TWA Convention

Agenda

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Thursday, November 6th

Time
Event
Venue
03.00PM - 05.00PM
Registration
Regency Foyer
03.00PM - 05.00PM
Exhibitor Set Up
Regency Foyer
03.00PM - 05.00PM
Auction Item Receiving
Chula Vista Board Room
05.00PM - 06.00PM
GO Rio Boat Tour Transport
River Level
06.00PM - 10.00PM
President’s Reception
McNutt Sculpture Garden Briscoe Western Art Museum

Friday, November 7th

Time
08.00AM
08.00AM - 12.00PM
08.30AM - 12.00PM
08.30AM - 9.30AM
**BREAK FOR LUNCH**
05.00PM - 06.30PM
06.30PM - 09.300PM
Event
Registration & Exhibits Open
Auction Item Receiving
Grower Educational Seminar
Breakfast Available
**BREAK FOR LUNCH**
Seed Spit and Cocktail Hour
Annual Auction and Dinner
Event
Regency Foyer
Chula Vista Board Room
Regency Ballroom
Regency Foyer
**BREAK FOR LUNCH**
Regency Foyer
Regency Ballroom

Saturday, November 8th

Time
08.00AM
08.30AM - 11.30PM
08.30AM - 09.30AM
**BREAK FOR LUNCH AND EXHIBIT CLEAN UP****
11.30AM - 12.00AM
12.00AM - 02.00PM
06.00PM - 07.00PM
07.00PM - 09.30PM
Event
Registration & Exhibits Open Seeds of Success: Market, Mind, and Mission
Morning Session
Breakfast Available
**BREAK FOR LUNCH AND EXHIBIT CLEAN UP****
Past Presidents Meeting
TWA Board Meeting
Cocktail Hour
Annual Banquet
Venue
Regency Foyer
Regency Ballroom
Regency Foyer
**BREAK FOR LUNCH AND EXHIBIT CLEAN UP****
Chula Vista Board Room
Chula Vista Board Room
Regency Foyer
Regency Ballroom

Texas Watermelon Queen Contest:

Candidates Meeting- Friday Afternoon
Introductions-Auction
Speeches, On- Stage Question and Promotional Wear-Saturday Morning Session
Interview-Closed Door (following Saturday Morning Session)
Lunch with the Judges
Evening Wear and Crowning- Annual Banquet

Texas Watermelon Association Annual Convention

The Texas Watermelon Association’s Annual Convention is the must-attend event for growers, shippers, and industry leaders looking to connect, learn, and celebrate Texas watermelons. This multi-day gathering features networking opportunities, educational sessions, and industry insights designed to support and strengthen the watermelon community. From engaging discussions to special events, the convention offers something for everyone in the industry.

Join us for the next Annual Convention. November 6th-8th at The Hayatt Regency, San Antonio, TX. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk

123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States

November 6th-8th with checkout on November 9th


Booking Rate:

$249.00/night

Deadline for booking is Thursday, October 16th, 2025. 

or Call (210) 222-1234 and mention Texas Watermelon Association Convention

123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States of America

Travel Information

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216

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±8.1 miles

15-20 mins from the hotel

Taxi or Rideshare recommended for airport transfer

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TFC
Seminis
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FPC
JR
Syngenta
Seedway
Valent
IP
WP
CNG
BASF
Simplot
TSL
JW
Sakata
B Henderson

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Levels: Please reach out President, Kristin Story in regards to sponsorship opportunities at our Annual Convention.

Black Diamond

$5,000

All Sweet

$2,500

Diamond Jubilee 

$2,000

Jubilee

$1,500

Crimson Sweet

$1,000

Charleston Gray

$500

Queen Sponsorship

$500