PHOTOS: 2021 Watermelon Festival (1/3)

Dexter, Whitney, Sonia and Eric Beales stroll through the festival Saturday.

Jimmy Halbrooks and A.D. Halbrooks listen to music while watching people go by.

The Watermelon Queens are recognized during the opening ceremonies of the Watermelon Festival.

Jo Ann James and Eli James enjoyed shaved ice during the festival on Saturday.

Spiderman visits the festival. 

A watermelon cactus is one of the entries in the best-dressed watermelon contest.

Cody, Samuel Hammond, Kayla, Elijah and Paizlee Hammond have festival fun.

Queen of the 0-11 months category is Reagan Marie Andrews.

Sheila Quinn enjoys the festival in style with a flamingo umbrella and colorful glasses, pastel rainbow earrings and a bright necklace with a turquoise pendant. 

Members of the band Tremayne perform to help kick off the Watermelon Festival Friday.

Jo Ann Borden and Gerald S. Borden display his book. He lived in Franklin County for a number of years.

Natalie and Brett Bendall ride in a cart during the festivities.

Wanda Larimore and Jimmy Larimore look at the cars in the show.

Billie Sue Poss enjoys the festival with her former student, Evelyn Saint.

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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.