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Join us November 1 - 3 in St. Petersburg for the 2022 Florida Watermelon Convention!
2022 Schedule
***Schedule is subject to change.***
Please note that this year's convention will begin on Tuesday and conclude on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 1
All Times Eastern
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Event
Registration and Information Desk
Queen Committee Meeting
Research Committee Meeting
Marketing Committee Meeting
Spouse Outing
Auction Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Queen Contestant Reception
Queen Orientation
FWA Hospitality Suite
Location
Palm Court Foyer
Plaza AB
Plaza AB
Plaza AB
Plaza AB
Plaza CD
Tea Garden
Fred's Cellar
Wednesday, November 2
All Times Eastern
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Event
Registration and Information Desk
Auction Items Receiving
Golf Tournament
Convention Exhibits Open
Queen Contestant Interviews
Buffet Luncheon
FWA Grower Education Session
President's Welcome Reception & Dinner
Casino Night
FWA Hospitality Suite
Location
Palm Court Foyer
Thomasson
Vinoy Golf Club
Palm Court Foyer
Mezzanine
Royal 123
Royal 123
Majestic 123
Fred's Cellar
Thursday, November 3
All Times Eastern
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - Noon
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - Till End
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Event
Breakfast Buffet & General Session
Queen Contestant Speeches
Registration and Information Desk
Auction Items Receiving
Convention Exhibits Open
Annual Seed Spit Contest
Buffet Luncheon
Annual FWA Auction
Cocktail Hour and Raffle Drawing
Banquet - Dinner and Awards
FWA Hospitality Suite
Location
Palm Court Ballroom
Palm Court Foyer
Thomasson
Palm Court Foyer
Palm Court Foyer
Palm Court Ballroom
Palm Court Ballroom
Palm Court Terrace & Foyer
Palm Court Ballroom
Fred's Cellar
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