2024 Watermelon Queen candidates, from left:  Emmie McCone, Cambria Kastner and Aubree Paplow.

Sanborn community is set for Watermelon Days July 28-30

 

Celebrating 92 years of fun!

 The community of Sanborn is gearing up for it’s 92nd annual Watermelon Days July 28-30.  The big celebration is expected to attract hundreds to the community for the three-day event.

Events for Sunday, July 28 include the Firemen’s Kiddie Water Fights at the Fire Hall, a Car Show at the softball field, a Bean Bag Tournament on the Zion Lutheran Church lawn and a craft and vendor hangout on River Street.

Monday’s events include a Kiddie Tractor Pull on River Street at 3:30 p.m., a Kiddie Parade at 6:00 p.m. (judging at 5:30 p.m. at Zion School), Fire Department Water Contests on Dotson Street following the Kiddie Parade, Flower Show at the Community Center beginning at 1:00 p.m., Watermelon Queen Pageant at the Sanborn Ballroom at 8:00 p.m. and a drawing for two bicycles (sign up at Kiddie Tractor Pull—ages 12 and under).  You must be present to win.

Three young ladies will be competing to become Sanborn’s 2024 Watermelon Queen in the pageant Monday evening.