2017 Calendar of Events & Festivals / COME TO LIFE GOLDEN COLORADO ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY’S GATHERING OF THE GUILDS APRIL 30 Join unique Colorado guilds and artisans working in ceramics, distilling, fiber, fine art, glass, metal, leather, paper and wood. Enjoy vendor demonstrations and presentations. Most items for sale. 720-497-7632, coloarts-crafts.org JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES (JUCO) MAY 27–JUNE 3 The Junior College World Series draws amazing young baseball players full of talent and com-mitment from around the United States. 970-245-9166, jucogj.org days of live performances by some of country music’s biggest stars. Numerous food and craft vendors, on-site camping and more. 855-821-9210, countryjam.com Outdoor car show featuring hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, exotic sports cars and more. 970-245-9697, downtowngj.org Considered one of the premier recreational road-cy-cling events in the western US. The breathtaking Colorado National Monument makes an epic day of cycling near Grand Junction. 303-733-8775, tourofthemoon.com Junction Air Show 2017, presented by West Star Aviation, featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds and other mili-tary and civilian aircraft at the region’s largest air show. 970-242-6663, gjairshow.com GRAND LAKE GRAND LAKE WINTER CARNIVAL FEB. 11 This year Grand Lake Goes Hollywood in our Winter Carnival festival! Enjoy bed sledding, snow golf, parade, music and fireworks. Activities for kids of all ages. 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com COUNTRY JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 15–18 Enjoy four GRANBY 3 LAKES ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT JAN. 27–29 The 29th Annual 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Tournament dates are set! Fish one, two or all three days. More than $18,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Numerous categories and ways to win. 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com join us for the best small-town parade in Colorado! Parade goes down Main Street (Agate Ave.) in Granby, followed by live music/party in town park. 970-887-2311, granbychamber.com DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION CAR SHOW SEPT. 30 GRAND LAKE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL JUNE 10–11, JULY 8–9, AUG. 5–6 Handmade articles from talented craftsmen. Join us in Town Park for a wonderful array of high-quality goods. It’s also a great opportunity to explore Colorado’s No. 1 “authentic small town”! 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com TOUR OF THE MOON CYCLING CLASSIC SEPT. 30 BUFFALO BBQ WEEKEND JULY 15–16 Join Grand Lake for our annual Buffalo Barbecue festival featuring music, activities, 5K, parade and of course Buffalo Barbecue brought to you by Bare Bones Barbecue! 970-627-3402, grandlakechamber.com JULY 4TH PARADE AND PARTY IN THE PARK JULY 4 Please GRAND JUNCTION AIR SHOW SEPT. 30–OCT. 1 Grand GREELEY GREELEY STAMPEDE JUNE 23–JULY 4 The Greeley Stampede is Colorado’s premier summer Western cele-bration. Rodeo, concerts, carnival, shopping, food, Kids Korral, demolition derby, Western art show and more. 970-356-7787, greeleystampede.org GRAND JUNCTION SPRING BARREL TASTING AT GRAND VALLEY WINERIES APRIL 29–30 Enjoy barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods plus winery and vineyard tours. 970-255-1471, grandvalleywine.com DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION ART FESTIVAL WEEK OCT. 13–21 This new event focuses on the area’s GRAND JCT OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE EVENT + MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 19–21 Featuring abundant artists and local galleries. Downtown shops become art galleries for the week. Enjoy street art and wine tasting from local wineries. 970-245-9697, downtowngj.org LAKE CITY LAKE CITY UNCORKED WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT. 16 Good friends, music and wine under the fall leaves of historic downtown Lake City. Seven bands, more than 100 wines for tasting, beer from San Luis Valley Brewing Company and unique food. 970-596-9071, lakecityfestival.org mountain-bike trails in the world-class Lunch Loops trail system and more; the Grand’s 15-, 30-and 40-mile courses start and finish in Grand Junction with music each day. 520-623-1584, epicrides.com/index. php?specialcontent=home_page Put more alue in your Vacation Free Instant Rewards* 15% Discount, Room Upgrade, Late Check-out and more with Vantage Rewards Free Internet & Continental Breakfast at most locations BOOK DIRECT for a great rate and the best value at our 1,200 hotels. 888-315-2378 .COM *Offers & discounts are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time. Details at VantageHotels.com. ©2017 Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc. COLORADO.COM / 87
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