# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Grand Valley River Fest May 16, 2026
Thank you for this year's title sponsor, THE GEAR JUNCTION 

Join us for the 5th Annual Grand Valley River Fest on May 16th From 11 am - 4 pm https://grandvalleyriverfest.com/

Hosted by Grand Junction Adventures, River Rescue Dynamics and Gear Junction with support from and proceeds to benefit RiversEdge West and Save-a-Life Jacket Program. 

The goal of the festival is to educate and engage the community on all aspects related to our local waterways: Stewardship & Environmental Ethics, Boater Safety & Recreation. 


River Fest will include the following fun events for the whole family: *Admission into the event is free!


Live Local Music- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm:
Bands line-up: Stray Grass, Charles ChuckJay Walker and Ruby Horsethief & Shaun Ray


Beer Garden – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm:
Save-A-Life-Jacket Program will be hosting a beer garden at the event. All proceeds will go towards this nonprofit organization. Beer sponsor includes Trail Life Brewery, WestCo Brewing and Palisade Brewing Company.


Food Trucks line-up: Mount Garfield, Nomad Bowlz, