2021 Festivals and Events in Grand Junction
Spring and summer in Mesa County mean the events calendar blooms right alongside the flowers. There are plenty of ways to get outdoors and celebrate local culture. From wine tasting events in Palisade to concerts in Grand Junction to mountain biking festivals in Fruita. This is a list of the major events happening around Grand Junction this year.
May & Mother’s Day Events:
Grand Valley Highland Games (May 15-16) @Mesa County Fairgrounds www.grandvalleyhighlandgames.com
Grand Valley Beerfest (May 21) @Colorado Mesa University www.supportingcmu.com/events
JUCO - Junior College World Series (May 29-June 5) @Suplizio Field www.jucogj.org
June & Father’s Day Events:
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival (June 11-13) @Riverbend Park www.palisademusic.com
Palisade Farmer’s Market (June-Sept) @Downtown Palisade www.townofpalisade.org
Downtown Farmer’s Market (June 24-Sept 9) @Downtown Grand Junction www.downtowngj.org
Country Jam (June 24-26) @Jam Ranch in Mack www.countryjam.com
Colorado Lavender Festival (June 25-27) @Downtown Palisade www.coloradolavender.org
July & 4th of July Events:
Palisade 4th of July Parade (July 4) @Memorial Veterans Park www.downtowngj.org
Mesa County Fair (July 13-17) @ Mesa County Fairgrounds www.mesacountyfair.com
August & Back to School Events:
Palisade Peach Festival (August 19-21) @Riverbend Park www.palisadepeachfest.com
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival (August 27th - 28th) @Fruita Civic Center www.miketheheadlesschicken.org
September & Labor Day Events:
Tour de Vineyards (September 18) @Palisade www.rollmasif.com
Fuoco Motor Company Downtown Car Show (September 18) @Downtown GJ www.downtowngj.org
Colorado Mountain Winefest (September 18-19) @Riverbend Park www.coloradowinefest.com
Fruita Fall Festival (September 24-26) @Downtown Fruita www.fruitafallfestival.com
Palisade Art Festival (September 25-26) @Veterans' Memorial Park www.mountainartfestivals.com
Tour of the Moon Cycling Classic (September 25) @Colorado National Monument www.tourofthemoon.com
October & Halloween Events:
Downtown Art Festival (October 1-3) @Downtown GJ www.downtowngj.org
Grand Valley Brews & Cruise Festival (October 10): @Veterans Memorial Park www.palisadebrewscruise.com
Spooktacular (October 23) @Downtown GJ www.downtowngj.org
Trick or Treat Street Harvest Festival (TBD) @Downtown Palisade
November & Thanksgiving Events:
Rimrock Marathon (November 6) @Colorado National Monument www.rimrockmarathon.com
Downtown Tree Lighting (November 20) @Downtown GJ www.downtowngj.org
Small Business Saturday (November 27) @Entire Grand Valley
December & Christmas Events:
Parade of Lights (December 4) @Downtown GJ www.downtowngj.org