July 6, 2016 - The 27th Annual East Texas What-A-Melon Festival kicks off today, July 6, 2016 with the official watermelon cutting at 5pm.
The Shelby County Ministers' Fellowship has organized a night of fellowship and praise with gospel music on the stage starting at 6pm until 10pm with the festival closing at 10:30pm. Performances to enjoy are Jeff and Norine Spring; Christina Smith; Bro. Alvin Davis and Open Door Church; Rev. Robert Gipson and Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church; Rev. Karen Jones and First United Methodist Church; Leigh Porterfield; Patti Pustka and First Baptist Church; and Bishop W.C. Martin and Bennett Chapel Church.
5:00pm - Rides Open and Vendors Open ($20 Arm Bands, 5:30pm to 10:30pm)
6:00pm - Shelby County Ministers' Fellowship has the stage until 10pm, Gospel music, Praise, and Worship
10:30pm - Festival Closes
