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 P.M. Shuttle Service Will Be Available From Tvhs Parking Lot To Park Area

Schedule Of Events:

Events At Boat Launch Area:

5:30 A.M. - Small Mouth Tournament Sign-In Contact Matt Wagner 740-252-1430
6:00 A.M. - Launch Small Mouth
9:15 A.M. - Kid’s 100 Yard Race
9:30 A.M. - 5k/10k Race
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10:00 A.M. - Flag Raising/Tri-Valley High School Band Performs
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Cruise In Contact Jeff Garver 740-607-8276

River Park Area:

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Craft Show
12:00pm - Petting Zoo
11:00pm - 4:00 P. M.  Kids' Games
11:00pm - 4:00 P.M.   Bounce House
12:00pm - Cornhole Tournament Registration
1:00pm - Cornhole Tournament

Main Stage Area:

1:00 P.M. – Melon Derby - Sponsored By J and S Maintenance Contact Greg Sceurman 740-819-2503
2:00 P.M. - Small Mouth Weigh-In
2:30 P.M. – Kids' Melon Eating Contest
3:00 P.M. - Kids' Seed Spitting Contest
12:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. – Sons Of The American Legion Beer Garden

Musical Entertainment:

3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. The Sticks and Stones
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.   Barefoot Mccoy
8:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.  Appalachian Outlaws

Date: August 3,2024

Location: Dresden River Park, East Muskingum Avenue, Dresden, OH 43821.

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