Melon days green river utah 2022

Posted in Utah August 24, 2022

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. The cooler weather, pumpkin patches, and fall foliage all add to this enchanting season in the Beehive State. However, there is one more thing to love about fall in Utah — the annual Melon Days Festival. Hosted in Green River each year, this small town festival is one that you will not want to miss. In fact, the Green River Melon Days Festival is one annual event the entire family will count down to every single year.

Utahns have enjoyed the Green River Melon Days Festival for more than 115 years. This festival is simply a large celebration of the town’s famous melon varieties and their growers.

Each year, this festival takes place on the third weekend in September and the entire event is packed with activities. In 2022, the festival will be held on September 16 and 17.

Melon Days begins Friday and features activities the entire family will enjoy from a golf tournament, pony rides for children, a softball tournament, and even Wild West dancing.

Saturday is the day you will not want to miss. The day begins with a 5k run and walk, followed by the popular Melon Days Parade.

After the parade, head to Green River's city park where you can shop at the Vendor Fair …

… and enjoy free melon sampling ALL DAY LONG!

You can even put your melon carving skills to the test by creating masterpieces from local melons.

There are also several other events scheduled throughout the day such as a photo contest and a fun shoot event.

Saturday evening, put on your dancing shoes because it is a night filled with live music. Grab your family and friends and spend an evening listening to a popular musician.

There’s no doubt that the Melon Days Festival in Green River is going to keep you busy, smiling, and laughing. If there’s only one fall festival in Utah that you plan to attend, make sure this weekend event is at the top of your list.

Have you ever attended the Green River Melon Days Festival in Utah? What activities did you enjoy? Let us know in the comments! You can visit the Melon Days website for more information on this fall festival in Utah including its schedule of events.

If this is your first time visiting Green River, take the time to eat at some of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants around town. Here are just a few Utah restaurants you may want to consider.

Address: Green River, UT, USA

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2022 Green River Melon Days Green River, UT

Date of Event

September 16, 2022 -
September 17, 2022

Event Location

Green River City Park
E Main St and Solomon
Green River, UT 84525
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Description of Event:

The Melon Days will be held on September 16-17, 2022. The festival will feature car show, 3-man scramble tournament, softball tournament, wild west dancin’, concert, 5k run/walk, parade, melon carving contest, vendors, tasty melons, food, and more. Hours: Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm

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