Jerseyville's First-ever Watermelon Eating Contest

Watermelon eating, seed spitting, making a mess! Celebrate all things watermelon as we say goodbye to summer!

Get in on the end-of-summer-fun and join Jerseyville's first-ever watermelon eating contest! Or if you are still full from breakfast, sign up for the watermelon seed spitting contest!

Age groups for both contests:

• Group 1: Ages 9-12
• Group 2: Ages 13-15
• Group 3: Ages 16 and up

Age groups may be adjusted depending on the number of entries.

Watermelon Eating Contest

Contestants will be given a quarter of a watermelon to eat. The contestant to eat down to the rind first is the winner.

Seed Spitting Contest

Pick a seed from the official Seed-Spitting Watermelon and step up to the line to see just how far you can spit it! (Bounces count!)

There is a $5.00 entry fee for each contest. Prize ribbons will be awarded to the winners in each age group. Additional prizes may be awarded.