McDade’s melon tradition weathers storm for 77th year

MCDADE — Rain or shine, McDade will bring out its watermelons, festival president Emily Kylberg said. 

The 77th Annual McDade Watermelon Festival carried on Saturday, July 12, with strong turnout and enthusiastic participation despite stormy skies and a brief downpour.

“It was a little bit wetter than normal, but it was a good year for our 77th year,” Kylberg said. “Our auction did really well. We raised more than $39,000 that all goes back into the community.”