The Washington Parish Watermelon Festival organization recently hosted the Watermelon Auction Meeting, bringing together some of the dedicated watermelon growers who make the Watermelon Festival so special each year.
Growers in attendance are shownin the photo above: Left to right (Back Row): Cole Thomas, Sampson James, Mark Hymel, Gerald Burns, Rev. Jerome Warren, Daryl Burnthorn, Aulton Cryer, T.C. Arthur, Thomas Arthur, Tre Haydel, theBranch Manager for Irrigation-Mart.
Left to right in the front row standing and and kneeling are: Nonzie Williams, Henry Harrison, Jay Guffey, Alvin C. Partman and Adam Thomas
The Watermelon Festival organization is grateful for the continued hard work, tradition, and passion these growers pour into every crop. Their commitment helps ensure another successful and sweet festival for our community!
