The Friends of the Arboretum is hosting the 12^th annual Watermelon Bust at the Doran Arboretum on July 18^th. The free event will be fun for the whole family.

There will be games and prizes for the kids led by the Murray State University Football team, crafts for all ages by the Murray Art Guild, a door prize from Lowes of Murray, waterslide with the Murray Fire Department, Ice Cream from Murray Bank, face painting, pictures with Racer 1, and plenty of Watermelon for everyone.

The event starts at 6 pm with the Busting of the Watermelon by the football team with games and activities to follow. For more information, visit social media pages for The Doran Arboretum on Facebook and Instagram.