Signature Events
As the heart and soul of the Grand Valley, Downtown Grand Junction is a safe, family-friendly community gathering place. Many events make Downtown the place to be all year long. Every event is free and open to the public. Many feature live entertainment, extended shopping hours and a sense of old-fashioned values.
Art on the Corner
Art on the Corner (AOTC) is a unique yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit displayed in Downtown Grand Junction. This exhibit is free to the public and includes more than 100 sculptures in a variety of media and styles. More than half of the pieces are part of a permanent collection and the others are on loan from the artists for one year. More »
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Art & Jazz Festival
May 10 - 12, 2013
This Mother's Day Weekend, Main Street is alive with art and jazz! Explore jazz performed by local and national musicians, enjoy artist demonstrations in a variety of media, socialize with friends and neighbors, and browse high-quality artwork. A celebration of art and music, this outdoor event features high quality street vendors, live music, extended shopping hours and other fun activities. In the interest of safety and because of the success of the Festival and the expansion of its beer and wine garden, 5th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Rood and Colorado for the duration of the Art & Jazz Festival. More »
Downtown Farmers' Market
Sponsored by Bellco Credit Union
Thursdays, June 13 - September 19, 2013
Summertime's signature event in Grand Junction... The Downtown Farmers' Market is a 15-week community event series drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors per week. Comprised of fresh, local produce, Downtown merchants and restaurants, artisans, vendors, and musicians, the festival atmosphere attracts local and regional visitors. Entertainment is sponsored by Atlasta Solar Center, and weekly event highlights are available in the Wednesday edition of The Daily Sentinel. More »The 2013 Farmers' Market application is now available.
A recent ordinance passed by City Council prohibits pets at downtown events.
2013 Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 4
Join us on Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction
The Grand Old Flag flies high every 4th of July as this annual patriotic parade makes its way down Main Street. Community organizations join together in celebrating our country's independence with colorful floats and costumes of red, white and blue. Beginning at 10am, the Independence Day Parade is the perfect prelude to the firework display in Lincoln Park later in the evening. Download the 2013 Parade Application »
Fuoco Motor Co. Downtown Car Show
September 28, 2013
The 9th Annual Fuoco Motor Company Downtown Car Show will be held Saturday, September 29, in beautiful Downtown Grand Junction. Up to 200 cars are displayed with prizes awarded to the top 10 cars More »2012 Car Show Application2012 Car Show Award List
Spooktacular
October 26, 2013
Spooktacular is a family-friendly event for kids 12 and under with activities taking place at 6th and Main. All kids should come in costume for fun which begins at 3:30. The kids can enjoy cookie decorating and pumpkin decorating as well as entertainment and special "spooky" music. It all wraps up at 5pm with a costume parade up and down Main Street led by a witch! Special thanks to City Market, Central High School Key Club and the GJ Downtown Partnership.
Holiday Events
There's a variety of Holiday Events held in Downtown GJ!
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