Mar-Del Watermelon Association

09/01/2026

How do you melon?

Wedge it. Cube it. Ball it. Stick it.

There’s no wrong way to enjoy a MAR-Delicious watermelon!🍉

08/25/2026

Fresh, local, and in stores now!🍉🛒🏬

Sweet, locally grown Maryland & Delaware watermelons are ready for you! Next time you’re shopping, check the sticker and look for Maryland & Delaware grown.

Fresh from our local growers and ready for your table!🍉

08/20/2026

Consider this your sign to EAT MORE WATERMELON!🍉

Refreshing, hydrating, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients, there are plenty of reasons to grab another slice. And every bite helps support the hardworking growers who bring watermelon from their fields to your table.

Eat more watermelon. Support our growers. Enjoy every bite. 🍉❤️✨

08/16/2026

What a fun afternoon at the Wicomico County Fair!🎡🎟️🍉

Fairgoers joined in on the watermelon fun with seed-spitting and watermelon-eating contests!

I loved spending the afternoon with the community, cheering on the competitors, and sharing plenty of watermelon along the way. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and joined in the fun!

08/13/2026

POV: You found a bin full of MAR-DELICIOUS!

Consider this your sign to grab a watermelon.
Or two. We don’t judge!🍉😊

08/11/2026

Our main stage competitions return on Saturday, including:
🍼 *NEW* Cutest Baby Contest
🍉 Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
🍉 Watermelon Eating Contest
🥧 Pie Eating Contest
🍗*NEW* Kids' Chicken Nugget Eating Contest
🍗 Wing War

More info at https://www.wicomicofair.com/schedule/saturday-events.

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Turns out, it’s kinda chic to shop local, eat well, waste less, and support the people who make summer a little sweeter!

Basically……. watermelon is always a good idea!🍉🤍

08/09/2026

That’s a wrap on the Mar-Del Queen Tour!🍉👑

Our fourth and final day began at Harris Teeter in Bowie, Maryland, where we spent the morning sharing the sweetness of watermelon! We handed out fresh watermelon samples, showed customers how to pick the perfect watermelon, and even surprised a few shoppers by adding watermelons to their carts!

Later that evening, we headed to the Rotary Crab Feast, where we kept the fun going by handing out refreshing watermelon slices to guests. A special thank you to Gibson’s Select for generously supplying the watermelons.

This week was filled with great experiences and so many special memories. We are thankful to everyone who welcomed us and helped make the Mar-Del Queen Tour possible. We loved sharing and celebrating Mar-Delicious watermelon along the way!🛒🍉🦀

08/08/2026

Day 3 of the Mar-Del Queen Tour began in Baltimore, Maryland, at Harris Teeter, where we handed out watermelon samples to customers, gave tips on how to pick the perfect watermelon, and even helped put a few in their carts! We loved seeing the smiles that a sweet slice of watermelon can bring!

After that, we made our way to WMDT’s First Thursday Concert in the Park, where we joined the Maryland Department of Agriculture to hand out watermelon slices to attendees while enjoying a beautiful summer evening filled with music and community. A special thank you to Vincent Farms for generously donating the watermelon!

Another great day of promoting watermelon, meeting new people, and representing the growers who make it all possible! ❤️🍉🛒🎶