World's Largest Wooden Watermelon
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Duration
- 5-15 minutes
- Parking
- Free parking available in the adjacent museum parking lot
- Access
- Paved flat surface, fully wheelchair accessible from the parking lot
This giant 25-foot slice of wooden melon celebrates Green River's famous agricultural heritage. Originally built in the 1950s on a truck chassis for parades, this quirky relic now rests next to the town's history museum. It once even featured a mechanism to spit real watermelon seeds.
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Located in the small desert town of Green River, Utah, the World's Largest Wooden Watermelon is a quirky tribute to the area's rich agricultural heritage. This giant, hand-carved slice of melon was originally constructed in the 1950s to promote the town's annual Melon Days festival.
Measuring roughly 25 feet long, the wooden sculpture is mounted on a metal trailer so it can still roll through town during local celebrations. For most of the year, it is proudly displayed next to the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, welcoming road-trippers passing through on Interstate 70.
Visitors can stop by for a quick, classic roadside photo opportunity and admire the retro craftsmanship of this beloved local icon. It serves as a colorful reminder of the community's long-standing pride in its famously sweet home-grown melons.
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attractionVisitor Tips
- ◆ Combine your stop with a visit to the adjacent John Wesley Powell River History Museum to learn about the region's river-running history.
- ◆ Time your visit for September to experience the annual Green River Melon Days festival, where you can taste the famous local melons.
- ◆ The attraction is free to view and accessible year-round, making it a perfect quick break to stretch your legs during a long drive.
Heads Up
- ◆ Please do not climb on or hang off the wooden watermelon, as it is a delicate historical artifact.
- ◆ The display area is fully exposed to the sun with no shade, so expect high temperatures during the summer months.
Common questions
Where exactly in Green River is the giant watermelon located?
The watermelon is located on the grounds of the John Wesley Powell River History Museum at 1765 East Main Street.
Can you see the watermelon when its display building is locked?
Yes, the watermelon is housed in a structure with a large glass window, allowing you to view and photograph it even when the building is closed.
Is the giant watermelon ever taken out of its hangar?
Yes, the watermelon is mounted on a wheeled trailer and is towed through town every September for the annual Green River Melon Days parade.