This event is basically the last celebration of summer in the Castle Country area. This year the party will start on Saturday, September 15 and will run intermittently through the next weekend.
The first day of the event will include a car show and cruise, called the Melon Cruise that starts at 10:30 a.m. It takes place at Anderson City Park in the middle of the desert town.
On Friday, September 20 there will be a Three-Man Scramble Tournament at the Green River State Park Golf Course and at noon vendors will begin selling their wares in the park. A carnival also begins at that same time. That afternoon there is a softball tournament and that evening square dancing will take place from 7 to 10 p.m.
The next day there is a 5K called the Melon Run will take place at 6:45 a.m. and from 7 to 9 a.m. a Scout Pancake Breakfast will be served at the City Park pavilion.
The heart of the event begins at 9 a.m. with the Melon Carving competition as well as the Melon Days Parade at 10 a.m.
Other events at different times during the day are the Chicken Show, the Melon Day Fun Shoot, performances by the Melon Days Queen and Princesses, various Melon Games and a John King Concert in the park. The day ends with Square Dancing in the park.
Another favorite thing for people to do is the melon tasting event in the park that goes on all day. This is a chance to savor some of the best melons grown in the west.
It’s a great time and a great way to end the summer and usher in the fall.
For more information go to http://melon-days.com/