08/11/2026
A SWEET SLICE OF SUMMER FUN
For many of us, watermelon and other favorite melons bring back memories of long summer days spent with family and friends. Whether it was cooling off after playing outside, sharing slices at a picnic, or enjoying fruit at a community gathering, melons have been part of countless summer traditions.
Today, people are finding fun new ways to celebrate this favorite fruit. Some carve intricate designs into the rind, while others use a watermelon slice as a playful "smile" for memorable family photos. And yes, there's still plenty of laughter over an old-fashioned watermelon seed-spitting contest!
Did You Know? The world record for spitting a watermelon seed is an amazing 75 feet, 2 inches!
Not a watermelon fan? National Melon Day on August 9 is the perfect excuse to enjoy your favorite melon instead, whether it's sweet cantaloupe, refreshing honeydew, or another summertime favorite sweet fruit.
Make Melon Memories This Summer
* Share your favorite way to eat melon.
* Tell a favorite picnic or family reunion story.
* Try making a simple watermelon basket or centerpiece.
* Snap a silly "watermelon smile" photo with family or friends.
* See who can come up with the funniest melon joke.
Sometimes the sweetest part of summer isn't the fruit itself. It's the laughter, memories, and moments we share while enjoying our favorite summertime treats together.
