3rd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting

Join Sherman Produce Market and Farms to Grow, Inc. for the 3rd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting on Sat, July 18th, 2026, 9 am - 3 pm in Fresno, CA.

The inaugural Central Valley Watermelon Tasting featured 14 melon varieties, of seeded and seedless red and yellow meat sweet, juicy and delicious watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew. attracted over 500 attendees, and in its second year tripled attendance to more than 1,500 visitors from nine counties.

The event has grown from a local idea into a recognized community celebration, earning a proclamation from the Mayor of Fresno in 2025 designating the third Saturday of July as Official Central Valley Watermelon Tasting Day. The CVWT is a way to develop community partnerships, introduce the community to local farmers, education of the nutrient dense quality of melons, pathways in agriculture and enjoy community fun.

SAVE THE DATE to join us at the 3rd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting. Sponsor this event or sign up to become a vendor. Yep, enjoy sweet, delicious seeded red and yellow watermelon plus 12 other varieties of melons and family fun!

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