Watermelon-eating contest is a Fall City Day highlight

Published 8:30 am Wednesday, June 8, 2016

It’s back for another year, the Fall City Day fan favorite, the watermelon-eating contest.

This ninth annual contest is a hands-free race to the rind; the winner is the first to finish his or her watermelon slice.

Participants are divided by age levels and then timed in a race to eat the most melon in the least time. Age divisions are 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 and older. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to compete.

The contest begins at 1:30 p.m. at Olive Taylor Quigley Park.

Registration forms are available online at http://svyl.younglife.org. Print and return registration forms to the Young Life booth by 1 p.m. or fill out a form available at the booth.

Completion of the watermelon is at the discretion of the judge. The winners in each age division will be awarded a prize ribbon and will be announced from the main stage at Fall City Days.

Participation is free; the Farmhouse Market is the event sponsor.