The 2026 Watermelon Royalty are, left to right: (back row) Miss Watermelon Queen Chrissy Lastinger, Teen Miss Watermelon Queen Riley Kate Denton, Junior Miss Watermelon Queen Hallie Conklin, (front row) Tiny Mister Watermelon King Thomas Shupard, Tiny Miss Watermelon Queen Gia Clifton, Little Mister Watermelon King J’ace Coffey, Little Miss Watermelon Queen Rhylen Hicks, Young Miss Watermelon Queen Charlotte McKown and Watermelon Princess Magnolia Ely.
Photo Courtesy of Betsy Barfield