2020 Promotions
Watermelon Queens
The Georgia Watermelon Queen Tour is part of the overall promotional effort of the Georgia Watermelon Association to increase sales. The Queen spends the year traveling to cities throughout Georgia and the nation, talking to people in supermarkets, at fairs and festivals, telling everyone about the nutritional benefits, and economical values of watermelon.
Watermelon Links
Georgia Watermelon Association provides links to National Watermelon sites and Watermelon Association Sites.
Watermelon Recipes
Georgia Watermelon Association has also comprised a list of watermelon recipes. We post seasonal favorites from time to time here so please check back frequently for new recipe postings. Each recipe contains detailed instructions on how to make it and the required ingredients. You can also access recipes HERE!
2020 Queen Promotional Tour
It’s hard to believe that summertime and watermelon season in Georgia have come to an end! The GWA is proud of the hard work, dedication and adaptability the GWA Queen, Lindsey Westberry, has shown throughout this crazy year! As she adjusted to the new normal of social distancing and virtual promotions, she created some of the most unique experiences while connecting with consumers and promoting our favorite treat!
June, July and August were busy months for Queen Lindsey! Thank you to Seedway for inviting us to join their team for lunch and field trials to test their new and delicious varieties! These guys shared so much knowledge with Queen Lindsey from how a seedless watermelon is created to how to check the sugar content of a watermelon. Read more...
June 25, 2020 segment - Queen Lindsey airs on ATL & Co to share the health and nutritional benefits of Georgia watermelon!
GWA Promotional Campaign
Throughout each year the GWA works to serve the industry all year long. Here's how the association is advertising and marketing watermelon through social media, billboards, sponsoring at large athletic events, Nascar with Ross Chastain and many other industry opportunities.
Promotions
Watermelon Promotions
Georgia Watermelon Association’s purpose is watermelon promotion from production to consumption. Promotions can vary from our watermelon queens making appearances and talking at functions, to providing informative links about watermelon and the watermelon industry and sharing interesting watermelon recipes with all of our fans.
more informationAnnual Convention Registration Coming Soon!
The Georgia Watermelon Association’s Annual Meeting and Conference occurs in January of each year. This educational and fun-filled meeting is packed with activities that include the annual GWA Watermelon Queen Pageant. Make plans to join us at the 2021 GWA Annual Conference Dates: January 29-31, 2021 Location: King and Prince Golf and Beach Resort, St. Simons, GA
more information2020 Georgia Watermelon Queen
The Georgia Watermelon queen is a trained public relations representative for the watermelon industry both regionally and nationally. Each year she spends the year traveling to throughout Georgia and the United States, talking to people in supermarkets, schools, festivals, athletic events about the nutritional benefits and economical values of watermelon.
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