Win The Watermelon Idol Contest in Hope, Ar And Open for Uncle Kracker

Do you love to sing? Do you have what it takes to be the next Watermelon Idol? Here's your chance to win the title and then open for Uncle Kracker at the Hope Watermelon Festival.  

It's the annual Watermelon Idol Singing Competition and it's big. This is the premiere singing contest in the Ark-La-Tex region  The Watermelon Idol competition will be held live at the Hope Fair Park on the Cricket Wireless Stage in Hope,  Arkansas.

First Come First Serve So Enter Now

There is a limited number of 20 contestants. Entries will only be accepted on first come first served, so that means you need to enter now.

You Could Be the Opening Act for Uncle Kracker

Just think if you win the title of the 2022 Watermelon Idol you will be opening up for Uncle Kracker when he takes the stage as the headliner of the Hope Watermelon Festival Concert Saturday night August 13.

When is the Competition for Watermelon Idol?

The Watermelon Idol contest will take place just hours before the main concert on Saturday, August 13. The competition will be from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Prizes

Three place winners will win:

3rd place - $50 and Trophy

2nd place - $150 and Trophy

1st place - $300, Trophy, & will open for Uncle Kracker

The Watermelon Idol Competition is hosted by the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Enrollment Management Office.

Here's Where to Enter

You can fill out the entry form online and find out more information about the contest including the Official Rules please look over those rules. If you have any more questions or need more information be sure to call the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce at (870) 777-3640.

Jim & Lisa interview Anna Lee Powell about the Hope Watermelon Festival Thursday, July 28:

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