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Nestled in the Grand Valley, on the far west side of Colorado, Grand Junction holds more than enough spectacular views and local friendly charm for everyone. It's definitely a place worth living or visiting.
There is plenty to see and do with great restaurants, movie theaters, Bananas Fun Park, Mesa State College, a Botanical Gardens, an Art Center, the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn Ski Resort (only an hour away), a Farmer's Market, a charming downtown, and an abundance of Wineries, (if you've never tried Mead, an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water, you should make sure to visit the local Meadery in Palisade.
Not sure where to start with restaurants? 626 on Rood is an upscale bistro located downtown with cuisine and drinks that will not only knock your socks off, but your shoes as well. In the mood for sushi? No Coast Sushi, Suhieros or Zen Garden are worth trying. Need a tasty beer and some good company? Go to the Ale House, Rockslide Brewery or the Blue Moon. Main Street Bagels can always help kick start your day with fresh coffee and homemade bagels. There are plenty of chain restaurants but I feel the local places always have more personality and enjoyment in them.
There is plenty to do outdoors: biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, snowboarding, skiing, rafting, golfing, dirt biking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting nearby in Glenwood Springs. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
Need a break from the warm local atmosphere and want something more face paced? Denver and Salt Lake are both approximately a four hour drive. The ski resorts range from a one to three hour drive. Grand Junction is sure to please all ages and all tastes. Give us a try today!
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Western Colorado Events
Janary
Wedding Expo – Grand Junction, CO
At the Two Rivers Convention Center on Main Street.
February
Taste of the Grand Valley – Grand Junction, CO
A food festival featuring local food venues that provides free samples.
Sweetheart Weekend – Grand Junction, CO
Bring your sweetheart here for a romantic weekend.
March
Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo – Grand Junction, CO
Check our vendors, bid at the silent auction, get great ideas for your home.
April
Beaconfest – Grand Junction, CO
Entertainment, local organizations and business for local senior citizens.
Fruita Fat Tire Festival – Fruita, CO
There is an expo, beer garden, rides, bikes. Bring your bike some friends and get ready to have fun.
May
Viva el Vino, Grand Junction CO
A wine tasting event for local non-profit organizations.
JUCO World Series – Grand Junction, CO
A massive world series for competitive collegiate baseball.
Downtown Art and Jazz Festival – Grand Junction, CO
Downtown view art, sample local beer and listen to music.
4th Annual Classic Auto Fest – Grand Junction, CO
Over 200 classic and antique cars will be exhibited.
Bike Festival – Palisade, CO
Bring your bike and get ready!
Parade of Roses – Palisade, CO
One of the newest events out in Palisade.
June
Farmers Market – Grand Junction, CO
Located downtown during the summer.
Strawberry Days – Glenwood Springs, CO
Strawberry Days is Colorado's oldest civic festival and attracts thousands of locals and visitors alike.
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival – Palisade, CO
This acoustic music event is right on the banks of the Colorado River.
Country Jam – Mack, CO
One of the biggest country festivals in Western Colorado. A four day camping and country festival.
Bicycle Tour of Colorado – Glenwood Springs, CO
A seven day fully supported bicycle tour in the Colorado Rockies.
Telluride Balloon Festival - Telluride, CO
Great flying and balloon wrangling in the town of Telluride!
Jazz Among the Grapevines – Grand Junction, CO OR Hear it Through the Grapevine
Bring a picnic, and enjoy some jazz & local wine outdoors at the Two Rivers Winery or at Grand River Vineyards.
July
Reds, Whites & Blues Festival – Palisade, CO
Fourth of July Celebration with a parade and games.
Mesa County Fair – Grand Junction, CO
Carnival rides, animal exhibits, shows, local art, music, contest, bull riding and more.
August
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival – Olathe, CO
The biggest little festival full of music, entertainment and the best sweet corn around.
Cajun Festival – Telluride, CO
If you enjoy cajan food this is the festival to attend.
Telluride Film Festival – Telluride, CO
The 35th Telluride Film Festival featured a diverse selection of programming from across the globe with over seventy filmmakers, writers, actors and artists in attendance.
Palisade Peach Festival– Palisade, CO
More than 100 food, art and craft vendors with live music and a children area.
Renaissance Faire– Palisade, CO
A unique fair with both Renaissance festivities in the year of 1550 and Pirates of the 18th century.
September
Rock Jam – Mack, CO
A two day rock festival. You can camp and rock out for the weekend.
Air Show – Grand Junction, CO
Does not occur every year. Check website for dates.
Colorado Mountain Winefest – Palisade, CO
Held in the heart of Colorado's wine country.
Pork and Hops Festival – Grand Junction, CO
A barbeque competition, enjoy your beer and bbq.
Fruita Fall Festival – Fruita, CO
A free community event full of arts, crafts, food and events for three days.
Telluride Blues and Brews Festival – Telluride, CO
A three day celebration of blues and microbreweries.
