Watermelon royalty dazzle the festival

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Watermelon Festival has not only a reigning Queen but a full extended royal family who bring a dimension of elegance to every part of the month-long celebration. After their glamorous moments on stage during the pageants on June 6, their tiaras sparkled in the sun from afternoon into evening during the Kick-Off Block Party on June12, as they cheered on contestants in the ride-on parade, congratulated photo contest winners and joined the comm