Last day for largest watermelon entries is Friday, July 3rd! Forms can be picked up at Brookshire Brothers or Boles Feed Company. All completed forms will need to be returned by the deadline date. Entry forms can be  faxed to (936) 591-8884. Entry forms can also be hand delivered to Brookshire Brothers on Hurst Street in Center.

 

Watermelons MUST be grown in SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, and be attached to the vine when judges assign numbers. It is the responsibility of each contestant to make sure that the entry form is received by the July 3, 2015 deadline. An official with the festival will contact the contestant on the entry form to set up a time to mark and record your entry in the contest.

 

What-A-Melon Festival Sponsorships are still available! If you would like to have your name on the sponsorship banner under the Big Tent, the deadline is Friday, July 3rd. The What-A-Melon Festival is sponsored by the Center Rotary Club and helps fund the clubs donation budget for the year. Rotary donates to Shelby County CASA, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center, Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, Center Youth Sports, Seniors Who Make a Difference, Project Graduation, Center ISD Backpack program, Shelby County Outreach Ministries Ensure program, Shelby County Cookers, Scouts, etc.

 

To become a sponsor, call Misty Wilburn at 936-598-5651 or email Misty at mwilburn@portacool.com.