Uniting the Watermelon Industry
NWA proudly hosts the most significant gatherings in the US watermelon industry, with our flagship event, our Annual Meeting & Convention, often called the "Watermelon Family Reunion." This annual gathering serves as a hub where the entire industry convenes to partake in enlightening sessions, collaborate in committee meetings, and cherish valuable moments together.
Click here to see photos from our 2025 Annual Meeting & Convention.
In addition to our Annual Meeting & Convention, we unite at various other industry events, such as our annual promotion on Capitol Hill and regional watermelon conventions organized by our affiliated state chapters. Join us as we foster industry camaraderie, exchange knowledge, and collaborate across the watermelon community.
Want to plan ahead? Check out our future convention dates and locations.
NWA Annual Meeting & Convention
Feb 18 - 21, 2026
Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL
The National Watermelon Association’s Annual Meeting & Convention is the premier networking and education event dedicated to the watermelon industry.
Join us in St. Pete Beach, FL for education, networking, auction, the crowning of our 2026 National Watermelon Queen, and an unbelievable 'fun in the sun' Florida experience!
Ready to Register for the convention? Click here to visit the registration page.
Are you only looking to attend the Saturday Evening Banquet - click here to visit that registration page.
Florida Watermelon Association 2025 Convention
October 29-31, 2026
Hawks Cay Resort - Duck Key, FL
President: Carrie Thomas
For more information, visit FWA's Website or email Jenna - jbrown@asginfo.net
Georgia Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
January 29-31, 2027
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, GA
President: Lee Wroten
For more information, visit Georgia Watermelon Association's Website or email Charley - clollis@asginfo.net
Gulf Coast Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
February 12-13, 2027
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Point Clear, AL
President: Kendra Kennedy
For more information, visit Gulf Coast Watermelon Association's Webiste or email: alabamawatermelon@gmail.com
Illiana Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
January 14-17, 2027
President: Renee Goodwin
For more information, visit IWA's convention registration page or email: illianawatermelon@gmail.com
Mar-Del Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
February 2027 - Dates coming soon
Location coming soon
President: Amanda Clougherty
For more information, visit Mar-Del Watermelon Association's Website or email: mardelmelon@hotmail.com
North Carolina Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
February 2027 - Dates coming soon
Location coming soon
President: Mike Marks
For more information, visit NC Watermelon Association's Website or email: cathy@seasag.com
South Carolina Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
January 2027 - Dates coming soon
Location coming soon
President: Brad O'Neal
For more information, visit SC Watermelon Association's Website or email: ggohagan@scda.sc.gov
Texas Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
November 4-6, 2026
*Convention has moved to first week of November.
Schedule this year will run Wednesday through Friday!
Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Fort Worth, TX
President: Clegg Smith
For more information, visit TWA's convention page or email: texaswatermelons@gmail.com
Western Watermelon Association 2026 Convention
January 15-17, 2027
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
President: Christian Murillo
For more information, visit Western's convention page or email: christian@cactusmelonaz.com