The South Carolina Watermelon Association (SCWA) is pleased to invite you to attend the 54th Annual South Carolina Watermelon Association Convention!

This exciting weekend promises to be both fun and educational. Our schedule kicks off with the 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday and a Casino Night Friday, hosted by Monte Carlo Productions, featuring prizes and music by DJ Gary Brantley. The Convention will also feature educational sessions, networking opportunities with retailers, growers, and allied industry representatives, our annual fundraising auction supporting watermelon research and promotion, and the crowning of the 2026 South Carolina Watermelon Queen.

Registration is $300 per person. Submit your registration with the form below, or alternatively you may download the for via the button below and email or mail it in.

If you will be bringing children or have any dietary restrictions, please contact Blakely Atkinson at (803) 734-0648 or blatkinson@scda.sc.gov.

We sincerely hope you will join us in Hilton Head, January 15-18, 2026, as we celebrate and strengthen the South Carolina watermelon industry. We look forward to seeing you there!