A time honored, small town tradition
The Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival has a deep and rich history. It began in the summer of 1986 around the last weekend in July with two best friends, Monroe Enzor, Sr. and A.J. Worley, yet the roots of it began as early as 1979, when the two men began comparing watermelons that they grew.
Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers association
“Preserving heritage, cultivating community.”
The Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association (FBWGA) is comprised of a group of dedicated individuals whose mission is to preserve heritage and cultivate community. Based out of the small town Fair Bluff in rural North Carolina, the group takes pride in their family roots.
The FBWGA hosts the Big Watermelon and Quality Watermelon contests at the annual Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival. In addition to the contest, the FBWGA Educational Outreach Program promises to inspire, educate and promote leadership and independence in the youth of the community.
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Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival Contests
Adult Quality Watermelon Contest
This division is for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. The judges will place the melons according to sugar content and uniform, non-defective appearance typical of your watermelon’s variety.
Youth Quality Watermelon Contest
This division is for individuals who are under 18 years of age. The judges will place the melons according to sugar content and uniform, non-defective appearance typical of your watermelon’s variety.
Big Watermelon Contest
This division is for the biggest watermelons you can possibly grow! The melons will be weighed on a scale and placed accordingly. Be sure to hang around the “old guys” and see if you can get any age old secrets out of them on how to grow the biggest melon!
Watermelon Eating Contest
We know you know this one! The watermelon eating contests will be divided by age group on the day of. Be sure to look for a sign up sheet so we can get your name! When the judge says “GO!” eat your watermelon slice as fast as you can... but NO USING YOUR HANDS!
Festival
Schedule of Events
July 27, 2024
Contest Schedule
Watermelon Registration
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Big Watermelon Weigh In & Awards Presentation
10:00 AM
Youth & Adult Watermelon Eating Contests
10:30 AM
Youth & Adult Quality Watermelon Awards Presentation
11:00 AM
Other Events
Parade
12:30 PM
Fair Bluff Rotary Club Duck Race
2:30 PM
Pageant Schedule
visit fairbluff.com for pageant information
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival
“A time honored, small town tradition.”
Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association & Festival Contest
- Adam Worley
- Sawyer Strickland
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival Parade
- Fair Bluff Fire Department
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival Pageant
- Kathy Ashley
- Judy Enzor
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival Vendors
- Kathy Ashley, 910-840-4091
- Fair Bluff Chamber Office, 910-649-7202
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