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.
Senior Life Expo
Join us at the Senior Life Expo to be educated, informed, and entertained with booths and seminars celebrating western Colorado's 50 and better residents.
Learn in-depth during seminars presented by local businesses, discover more about health, living, and more at our booths or sit and enjoy live local entertainment during this exciting and informative event.
Have a rootin' tootin' hollerin' good time and come dressed to impress for fun and to celebrate our theme: the Wild Wild West.
Senior Life Expo | gjsentinel.com
Seminars:
9:30 a.m.
Presented by: Valley View Heart & Vascular Center
"Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification & Treatment Strategies"
Speaker: Frank Laws, MD, FACC, Electrophysiologist & Interventional Cardiologist
9:30 a.m.
Presented by: Mesa Benefits
"How to Make Medicare EZ as Pie"
Speaker: Stephanie Garcia-Hagan
10:00 a.m.
Presented by: DA Davidson Wealth Management
"Wills & Trusts: How to Develop an Effective Estate Plan"
Speaker: Isaiah Quigley, Attorney at Law, Coleman & Quigley LLC
10:30 p.m.
Presented by: Insurance Planning Alternatives
"Everything You Need to Know About Supplementing Your Medicare Coverage but Didn't Know You Needed to Ask"
Speakers: Joanna Jensen & Greg Coffman
11:00 a.m.
Presented by: D.A Davidson Wealth Management
"Preserving Retirement Income in Uncertain Markets"
Speaker: James Baccarini, Regional Vice President, Beacon Capital Management, Inc.
11:30 a.m.
Presented by: Rider & Quesenberry, LLC - Attorneys at Law
"Looking at the Legal Aspect of Wills and Trusts"
Speaker: Lloyd D. Quesenberry, Esq.
11:30 a.m.
Presented by: Mesa Benefits
"Value Added Benefits in a Medicare Advantage Plan"
Speaker: Stephanie Garcia-Hagen
1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Valley View Heart & Vascular Center
"Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification & Treatment Strategies"
Speaker: Frank Laws, MD, FACC, Electrophysiologist & Interventional Cardiologist
St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Ball
Proceeds benefit the newly established. Caring for the Caregiver Fund supporting the hard work and sacrifices our healthcare professionals make each and every day.
OSHA Day - Pinnacol Assurance
Join us for an OSHA 10-Hour training and receive your OSHA 10-Hour card for either construction or general industry.
OSHA 10-Hour for Construction (English):
This two-day course helps employers identify construction-related workplace hazards, covering various topics specific to the construction industry. Register to understand and apply OSHA Standard 1926 and how to identify and minimize construction-related workplace hazards. Participants will receive their OSHA 10-Hour card after attending this class.
Topics include:
Intro to OSHA
Excavation safety
Hand and power tools
Falls from elevations
Personal Protective Equipment
Stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Electrical safety
Health hazards
Cranes and material handling
OSHA 10-Hour for General Industry (English):
This two-day course helps employers identify workplace hazards found in general industry and covers various topics that address the most common workplace injury causes. Understand and apply OSHA Standard 1910, and learn how to identify and minimize general industry workplace hazards. Participants will receive their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card after attending this class.
Topics include:
Intro to OSHA
Walking and working surfaces, including fall protection
Exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans and fire protection
Electrical
Personal protective equipment
Hazard communication
Material handling
Bloodborne pathogens
Safety and health program
OSHA 10-Hour for Construction (Spanish):
This two-day course helps employers identify construction-related workplace hazards, covering various topics specific to the construction industry. Register to understand and apply OSHA Standard 1926 and how to identify and minimize construction-related workplace hazards. Participants will receive their OSHA 10-Hour card after attending this class. Topics include:
Intro to OSHA
Excavation safety
Hand and power tools
Falls from elevations
Personal Protective Equipment
Stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Electrical safety
Health hazards
Cranes and material handling
Additional details:
Cost is $120 per policyholder, $200 per non-policyholder
Day 1 is from 8 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Day 2 is from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on day 1 and only breakfast will be served on day 2.
