Currently, Georgia 4-H has two “big” growing contests ongoing to find the 4-H’er that can grow the largest watermelon and pumpkin in the state.
The top three largest watermelons and pumpkins will be awarded $100, $50, and $25 in each contest, and the first fifty counties to certify a winner will receive a contest t-shirt for the top watermelon and pumpkin grower in their county.
Watermelons must be weighed and registered by the county office by Thursday, August 2, and pumpkins must be weighed and registered by the county office by Thursday, October 25.
Contest rules and information, along with tips for growing, can be found at their respective websites:
Both contests are sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, and the Watermelon Contest is also sponsored by the Georgia Watermelon Association.
