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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!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins in Luling, Texas</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of Watermelon Seed Spitting started in Luling, Texas, as part of a local watermelon-themed celebration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official Contest</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official Watermelon Seed Spitting contest took place, turning a simple fun activity into a competition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expansion Across Texas</div><div class='timeline-text'>The seed spitting contest started to spread throughout Texas, becoming a common event at summer festivals and fairs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record Spitting Distance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lee Wheelis set the Guinness World Record for spitting a watermelon seed 68 feet 9 1/8 inches. The record still stands today.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Watermelon Seed Spitting Week started to gain national media attention, contributing to the popularity of the tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>To make the seed spitting celebration more accessible, online events were introduced where people can participate from different parts of the country.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize your own seed-spitting contest</h3><p class='facts-text'>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!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create art with watermelon seeds</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Try watermelon seed recipes</h3><p class='facts-text'>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!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Teach a seed spitting class</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hold a watermelon feast</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's all in good fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates a taste of summer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Watermelons were first brought to America by African slaves</h3><p class='facts-text'>Contrary to popular belief, watermelons are originally from Africa, and it was reportedly brought to America by the African slaves. This is why the fruit is commonly associated with Southern American states.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Watermelons are 92% water</h3><p class='facts-text'>This summertime fruit is not just delicious but is a great way to stay hydrated! Comprised of 92% water, it can be an effective thirst quencher during the sultry summer months.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Seed-spitting contests are judged by distance</h3><p class='facts-text'>In a watermelon seed spitting contest, the goal is to spit a watermelon seed as far as possible within a designated area. The one who spit the furthest wins!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ilama, a town in Costa Rica, hosts an annual watermelon festival</h3><p class='facts-text'>This small town hosts an annual watermelon festival every March, with a highlight being their own seed-spitting contest. It proves that celebrations around this fruit are not just confined to Texas.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>China is the leading producer of watermelons</h3><p class='facts-text'>According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, China produces 72 million tonnes of watermelons annually, more than any other country.</p></div></div>
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