Beacon Fest - Boomer & Senior Expo
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.
FREE! CO Bridal Show-Sunday, April 19-Grand Junction Convention Center
Hours: 11AM-3PM
Plan Your Wedding at Colorado's Largest & Longest Running Bridal Show Circuit-CO Bridal Shows!
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Colorado Bridal Shows Take Place 13 Times A Year In Denver, Colorado Springs , Noco (Fort Collins-Greeley) & Grand Junction With Different Vendors & Prizes At Each Show. Attend One Or All Of The Colorado Bridal Shows! Over 20 Years Experience Producing Bridal Shows!
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CHOOSE YOUR TICKET PACKAGE:
Print Your Tickets Or Show Your Tickets On Your Phone At The Show.
1)Free General Admission Tickets. Regularly $10 Per Ticket At The Show.
*Select Specific Time-Slot To Attend
THIS IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM TOTAL OF 4 TICKETS.
2)VIP ADMISSION PACKAGE. $49 ($859.99 VALUE!) Available For Purchase - Online Only!
Show Your VIP Ticket At Show To Receive The VIP PACKAGE.
Includes:
*(2) Attend Anytime Tickets With In & Out Privileges (Value $29)
*(2)VIP Express Entries. (Value $19)
*(1) Bride Keepsake Tote-Bags Given At Show. 100% Natural Cotton, "Bride" Printed Using Eco-Friendly Ink. Picture Below. (Value $13.49)
*(2) Complimentary Titanium or Tungsten Wedding Bands. Receive A Code At The Show To Shop Online For Your Set Of Wedding Bands. Picture On Page Of Sample Wedding Bands. Shipping & Handling Not Included: $25 for 1 ring, $50 for 2 rings. (Value Up to $779.98)
*Planning The Perfect Wedding On A Shoestring Budget - Digital Book. 70 Pages Of Information To Help You Plan Your Wedding! Digital Book File Link Given At Show. (Value $18.52)
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At The Show:
*Shop local wedding professionals
*Samples!
*Get show-only pricing!
*Register for a variety of vendor prizes!
*Check out the Bridal registry from Celebrity China!
*Pick up your FREE copy of Colorado Bridal Coupon Book at the show - filled with thousands of dollars of savings for your wedding!
*AND MORE!!!
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SAMPLE VENDOR PRIZES AT SHOW:
12 piece China set serves 4 giveaway from Celebrity China (Value:$480)
Deluxe custom tuxedo shirt from BeeSpoke Limited (Value: $180)
Soft tulle cathedral length veil from Luv Bridal (Value: $119)
Texas Roadhouse gift card from Grand Junction Wedding Manor (Value: $100)
Scentsy Bridal party supreme gift (warmer 3 pack of bars, hand lotion scent circles and fragrance flower (Value: $125)
Date night gift box from Ever-After Cheeky Creations (Value: $100)
And More!
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SUPER GIVEAWAY AT THE SHOW!
EVERY ATTENDEE GETS A GIFT CARD FOR ANY 2 ITEMS FROM SYMBOLIZEIT! UP TO $400 VALUE + SHIPPING. (MUST BE PRESENT AT SHOW FOR SUPER GIVEAWAY)
With Your Gift Card, You Can Shop SymbolizeIt Online For All Sorts Of Awesome Customizable/Personalized Items For Your Wedding Including:
*Custom monogrammed champagne flutes
*Wedding floor aisle runner
*Personalized canvas wedding portrait frame art
*Wedding floor decal collage
*24” x 36” foam board picture or announcement
*18” x 24” customizable sign
Western Colorado Job Fair
EVENT TIMES: Wednesday, April 22 10AM – 2PM | (9AM-10AM - Early Access for Veterans and CMU alumni)
The Mesa County Workforce Center and Colorado Mesa University invite you to join the 2026 Western Colorado Job Fair. Western Colorado's leading job fair provides opportunity to connect to our local community and showcase your organization to potential talent.
Employer registration is available through CMU Career & Alumni Services. Click the button above or visit their employer registration page to secure your booth. For questions about registration, contact CMU Career and Alumni Services at 970-248-1404 or career@coloradomesa.edu. For general questions about the event, you can also contact Mesa County Workforce Center at 970-248-7560 or jobservice@mesacounty.us.
Get Prepared for the Job Fair
Attending the job fair is a great opportunity, and showing up prepared can make all the difference! The Mesa County Workforce Center offers free monthly workshops or individual assistance with Employment Specialists. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or looking to move up, these services will give you the tools and strategies to stand out at the job fair and beyond.
Register for monthly workshops at ConnectingColorado.gov.
Meet with an Employment Specialist on-demand during business hours or schedule an appointment at 970-248-7560 or jobservice@mesacounty.us.
Mesas To Monuments Quilt Show
EVENT TIMES: Friday, May 1, 10AM – 5PM | Saturday, May 2, 10 AM – 4 PM
Show admission at door: $8.00 (12 and under free)
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In addition to all the spectacular Quilts on display, we offer an Antique Quilt Bed Turning daily on the stage in the ballroom.
Featured artist, Sharon Braunagel, will delight you with a trunk show on the stage at 2:00 p.m.
A silent auction/buy-it-now sale comprised of new and slightly loved quilts donated by our talented members will provide an opportunity to start or add to your collection of quilts or surprise someone with the gift of a quilt.
As always, we will have 15 to 20 wonderful vendors on hand to showcase the latest trends and let you see things up close and personal. This is a non-juried show, meaning no judging by professionals. However, we do have Viewer’s Choice, and you can vote for your top three choices in 2026. There are just too many to pick only one Best of Show!