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Nestled in the Grand Valley, on the far west side of Colorado, Grand Junction holds more than enough spectacular views and local friendly charm for everyone. It's definitely a place worth living or visiting.
There is plenty to see and do with great restaurants, movie theaters, Bananas Fun Park, Mesa State College, a Botanical Gardens, an Art Center, the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn Ski Resort (only an hour away), a Farmer's Market, a charming downtown, and an abundance of Wineries, (if you've never tried Mead, an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water, you should make sure to visit the local Meadery in Palisade.
Not sure where to start with restaurants? 626 on Rood is an upscale bistro located downtown with cuisine and drinks that will not only knock your socks off, but your shoes as well. In the mood for sushi? No Coast Sushi, Suhieros or Zen Garden are worth trying. Need a tasty beer and some good company? Go to the Ale House, Rockslide Brewery or the Blue Moon. Main Street Bagels can always help kick start your day with fresh coffee and homemade bagels. There are plenty of chain restaurants but I feel the local places always have more personality and enjoyment in them.
There is plenty to do outdoors: biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, snowboarding, skiing, rafting, golfing, dirt biking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting nearby in Glenwood Springs. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
Need a break from the warm local atmosphere and want something more face paced? Denver and Salt Lake are both approximately a four hour drive. The ski resorts range from a one to three hour drive. Grand Junction is sure to please all ages and all tastes. Give us a try today!
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Western Colorado Events
Janary
Wedding Expo – Grand Junction, CO
At the Two Rivers Convention Center on Main Street.
February
Taste of the Grand Valley – Grand Junction, CO
A food festival featuring local food venues that provides free samples.
Sweetheart Weekend – Grand Junction, CO
Bring your sweetheart here for a romantic weekend.
March
Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo – Grand Junction, CO
Check our vendors, bid at the silent auction, get great ideas for your home.
April
Beaconfest – Grand Junction, CO
Entertainment, local organizations and business for local senior citizens.
Fruita Fat Tire Festival – Fruita, CO
There is an expo, beer garden, rides, bikes. Bring your bike some friends and get ready to have fun.
May
Viva el Vino, Grand Junction CO
A wine tasting event for local non-profit organizations.
JUCO World Series – Grand Junction, CO
A massive world series for competitive collegiate baseball.
Downtown Art and Jazz Festival – Grand Junction, CO
Downtown view art, sample local beer and listen to music.
4th Annual Classic Auto Fest – Grand Junction, CO
Over 200 classic and antique cars will be exhibited.
Bike Festival – Palisade, CO
Bring your bike and get ready!
Parade of Roses – Palisade, CO
One of the newest events out in Palisade.
June
Farmers Market – Grand Junction, CO
Located downtown during the summer.
Strawberry Days – Glenwood Springs, CO
Strawberry Days is Colorado's oldest civic festival and attracts thousands of locals and visitors alike.
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival – Palisade, CO
This acoustic music event is right on the banks of the Colorado River.
Country Jam – Mack, CO
One of the biggest country festivals in Western Colorado. A four day camping and country festival.
Bicycle Tour of Colorado – Glenwood Springs, CO
A seven day fully supported bicycle tour in the Colorado Rockies.
Telluride Balloon Festival - Telluride, CO
Great flying and balloon wrangling in the town of Telluride!
Jazz Among the Grapevines – Grand Junction, CO OR Hear it Through the Grapevine
Bring a picnic, and enjoy some jazz & local wine outdoors at the Two Rivers Winery or at Grand River Vineyards.
July
Reds, Whites & Blues Festival – Palisade, CO
Fourth of July Celebration with a parade and games.
Mesa County Fair – Grand Junction, CO
Carnival rides, animal exhibits, shows, local art, music, contest, bull riding and more.
August
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival – Olathe, CO
The biggest little festival full of music, entertainment and the best sweet corn around.
Cajun Festival – Telluride, CO
If you enjoy cajan food this is the festival to attend.
Telluride Film Festival – Telluride, CO
The 35th Telluride Film Festival featured a diverse selection of programming from across the globe with over seventy filmmakers, writers, actors and artists in attendance.
Palisade Peach Festival– Palisade, CO
More than 100 food, art and craft vendors with live music and a children area.
Renaissance Faire– Palisade, CO
A unique fair with both Renaissance festivities in the year of 1550 and Pirates of the 18th century.
September
Rock Jam – Mack, CO
A two day rock festival. You can camp and rock out for the weekend.
Air Show – Grand Junction, CO
Does not occur every year. Check website for dates.
Colorado Mountain Winefest – Palisade, CO
Held in the heart of Colorado's wine country.
Pork and Hops Festival – Grand Junction, CO
A barbeque competition, enjoy your beer and bbq.
Fruita Fall Festival – Fruita, CO
A free community event full of arts, crafts, food and events for three days.
Telluride Blues and Brews Festival – Telluride, CO
A three day celebration of blues and microbreweries.
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