National Watermelon Association

2024 Convention
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2025 Convention
February 19-22, 2025
Hilton Austin

Austin, TX

2026 Convention
February 17-21, 2026
Tradewinds Island Resorts
St. Pete Beach, FL

2027 Convention
February 24-28, 2027
Hotel TBD
Las Vegas, NV

Florida Watermelon Association

2024 Convention
October 24-26, 2024
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, FL
President: Rob Gibson
For more information visit flfwa.com or email Katie - [email protected]

Georgia Watermelon Association

2025 Convention
January 24-26, 2025
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, GA
President: Brad Jones
For more information visit georgiawatermelonassociation.org or email: [email protected]

Gulf Coast Watermelon Association
(Formerly the Alabama Watermelon Association)

2025 Convention
January 31 - February 1, 2025
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, MS
President: Allen Eubanks
For more information visit gulfcoastwatermelon.org

Illiana Watermelon Association

2025 Convention
January 16-19, 2025
French Lick Resort, French Lick & West Baden, IN
President: Rob Beets
For more information visit illianawatermelon.com or email: [email protected]

Mar-Del Watermelon Association

2025 Convention
February 2 - 3, 2025
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge, MD
President: Doug Tucker

For more information visit mardelwatermelon.org or email: [email protected]

North Carolina Watermelon Association

2025 Convention

Being held in March 2025 (specific dates TBA)

President: Mike Marks

For more information visit ncmelons.com or email: [email protected]

South Carolina Watermelon Association

2025 Convention
January 16-19, 2025
Hotel: TBA; Hilton Head, SC
President: Will Willis
For more information visit scwatermelon.org or email: [email protected]