Fans vote for festival bands: Week 1 results
The annual Watermelon Festival is set for Aug. 18-19 in downtown Russellville. Who will be taking the mainstage this year is up to the voters.
For the 37th Annual Watermelon Festival, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is letting fans decide who will provide the musical entertainment. The bands to select from are: Dixie Mafia, Kerry Gilbert Band, Southern Heat Band, Joseph Baldwin Band, First Born Sons, Rewind, Purpose, Jarred Pierce, Cadillacs and Tremayne.
The top five bands will obtain spots on the mainstage as this year’s Watermelon Festival entertainment.
After one week of voting, the following groups are in the lead: Southern Heat, Rewind, Joseph Baldwin Band, First Born Sons and Kerry Gilbert Band. Purpose and Tremayne follow close behind.
Fans may cast one vote per device, per day by visiting franklincountychamber.org and clicking on the radio button for their favorite band through March 31.
