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Luling Watermelon Thump
When: late June Where: Downtown Luling Standing 154 feet above the central Texas community
of Luling, the sight of a watermelon-inspired water tower greets
an estimated 40,000 visitors who arrive every final Thursday through
Sunday in June to enjoy this unique Lone Star utopia's annual salute
to summer. Contests: Since the festivals inception in 1954, residents have ralled around participants at the watermelon speed-eating competition, where contestants plunge their puckers into crescent-shaped slices of the juicy treat, their faces rising only when an empty rind remains. Gardeners bring the cream of their watermelon crop
to vie for the title of largest melon, while others offer their
finest fruit for the watermelon carving contest. The main event
is the seed spitting contest, where contestants try to top the Guinness
Book record of 68 feet 9 1/8 inches, which was accomplished at the
Luling festival in 1989. Activities: Live music
provides the heartbeat for the festival, and the Texas tunes continue
during several street dances. Four-wheel fanatics can check out
a variety of vintage vehicles on display during the car show, while
souvenir seekers can search among booths brimming with hand-crafted
items. Children's activities: Little sprouts can practice projecting watermelon seeds at the Spitway
area, or climb aboard the kiddie rides at the carnival, which will
also feature midway games for older children. Both the young and
the young at heart will like lining up to watch the best in small
town entertainment promenade past during the parade. For more information: visit www.watermelonthump.com
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