FRENCH LICK, Ind (WTWO-WAWV) Over seven thousand acres of watermelons are produced in the Wabash Valley and about 70 percent of those melons are grown in Knox County. That's according to Illiana Watermelon Association. This past weekend the I.W.A. held its annual convention in French Lick. One of the highlights of the event was [.]
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO) - Local watermelon farms say they have seen a higher demand for this year's crops, as shoppers look for value in the produce department. However, as a dry June has affected pollination for local farmers, they have seen a bit of a production gap. "The ideal growing season for watermelons would [.]
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A crowd-pleasing festival is returning to Vincennes this August. The annual Knox County Watermelon Festival is set to be held over two days at Patrick Henry Square, August 5-6 sponsored by Sparklight. There will be lots to do with the Watermelon Business Challenge hosted by the Pantheon and the Knox County [.]