NC Watermelon Queen Elizabeth Steinlage

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2025 North Carolina Watermelon Queen

Miss Elizabeth Steinlage was crowned as the 2025 North Carolina Watermelon Queen during the 42nd Annual North Carolina Watermelon Association's Convention held March 7 - 8, 2025, in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Elizabeth (Elle) is the twenty-year-old daughter of Joe and Ashley Steinlage of Morrisville, North Carolina. She is a student at North Carolina State University majoring in Agricultural Science.

Elle is a Student Ambassador at North Carolina State University, representing the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She attended the 2024 Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference. She participates in the Agricultural Communicators Program, Agriculture Business Management Club, Ducks Unlimited, and Delta Gamma's State College Chapter. Elle made the Dean's List for both spring and fall 2024.

Elle aims to build a career specializing in the use of pesticides and gene editing in plants. She also hopes to acquire land and establish her own homestead, where she can raise crops and livestock.

When asked why she would like to be selected to serve as the Public Relations Representative for the North Carolina Watermelon Association, Elle said: "It would be an honor to be selected as the 2025 NC Watermelon Queen for the North Carolina Watermelon Association. I would work to promote the state's rich agricultural history and contributions from the watermelon industry. I believe that my passion for agriculture, combined with my commitment to community service and communication skills, will allow me to positively represent the association and its mission. I would be dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of watermelon farming and agriculture, fostering connections between growers and consumers.

Additionally, I am passionate about the importance of inspiring young people to appreciate and understand agriculture and its important role in feeding our communities. Being the 2025 North Carolina Watermelon Queen would be an amazing opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the watermelon and agriculture industry, educate the public, and encourage support for North Carolina agriculture. I would be thrilled to serve as a positive and enthusiastic voice for the North Carolina Watermelon Association."

As North Carolina Watermelon Queen, you will find Elle promoting North Carolina watermelons all across the state and nation. She will hold the state title for one year and represent the North Carolina Watermelon Association at the 2026 National Watermelon Association Convention in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

2025 North Carolina Watermelon Queen

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

1 Jan, 1970
NCSU Football - Watermelon Day

Raleigh, NC
1 Jan, 1970
NCSU - CALS Tailgate

Raleigh, NC
1 Jan, 1970
State Farmers Market - Watermelon Day

August 2025

Raleigh, NC
7 Mar, 2025
North Carolina Watermelon Association Convention

March 7-8, 2025

Wrightsville Beach, NC
11 Mar, 2025
NCDA & CS Ag Products Reception

March 11, 2025

Raleigh, NC
27 Mar, 2025
University of Mt Olive - Ag Fest

March 27, 2025

Mount Olive, NC
3 Apr, 2025
National Watermelon Promotion Board Queen Training

April 3, 2025

Charleston, SC
4 Apr, 2025
Cooper River Bridge Run & Expo

April 4-5, 2025

Charleston, SC
12 Apr, 2025
Deans Farm Market Strawberry Pageant

April 12, 2025

Wilson, NC
8 May, 2025
NC Welcome Center I-85

May 8, 2025

Norlina, NC
16 May, 2025
Got to be NC Festival

May 16, 2025

Raleigh, NC
9 Jun, 2025
International Fresh Produce Assoc. Washington Conference

June 9-11, 2025

Washington, DC
15 Jun, 2025
Deans Farm Market Watermelon Camp

June 16-19, 2025

Wilson, NC
24 Jun, 2025
NC FFA State Convention

June 24-25, 2025

Raleigh, NC
6 Jul, 2025
Charlotte Farmers Market - Summer Festival

July 6, 2025

Charlotte, NC
14 Jul, 2025
National Watermelon Queen Tour - NC

July 14-17, 2025

NC Farms and Retail
24 Jul, 2025
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market - Watermelon Day

July 24, 2025

Greensboro, NC
26 Jul, 2025
Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival

July 26, 2025

Fair Bluff, NC
29 Jul, 2025
MarDel Queen Tour

July 29-31, 2025

Maryland & Delaware
31 Jul, 2025
North Carolina Watermelon Festival

July 31 - August 2, 2025

Murfreesboro, NC
9 Aug, 2025
Midtown Farmers Market Watermelon Day

August 9, 2025

Raleigh, NC
23 Aug, 2025
Winterville Watermelon Festival

August 23, 2025

Winterville, NC
25 Oct, 2025
Marine Corp Marathon

October 25, 2025

Washington, DC
16 Jan, 2026
SC Watermelon Association Convention

January 16-18, 2026

Hilton Head, SC
13 Feb, 2026
North Carolina Watermelon Association Convention

February 13-14, 2026

Wrightsville Beach, NC
18 Feb, 2026
NWA Convention

February 18-22, 2026

St. Pete, FL

Be Our Next Watermelon Queen

Be The Next Watermelon Queen!

Would you like to be the 2026 North Carolina Watermelon Queen?

The 2025 crown was presented to Miss Elizabeth Steinlage of Morrisville, NC during the North Carolina Watermelon Association Convention on March 7 & 8, 2025.  2026 could be your turn!

The North Carolina Watermelon Association will be holding its Annual Watermelon Queen Scholarship Competition on February 13 & 14, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. If you are interested in participating in the competition please contact Sharon Rogers by email ncwatermelonqueen@gmail.com or phone 336-583-9630 for all the details.  Application deadline is January 15, 2026.

Be The Next Watermelon Queen!

Contact us

Mailing Address:
PO Box 58220
Raleigh, NC 27658

Telephone: (919) 413-9544
Fax: (919) 882-8533