2021 Illiana Watermelon Queen Grace Rainey
Each year we hold our Illiana Watermelon Queen Contest at our annual Watermelon Convention. The winner of this year’s 31st Annual Illiana Queen Pageant is Miss Grace Rainey. Grace is from Evansville, Indiana and is studying Biology with a minor in Business Administration at the University of Southern Indiana. After receiving training in Atlanta, Georgia with the National Watermelon Promotion Board, she will be busy attending the various promotions throughout the country.
We would love to visit your special occasion or promotion. To book a promotion, call Lana Brothers, our promotions coordinator at 314-724-6305 or email her here.
Sample Tour
NWPB Queen Training
Day on the Farm
South Knox Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Little Shepherd Daycare
YMCA
Lena Dunn Elementary
Washington DC
Farmer’s Market
Marsh Grand Opening
Old Oaken Days Parade
Linton 4th of July Parade
Vincennes 4th of July Parade
Marsh Food Show
Knox County Queen Pageant
Grower’s Coop Booth at Fair
Wine Taste at Indiana State Fair
Owensville Watermelon Festival
WFML/Blazer Radio Station
Kiwanis Club
Knox County Watermelon Festival
Indiana State Fair
Brownstown Watermelon Festival Parade
Blue Jeans Festival Parade
Techumseh Harrison Elementary
PMA
Vincennes Christmas Parade
WFML Radio
WFML Radio
Georgia Watermelon Association Convention
Indy Style
Channel 10 News
Fox 7 News
Kroger
National Watermelon Convention
Channel 2 News
Queen Contestant Workshop
Ag Day
Marine Corp Marathon – Washington D.C.
Illiana Watermelon Convention
IWA Queen Program
Each year we select a new IWA Watermelon Queen at our Annual Watermelon Convention from a slate of candidates from across our district. She will become a Promotional Ambassador for our association for the upcoming year. She will make appearances at Welcome Centers, County and State Fairs, Supermarkets, Parades, Festivals, Schools, TV Interviews, and many other functions as scheduled to promote the watermelon industry. Upon completion of her tour as the Illiana Watermelon Queen, she will represent our chapter in competition for the title of National Watermelon Queen at the following year’s National Convention.
The 2021 Queen will Receive:
$3,500 Scholarship – Sponsored by International Paper
$1,500 Wardrobe Allowance
Paid Promotional Appearances
Expenses Covered for NWA Convention in New York City Feb ’21
Luggage Set along with various gifts from Association members
The First Runner-Up will Receive:
$1,500 Scholarship
The Second Runner-Up will Receive:
$1,000 Scholarship
Miss Jubilee will Receive:
$500 Scholarship
This is an job interview and not a beauty contest, although how a candidate presents herself is an important part of representing our association. If you think you or someone you know is interested in participating in our queen contest, please email Lana Brothers at iwapromocoordinator@gmail.com.
$3,500 Scholarship – Sponsored by International Paper
$1,500 Wardrobe Allowance
Paid Promotional Appearances
Luggage Set along with various gifts from Association members
$1,500 Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
You, too, can be a contestant!
2020 Queen Application
Submit to:
Lana Brothers
2020 Queen Application
Submit to:
Lana Brothers