Located 28 miles from the Utah border at the junction of the Colorado & Gunnison Rivers, Grand Junction is an oasis in the desert.

Grand Junction is located in Mesa County which includes the towns of Collbran, De Beque, Fruita and Palisade. The population is 127,000.

Powderhorn Ski Resort • Just 35 minutes from Grand Junction, has exceptional valley views and a family friendly atmosphere. • 970.268.5700  www.powderhorn.com

Arts, Culture & Shopping
The centerpiece of downtown Grand Junction is Main Street's tree-lined shopping park that leads you along a string of shops, boutiques, galleries, museums and restaurants.  970.245.9697 • www.downtown.gj.org

Colorado National Monument
Steep canyons, towering monoliths, unique rock formations, remains of prehistoric Native American cultures and dinosaur fossils! 970.858.3617 • www.nps.gov

Wineries
The Grand Valley is home to over 18 wineries. For a complete list contact the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau at 970-244-1480 or log onto www.visitgrandjunction.com

12th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival
April 24-27, 2008
970.858.7220
www.emgcolorado.com

Spring Barrel Tasting
April 26-7, & May 17-18, 2008
970.244.1480 www.visitgrandjunction.com

Downtown Art & Jazz Festival
May 9-11, 2008
970.245.9697
www.downtowngj.org

Junior College Baseball World Series
May 24-30, 2008
970.245.9166
www.jucogj.org

Downtown Farmers’ Market
Every Thursday Mid June–Mid Sept.
970.245.9697
www.downtown.gj.org

Country Jam USA Music Festival
June 26-29, 2008
800.530.3020
www.countryjam.com

Palisade Peach Festival
August 14-17, 2008
970.464.7458
www.palisadepeachfest.com

Colorado Mountain Winefest September 18-20, 2008
800.704.3667 www.coloradowinefest.com