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World-famous melons 120 years of small-town tradition: Green River Melon Days

By etvnews.com · August 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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City of Green River Press release GREEN RIVER — Get ready for a flavor packed weekend in the desert. The City of Green River is hosting the 120th Annual Green River Melon Days Festival, taking place on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026.

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