Luling’s Watermelon Thump Tradition

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Luling, Texas rolled out the red carpet — and watermelon — for its 73rd annual Watermelon Thump, a weekend festival bursting with color, competition, and community pride. The parade kicked things off with downtown streets closed for floats, local royalty, and pure Texas cheer. But the real action? The messy, mouth-watering watermelon eating contest, the jaw-dropping seed spitting showdown, and the auction of a record-breaking 110-pound champion melon. It’s more than just a festival — it’s a tradition that turns neighbors into rivals, laughter into cheers, and summer into a sweet, sticky…