Watermelon seed-spitting contest in Oklahoma City previews Rush Springs festival

Events at Stars and Stripes Park in Oklahoma City previewed the watermelon festival in Rush Springs.

 
FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: July 21, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment

The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has become a popular event in Oklahoma, and the event was previewed this week at Stars and Stripes Park in Oklahoma City.

photo - Gary Anderson, of Oklahoma City, carries his 5-year-old daughters, Caroline, left, and Claire, on his shoulders before the 5k run.
Gary Anderson, of Oklahoma City, carries his 5-year-old daughters, Caroline, left, and Claire, on his shoulders before the 5k run.

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Participants were able to run in a 5k. Also offered were a watermelon seed-spitting contest and plenty of fresh watermelon to sample.

The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival will be Aug. 11. For festival information, go to www.mac-vincent.com/Festival.htm.





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