Green River, Utah Hosts Dirt Bike Rally and UTV Watermelon Crawl

Two off-roading events in April and May showcase the stunning desert landscapes of southeastern Utah.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:01pm

Green River, Utah, known as the hub for exploring the gorgeous desert of southeastern Utah, is welcoming two off-roading events in the coming months. The 6th annual Green River Dirt Bike Rally will take place April 23-25, 2026, featuring trail riding, skills training, prizes, and the chance to win a new KTM dirt bike. The Green River Watermelon Crawl OHV event on May 2-3, 2026 will showcase the spectacular trail systems of the Green River area and the San Rafael Swell.

Why it matters

Green River has long been a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts looking to explore the stunning desert landscapes of southeastern Utah. These two events help drive tourism to the area and support the local business community, while also providing exciting recreational opportunities for dirt bike and UTV riders of all skill levels.

The details

The Green River Dirt Bike Rally will be based at the baseball fields on the north end of town, with a vendor market, maps, demos, and the chance to win prizes, including a brand new KTM 300 XCW Hard Enduro Edition dirt bike. The Watermelon Crawl OHV event on May 2-3 will allow riders to explore the incredible trail systems of Green River and the San Rafael Swell alongside knowledgeable local guides.

  • The Green River Dirt Bike Rally will take place April 23-25, 2026.
  • The Green River Watermelon Crawl OHV event will be held May 2-3, 2026.

The players

Green River

A city in southeastern Utah that is known as the 'hub' for exploring the gorgeous desert landscapes of the region.

Dick Brass Estate

The estate that is donating a brand new KTM 300 XCW Hard Enduro Edition dirt bike as a prize for the Green River Dirt Bike Rally.

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What’s next

Riders can register for the Green River Dirt Bike Rally at greenriverdirtbikerally.com and the Green River Watermelon Crawl at greenriverwatermeloncrawl.com.

The takeaway

These two off-roading events in Green River, Utah provide exciting recreational opportunities for dirt bike and UTV enthusiasts to explore the stunning desert landscapes of southeastern Utah, while also supporting the local business community and driving tourism to the region.