Local Events
Spring Brings Activities!
Posted: May 02, 2016 by Joee Stephan
No doubt we are all exhausted from snow and rain and all it implies. Let's ring in spring with some seriously amazing events in our valley! So many, in fact, that we cannot even begin to list them all! For more events and info: Visit Grand Junction.
OLYMPUS - COLORADO WEST PRIDE FEST 2016
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May 05, 2016 - May 08, 2016
Various Locations - Downtown Grand Junction
The 4th Annual Colorado West Pride Festival Presents:
Theater Night - Thursday, May 5, 2015 at Mesa Theater • 8pm • $5 • 18
The White Party - Friday, May 6, 2015 at Mesa Theater • 8pm • $5 cover • 18
The White Party is a tradition nearly as old as Pride itself! Dress in your brightest whites and dance the night away at this year's premiere dance event. Enjoy cocktails in the lounge at 8pm before the DJ's starts spinning at 9pm.
The Rainbow Party - Saturday, May 7, 2015 at Mesa Theater • 8pm • $5 cover • 18
In 1969, Drag Queens ignited the battle for gay riots during the Stonewall Riots. Tonight, the Kings and Queens of Drag burst onto the stage in a colorful exhibition of LGBTQ pride benefitting this great party's name! Cocktails served at 8pm; show begins at 9pm.
The 4th Annual Grand Junction Pride Parade & Festival - Sunday, May 8, 2015
Parade • Main Street, From 1st to 6th • 12:30pm • Free Admission • ALL AGES
Festival • M. City Lounge, 515 South 7th Street • 1pm-8pm • Free Admission • ALL AGES
Join us to march, or bring your pride to share from the curb - The Fourth Annual Pride Festival to follow! With vendors, performers, speakers, a Family Friendly Zone, a separate beer garden, bring the whole family to join the thousands of LGBTQ and advocates from the entire Western Slope as we celebrate our pride!
SPRING FLORA AND GEOLOGY - COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOC. SPRING WALKS & TALKS SERIES
GRAND VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL (5TH ANNUAL)
SPRING FLORA AND GEOLOGY - COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOC. SPRING WALKS & TALKS SERIES
May 05, 2016
Colorado National Monument
CNMA Spring 2016 Walks and Talks Series - Call 970-858-3617, ext 308 to register. Pre-registration is required and more information is provided upon registration. Events are free to current CNMA members and $5 per person for non-members. Participants on hikes will be required to sign an Acknowledgment of Risk liability waiver. There is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle to Colorado National Monument or use your Annual Pass.
Spring Flora and Geology. Thursday, May 5; 8:30 – noon
Hike the historic Fruita Dugway with biologist John Moore and geologist Don Regan. These former Interpretive Rangers will lead you to a seldom-hiked part of the Monument to see spring flora and geology along the original road from Fruita to Glade Park. Hike is limited to 15 participants. Moderate difficulty, mostly downhill. Approx. 3 hours / 5 miles. Pre-registration required. Bring water, lunch and appropriate clothes. We will shuttle cars so please carpool if possible.
MOTHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST (ORCHARD MESA LIONS CLUB)
MOTHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST (ORCHARD MESA LIONS CLUB)
May 08, 2016
Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building
2785 US Hwy 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Join the Orchard Mesa Lions Club for their 37th annual Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast on May 8th.
Eggs, sausage, pancakes. Free flowers for ladies, Cake Wheel, and Door Prizes!
GRAND VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL (5TH ANNUAL)
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CMU University Center Plaza
1455 N. 12th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
From 5-9 PM | Ticket Price $30 pre-sale and $35 at the door | Proceeds Support the Maverick Club's Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund | Live music, tasting and people's choice competition, craft brews from about 50 breweries in Colorado and around the world.
Purchase advanced tickets at Fisher's Liquor Barn and Kannah Creek Brewing Company (cash only) or online at http://supportingcmu.org/events.
RACING IN THE ROCKIES BARREL SERIES
RACING IN THE ROCKIES BARREL SERIES
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May 14, 2016 - May 15, 2016
Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 U.S. 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Racing in the Rockies, Barrel Racing at its best in Western Colorado!
Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15, 2016 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds.
See website for more information. http://www.racingintherockies.com/index.htm
DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUNIOR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 2016 (JUCO)
DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 20, 2016 - May 22, 2016
Downtown Grand Junction
Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
May 20-22, 2015 | Downtown Grand Junction | Main Street comes alive for a full weekend with music performed by local and national artists. A celebration of music, this outdoor event features live music, extended shopping hours and other fun activities. This event is held in conjunction with the Epic Rides Off-road Mountain Bike Event so there will be lots of great gear vendors and bike races to see also.
For the complete list of events: http://www.downtowngj.org
JUNIOR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 2016 (JUCO)
May 28, 2016 - June 04, 2016
Suplizio Field
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Grand Junction is proud to have been the host of the Junior College Baseball World Series for over 50 years. JUCO draws amazing young baseball players full of talent, commitment and enthusiasm. Players, coaches and fans are all swept up in the thrilling moments of America's pastime.
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