SWMO Watermelon Workshop - 2026

Location

Southwest Research Extension and Education Center
14548 Hwy H Mount Vernon, MO

Date

July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pricing
A registration fee is required for all participants.

About

Join us for an evening of all things watermelon! 

This two-hour workshop will be held on Thursday, July 16th from 5pm to 7pm at the University of Missouri's Southwest Research, Extension, and Education Center near Mt. Vernon, MO. 

A one-hour educational session will offer tips and tricks for producing early watermelon in southwest Missouri. 

The indoor session will be followed by a tour of watermelon demonstration plots and an early variety taste test. 

This event costs $10 per registration 

Refreshments will be provided 

Please contact Matthew Huchteman with questions. 

Matthew Huchteman 

Field Specialist in Horticulture 

huchtemanm@missouri.edu

417-358-2158