03/15/2026
2026 Watermelon Promotional Queen/Ambassador Training ✅
Yesterday was filled with learning, growing, and diving deep into what it truly takes to represent the watermelon industry with knowledge, confidence, and professionalism.
We kicked off the day with an incredibly informative session from former South Carolina Watermelon Queen Blakely Atkinson, who shared helpful advice and gave an amazing “Queen 101” talk. To wrap up the day, we discussed social media tips and participated in promotional mock scenarios.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Stephanie Barlow, Ms. Julimar Rosado, Ms. Andrea Smith, Mrs. Summer Walker, Ms. Janelle Lee, and the entire National Watermelon Promotion Board for the time, dedication, and care you put into organizing this training. We are incredibly grateful for the resources, insight, and encouragement you shared, which helped us feel confident, prepared, and eager to represent the watermelon industry throughout the year. Your support truly means so much to us!
We ended the day with an amazing dinner at Bonefish Grill and then headed to Magic Kingdom to watch the fireworks, which was the perfect way to close out such a special and inspiring day.🍉✨