Eating their way through Carytown: Watermelon, of course, is star attraction, but visitors to annual festival also fill up on shopping

Yesterday was Siena's fourth visit to the event, which has been held annually for 24 years. Siena said her favorite parts are "looking at jewelry" and "eating watermelon." "It started as a sidewalk sale and then it grew into what it is today," he explained. "T...

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News
Main Author Walker, Julian
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 13.08.2007
Subjects
Ferguson, Ernie
Festivals
Fruits
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Summary:Yesterday was Siena's fourth visit to the event, which has been held annually for 24 years. Siena said her favorite parts are "looking at jewelry" and "eating watermelon." "It started as a sidewalk sale and then it grew into what it is today," he explained. "The watermelon wasn't added until the second year. The reason for August is that it was a slow retail time, so the idea was to drum up some business." "This is my first year in the booth,' said Helm. "In previous years I'd be back at the shop waiting for the 'we need more T-shirts' phone call."