America goes mad for melon as National Watermelon Day brings juicy joy to the peak of summer across the country. One of the top three produce crops in the United States, watermelon commands attention far beyond picnic tables. On Aug. 3, communities kick off celebrations that stretch for days, turning the fruit into a symbol of hometown pride and summer fun.

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