Right smack dab in the heat of summer is the perfect time for a big slice of fun—the Valliant, Okalahoma, Watermelon Fest, July 28-29, 2017. Bring your family for this annual gala of fun, entertainment, food, and competition. The popular down-home fest draws thousands every year to the town’s City Park where there’s a little something for everyone, and a whole lot of juicy watermelon. Feel like some good-natured competition? Join the 5-K morning run, a watermelon eating or spitting contest, or horseshoe and checkers tournaments. There are pony rides, bounce houses, and special entertainment for kids. A quilt show, [...]