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Dresden Melon Festival

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Location Dresden
Dates August 04, 2018 - August 04, 2018
Description: The11th annual Dresden Melon Festival will take place August 4 on the banks of the beautiful Muskingum River in southeast Ohio. This event celebrates the area's rich melon-growing heritage with family-oriented activities, including a 5K race/children's run, family puppet show,fishing tournament, tractor pull, cruise-in, craft and flea market vendors,petting zoo, melon derby race, melon growing competition, children's games, a wide selection of fresh food and beverages, and a great mix of classic rock, country, and easy listening bands performing throughout the day. We invite you to come experience the beauty of Muskingum County's rolling hills and scenic waterways for a family friendly day of fun!
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Show hoursSat 9-5
Application Deadline2018-07-29
Public Admission Price$1.00 before 4:00 $2.00 after 4:00
Attendance1500
Year #11
EntertainmentBands include Double Cut and Sticks & Stones, along with family puppet show starring Bob Abdou.
ActivitiesKids games, fishing contest, melon growing contest, melon derby race, prince and princess contest, petting zoo, live music, 5K and childrens' run, arts/craft/flea market, archery lessons, tractor pull, cruise-in, food and beer garden.
Art/Craft Space
price
$25.00 15 x 30
Art/Craft Spaces
this year
25
Response deadline2018-07-29
Maps and Directions (from Google Maps)
RT 60/Maple Ave exit from I70 Zanesville and follow till Dresden, or Rt 60 exit from St Rt 16 Dresden. Follow signs for St Rt 208, festival is under the suspension bridge on Muskingum River, entrance at Tri-Valley High School
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