Beattie's Watermelon Stand

09/16/2025

https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Beatties-Melon-Patch-Stand-a-family-tradition-at-the-fair

For Sherry and Gary Beattie, the Iowa State Fair has been about more than selling fruit cups or offering fairgoers a cool, covered place to grab a sandwich and escape the 90-degree heat or a brief rain shower.

08/17/2025

Last Day to watch Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand Watermelon Slicing Demonstrations at the Iowa State Fair!
Located South of the Bill Riley Stage.

08/15/2025

Watermelon served Ice Cold & Ready to Eat at the Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand at the Iowa State Fair!
Located South of the Bill Riley Stage.

08/15/2025

Get your Chicken fix On a Stick To Go so you don’t miss any of the Iowa State Fair! Chicken Kabobs at the Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand include chicken, peppers, onions & potatoes.
Located South of the Bill Riley Stage.

08/14/2025

Our behind the scenes Beattie's Melon Patch crew helping before & during the Iowa State Fair keep the stand running smoothly!

08/13/2025

Smoked Beef, Ham & Pulled Pork Sandwiches-Made to Order at the Beattie’s Melon Patch back counter at the Iowa State Fair!
Located South of the Bill Riley Stage.

08/12/2025

From first smiles to first teeth, birthdays to 47 years of “I do” we’ve been honored to share life’s sweetest moments with you here at Beattie’s! The fair isn’t over yet, there are still 5 more days to stop by, enjoy a treat, and say hi! ❤️🍉

08/12/2025

Beattie’s Melon Patch Watermelon Cup 🍉 Top 5 at the Iowa State Fair on a Budget!
Located South of the Bill Riley Stage.

On a budget? Attendees share their favorite options for $5 or less.

08/12/2025

Father/Son, Father/Daughter & Sisters working together at the Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand!

08/11/2025

It takes muscle & hustle to move all of the melons and products at the Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand; our boys do it so well!

08/11/2025

How lucky we are to have so many sweet, hard working ladies at the Beattie’s Melon Patch Stand!