HOPE – Providing fun and laughs on the last day of the Watermelon Festival was the Politically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest. Senator showed up for the challenge this year, a healthy number of eager politicians took the stage to secure the win. The challenge is simple; to be the first to eat all of the red meat of the watermelon. Senator Steve Crowell with his 1st place trophyPictured: Let the eating begin! Pictured from left to right: Senator Steve Crowell, Hope Mayor Don Still, State Representative Dolly Henley.