Franklin County Sui Cafe Stival

My favorite fruit of summer is taking the spotlight at the upcoming Franklin County Sui Cafe Stival on August 15th-16th. This delightful festival features not just free watermelon samples, but also a variety of activities including arts and crafts, watermelon contests, car and truck shows, 5K races, a fun mile run, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, games, and music. Best of all, admission is free!

Friday, August 15th:

• 6pm – Festival kicks off.
• 6:30pm – Opening Ceremony with the National Anthem performed by Kim Kronto, plus free watermelon slices.
• 7pm – Performance by Music City Misfit.
• 8:30pm – Austinbo Hannon takes the stage.
• 10pm – End of the day’s festivities.

Saturday, August 16th:

• 7am to noon – Car and truck show.
• 7:30am – Watermelon 5K starts (followed by a fun mile run).
• 10am – Festival resumes.
• 10am to noon – Character guest appearances in front of Valley State Bank.
• 11am to 1pm – Watermelon Contest at Russellville First Baptist Church Park with free watermelon slices available.
• 6pm – More free watermelon slices.
• 6pm – Midnighter performance.
• 7pm – Dixie Mafia takes the stage.
• 8:30pm – Wilmoseley performs.
• 10pm – Festival concludes.

The event will be held along Main Street (Jackson Avenue) in downtown Russellville. For further details, you can visit the website or call 256-332-1760.

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