Holistic Trade Show
Apr
6

Holistic Trade Show

Western Colorado’s largest holistic event is coming back to the Grand Junction Convention Center! We were formerly known as the Alternative Health Expo and have the same great vendors from around the west. Lots to see and do. Presentations throughout the day. Join us for a day of wellness exploration as you learn about ancient techniques and discover new wellness innovations.  

Presentations will include Crystal Singing Bowl meditation!

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42nd Annual Snowmaking and Slope Maintenance Conference & Trade show
Apr
8
to Apr 10

42nd Annual Snowmaking and Slope Maintenance Conference & Trade show

Featuring…

❆ exhibitors representing cutting-edge snowmaking and slope maintenance equipment and technology;

❆ workshops and seminars led by experts and designed to provide support, advice, and innovative solutions to common—and uncommon—problems;

❆ organized and impromptu opportunities to network with colleagues and coworkers, suppliers, buyers, specialists, and decision-makers;

❆ recognition for this year’s nominees and finalists for CSCUSA’s coveted awards: Snowmaker of the Year, Groomer of the Year, Terrain Master of the Year, and more!

Attendees: connect, collaborate, learn, and return to your resort with insights and techniques you can share with colleagues. Get ahead of trending topics, meet the people behind the brands, and take your expertise—and your ski industry career—to the next level.

Vendors: this is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your products, generate new leads, and make your mark in the market.

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Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show
Apr
12
to Apr 13

Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show

Friday, April 12, 2024    10 AM – 5 PM

Saturday, April 13, 2024   10 AM – 4 PM

Show admission at door:  $7.00 (12 and under free) 

Sunset Slope Quilters is bringing you another Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show.   Our featured artist is Ricky Tims:  quilter, pianist, storyteller.    250+ quilts will be on display.  Antique bed turnings will be twice daily in the ballroom, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  We will have two silent auctions (small quilt and large quilt) with a “buy-it-now” feature,  quilts for sale, twenty vendors offering a variety of products.   Vote for viewer’s choice.  Sign up for door prizes.   

Ricky Tims will delight us with a concert April 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Grand Junction High School as well as lectures on Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. (LocoMotion) and 1:00 p.m. (Eleven Cool Things), at the Grand Junction Convention Center in the Whitewater Room.  Details, prices and ticketing through 970tix or sunsetslopequilters.com/m2m.attendees/.  Ricky will also be available during the show for meet and greets and to sell and sign his Lizzy Albright books.   

Website:  www.sunsetslopequilters.com/m2m.attendees/

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52nd RMLA CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
May
6
to May 9

52nd RMLA CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

Preparations are underway for the 2024 RMLA Conference and Trade Show!

As always, our ultimate goal is to provide compelling, advancing, and topical education to the ski industry’s lift operations and maintenance work force, and that will not be compromised. In order to stay ahead we must give our personnel the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. This training leads to engagement and engagement leads to retention. 

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2024 SAVMI Conference & Tradeshow
May
13
to May 15

2024 SAVMI Conference & Tradeshow

The Ski Area Vehicle Maintenance Institute (SAVMI) is a non-profit organization, which represents ski area vehicle maintenance personnel throughout North America. The primary focus of the organization is to provide education and a platform for exchange of information between ski areas and suppliers.

The SAVMI Conference & Trade Show is the largest annual gathering of the SAVMI membership.  (And we believe it to be the largest gathering of ski area vehicle personnel in the US!)  The educational presentations and networking opportunities offered are extremely valuable.  Over the past several years there have been many changes in the ski area vehicle maintenance industry and our organization provides your staff with the most updated materials available today.  Conference goers receive expert instruction, take part in “hands-on” demonstrations, meet with industry suppliers & consultants at the trade show, and mix with industry people at several social and recreational events.

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 Western Colorado Red Hatters Walking the Red Carpet
May
16

Western Colorado Red Hatters Walking the Red Carpet

It is time to feel special and be in the spotlight. Come one- come all – May 16 – 19, 2024
The Western Slope of Colorado has 3 Red Hat Society chapters that have joined together again to host a fabulous Red Hat convention in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado. The ladies that attended in 2017 had a great time and we want all of you, plus all your friends back again.

Thursday Night:
Meet and Greet Event – stop by the Convention Center to pick up your packets, lanyards and any event merchandise you preordered. Visit with us, ask questions and plan for a whirlwind weekend.

Friday during the day:
Vendor Alley will be open for your shopping pleasure all day Friday and Saturday. We have vendors that you all know and love as well as several new ones that will be offering new and unique items that you will just have to take home.

Friday Night: Night at the Oscars
Dress as your favorite actor, celebrity or character. We understand that it could be very hard to dress for this theme in red hat colors so it is not required. HOWEVER, we are asking you to use your imagination and include SOMETHING red hat on your costume. This should end up being really fun to see how creative everyone is. Photo booths will be available so you can capture the moment. Not into costumes? That is okay, you are welcome to dress in red hat attire appropriate for a night at the Oscars.
Dance the night away with the sounds from Rick Mancuso & the 5 Stars Band. They play a variety of music to please everyone.

