Published: 9/12/2007

NEAPOLIS TURNS OUT FOR MELON FESTIVAL

Bonnie George of Neapolis carves one of the ripe melons into halves. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Grant Donald, 7, and his brother Drew, 6, from left scramble on one of the inflated amusement areas. Enlarge

Zachary Schreiber, 11, of Grand Rapids takes a view of festival activities from a seat on one of the amusement rides. Enlarge

Gene Palmer and Lee Myers man the grilling pit. Enlarge

There s nothing as refreshing as an icy-cold, red, luscious watermelon on a hot day.

That s one of the reasons for the turnout at the recent third annual Neapolis Melon Festival.

Neapolis, located near Grand Rapids, OH, is one of the oldest communities in northwest Oho.

No festival would be complete without some barbecued chicken.

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