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Watermelon Seed Spitting Week

Unleash your inner champ this Watermelon Seed Spitting Week! Join the juicy fun and let the seeds fly in this unique summer tradition.

Thursday

25–28

June 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEWatermelon Seed Spitting Week (Luling Thump, Last Thu Jun, 4-day Thu-Sun)

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYSilly

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Are you ready for a seed-sational summer celebration? Take aim and join in the fun as the calendar rolls around to Watermelon Seed Spitting Week on June 27! This wonderfully wacky holiday is celebrated with gusto in the sun-soaked heart of Texas, where it burgeoned into a mouth-watering four-day festival that honors everyone's favorite thirst-quenching fruit, the watermelon. Started as an amusing way to enjoy the sweet treat, the week has evolved into an exciting tradition, punctuated by the renowned watermelon seed spitting contests. It's surely an unmissable experience for adventurers and fruit lovers alike, so get ready to pucker up and go the distance!

TIMELINE

Watermelon Seed Spitting Week Timeline

Origins in Luling, Texas

The tradition of Watermelon Seed Spitting started in Luling, Texas, as part of a local watermelon-themed celebration.

First Official Contest

The first official Watermelon Seed Spitting contest took place, turning a simple fun activity into a competition.

Expansion Across Texas

The seed spitting contest started to spread throughout Texas, becoming a common event at summer festivals and fairs.

Record Spitting Distance

Lee Wheelis set the Guinness World Record for spitting a watermelon seed 68 feet 9 1/8 inches. The record still stands today.

National Recognition

Watermelon Seed Spitting Week started to gain national media attention, contributing to the popularity of the tradition.

Online Participation

To make the seed spitting celebration more accessible, online events were introduced where people can participate from different parts of the country.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Watermelon Seed Spitting Week

Organize your own seed-spitting contest

Gather your friends or family members, buy a juicy watermelon, and see who can spit the seeds the furthest! This can be done in a backyard, at a local park, or even at the beach. Just remember to clean up after your fun!

CREATE

Create art with watermelon seeds

Why not make your spitting contest a bit more creative? Use a large sheet of paper as your 'canvas', spit the seeds onto it and then let them dry. You'll end up with a unique piece of art that you can save as a memory of the day.

TRY

Try watermelon seed recipes

Believe it or not, you can toast watermelon seeds just like you would pumpkin seeds. So grab some seeds, rinse them, dry them, and then pop them in the oven with a bit of oil and your favorite spices. It's a tasty way to celebrate the week!

TEACH

Teach a seed spitting class

If you're a professional in the art of seed-spitting, consider teaching a class to kids or adults in your area. They'll enjoy learning the tricks and techniques like positioning, wind direction, and breathing.

HOLD

Hold a watermelon feast

Nothing says summer like a juicy slice of watermelon. Use this week as an excuse to host a watermelon-themed feast. Have plenty of fresh watermelon on hand, plus dishes that incorporate the fruit like watermelon salads, salsas or cocktails.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Watermelon Seed Spitting Week

Celebrates a taste of summer

Featuring the watermelon, a quintessential symbol of summer, this event captures the essence of the season. Holding a watermelon feast or trying out recipes centered around this refreshing fruit brings people together, creating fond memories under the summer sun. Hence, Watermelon Seed Spitting Week embodies the carefree spirit of the warmest season of the year.

It's all in good fun

Watermelon Seed Spitting Week encourages friendly competition, laughter and a lot of fun. The watermelon seed spitting contests are not only amusing but also allow us to let loose and embrace our childish silliness. The whole concept is light-hearted, bringing joy to everyone involved.

Promotes creativity

This holiday is not just about spitting seeds - it also sparks creativity. Whether it's through making art with watermelon seeds, toasting them with unique seasoning, or creating watermelon-themed dishes, Watermelon Seed Spitting Week encourages creative thinking and imaginative culinary experimentation.

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