Melon Day

A Celebration of Summer’s Juiciest Treat

There’s nothing quite like a ripe, juicy melon on a hot summer day. And what better way to celebrate this delicious fruit than by dedicating an entire day to it? That’s right, folks, Melon Day is upon us! Melon Day is on the second Sunday in August. So break out the knife and fork and get ready to celebrate all things melon!

What are Melons?

For the uninitiated, melons are a type of fruit that belong to the gourd family. Watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews, and casaba melons are all types of melons. These fruits are typically round or oval in shape and have a hard outer rind. The flesh of a melon is usually very sweet and juicy. Melons are native to Africa and Asia but today they are grown all over the world.

Fun Facts about Melons

Did you know that watermelons are actually 92% water? Talk about refreshing! And did you know that honeydews get their name from the fact that bees love to drink their sweet nectar? As for cantaloupes, they get their name from the Italian city of Cantalupo where they were first grown.

How to Celebrate Melon Day

There are plenty of ways to enjoy Melon Day. Here are just a few ideas:

• Have a picnic in the park and pack watermelon slices as one of your snacks.
• Experiment with different recipes and include melon as an ingredient. For example, you could try cantaloupe sushi or watermelon salad.
• Visit your local farmers market and buy some fresh melons straight from the source.
• Have a seed-spitting contest with your friends or family members. Whoever can spit their seeds the farthest wins!
• Set up a “Melon Bar” where guests can choose from a variety of melon toppings such as honey, chocolate chips, or mint leaves.
• Head to a local farm and enjoy the beauty of nature while surrounded by fields of ripe melons.
• Collect as many different types of melons as you can find and do a side-by-side taste test to see which one is your favorite.
• Spend the day at home lounging in front of the air conditioner with a big bowl of chilled melon chunks by your side—heaven!

The possibilities are endless; use your imagination and have fun! Just don’t forget to seed your melons before eating them.

No matter how you choose to celebrate it, Melon Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy this delicious summer fruit! So whether you’re picnicking in the park or relaxing at home with a big bowl of chilled melon chunks, make sure to savor every last bite. Happy Melon Day!