A young citizen meets Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

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5:48 pm Monday, August 23, 2021

PHOTOS: 2021 Watermelon Festival (3/3)

Loyd Griffith practices his tractor-driving skills.

Kona shaved ice vendor Brian Kilpatrick sells cold treats to festivalgoers.

Jeremy Willis, Russellville High School Band Director, enjoys the Watermelon Festival in style.

The Watermelon Queens are recognized

Alissa Wallace, Tanaka Hamilton and Elijah Hamilton enjoy the festival together.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members Emily Mays and Anna Duncan enjoy the festival.

Beverly Dixon sells lemonade from her lemon-shaped food truck.

A young citizen meets Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

2021 Watermelon Queen is Katie Lynne Thomas.

Ruby Heath and her red balloon enjoy the festival with Mikee Heath.

Jesse Bradburn and Vanesssa Killen take in the festival

Buford Parker sings and plays guitar Saturday morning.

Jimmy Montgomery and William Stone operate the Civitans' booth.

Hershel Farr and Christina Farr take in the car show Saturday morning.

Tremayne performs Friday.

2021 Watermelon Queen, overall winner, Katie Lynne Thomas, cuts the first official watermelon of the festival.

Franklin County's Distinguished Young Woman Madeline Cooper sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the Watermelon Festival Friday.

Hannah Akers and Olivia Akers have fun at the festival.

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The two-day Franklin County Watermelon Festival draws friends, neighbors and tourists to Russellville to celebrate 40 years of the annual event. Attendees were treated to vendors, contests, live music, free watermelon and more. For additional photos click here and here.

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