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Luling Watermelon Thump

By Danno Wise, About.com

Luling Watermelon Thump Assoc.
Luling Watermelon Thump Overview:
Luling's annual Watermelon Thump is a four-day celebration of everyone's favorite summer treat - watermelon. The festival includes a carnival, kiddie rides, food booths, live entertainment, watermelon seed spitting contest, watermelon eating contest and more.
About the Luling Watermelon Thump:
The Luling Watermelon Thump kicks off with a pageant, live music and a dance on Thursday night and continues on through the weekend. A variety of events and activities take place during the "Thump," including a seed spitting contest, melon eating contest, largest melon competition, queen's pageant, parade, concerts, dances and more.
Where the Luling Watermelon Thump is Held:
The Luling Watermelong Thump is held at the Watermelon Thump Pavilion on Davis Street in Luling.
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