With pieces of watermelons everywhere, Ball State students and alumni came out to the 38th-annual Watermelon Bust sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Tau Delta on Saturday.
The event has a long-standing tradition including its unique main event, busting watermelons. With an entire watermelon theme, other events included the dunk tank where students could "dunk a Delt."
Emily Westermeier, president of Alpha Chi Omega, said the event had a total of 63 teams of six members each.
"An event like the Watermelon Bust brings out the best in the greek community," she said. "It brings everyone close together and it puts out a positive image."
The event was moved to West Campus Field this year, a departure from its normal location at LaFollette Field.
Games were added, such as the watermelon seed-spitting contest and watermelon-eating contest, and the classic games such as tug-of-war, a relay race and the obstacle course made their appearance.
Austin Gerber, president of the Interfraternity Council, said the event went well, and it is good that the proceeds go to a good cause.
"[Watermelon Bust] gets people excited for philanthropy events coming up," he said. "It shows we are trying to reach out to other organizations to be a unified group."
All money raised will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie and A Better Way.
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