Green River Utah's Annual Melon Days Festival, Now 118 Years Old, Is A Celebration Of Our Town's Famous Tasty Melon Varieties And Their Growers. Our Rural Town's Population Swells As Locals, Family, Friends And Visitors Come Together For A Weekend Of Melon-Munching Fun.
Schedule Of Events
Pony / Unicorn Rides
Ponies And "Unicorns" Provided By Stacie Rigby
$9 A Ride
Softball Tournament
Men’s And Coed - Entry Fee: $350
- Teams Must Be Registered
- Standard Usssa Rules Apply
- Special Rules Will Be Posted At All Fields
- Four Game Guarantee
-Two 2 -Pitch Pool Play Games
- Double Elimination
- Games Will Be 7 Innings Or Up To One Hour Long
-Includes 3 Balls And Umpires
-Includes 2 Home Run Bracelets
- Men’s Will Start Saturday
Melon Run (5k Run/Walk)
This Event Is Sponsored By The Green River High School Athletic Department.
Fill Out Entry Form Online Here
Or Print And Fill Out Here
Bright Ideas Market - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
O.K. Anderson Park, Basketball Courts
Bright Ideas! Is An Emery County Based Jr. Entrepreneur Program That Offers Free Workshops, Trainings, Local Vendor Opportunities, And A Chance To Win Seed Money For Kids Looking To Start Or Expand Their Own Business!
Whether You're A Member Of Bright Ideas Or Not, If You're 17 Years Old Or Younger And You Have A Great Idea For A Booth, Please Fill Out An Application For Green River Melon Days.
Melon Days Parade - 10:00 Am
The Parade Lineup Will Begin At The City Maintenance Building (545 West Main) Across From Napa, And Will End At The Book Cliff Lodge (735 East Main). Participants Must Line Up By 9:30 Am.
For More Information Contact:
Cindy Bowerman, Parade Director - (435) 691-0251
Click Here To Fill Out The Application Online
Melon Days Fun Shoot- 12:00 Pm
Gun Range 3525 E Old Hwy 6 And 50
Melon Days Trap Shoot
$5 Shoot For Members
$10 Shoot For Non-Members
Cash Prizes!
Melon Carving Contest
Melon Carvings Must Be Carved From Local Melons. You May Submit Pictures Of Your Carved Melons Starting Sept 1st To Greenriverutahevents@Gmail.Com.
Those Who Wish To Display Their Melons At The Park May Bring Them To The City Booth By 10:00am Saturday Sept 21st. Both Virtual And Day Of Melons Will Be Added To The Contest. Winner Receives A Cash Prize Of $100!
Variant X Concert - 2:30pm - 5:00pm
At The O.K. Anderson Park Stage.
Variantx, A Dynamic Rock Ensemble Hailing From Carbon County, Utah, Delivers Electrifying High-Energy Party Rock Anthems Spanning Four Decades. Founded In 2020, The Band Comprises Five Talented Musicians Deeply Rooted In The Local Music Scene. Quenten Kirkwood And Brian Sherman Set The Stage Ablaze With Their Blazing Guitar Riffs, While Larry Mckinnon Lays Down The Rhythmic Foundation On Drums. Wayne Jensen Thunders On Bass, Anchoring The Band's Sound, While Wes Thompson Commands Attention With His Captivating Lead Vocals.
Boasting A Wealth Of Experience Garnered From Years Spent Honing Their Craft In Various Bands And Sharing Stages With Renowned National Acts, Variantx Infuses Their Performances With A Distinctive Flair. Their Live Shows Are A Vibrant Mix Of Crowd-Pleasing Favorites And Lesser-Known Gems, Showcasing Their Versatility And Passion For Music. Drawing Inspiration From A Wide Spectrum Of Genres, They Reinvent Each Song, Imbuing It With Their Unique Style And Energy. Variantx Takes Pride In Crafting Memorable Experiences For Their Audiences, Leaving An Indelible Mark With Every Performance.
Outer Site - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
At The O.K. Anderson Park Stage.
Janette - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Fun, And Has
Been In The Entertainment Field Forever. Playing In Venues In Vegas And The Western, Midwest, And Part Of The Eastern Circuit That Has Given Her An Edge Of Knowledge And Versatility That Will Keep The Audience Captivated And Coming Back For More. She Has Many Diversities In Her Vocals, From Heart To Pat Benetar, To Zepplin, To Shania Twain, But With The Edge Of Fun! (Are You Curious Yet?) She Does This Because She Thoroughly Enjoys Entertaining An Audience. You Might Way She Is A Little Wire/Less!
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