Luling Watermelon Thump celebrates watermelon market, growers

LULING, Texas - Since 1954, Luling has been celebrating the town's watermelon market and honoring growers through its annual Watermelon Thump.

Hermon Allen, principal of the Luling Elementary School, proposed the idea of a celebration. A contest was held to name the event and the winner was a young man from Luling High School, Mr. Carol Ferguson. Since that time, the Thump has been held the last Thursday through Sunday in June.

The event has turned into a four-day festival with live entertainment, carnival, car show, and more.

Festivities are at 421 E. Davis Street in Luling and start on June 23 and go through June 26.