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Green River, Utah: World's 2nd Largest Watermelon Slice

A giant watermelon slice on wheels -- a familiar sight in Green River's annual Watermelon Days festival -- is now parked year-round for viewing by visitors.

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Watermelon.

Melon Days, World's Largest Watermelon

The largest melon slice is kept in the park behind the Holiday Inn.

[Joe Teeples, 07/21/2016]

Watermelon.

Melon Days, World's Largest Watermelon

The World's Largest Watermelon is on a trailer; it's a little tough to get a good picture.

[Marie Kelly, 03/11/2016]
Watermelon Days, World's Largest Watermelon

The watermelon is now being stored under a carport next to the Powell Museum off of UT 19 - can't miss it. It is on a trailer and has silver streamers hanging off the back.

[The Brockmans, 06/04/2012]

Watermelon slice.

Watermelon Days - World's Largest Watermelon

The giant watermelon slice is made out of painted wood.

[D. Pruiksma, 08/09/2010]
Watermelon Days, World's Largest Watermelon

Just took the business loop through town. Spotted the watermelon on the north side of the road on the east part of town. Still looks good.

[Hendi, 07/03/2010]

Since it's on a trailer, the watermelon has been known to get around Green River.

World's 2nd Largest Watermelon Slice

Address:
1765 Main St., Green River, UT
Directions:
Parked under an open-air shed next to the John Wesley Powell Museum. On the north side of US Hwy 70/Main St., just east of the bridge across the Green River.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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