Saturday: An optional Hi Tea party for $25.   This is limited to 50 ladies so register early. 

There will also be optional jewelry making $10.

Bingo (bring your dobber)

Saturday: Walking the Red Carpet
Your are invited to Walk the Red Carpet and strut your stuff in your best Red Hat regalia! What a great opportunity to dig out your finery, great hats, bling and be in the spotlight all evening. We will be amazed and astounded by “Magic by Rudy Chacon”.

Sunday Morning:
Join us for a plated farewell breakfast to send you all on your way. Last chance to connect with new friends. Be sure and bring your business cards to share

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Colorado Ski Country: Snow Conference
Apr
4
to Apr 6

Colorado Ski Country: Snow Conference

Featuring… 

  • exhibitors representing cutting-edge snowmaking and slope maintenance equipment and technology;

    1. for-credit workshops and seminars led by experts and designed to provide support, advice, and innovative solutions to common—and uncommon—problems;

    2. organized and impromptu opportunities to network with colleagues and coworkers, suppliers, buyers, specialists, and decision-makers;

    3. recognition for this year’s nominees and finalists for CSCUSA’s coveted awards: Snowmaker of the Year, Groomer of the Year, Terrain Master of the Year, and more!

Attendees: connect, collaborate, learn, and return to your resort with insights and techniques you can share with colleagues. Get ahead of trending topics, meet the people behind the brands, and take your expertise—and your ski industry career—to the next level.

Vendors: this is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your products, generate new leads, and make your mark in the market.

If you spend all summer thinking about winter, if your work makes skiing and riding possible, if you love your ski industry job, CSCUSA’s 41st annual Snowmaking & Slope Maintenance Trade Show & Conference is not to be missed. Save the date!

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2023 Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo
Mar
24
to Mar 26

2023 Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo


Date and Time

Friday Mar 24, 2023 Sunday Mar 26, 2023

Friday, March 24th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday, March 25th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 26th: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location

Grand Junction Convention Center 
159 Main St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
United States 

Fees/Admission

Adults: $5 
Ages 13-18 & 55+ : $3
Kids 12 and under: FREE

Website

HBA of Western Colorado

Contact Information

Megan Ward
Send Email

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GJ Chamber Banquet
Mar
3

GJ Chamber Banquet

You're booked! A fun-filled evening attended by over 700 guests! Gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, our Business and Citizens of the Year, network, and raise funds for the Chamber's efforts in the coming year.

 The 2023 Annual Chamber Banquet will be "The Story of Business Success" this March. Join us at this whimsical, thrilling event on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Grand Junction Convention Center! With an exciting silent auction, a live auction full of fun surprises, and awards to celebrate businesses and individuals throughout our community - you better "bookmark" this date.

 This is an event with tables and seats assigned on a first-come/first-serve basis and will be a night to celebrate the resiliency, nimbleness, and strength of our outstanding business community. This event requires pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable/non-cancellable 14 business days prior to the event date.  Substitutions and special assistance requests may be made up to 7 business days prior to the event date.

To purchase tickets please contact Kayley Kutcher at kayley@gjchamber.org or 970-263-2917.

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) continues to monitor policy and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of our guest is our top priority. By purchasing admission to this event, guests acknowledge the contagious and evolving nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that they may be exposed to the virus and become affected as a result.

*Individual tickets purchased will be subject to assigned seating with other individual guests.

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GJ Lions Club Carnival
Feb
18

GJ Lions Club Carnival

Our club was chartered in October of 1921 and immediately began raising money to help out various projects and organizations for the betterment of our community. To date the Grand Junction Lions Club holds its annual Carnival and Parade (which first started in 1929) as its sole fund raiser and has given back more than $8,000,000 back to the local community. Get involved, give back to our great city and community, have an amazing time the whole time! Check out just some of the projects Lions Club helped create with our dedicated members who work each year to make what you see around you, happen.

More information: The Grand Junction Lions Club (gjlions.org)

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Wedding of a Lifetime
Jan
22

Wedding of a Lifetime

Join Magic 93.1 and Ambassador Blind and Shutter for 2023’s Wedding of a Lifetime!

Admission is free for this year courtesy of Ambassador Blind and Shutter.

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VinCO Conference & Tradeshow
Jan
16
to Jan 19

VinCO Conference & Tradeshow

VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference, bringing together top experts in enology, viticulture and business to Grand Junction each year as well as networking, educational wine tastings and an interactive trade show. CAVE’s purpose in hosting VinCO is to create a venue to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to our emerging wine region.

Online conference registration ends January 3rd at 12:00pm. Trade Show registration is available until November 28th.

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2022 Fifa World Cup Viewing
Dec
18

2022 Fifa World Cup Viewing

Doors open at 7 AM

“Kegs and Eggs” Buffet opens at 7:30 AM

Kickoff at 8 AM

Ole! GJ Convention Center will be showing the 2022 World Cup on December 18th at 8 AM!

Bring your appetite for our “Kegs and Eggs spread” for only $22 which includes one free single beverage of your choice! Kids 12 and under are just $15.

Reserve your plate in advance by calling 970-263-5700. Limited buffet tickets are available at the door.

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