# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Melon Strong Arm
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Hope Water Melon festival in Hope, Ar. is bringing back one of the longest running traditions! This tournament ran for over 30 years before falling off around 2018. We are trying to revive it this year and make it bigger than ever!!

Something new! CASH PAYOUTS!!
All proceeds gathered through entry fees will be going out as cash payouts for the 1st place winners of all OPEN CLASSES!!

Custom Awards 1st-3rd ALL CLASSES

There will be early weigh-ins Friday Aug. 7th from 5-7pm at the fair park coliseum. As well as standard weigh-ins from 9-11am in the same location Sat. Aug. 8th

Tournament Start Time-1PM at the Farmers Bank and Trust Stage!
Weight classes

Men’s open Right and Left
154,176,198,242,243+
Men’s amateur Right and Left
154,176,198,242,243+
Women’s Open Right and Left
154,155+

5LB CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 

$25 Entry Fee Per Arm/Division
$5 parking fee to enter Festival
Seating will be limited so you’re welcome to bring your own!

This is a festival so there will be food trucks and vendors of all sorts! Plenty for the whole family to enjoy!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hope/2026-melon-strong-arm/200030160561953
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, sports, tournaments, food-drinks, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hope
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fair Park
- **lat**: 33.659957711282
- **long**: -93.606020868155
- **full address**: Fair Park, Hope, Arkansas, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Melon Strong Arm being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Melon Strong Arm takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Fair Park, Hope, Arkansas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Melon Strong Arm?
  - **A:** 2026 Melon Strong Arm is organized by Glen McMahan.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Melon Strong Arm is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hope, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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