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Located 28
miles from the Utah border at the junction of the Colorado & Gunnison
Rivers, Grand Junction is an oasis in the desert.
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Grand Junction is located in Mesa County which includes the towns of
Collbran, De Beque, Fruita and Palisade.
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The population of the Grand Valley is 135,400 people.
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Powderhorn
Ski Resort • Just 40 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, and over 100 outdoor sculptures. 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
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Fruita
Fat Tire Festival April
23-26, 2009
970.858.7220 • www.emgcolorado.com
Spring
Barrel Tasting April 25-26 & May 16-17, 2009
970.244.1480 • www.visitgrandjunction.com
Downtown
Art & Jazz Festival May 8-10, 2009
970.245.9697 • www.downtowngj.org
Junior
College Baseball World Series May 23-30, 2009
970.245.9166 • www.jucogj.org
Downtown
Farmers’ Market Every Thurs Mid June - Mid Sept.
970.245.9697 • www.downtowngj.org
Country
Jam USA Music Festival June 25-28, 2009
800.530.3020 • www.countryjam.com
Palisade
Peach Festival August 13-16, 2009
970.464.7458 • www.palisadepeachfest.com
Colorado
Mountain Winefest September 17-20, 2009
800.704.3667 • www.coloradowinefest.com
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