Join us for a fun and educational weekend! This year we have several events planned, including our 6th Annual Golf Tournament and a Casino Night hosted by Monte Carlo Productions, complete with prizes to be won and music by DJ Gary Brantley. We will also have educational sessions, networking opportunities with retailers, growers, and allied industry representatives, our annual auction to raise funds for research and promotion, and we will also crown the 2026 South Carolina Watermelon Queen!

If you have a child/children attending or if you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Blakely Atkinson directly at 803-734-0648 or blatkinson@scda.sc.gov.

Registration

We look forward to seeing you!
Register to attend the conference here

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Sponsorship

We greatly appreciate your sponsorship in assuring education and fellowship is continued.

Click here to be a convention sponsor

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Hotel Information

Sonesta Resort

130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928

Room rate — $159.00 + tax per night

The cutoff date for room reservations is December 15, 2025. After that day, we cannot guarantee the room rate or room availability. Please make your reservation as soon as possible, even if you must cancel later.

Book your room here
Reservations can also be made by calling Sonesta Resort at (843) 842-2400. Be sure to mention that you are with the South Carolina Watermelon Association Annual Meeting to receive the group rate.