Events

Vendor fair & free melon sampling in the park all day on Saturday!

Schedule 2025 Schedule subject to change

3-MAN SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

- $270.00 per team (includes fees & cart):
-$90 for individual.
- 35% of combined handicaps
- No more than 10 between partners
- Max handicap 24
- UGA or established handicap required

Tournament starts at 9 AM at Green River State Park golf course.

Call 435-564-8882 for more information.

FFA Breakfast in the Park!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th | 7:00AM - 10:00AM

Come on down to the FFA Breakfast at the park! It's going to be hoppin' good times with a heapin' plate of grub. The Green River Utah FFA Chapter is cookin' up a storm at the pavilion at the O.K. Anderson park. Fill yer bellies before the Melon Days parade kicks off! Tickets are available until 10 AM Saturday, or while they last. All money raised goes to support these hard-workin' FFA Kids. Bring the whole family and help us make a difference!

Brennan Bigelow: 435-299-2504

Pony / Unicorn Rides

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th - 20th

Ponies & "Unicorns" provided by Stacie Rigby

Contact Stacie Rigby: [email protected]

$9 a Ride

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th - 20th

Men’s & 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
- Co-ed will start Friday | Men’s will start Saturday

For questions and registration contact:
Amanda: 435-749-9060

REGISTER AT:
coalcountryevents.com

Wild West Dancin'

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th | 8 PM – 9:30 PM

Come spend an evening and enjoy some Wild West Barn Dancing. Anyone ages 10 and up can do it! We teach all the dances on the spot so everyone can have a great time together. At this Barn Dance you’ll get to try your hand at Lines Dances, Round Dances, Prairie Dances, Contra Dances, Cowboy Dances, and some Square Dancing too. If you live in the West, but have never tried western dancing, then this is the perfect time to do so. Come learn and laugh and mix with people in a relaxed but high energy environment. Just bring a partner, some western threads and duds, your boots, and a smile.

Again - we teach you everything! Just come and have a good time! Don’t Miss Out!
$10 Per Couple
Contact Paul Welcker: 801-680-4391

MELON RUN (5K Run/Walk)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

This Event is Sponsored by the Green River High School Athletic Department.

Fill out Entry Form online HERE

Or Print and fill out HERE

Contact: Kayce Fluckey: 775-385-7277

Bright Ideas Market

FRIDAY, 12:00PM - 6:00PM
SATURDAY, 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!
You can learn more about the program at https://www.emerycountychamber.com/jr-entrepreneurs.html

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.

Jr. Entrepreneur Application

MELON DAYS PARADE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th | 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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th | 12:00 PM | Gun Range 3525 E Old Hwy 6 & 50

Melon Days Trap Shoot

$5 Shoot for Members

$10 Shoot for Non-Members

CASH PRIZES!

For more information contact: Landen Fluckey 775-385-1044 or Lance Erwin 435-210-8131

Melon Carving Party

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH | 7:00PM | 180 S. BROADWAY

Please join us for our annual melon carve!
Free to the public. All experience levels encouraged --- even if you've never carved a melon before!
Open to all ages, but minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Bring your own melon and tools. We can help with ideas and carving if you need it!
Spectators, loiters, and looky-loos are welcome.
All melons must be entered into the Melon Days melon carving contest by Saturday morning at OK Anderson Park.

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MELON CARVING CONTEST

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

Melon Carvings must be carved from Local Melons. You may submit pictures of your carved Melons starting Sept 1st to [email protected].

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!

Melon Days PHOTO CONTEST!

Enter to win $100 cash prize!

RULES:
1. Photo MUST contain a Green River Melon. Watermelon, cantaloupe, Honey Dew, etc.
2. Contest begins NOW. Submit Photo by September 23rd @ 10:00 AM
3. Send photo to [email protected]. Melon Days Committee will review and vote on their favorite.
4. Acknowledge that your photo submissions may be used for future event advertising.
5. ONLY one photo per submission

THAT'S IT!

Get creative, we can't wait to see your photos!