Record #:

6734

Author(s):

Seldon, Lynn

Abstract:

Murfreesboro's Watermelon Festival began in 1986 as a small half-day event for around 400 locals in the town of 2,500. Today it has expanded into a four-day extravaganza that attracts 40,000 people. Seldon describes what to do and see while attending the festival.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 72 Issue 2, July 2004, p112-114, 116, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Murfreesboro; Watermelon Festival (Murfreesboro)

Record #:

31381

Author(s):

Jeter, Frank, Jr.

Abstract:

The Herford County town of Murfreesboro was a center of Revolutionary War events. The history of Murfreesboro is marked year-round with tours of restored buildings, activities, and celebrations, such as the Historic Murfreesboro Heritage Festival and LaFayette Ball.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1983, p12-13, por

Subject(s):

Murfreesboro--Description and travel; Murfreesboro--History; Festivals--Murfreesboro