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With over 230 days of sunshine every year, a wide variety of locally owned businesses, and limitless outdoor recreation, the possibilities are endless!
Experience the vibrancy of Downtown Grand Junction with dozens of shops, music venues, restaurants, art galleries, and year-round street festivals. From historic buildings and featured local art to gorgeous trails and breathtaking views, discover an experience that fits you.
With over 300 days of sunshine every year, a wide variety of locally owned businesses, and limitless outdoor recreation, the possibilities are endless!
Experience the vibrancy of Downtown Grand Junction with dozens of shops, music venues, restaurants, art galleries, and year-round street festivals. From historic buildings and featured local art to gorgeous trails and breathtaking views, discover an experience that fits you.
Upcoming Events
Market on Main presented by Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
The Market on Main, presented by Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, is summertime’s signature event in Grand Junction and is a showcase of farm products from the Western Slope and around Colorado. The Market on Main is a summer-long community event series drawing an estimated 5,000 visitors per week…
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Downtown Car Show Presented by ColorAuto Detailing
In September, Main Street rumbles with the sound of motors as participants pour into Downtown Grand Junction for the 25th annual ColorAuto Detailing Downtown Car Show. Vehicle owners bring antique cars, muscle cars, and classic cars. Even motorcycles and electric cars are on display. The 2026 Car Show will take…
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Rhythm and Brews Concert Series presented by Bray & Co.
Meet us on Main Street for the Rhythm and Brews Concert Series presented by Bray & Co.! This Market on Main add-on event features multiple bands playing live at 4th and Main Street! The event also features a beer garden plus a “Farm to Tap” night, meaning you can pick…
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Downtown Art Festival
The 11th Annual Downtown Art Festival, celebrating the Downtown Grand Junction Creative District, will be happening October 2nd & 3rd! Art Festival is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be many galleries participating in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 2nd. On Saturday,…
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Downtown Spooktacular presented by Credit Union of Colorado
Calling all kiddos to come Downtown for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating, fun activities, performances, and more! Spooktacular, presented by Credit Union of Colorado, will take place on October 24 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Main Street will be closed for this event for the safety of our kids, so…
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Downtown Tree Lighting presented by Enstrom Candies
Catch the Spirit of the holidays in Downtown Grand Junction. It all starts with the Downtown Tree Lighting presented by Enstrom Candies! With a magical wave of his hand and a sprinkling of magic dust from the Hilltop rooftop, Santa lights not only the tree at 4th and Main, but also all…
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Parade of Lights presented by Bank of Colorado
The Parade of Lights is the biggest parade of the year! Thousands line Main Street as lighted entries enchant viewers. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy our beautiful Downtown. Be sure to also check out the shop windows of our wonderful Downtown businesses! The 2026 Parade of Lights will take…
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Evening Under the Stars – FREE Community Concert
Join us for a night of music under the open sky as the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra presents Evening Under…
Spirited Away
Soprano Magdalena Kuzma, winner of the 2026 GJSO Young Artists Competition, joins for two works: Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a…
Spirited Away
Soprano Magdalena Kuzma, winner of the 2026 GJSO Young Artists Competition, joins for two works: Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a…
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Show Local Love. Shop Small. Spend an afternoon shopping in Downtown Grand Junction - from gift shops and music stores to outdoor recreation and local grocers, you can find…
Self-Care Spots Downtown
Self-care Never Felt So Good. Downtown Grand Junction is the home of many local salons and day spas. Whether you're in need of a new haircut or a mani-pedi…
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Find the Perfect Adventure for Every Family. Make memories that last a lifetime visiting Downtown Grand Junction. From interactive street-art and local parks to sweet treats and quirky toy…
Discover Treasure in GJ
Hunt Down Unique Antiques in Downtown Downtown Grand Junction offers a unique antique hunting scene that attracts people from all over the country. Experience an exciting and bustling walk…
Shop Till You Drop
Show Local Love. Shop Small. Spend an afternoon shopping…
Self-Care Spots Downtown
Self-care Never Felt So Good. Downtown Grand Junction is…
Family Fun Downtown
Find the Perfect Adventure for Every Family. Make memories…
Discover Treasure in GJ
Hunt Down Unique Antiques in Downtown Downtown Grand Junction…
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Behind the Art: “Mind Numbing”
This post originally appears on GJ Creates At its best, public art has the power to inspire human connection, inform, and create social change. One recent GJ Creates project hits all three notes. If you haven’t visited downtown lately, make a stop to see “Mind...
Downtown Grand Junction on YouTube
Did you know that Downtown Grand Junction has its own YouTube channel? Over the past year we've been busy creating mini documentaries about the history of downtown, our business community resiliency, and other special stories that gives our community its...
Make Sure to Spend Your Downtown Gift Cards
With the holidays behind us and Spring on our doorstep, we ask you keep downtown businesses and restaurants in mind and spend your Downtown Grand Junction gift cards! Throughout the pandemic our community has stepped up, bought into the support local message, and...
Behind the Art: “Mind Numbing”
Downtown Grand Junction on YouTube