You must also attend the training in its entirety in order to receive your OSHA 10-Hour card.
Cancellation policy:
All fees are due and must be paid upon registration.
If you notify the event planner of your cancellation, you’ll receive a refund for 50% of your registration and materials fee.
If you don’t notify the event planner, you forfeit the refund for 50% of your registration and materials fee.
Canceled registrations do not qualify for credit toward future training.
Quarterly Membership Luncheon
Candidate Forum - September Quarterly Luncheon
During the September Quarterly Membership Luncheon, hear from candidates in the 2022 Fall Election as they address questions surrounding business priorities that are impacting the Mesa County economy on a daily basis. From continued industry regulation, pressures on workforce due to housing and childcare shortages, and healthy conditions for expansion and retention, there is a lot to discuss when it comes to impactful topics as we work to identify pro-business candidates in the upcoming General Election.
The following local candidates have been invited to join the Grand Junction Chamber and its membership for the Luncheon on September 19th.
House District 55:
Damon Davis (confirmed)
House District 54:
Representative Matt Soper
(confirmed)
Senate District 7:
Representative Janice Rich
(confirmed)
David Stahlke (confirmed)
County Commissioner District 2:
Bobbie Daniel (confirmed)
Charles Pink (confirmed)
Governor:
Governor Jared Polis (invited) University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl (invited)
3rd Congressional District:
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (invited)
Adam Frisch (invited)
US Senate:
Joe O�Dea (invited)
Senator Michael Bennet (invited)
Local businesses that have expanded their operations by adding additional jobs and/or investing in capital improvements will also be recognized during this luncheon.
Monday, September 19th | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Grand Junction Convention Center
Mesa County Public Library Comic Con
Mesa County Libraries Comic Con will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, at Grand Junction Convention Center. Admission is free with a Mesa County Libraries Library Card or $5 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free!
Mesa County Libraries Comic Con is a fun, free, family-friendly event that brings together fans and creators, old and young in celebrating the importance of stories and fandoms that connect us and enrich our lives. Comic Con includes an Expo Hall featuring local and regional artists, authors, cosplayers, crafters, and media creators. Panel presentations give attendees an opportunity to deep dive into topics of interest; fandom meetups provide opportunities to discuss favorite characters and meet others with similar passions; and everyone can take part in cosplay, photo ops, and cosplay contests.
Banda El Recodo Y Los Recoditos
General Admission Only
8:30pm to 1am
Banda El Recodo y Los Recoditos
Además Jary Franco
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Best of the West
Here we celebrate the Businesses, People, and Places that make the West Slope great!
Thank you to the more than 12,000 people who cast more than 100,000 votes in this year's poll. We are busy tabulating the results and look forward to congratulating the winners at our live event Thursday, August 25th, at Grand Junction Convention Center.
Triple Crown Ball - Family Health West
Registration is closed
We're off to the Races!
It’s time to break out the big hats and bow-ties, and place your bets for a chance to get lucky in Kentucky! You won’t want to miss this Southern celebration benefiting the Family Health West Foundation.
Secure your spot in the exclusive VIP Winners Circle, sip on southern-inspired cocktails, bet on the most exciting two minutes in sports, and dance the night away at the FHW Triple Crown Ball!
Harmony Acres 8th Annual Fundraiser Ft. War Hippies
Join Harmony Acres for their 8th Annual Fundraiser here at the Grand Junction Convention Center! Enjoy a seated dining experience, silent auction with a live auction and live performances from The War Hippies, Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis.
Doors: 4:30 PM Band comes on at 8:00 after the live auction
Prices: 75.00$ GA
Ticket proceeds will benefit Harmony Acres animal-assisted therapy services, and continued growth and expansion of Harmony Acres Farm.
Luis R Conriquez
Welcome Luis R Conriquez, Del Rancho al Norte & Los Fascinantes de Sinaloa! Show starts 6:00 PM.
