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🔥 Top 3 Things To Do This Week

🎤 Ian Munsick💲 $45.50–$75.50 plus fees — Wednesday, gates 6 PM, show 7 PM, The Amp at Las Colonias Park
The Wyoming-born country artist behind “Long Live Cowgirls” brings his western sound and high-energy live show to Grand Junction.

🚁 150/250 Celebration with Drone Show💲 Free — Saturday, 7 PM, Civic Center Park, Fruita
Celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday with live music at 7 PM followed by a special drone show at 9 PM. The show is designed to be viewed from Civic Center Memorial Park.

🎶 Andy Grammer: The Big Stupid Heart Tour💲 $35.50–$95.50 plus fees — Sunday, gates 6 PM, show 7 PM, The Amp at Las Colonias Park
The multi-platinum pop artist behind “Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep Your Head Up” and “Don’t Give Up on Me” closes out the week at The Amp.

📅 Mesa County Event Calendar

MONDAY - July 27

Quiet start to the week.

TUESDAY - July 28

  • 🗣️ Healing Rooms of the Grand Valley💲Free — 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, 1333 North 23rd St., Grand Junction
    Non-denominational prayer support is available for physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial needs; no appointment required.

WEDNESDAY - July 29

  • 🤠 Ian Munsick💲 $45.50–$75.50 plus fees — Gates 6 PM, show 7 PM, The Amp at Las Colonias Park
    The country artist behind “Long Live Cowgirls” brings his western-inspired sound to Grand Junction.

THURSDAY - July 30

  • 🎨 A Toast to Colorado 150: Highlighting Western Colorado’s Landscape & Spirit💲 Free; RSVP requested — 3–5 PM, WCCF Center for Philanthropy, 128 N. Fifth St.
    See the public unveiling of 14 original works from seven regional artists celebrating Western Colorado’s landscapes, history and community spirit. Local refreshments and a Colorado-inspired specialty cocktail will also be available.

  • 🛍️ Market on Main💲 Free admission — 5:30–8:30 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
    Shop local produce, artisan goods and food vendors while enjoying live entertainment along Main Street.

  • 💃 “Limitless” featuring BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance💲10 + — Doors 6:30 PM, show 7–8:30 PM, Avalon Theatre
    The all-ages production features contemporary, ballroom, ballet, hip-hop, jazz and world dance.

  • 🎺 Grand Junction Centennial Band Concert in the Parks💲 Free — 7–8 PM, Grand Mesa Shelter at Long Family Memorial Park
    Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring patriotic selections, movie music, marches, pop favorites and traditional standards.

FRIDAY - July 31

  • 🎶 Colterris Summer Sunsets: Lost Junction Band💲Free — 5 PM, Colterris Winery
    Lost Junction Band performs during Colterris’ Friday-evening summer concert series.

  • 🎬 Miracle — Movies Under the Stars💲 Free admission; food available for purchase — Concessions 5:30 PM, grill 6 PM, movie at dusk, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department
    Watch Miracle outdoors, with games, a hayride, volleyball and door-prize drawings before the movie. Bring chairs, blankets and warm layers.

  • 🎧 EDM: Four DJs💲10 cover — 8–11:30 PM, Warehouse 25Sixty-five
    Four DJs take over Warehouse 25Sixty-five for a late-night electronic dance music event.

SATURDAY - August 1

  • 🚗 Grand Valley Dancers Foundation’s 1st Annual Car Show💲 Free admission; donations appreciated — 9 AM–2 PM, Victory Life Church–Grand Valley, Fruita
    See cars, trucks, motorcycles and custom builds, plus vendors, food trucks and entertainment. Proceeds help make dance opportunities more accessible to local children.

  • 🎶 Hazel Miller and the Collective💲 $25 advance; $30 at the gate — Gates 6 PM, concert 7–9 PM, Grande River Vineyards, Palisade
    Enjoy a high-energy mix of jazz, blues, R&B, soul and popular music during the Live in the Grapevines concert series. The all-ages event benefits Partners of Mesa County.

  • 🎸 The Altacoustics at Fruita Tavern💲 No cover listed — 7 PM, Fruita Tavern
    The Altacoustics perform unplugged ’90s and 2000s rock favorites at Fruita Tavern.