If you would like to enter a quilt, our entry forms are posted below! All quilts must have an attached sleeve hanger on the back. The instructions are below for you to download.
WE ARE ALSO HONORED TO OFFER QUILT APPRAISALS AT THE SHOW THIS YEAR WITH HEATHER STADELMAN, KNOWN AS THE QUILTING COWGIRL! CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Our event makes a great family-friendly outing. Kids of ALL ages love the show! Sandwiches and salads are available for purchase through the GJ Convention Center, so plan to make a day of it!
If you have ever experienced our Barnes and Noble mini shows in the spring and fall in Grand Junction, you’ll LOVE our quilt show at the convention center in 2026. Mother’s Day will be just around the corner, making this a perfect gift shopping opportunity and outing.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Crafters & Makers Fair
Join us at the Grand Junction Convention Center for
The Crafters & Makers Fair
November 26th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Presented by: Quilters Inspiration
Hope West Holiday Show & Luncheon
SOLD OUT EVENT!
Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, 2022
Two Rivers Convention Center
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 P.M.
10:30: Sparkling Mimosas, Blind Bid Silent Auction, Purchase Centerpieces
11:45 Welcome
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Showtime
Questions? Contact Katie, (970) 683-4914.
Hope West Holiday Show & Luncheon
SOLD OUT EVENT!
Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, 2022
Two Rivers Convention Center
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 P.M.
10:30: Sparkling Mimosas, Blind Bid Silent Auction, Purchase Centerpieces
11:45 Welcome
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Showtime
Questions? Contact Katie, (970) 683-4914.
CGFOA Annual Conference
The CGFOA 2022 Annual Conference will be held at the Grand Junction Convention Center in Grand Junction from November 15-18, 2022. Join your peers for education, networking, and fun! There are a variety tracks to choose from, knowledgeable instructors and a lot to see and learn in the vendor exhibit hall.
Registration opens on September 1, 2022
Members receive early bird pricing if you buy your tickets by October 14th
Volunteers, board and committee members, moderators and speakers all receive a discount by using the code: THANKS22
First time attendees can receive a discount by using the code: FIRST22
If you are not a CGFOA member, save by joining first and then take advantage of member ticket pricing! Member ticket pricing includes automatic discounts for early bird registration. Check out CGFOA membership opportunities and information here.
Keynote Speaker
We are excited to announce our Keynote Speaker, Jinahie, and her talk, "Conquering the Inner Critic".
Jinahie (“my wings” in Arabic) is an Egyptian-American performance artist and psychotherapist. She has shared the stage with multiple Grammy-award winning artists, and has been a keynote speaker for over 300 universities, the United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, and Michelle Obama. Now in the 9th year of her national tour, Jinahie travels the country as a performer, public speaker, and workshop facilitator. With her unique background as both an artist and therapist, she has captivated countless audiences with a combination of masterful storytelling and therapeutic expertise. Prepare to laugh, be charmed, and likely shed a few tears — Jinahie is a storyteller for the soul.
Conference Registration Grants
In order to better serve our members and make education opportunities accessible, the CGFOA Scholarship Committee provides Conference Grants of up to 5 full and 10 partial conference registration slots for CGFOA members. Applications are now open.
Conference grants are limited to current members of CGFOA. Awardees are selected by the Scholarship Committee.
The Fine Print
Registration is for an individual and cannot be shared with different people attending different days. A 75% refund is offered to any cancellations made by October 31, 2022. No refunds will be processed after November 1, 2022.
Western CO Native American Market Days
Friday, November 11th: Noon to 6 PM
Saturday, November 12th: 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, November 13th: 9 AM - 8 PM
Adult admission is $5, kids are free.
Traditionally, markets were a meeting place where friendships were formed, weddings happened and an exchange of music, song, and dance occurred. Markets were a celebration of life and community.
Come join us and celebrate!
Girl Scouts of Colorado " Women of Distinction"
Girl Scouts of Colorado honors top women leaders in our community as Girl Scout Women of Distinction. These women have reached remarkable levels of achievement as business, community, and civic leaders.
For information and sponsorships contact martha.johnson@gscolorado.org.
Chamber of GJ - Annual Health Summit
Stay up-to-date on the latest in the workplace regarding overall employee health and how it will impact your business at this important annual event! Hear from guest speakers, attend seminars, and visit with local health experts and insiders at featured vendor booths.
Online registration open until 10/18/2022
2022 Annual Health Summit - Member $65
2022 Annual Health Summit - Future Member $75
Chamber of GJ - Business After Hours
The Chamber invites you to join us for a special night of networking at the Grand Junction Convention Center Business After Hours! Enjoy great conversation with business peers while enjoying light food and drinks.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Grand Junction Convention Center
Registration for Grand Junction Area Chamber Members is
$10 (IF PAID BY 12 NOON (10/24/22)
$12 at the door.
Annual Pass Holders, for your name tag, Call 970-242-3214 or email info@gjchamber.org with your pass information. Annual Pass Holders must RSVP to have nametag pre-printed.
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 12 NOON (10/24/22)
*This is a MEMBERS ONLY event*
This event is intended for Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce members and their guests 21 years of age and older.
*All events require pre-registration and pre-payment. Registration fees are non-refundable four business days prior to event unless otherwise specified. Substitutions may be made at any time. If special assistance is needed, you must notify the Chamber four days prior to the event. Photographs will be taken at all Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce events.*
Colorado Association of School Executives - 2022 FALL WESTERN SLOPE SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERENCE
Registration for this event is by invitation only. Please contact the CASE office at (303) 762-8762 for more information.