We are gearing up for the busy season, planning weddings and menus for Spring! The robins and magpies have returned, we anxiously await the arrival of flowers, hummingbirds and waterfowl! We have been lucky to have a mated pair of great-horned owls in the willow tree for two years now!
As you plan your trip to Grand Junction, here are a few exciting events you don't want to miss! Don't forget to book your lodging early for holiday and special event weekends! www.willowpondbnb.com
First Fridays at The Art Center: www.gjartcenter.org
This month The Art Center exhibits feature the CO2 international poster exhibit, the Rockies West National Juried Watercolor Exhibit and opening at the end of March the CMU student exhibit. April features the Altrusa art show, featuring work by area school children, Spring Art Week, and in May- the annual Fine Art Auction...Tuesdays are always free!
April 11, 2013 - April 14, 2013
120 W. 8th St., Palisade, CO 81526
Join the Palisade Art Lovers as they commemorate the passage into spring with their annual Peach Blossom Art Show.
April 12, 2013 - April 13, 2013
970-464-5777
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3rd & Main, Downtown Palisade, Palisade, CO 81526
5 th Annual Palisade International Honey Bee Festival 2013 | Friday & Saturday, April 12th and 13th, 2013 | Reception at the Blue Pig Gallery on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and the Festival is Saturday from 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM in downtown Palisade.
April 12, 2013 - April 21, 2013
970-901-4128
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312 29 Rd (By the Colorado River off 29 Road), Grand Junction, CO 81502
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for two weekends!
April 12-14 and 19-21, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Daily | Daily
admission is free to the public | Step back in time and experience
history.
April 13, 2013
970-623-9400
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159 Main St., Grand Junction, CO
Wine tasting event put on by Junior Service League all
proceeds stay in Mesa County and are distributed to local non profits.
April 25, 2013 - April 28, 2013
303-635-2815
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South Park Square, Fruita, CO 81521
2013 marks the 18th year of this Singletrack
Mountain Bike tradition. Come ride miles of pristine MTB Trails, meet
MTB friends from around the world and support those who support the
passion, the lifestyle and the sport we all enjoy.
April 27, 2013 - April 28, 2013
970-464-5867
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See description, Palisade, CO 81526
Highlights of this event include behind the scenes
winery and vineyard tours, exquisitely prepared gourmet meals, tasting
of wines that are not readily available to the general public, and of
course, barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods.Tickets are $70 per person.
May 10, 2013 - May 12, 2013
Main St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
May 10 - 12, 2013 | Downtown Grand Junction | Main
Street comes alive Mother's Day Weekend with jazz music performed by
local and national artists, artist demonstrations in a variety of
mediums and artists selling beautiful, high-quality work.
May 17, 2013 - May 18, 2013
970-858-0360
325 E. Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521
Friday and Saturday May 17-18, 2013 | Friday Hours:
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Saturday Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Celebrate the
story of Miracle Mike with the City of Fruita!
May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013
970-464-5867
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See description, Palisade, CO 81526
Highlights of this event include behind the scenes
winery and vineyard tours, exquisitely prepared gourmet meals, tasting
of wines that are not readily available to the general public, and of
course, barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods.Tickets are $70 per person.
May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013
970-245-7939
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6th and Main St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
We've recreated an 1899-1915 102 mile bicycle ride
from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We've researched the
history of the Midland Road Race and have included as many of the
original elements of the race as possible.
May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013
970-640-8177
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PO Box 2827, Grand Junction, CO 81502
Saturday May 18 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday May 19 11
AM to 5 PM | Artspace and Open Studios Spring Tour | No fee. Open to the
public.
May 25, 2013 - June 01, 2013
970-245-9166
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Suplizio Field, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Grand Junction is proud to have been the host of
the Junior College Baseball World Series for over 50 years. JUCO draws
amazing young baseball players full of talent, commitment and
enthusiasm. 
