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 »

Committee Application

Art & Jazz Festival

May 7 - 9, 2010

Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and The City of GJ Commission on Arts & Culture
Main Street comes alive Mother's Day Weekend with jazz music performed by local and national artists, artist demonstrations in a variety of mediums and artists selling beautiful, high-quality work. This three-day festival surrounds the installation of Art on the Corner sculptures. A celebration of art and music, this outdoor event features high quality street vendors, live music, extended shopping hours and other fun activities. More »

American National Bank Downtown Farmer's Market

Thursday's, June 10 - September 16

Summertime's signature event in Grand Junction... The American National Bank Farmer's Market is a 15 week community event series drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors per week. Comprised of farmers, artisans, vendors, musicians, and Downtown merchants and restaurants, the festival atmosphere attracts local and regional visitors. Weekly event highlights are available in the Wednesday edition of The Daily Sentinel. More »

Farmer's Market Vendor Application

Farmer's Market Rules and Regulations

Farmer's Market Entertainment Application

Merchant Sidewalk Sale Application

Independence Day Parade

July 4

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 5pm, the Independence Day Parade is the perfect prelude to the firework display in Lincoln Park later in the evening.

Fuoco Motor Co. Downtown Car Show

September 25

The 9th Annual Fuoco Motor Company Downtown Car Show will be held Saturday, September 25, in beautiful Downtown Grand Junction. Up to 200 cars are displayed with prizes awarded to the top 10 cars More »

Fuoco Motor Car Show Application