The Watermelon Eating Contest had big winners today at the 45th Annual Watermelon Festival. After the three categories held their contests and proclaimed the winners, an overall contest was held to determine the Watermelon Eating Champion! Listed here are the winners of each category. (See pics below)

Ages 0 to 7

1st place -Asher Johnson 2nd place - William Sitze 3rd place - Grayson Baker

Ages 8 to 16

1st place - Aiden Cottrell 2nd place - Keicca Taylor 3rd - Jack Brown

Ages 17 & Up

1st place - Kimmy Burkhalter 2nd place - Bobby Nunley 3rd place - Betty Jones

Overall Champion

1st place Kimmy Burkhalter 2nd place - Aiden Cottrell 3rd place - Asher Johnson