In Luling, Texas, USA, every June people celebrate the Watermelon Thump. More than 30,000 people come every year to see the contest for the largest watermelon. Each year the locals send the record watermelon to famous Americans. There is also a watermelon carving contest. The out only rule is that whatever you carve needs to fit on the head as a hat. People can also see the seed spitting contest and taste delicious watermelon products. Every year people crown a watermelon queen ride in the parade.