The revival of the Dresden Melon Festival is a celebration of the area's rich melon-growing heritage, and provides a scenic family-friendly day of entertainment, food and activities for all ages, on the banks of the beautiful Muskingum River.
$1.00 admission until 4:oo p.m./ $2.00 after 4:00 p.m.
8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 pm: Shuttle Service Will Be Available From Tvhs Parking Lot To Park Area. (Handicap vehicles may park in park area. All vehicles may park in park area after 5:00pm)
Schedule of Events:
Events At Boat Launch Area:
05:30 am: Small Mouth Tournament Sign-In - Contact Matt Wagner 740-252-1430
06:00 am: Small Mouth Launch
09:15 am: Kid’s 100 Yard Race (Free. No Registration Needed.)
09:30 am: 5k/10k Race
10:00 am: Flag Raising/Tri-Valley High School Band Performs
12:00 pm: Corn Hole Registration
01:00 pm: Corn Hole Starts
03:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Cruise In - Contact Jeff Garver 740-607-8276
River Park Area:
09:00 am - 5:00 pm: Craft Show/Flea Market
12:00 pm: Petting Zoo
11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Kids' Game
11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Bounce House
Main Stage Area:
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Sons Of The american Legion Beer Garden
01:00 pm: Melon Derby (Free. Register At Event) Contact Greg Sceurman 740-819-2503
02:00 pm: Small Mouth Weigh-In - Kids' Fishing Pole Giveaway (Donated By Fishing Tournament Organizers And Dan Robison/Lepi And Associates Real Estate Services)
02:30 pm: Kids' Melon Eating Contest
03:00 pm: Kids' Seed Spitting Contest
03:30 pm: Corn Hole Winners Announced On Stage
Musical Entertainment:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tom And Brady
03:30 pm - 06:00 pm: The Sticks And Stones
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Carson Clouse
08:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Terry Douglas Band
Click here for 5K/10K Registration
