sentences:  The area in and around the old bank building now forms the Grand Bay Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.A July 4 tradition since 1973, the current version of the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival offers tourists and locals an opportunity to sample locally grown watermelon while enjoying local music, arts & crafts, and informative displays from area merchants and service providers.The annual celebration has a long and storied history, having begun during the earliest years of the 20th Century.