Pageland’s Watermelon Festival opens Friday at 3 p.m. with its traditional lineup of events: the parade, the Melon Mile 5K, melon eating and spittin’ contests, amusement rides, a rodeo, car show, and music.
But festival executive director Darron Kirkley says this year’s event is different, even if you can’t see the changes.
This year incudes a new rodeo company, new amusement rides and new bands.