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Parents and family members alike cheer on the 0-5 age group during Satuday's watermelon-eating contest, which was held as part of the Graham County Heritage Festival. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Parents and family members alike cheer on the 0-5 age group during Satuday's watermelon-eating contest, which was held as part of the Graham County Heritage Festival. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Locals, visitors enjoy Graham County Heritage Festival

Robbinsville – Over 2,500 attendees passed through the annual Graham County Heritage Festival, which was held Friday-Saturday.Dodging a torrential downpour just before opening Friday – as well as heavy winds Saturday morning – the festival was deemed a huge success.