Thursday, February 19, 2026

Question: What Colorado town is known for its world-famous melons?

Answer: Rocky Ford, a small Arkansas Valley community in southeastern Colorado (near La Junta), is famous for its locally grown watermelons and cantaloupes, which the valley’s unique day-to-night temperature swings help sweeten. The town is often called the Sweet Melon Capital of the World, and Watermelon Day, a tradition established in 1878, is held every August to celebrate the staple.