  • 🎸 MATTE BLVCK💲 $20 advance plus fees — Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    The darkwave and industrial trio performs with Snakes of Russia and SO MUCH BLOOD. All ages.

  • 🤠 Neon Cowboy DJ Dance Party💲 Price not Listed — 8–11 PM, Warehouse 25Sixty-five
    An all-request DJ party featuring country favorites, crowd requests and drink specials throughout the night.

  • 🚁 150/250 Celebration with Drone Show💲Free — Saturday, live music at 7 PM, drone show at 9 PM, Civic Center Memorial Park, Fruita
    Celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday with live music in the park followed by a special drone show designed to be viewed from Civic Center Memorial Park. Bring chairs or blankets and arrive early for the best experience.

SUNDAY - August 2

  • 💍 13th Annual GJ Bridal Experience💲 $5 general admission online, $10 at the door or $15 VIP; children 10 and younger free — Noon–4 PM, DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction
    Meet more than 50 wedding vendors and find show specials, giveaways, planning inspiration and a cocktail bar. VIP entry begins at noon, with general admission at 1 PM.

  • 🍑 Palisade Sunday Farmers Market💲 Free admission — 9 AM–1 PM, Third and Main streets, Downtown Palisade
    Shop fresh produce, locally made goods and food while enjoying live music in downtown Palisade.

  • 🎶 Andy Grammer: The Big Stupid Heart Tour💲 $35.50–$95.50 plus fees — Gates 6 PM, show 7 PM, The Amp at Las Colonias Park
    The multi-platinum pop artist behind “Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep Your Head Up” and “Don’t Give Up on Me” performs at The Amp.

  • 🎺 Voodoo Glow Skulls & Authority Zero💲 $20 advance plus fees — Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    The ska-punk and punk-rock bands share the bill for an all-ages Sunday-night show.

❤️ Good News Mesa County

✈️ West Star Aviation’s Grand Junction Expansion Takes Shape
West Star Aviation’s expansion at Grand Junction Regional Airport is expected to create up to 100 new primary jobs, strengthening Mesa County’s aviation sector and skilled workforce. Local economic-development partners recently presented $246,000 in support of the expansion.

🎓 CMU Alumna Goes The Distance in 100 for 100 Challenge
CMU alumna Kristine Renninger completed 100 miles as part of the university’s 100 for 100 Challenge, supporting the Century Scholarship and future CMU students.

🔜 Coming Up Soon

  • 🤠 Trace Adkins: 30th Anniversary Tour💲 $59.45–$155 plus fees — Tuesday, August 4, gates 6 PM, show 7 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
    Country music veteran and Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of hits during a summer stop in Grand Junction.

  • 🎻 Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas💲 $59.50–$99.50 plus fees — Saturday, August 15, gates 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
    The celebrated bluegrass and Americana group reunites for an evening featuring Alison Krauss, Union Station and dobro legend Jerry Douglas.

  • 🎸 Portugal. The Man: The Denali Tour💲 $34.75–$74.75 plus fees — Wednesday, August 19, gates 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
    The Grammy-winning alternative-rock band behind “Feel It Still” brings The Denali Tour to Grand Junction.

  • 🍑 2026 Palisade Peach Festival💲 $7.50–$38.72 — Friday and Saturday, August 21–22, Riverbend Park, Palisade
    Celebrate Palisade’s world-famous peaches with live music, peach-inspired food, contests, demonstrations and family activities. Friday’s festivities also include a special drone show.

  • 🔥 Australia’s Thunder From Down Under💲 Tickets start at $49 — Thursday, August 27, doors 7 PM, show 8 PM, Avalon Theatre
    The internationally touring male revue brings its high-energy dance production, elaborate costumes and interactive show to Grand Junction.

  • 🤠 Ty Myers: The Legal Tour💲 $49.50–$99.50 plus fees — Friday, August 28, gates 6 PM, show 7:30 PM, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
    The fast-rising country artist brings The Legal Tour to Grand Junction following a sold-out 73-date headlining run.

  • 👗 The Arc of Mesa County: This Is Me Fashion Show💲 Ticketed — Saturday, August 29, 7 PM, Asteria Theatre
    An inclusive runway show celebrating individuals of all abilities. Proceeds support The Arc Mesa County’s advocacy, education and family-support programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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