Events

Melon Fest

Saturday, August 21
noon – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the juicy and sweet taste of fresh, ripe melons. Watch a demonstration in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen where the Garden Chef will be demonstrating both sweet and savory melon recipes.

Enjoy a laugh and participate in a melon seed-spitting contest or watermelon rolling on the Great Lawn.

Taste a variety of European melons from locally owned Phoenix Gardens and learn about pickling watermelon rinds.