Watermelon Idol winners announced

By Submitted, 08/13/23 5:10 PM

Watermelon Idol was held on the Cricket stage on Friday afternoon. Arnetta Bradford introduced the performers who came from as far away as Hot Springs and Little Rock and ranged from 17 to 78 years old. There were some talented performances. While the judges were deciding Bradford sang a couple of songs. The winners of the competition were as follows: Lilly Bale’s won third place, Dylan and the Band 2nd and Mariah Howard first. Mariah is 17 and has been singing for 14 years.