largest-watermelon contest

Watermelons, peaches, tomatoes and more available at local farmers markets

by Paul Jones | Aug 5, 2011

Robert and Adam Worley of Cerro Gordo walked away with the top prize in the largest-watermelon contest held yesterday during Watermelon Day at the State Farmers Market. The Worleys’ 212-pound melon enjoyed the awe of everyone at the event, and earned the duo $1,000. If you missed the contest, the prize melon will be on […]

Largest watermelon weighs in at 184 pounds

by Paul Jones | Aug 6, 2010

Yesterday, the State Farmers Market hosted its annual Watermelon Day with free watermelon slices, free activity books and a visit from N.C. Watermelon Queen Madelyn Varner. The main attraction of the celebration, however, was the largest-watermlon contest. Dozens of spectators braved the midday heat with watermelon slices in-hand to watch six sizable challengers weigh in. Each watermelon weighed more than 130 […]

Log in
Entries feed
Comments feed
WordPress.org

largest-watermelon contest

Watermelons, peaches, tomatoes and more available at local farmers markets

Largest watermelon weighs in at 184 pounds

Admin