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This years convention information:
Dr Graham Fogg UC Davis Professor of Hydrology and Hydrogeologist Topic: Ground water basin replenishment
National Watermelon Board presentation. Convention Special Guest, Bob Morrissey, current NWA Director

Calling ALL Watermelon Industry Members--

On Saturday 1-28-2023 the Western Watermelon Association will hold its annual convention in Las Vegas. If you are a watermelon grower, shipper, distributor or a related service provider in the Western United States, YOU will want to attend this industry event!

  The Convention focus

1)     To bring together watermelon growers, shippers, distributors and related service providers in a relaxed environment that allows for the free flow of information and the exchange of ideas.

2)     To offer guest speakers that will provide attendees  with an educational and informative experience.

3)     To Have FUN--You will be in Vegas!

After our presentations end at 1:pm. The FUN Begins! We move to another venue, Tom's Urban. At Tom's Urban you will have 3 HOURS to eat, drink (over 20 beers on tap and a Premium bar package), and socialize with friends with an amazing view of the Vegas strip.

Additionally -- if you are a first time attendee, association membership fees are waived as a condition for attending the convention. That means you get ALL of the above, including a Full Breakfast for the incredibly low price of $250.00 dollars.