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Bowdon, GA

Does any one know were there might be a fair or weigh-off near Georgia?

8/22/2008 9:07:49 PM

formerly RGG

The fair here starts September 5.Knoxville is about 100 miles northeast of Chattanooga.First prize for the heaviest melon is $100.00.If you are interested, do a Google search for the Tennessee Valley Fair.Entries are being accepted on September 4 up until 9:00 PM.

8/23/2008 6:31:13 PM

formerly RGG

Holloway - you would probably win and the $100 might pay your gas money.

8/23/2008 6:32:32 PM

Kentucky

Tennessee State Fair weigh off is Sept. 3
1st $600 2nd $400 3rd $250
Fair is in Nashville

8/23/2008 9:00:32 PM

Bowdon, GA

Thanks guys, I'm going to Ohio labor day weekend. I might have to extend it a little bit. How's yours doing Tennessee haven't heard from you in a while.

8/23/2008 10:58:33 PM

formerly RGG

There is nothing exciting about my melon Holloway.It's just sitting there waiting to be picked.It is still about 33" long and a bit over 40" in girth.It may top 100 pounds if I am lucky.I am already thinking about next year.I will take this one to the fair though - just to see.

8/24/2008 7:29:22 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Hilltopper are you entering the TN STate Fair?

8/24/2008 5:23:25 PM

Kentucky

croley bend....I plan on taking a melon or two
Don't forget the watermelon weigh off at Bear Wallow (near Somerset, KY) on Sept. 20th. Just not sure of the pay out yet, but should be very good.

8/24/2008 9:36:02 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Cant make it to Tn State Fair, which I could,only about 60 miles away..oh well. There is alway next year. The prize $$ at TN is alot, is this just for watermelons?? We will be at Nancy and Im hopeful for something better than last place. lol

8/25/2008 8:18:35 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Its the Tennessee Valley Fair in Knoxville, the State Fair is already over. Just to let everyone know.

8/25/2008 8:33:18 AM

formerly RGG

I believe prize money is the same amount for both watermelons and pumpkins at both fairs.$100 in Knoxville for the single heaviest and then the much larger $600,$400 & $250 prizes for the largest 3 melons or pumpkins in Nashville.What I read was the weigh off for Nashville is September 3rd.

8/26/2008 12:08:47 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

You guys got me all excited, so I ran out and checked the premium book at the Minnesota State fair thinking that for certain I could feather that nest a little.

But the largest watermelon was worth $10 and a ribbon. Oh well. That would not even cover the gas to drive up there early to drop it off, well enough to drive back up there afterwards to pick it up.

8/26/2008 1:36:33 PM

formerly RGG

Shucks Melon Man.I figurd da priz updare in yourn nek ot da wuuds ud b alot betr n tiz downe chere whur us hilbilies liv.Whas up wit dat?

8/26/2008 8:38:52 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Ya sure, ya betcha that them sotians up nort dont reckon what a melon is. Doesn't look or taste like lutefisk. Thank God.

8/27/2008 9:16:07 AM

formerly RGG

Touche Melon Man.

8/28/2008 8:34:40 AM