Watermelon Eating Contest

Watermelon Eating Contest

Date
July 30, 2026Time
7:30 pm - 8:00 pmVenue
Artisan Park Main StageLocation
329 W Pearl Street Organizer
State Line Heritage DaysOrganizer Phone
765-964-3666 765-964-3666 Price
Free

Watermelon Eating Contest

Get ready to chow down and cheer loud at the wildly fun Watermelon Eating Contest! In this fast-paced challenge, contestants will race against the clock — and each other — to see who can devour the most watermelon in just 3 minutes. With two age groups competing separately, everyone gets a fair shot at juicy glory. But beware: contestants must keep it down — any signs of getting sick and you’re disqualified!

This sticky, sweet showdown is as fun to watch as it is to enter. Whether you’re in it to win it or just want to laugh along from the sidelines, the Watermelon Eating Contest is a highlight of the festival you won’t want to miss. So bring your appetite and your game face — it’s going to get messy!

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Contest Rules

  • There is no cost to enter this contest
  • All entries are subject to the State Line Heritage Days Committee General Rules and Regulations and the Watermelon Eating Contest Rules
  • Registration forms are available online at www.statelineheritagedays.org or at Jo’s Corner Florist, 313 N Columbia Street, Union City, Indiana
  • Contest will be divided into two categories, 17 and under and, 18 and over.
  • Contestants will have 3 minutes to eat their slice of  watermelon and eat as many slices as possible all the way to the rind, hands will be behind their backs, if at any time you use your hands, you will be disqualified from the competition.
  • Any contestant who suffers urges of gagging, spitting up, or starts to regurgitate will be ejected from the competition.
  • Contestants must not touch any part of the watermelon with their hands to help hold the slice.
  • At the end of the time limit the first person to eat the most will be declared the winner.
  • In the event of a tie, those contestants will participate in a sudden death round of eating.
  • Prizes are as follows: $75 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place.