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Newberry Watermelon Festival marks 81st year with crowds and agricultural pride

The Newberry Watermelon Festival drew large crowds this year as organizers used the 81st annual edition of the event to spotlight the ongoing role of agriculture in the community. Billed as the longest-running watermelon festival in the United States, the celebration included a parade, pageant, seed-spitting contest, and watermelon eating alongside broader festivities.

Sources: WCJB TV20