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The History of Fayette Watermelon Days The 40th year of Fayette Watermelon Days, the grand marshal was no stranger to the local celebration. Vera (Stepp) Splinter and her extended family were the masterminds behind the original Watermelon Days that took place in 1972.
Fayette Watermelon Days, Fayette, Iowa. 1,099 likes · 2 talking about this · 97 were here. Fayette, Iowa's Town Celebration The weekend after Labor Day in September A lot of FREE, Family Fun!
Watermelon Days is held in Fayette, Iowa the first weekend after Labor Day and is a 3 day event. It will be celebrating it's 52nd year and we are excited for all the things that will be at Watermelon Days.
4 wrz 2013 · When asked about their favorite part of Watermelon Days, the Fayette residents mentioned the great parade and food, the notable contests and music, and the mayor’s awards, which Roy started during his time as Fayette mayor.
29 sie 2023 · The Fayette Watermelon Days is back and happening from September 8 to 10. This year's edition marks 50 years for Watermelon Days and to celebrate will showcase the talents of renowned...
Fayette loves to celebrate “Watermelons Days” (the weekend after Labor Day). Watermelon Days are filled with fun activities, live entertainment, a parade, a silent auction at the Community Library, and of course – watermelons. Watermelon Days began when Atrus “Attie” Stepp volunteered to bring watermelons from his family farm to town ...
19 paź 2020 · A propane tank painted to look like a watermelon sits in front of a produce stand on Highway 150 in Fayette County, Iowa. Its long-time owner, Atrus (Attie) Stepp, who was Black, launched Fayette’s annual Watermelon Days festival in 1976.
