Andrea @ 870-283-5301 . Our watermelon growers work hard all year long to produce "The World's Sweetest" watermelons! Annual student art exhibition is Feb. 27-March 17 at Lyon College Kresge Gallery, reception is March 2, Works of Lyon College Professor of Art Dustyn Bork featured in two Batesville exhibitions, Jacksonport State Park to host dinner, mock trial based on historic events Trial based on actual 1885 events and trial, Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble: A Soapmaking Workshop Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00am . Phillip spoke of his grandfathers stubborn nature, a trait that at least, in part, led to the success and longevity of his business being carried through to his son and grandsons. 167. You cant go wrong with anything on their menu but be sure to order a Cinnamon Roll Iced Coffee! We have confidence in our picking. All rights reserved. The Watermelon Growers Games will take place at 3 p.m. at the Orilla Vallie Stage followed by the Free Watermelon Feast at 4 p.m. behind the Orilla Valley Stage. Try the sloppy joe and you wont be disappointed! Local businesses will hold special events throughout town as well. The food is great and the company is even better. Visitors can view their work with paddlefish, sturgeon, Gulf Coast Striped Bass, walleye, and smallmouth bass. The building for that church was completed in 1898 and existed until the Methodist Church was united in 1939. 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. The boys did as any good sons would and began to take on the responsibilities of the farm. History lovers will enjoy driving past these historic homes. They were placed nine feet apart then, today, they are only three feet apart. Laman Bros. General Store (Photo from the Gary Perkey collection.). Click here to return to The Takeouts 2023 Eats Calendar. It hasnt always been easy. The First Baptist Church was organized in June of 1901. 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. The Johnson Brothers utilize a waterwheel transplanter for this part of the production. Activities include a childrens fishing derby, 5K run, car show, pancake breakfast, parade, school alumni reunion, speed eating contest, seed spitting contest, free watermelon feast, prize melon auction, incredible food, kids wet zone, and live music. Visit www.ozarkgateway.com for more area information. The best way to see the river is through one of the local outfitters such as 3 Rivers Outfitters or Spring River Camp and Canoe. 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. Each year as soon as they arrive with the first loads, their parking lot is flooded with customers before the melons can even be weighed and stickered. Spring River The Spring River is a favorite spot to fish, swim and float. Its worse than Black Friday at Walmart, Julie laughed. Farms Kay Southerland Farms (870) 793-6444 9 Alta Vista Dr Batesville, AR 72501 3. The Watermelon Growers Games begin at 3 p.m. with a free watermelon feast at 4 p.m. Three Chicks Flea Market This vintage market contains a great collection of merchandise just waiting to be discovered by the next treasure hunter. 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 The festival is Aug. 6-8, and Crystal said it is the biggest event in Sharp County. In August of 1958, Burnis Brown was the manager of the Cave City Watermelon Growers' Association, which consisted of 127 members with 1,000 acres planted in watermelons. From July 29-31, hundreds of people will flock to Cave City to attend the festival for the first time in over a year. The memorial is being built near the city hall, under the big welcome sign. It is about an event, about happiness. Every one of them died. But as with any type of farming, errors are what leads to improvement. There were days when the brokers would buy them and we would load five or six trailer loads that would go out to Chicago and lots of other places. Gary explained. Sadly, their father passed away in June before seeing the first of what is now the 46th harvest of his sons melons and the establishment of Johnson Brothers Watermelons. All rights reserved. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. The proverbial watermelon vine was planted when the mens grandfather, Washington Worsh Johnson, first grew melons and cotton on 135 acres at Cave City. "Business is very . 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. CAVE CITY, Ark. It is in honor of a grower who died unexpectedly last June. 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. Drew became associated with the Ozark Gateway Region in 1990 while working at the ad agency (The Media Market Inc.). Our trip starts out in Cave City, but you can travel north to Mammoth Spring or northeast to Black Rock. And if you are coming from anywhere in Arkansas, it can be a bit of a haul. We worked our tails off all day, did it in cold ground, poured cold water in it, packed them in. The remaining one foot section could only be done with manual labor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Only in Arkansas. But, in reality, it was a pivotal moment when, for the sake of their marriage, they were forced to realize they had to find a better way to cultivate near the plants. This year County Music Legend Tracy Byrd will be headlining the Free festival on Saturday Night. Julie Kohl works from home as a writer and virtual assistant while raising her young son. By 1958, the association had 127 members with about 1,000 acres planted in watermelons in Sharp and Independence counties. Its the perfect country supply store. Please contact businesses directly for the most recent hours before planning a destination. They orderedplants from a greenhouse. Locals and watermelon farmers all agree the festival has seen a lot of changes over the years. CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - The town of Cave City and festival goers from all over the country are kicking off the 40th annual Watermelon Festival this week. Its the perfect spot to embark on a treasure hunt. Live music begins at 5:45 p.m. with Anna Brinker, followed by Dixon Street and Tracy Byrd. The seeds are started in the greenhouse in March. To contact our registered growers,. No one has ever been able to show where the river begins or where it eventually ends. With pawn items, overstocks and new merchandise, you never know what you will find. After returning to Cave City from World War II, Lester became a watermelon farmer in 1945. Perhaps it runs deepest in the Carter family with roots that go back four to five generations for two growers. CAVE CITY, Ark. The agency handled marketing for the regional association, where she and her co-workers produced an annual tabloid publication. That year, the Johnsons attended field days in watermelon fields in Southeast Missouri from Leechville to Hocum, areas where watermelons also grow well. Head due north out of Cave City for a beautiful trip that will take you through Evening Shade, Ash Flat, Hardy and Mammoth Spring. Note the stickers on the melons in the photo. The tournament continues to grow each year, allowing the organization to expand its co-op program and helping each county have dedicated promotion. Cave Citys watermelons arent touted as the sweetest in the world for no reason. Many of these families moved to that area from Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, etc., and settled along the creeks and waterways in the more temperate climates away from the mosquitoes and malaria of Eastern Arkansas. My grower of choice is Johnson Brothers and I can find all of the latest information regarding availability right on their Facebook page. To contact our registered growers,. The second school was located about two blocks off Main Street on what is now East Center Street, with the finally campus at its present site. A cross-section of the Crookneck heirloom watermelon, an indigenous watermelon whose seeds were recovered from an abandoned cave in Arizona. You will pass through the towns of Strawberry, Lynn, Powhatan and Black Rock. So I prefer to go right to the source. Chambers, Schools, Towns, Counties, Groups and Tourism, Auto & Motorcycle Sales, Service, Tires & More, Chambers, Schools, Towns, Counties, Groups & Tourism. Weve worked, it seems like, even harder than normal to make sure we have a great festival this year Everythings in place and were ready to have a festival. The machine is equipped with a spike in the center that makes a hole in the plastic. Phillip added, We are not just selling a product. You have to go back and replant and you get different sizes and the plants are at different phases, Phillip explained. 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