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Meet the 2020 NC Watermelon Queen
2020 North Carolina Watermelon Queen
Watermelon Queen 2020 - Sarah Swain
Miss Sarah Swain was crowned as the 2020 North Carolina Watermelon Queen during the North Carolina Watermelon Association's first ever virtual pageant held on April 26, 2020. For the first time in history, the North Carolina Watermelon Association Convention was postponed due to the Covid 19 outbreak but the association worked diligently to crown a 2020 Queen.
Sarah is the 22 year old daughter of Annie Swain of Morehead City, NC. She is a 2020 graduate of Mount Olive University with a degree in Agriculture Education. Her future plan is to teach high school agriculture in North Carolina while earning a Masters Degree in administration. Sarah has served as the North Carolina State FFA Vice President and as a North Carolina Teach Ag Ambassador. As an ambassador her charge was to help encourage students to pursue a career in Agriculture Education. Sarah enjoys working with students and volunteering in her community. She was very active in the Mount Olive Collegiate FFA and has been on the Dean's list each semester.
As North Carolina Watermelon Queen, Sarah will serve as the spokesperson for the North Carolina watermelon industry all across the state. Sarah will hold the state title for one year and in February 2021 will represent North Carolina for the title of National Watermelon Queen at the National Watermelon Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
Queen's Schedule
If you would like to schedule the queen for an event please call or email:
Sharon Rogers - 336-583-9630
ncwatermelonqueen@gmail.com
Virtual Queen Training with the NWPB
June 15, 2020Fresh Pik Produce & Deans Farm Market Tour
July 14, 2020
Wilson, NC
Bear Grass FFA - Agriculture Education Video production
July 14, 2020
Wilson, NC
Jackson Farming Company - Farm Tour
July 23, 2020
Autryville, NC
Howell Farming Company - Farm Tour
July 24, 2020
Goldsboro, NC
SE Fruit & Vegetable Expo
North Carolina
National Watermelon Assoc. Convention
February 17-20, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
NC Watermelon Assoc. Convention
March 12-14, 2021
Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Videos
Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 14 - NC Watermelon production
The NC watermelon growing season is at its peak. This week Queen Sarah and her guest Nick Augostini, NCDA&CS talked about NC watermelon production. Now is the perfect time to shop for a sweet NC watermelon. #ncmelons #ncwatermelons #GottobeNCagQueen Behind the Screen- Episode 13 - How to Select the best Watermelon
In celebration of National Watermelon Day, Queen Sarah and her special guest the 2014 NC Watermelon Queen, Breanna Hinkle, show us the 3 simple steps for selecting the best watermelon. Go out and get you a sweet, juicy North Carolina watermelon today.Queen Behind the Screen- Episode 12 - Watermelon recipe - Watermelon Cupcakes
In episode 12 Queen Sarah and her special guest show us how to make fun, kid friendly watermelon cupcakes. This is a great recipe to make with your family.Queen Behind the Screen- Episode 11 - Watermelon recipe - Watermelon Rind Stir Fry
In episode 11 of Queen Behind the Screen - Watermelon recipe - Watermelon Rind Stir Fry -You can use the whole watermelon! In this episode Queen Sarah shows us how to make a tasty side dish of watermelon rind stir fry. A quick & easy recipe.Queen Behind the Screen- Episode 10 -Watermelon recipe - watermelon & kiwi Popsicle
In episode 10 Queen Sarah makes a fun watermelon & kiwi Popsicle. A great snack for a hot summer day.Queen Behind The Screen- Episode 9 - Watermelon recipe - watermelon smoothie
In episode 9 Queen Sarah prepares a quick & easy watermelon smoothie. A nutritious treat anytime of day.Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 8 - Watermelon Work Out
In this episode, Queen Sarah teaches you a fun workout routine using a watermelon. So grab your watermelon and lets exercise!Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 7 - Watermelon story time
In episode 7 of Queen Behind the Screen - Queen Sarah reads the book "The Watermelon Seed" by Greg Pizzoli. So everyone gather around for watermelon story time.Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 6 - Watermelon craft - painted t shirt
Queen Sarah shares a fun way to decorate a t-shirt with watermelons!Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 5 - Watermelon recipe - Watermelon Sorbet
In episode 5 of Queen Behind the Screen - North Carolina Watermelon Queen Sarah prepares a refreshing watermelon sorbet recipe. This is a quick and easy recipe made with ingredients you already have at home.Queen behind the Screen - Episode 4 - Watermelon craft - sun hat
In episode 4 Queen Sarah teaches a fun craft. She makes a watermelon themed sun hat perfect to help protect your "melon" from the hot summer sun.Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 3 - Watermelon recipe - pet treats
Queen Sarah and her furry friend share how to make a fun watermelon treat for your pet.Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 2 - Watermelon recipe - Watermelon Salsa
Watch Queen Sarah share a quick and delicious watermelon & strawberry salsa recipe.Queen Behind the Screen - Episode 1 - Watermelon craft - watermelon vase
NC Watermelon Queen Sarah shares a fun craft for Mother's Day. How to make a watermelon vase.Photos
National Watermelon Promotion Board Video Session
The National Watermelon Promotion Board asked the State Queens to produce three videos promoting watermelon. Here are some fun photos from our video session.
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Got To Be NC - Instagram Story video
Queen Sarah was interviewed for the weekly NC Department of Ag - Got to be NC Instagram Story
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Fresh Pik Produce & Deans Farm Market Tour
Thank you to James & Courtney Sharp and family for having us at your farm and store.
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Bear Grass FFA - Educational Agriculture Video Production
Queen Sarah presented a behind the scenes look into the world of watermelon for the Bear Grass Charter School FFA virtual summer agriculture camp. Mr. James Sharp of Fresh Pik Produce was also on the video giving the farmers perspective. This video will be shared with elementary school teachers all across NE North Carolina. Thank you to Sarah Lawrence Bear Grass FFA teacher for having Sarah be a part of the video series.
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Big Rock Tournament
Queen Sarah supporting her hometown at the Big Rock Tournament in Morehead City, NC
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Queen Photo Session
Promise Land Photography - Morehead City, NC
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NWPB Queen Training
Zoom Queen Training
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2020 NC Watermelon Queen Crowning
Sarah Swain - 2020 NC Watermelon QueenVirtual Zoom Pageant
April 26, 2020
Be Our Next Watermelon Queen
Be The Next Watermelon Queen!
Would you like to be the next North Carolina Watermelon Queen?
The 2020 crown was presented to Miss Sarah Swain of Morehead City, during the first ever virtual pageant held by the North Carolina Watermelon Association on April 26, 2020. 2021 could be your turn!
The 40th North Carolina Watermelon Association Annual Convention and the North Carolina Watermelon Queen Scholarship Pageant will be held in March 2021 at the Holiday Inn Sunspree in Wrightsville Beach. If you are interested in participating in the pageant please contact Sharon Rogers by email ncwatermelonqueen@gmail.com or phone 336-583-9630 for all the details. Application deadline is February 1, 2021.
Contact us
Mailing Address:
PO Box 58220
Raleigh, NC 27658
Telephone: (919) 413-9544
Fax: (919) 882-8533