Attendees could even vote which one they liked best.
Paige Greenwell, manager at 31 Produce, said it was to celebrate local businesses and farmers, many of whom sell watermelons, in what they hope will become an annual event.
“I had the idea before the Watermelon Association contacted me. I talked to my husband to tell me what he thought and said it would be a good idea,” Greenwell said. “We know a lot of families that sell watermelons.”
Among them is Susan Chastain, whose son, Ross, races on the NASCAR circuit and who created the Melon Man brand.
As 31 Produce is their local produce stand and they are eighth-generation watermelon farmers, it was natural for them to come here.