JUNE 25-28, 2026
Luling Watermelon Thump
Luling, Texas
Celebrating watermelons, music, tradition, and family fun since 1954
Luling Watermelon Thump Association
A Non-Profit Organization
Mailing Address: PO Box 188, Luling TX 78648
Physical Address: 421 E Davis St, Luling TX 78648
Main Telephone: (830) 875-3878
Board Members
James Montgomery - Chairman + Gates + Carnival
Dayton Bailey - Vice Chair + Parade
Rebecca Woody - Executive Director
Matt Callihan - Growers (Lil) + Entertainment (VIP)
Michael Crow - Gates (Concert)
RaVana Damon Curry - Queen's Court
Bubba Damon - Growers + Car Show
Kevin Gibson - Entertainment
Sharon Gibson - Queen's Court
Gilbert Gonzales - Beer (Garden) + Parade
Marc Gonzales - Beer (Garden) + Security
Melissa Gonzalez - Beer (Tokens)
Cody Halliburton - Beer + Entertainment
Johnny-Don Johnson - Entertainment (VIP) + Marketing
Michael Johnson - Entertainment + Marketing
Rafael Lozano - Beer (Tokens) + Parade
Jamie Mace - Watermelon Eating Contest
Cindy Martinez - Food Booths
Shelly Moore - Marketing
Shelly Murphy - Exhibitors Market
RJ Palacios - Entertainment
Seth Powell - Seed Spitting
Jose Reyna - Beer + Entertainment + Marketing
Cathy Rowan - Marketing + Gates (Concert)
Peggy Ussery - Gates
Jennifer Wright - Beer (Tokens) + Gates (Buttons)