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 »

Art & Jazz Festival

May 11-13, 2012

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 sho pping hours and other fun activities. More »

Now Accepting Participant Applications!
Downtown Grand Junction is now accepting applications for Fine Artists, Artisans, Demonstrating Artists and Food Vendors interested in participating in the 24th annual Wells Fargo Art & Jazz Festival, a three-day free, outdoor festival to be held May 11-13, 2012. Interested participants are encouraged to download and complete the application below, or to call Diane at 970-256-4132 to request an application by mail.

2012 Art & Jazz Fine Artist Application

2012 Art & Jazz Artisans Application

2012 Art & Jazz Demonstrating Artists Application

2012 Art & Jazz Food Vendor Application

*The deadline for applying is March 2, 2012

American National Bank Downtown Farmers' Market

Thursdays, June 14 - September 20, 2012

Summertime's signature event in Grand Junction... The American National Bank Farmers' 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 »

2012 Farmers' Market applications will be available beginning March 1, 2012

A recent ordinance passed by City Council prohibits pets at downtown events.

2012 Independence Day Parade

Wednesday, 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 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 29, 2012

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 »

2011 Car Show Award List

Spooktacular

October 27, 2012

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.