65th Howell Melon Festival
The Howell Melon Festival turns 65 this year. This annual community tradition celebrates Howell’s agricultural roots with headline events like the Howell Melon Run, live music, and of course delicious Howell Melon Ice Cream.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Friends of the Howell Carnegie Library Booksale at Howell Carnegie Library
Most hardcovers are $1.00, most paperbacks are only $.50, and all children's books are only $.25. Special pricing on current books.
3:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Art at the Opera House
The Livingston Arts Council invites you to enjoy our 19th Annual Fine Arts Show, taking place during the Howell Melon Festival. The event will be held on the first floor of the Howell Opera House, where all the artists will be present to discuss their work and answer questions. You can expect a variety of art forms, including paintings, jewelry, digital prints, photography, and more, with all displayed artworks available for purchase. Additionally, we have a kids' "make-and-take" art table and a community mural for the whole family to contribute to. So come on in, stroll through the exhibit, and discover your new favorite piece of art.
5:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Festival Tent
The fun never stops in the Howell Melon Festival Tent. We'll be serving up cold beer, local wines and delicious food. Free admission into the tent all weekend long and all ages are welcome until 9:00PM. Drink tickets are Cash Only.
6:00 p.m - 6:15 p.m: Howell Melon Roll at Corner of State St. and Michigan Ave
The Howell Melon Roll is a community tradition where kids ages 2-5 roll a Melon from the starting line to the finish line! All participants will get to keep their Howell Melon after the roll. Limited spots are available. Sign up early to reserve your spot. Cost: $5/person. Click Here For Registration Information
6:15 p.m - 6:30 p.m: Mascot Dash at Downtown Howell
Join us in kicking off the Howell Melon Run and One in a Melon Mile with our annual Mascot Dash. This short 100m dash starts the run festivities and is a great way for your business to get visibility.
6:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m: One in a Melon Mile at Downtown Howell
This one mile fun run/walk takes participants through the historic neighborhoods of Howell. Click Here For Registration Information
7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Howell Melon Run 5K at Downtown Howell
Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 48th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 15, 2025, events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell. This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k. Click Here For Registration Information
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Concert at the Courthouse - Alan Turner - "The Gambler Returns" The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute
Not since Garth Brooks jumped off the stage and into people’s hearts has the country scene delivered such riveting entertainment as southeastern Michigan’s Alan Turner and his Steel Horse Band. His connection with his fans makes him stand out, and his rugged good looks, rich baritone vocals and the way he delivers the song to his captivated audiences has set him above the rest.
