Hours: 9AM-3PM

Admission: FREE

Grand Junction’s biggest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families is back! BeaconFest, Colorado’s largest senior expo, takes over the Grand Junction Convention Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is FREE for a full day of entertainment and education all focused on living your best life after 50.

BeaconFest is the best chance to visit directly with more than 100 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping seniors age well in Western Colorado. Enjoy live music from the stage and foyer, featuring Peggy Malone, Javier de los Santos and Donny Morales. Savor delicious food from area restaurants, gain valuable insights from expert-led seminars and enter prize drawings every half-hour!

At 1 p.m., the Volunteer of the Year ceremony will honor some of our community’s most giving and passionate senior volunteers. BEACON readers can learn about this year’s honorees and vote at BeaconSeniorNews.com through April 3.