For a refreshing summer treat, head to Montrose, Iowa, for the annual Watermelon Festival. Held in August, this event features juicy watermelon slices, seed-spitting contests, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment. It's a perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day and enjoy the sweetness of locally grown watermelons.

• Annual Watermelon Festival Run Walk or Crawl

• Watermelon Princess Pageant

• There are assorted craft booths, bingo and many more items to browse in the park.

• “Watermelon Wonderland” themed parade on Saturday.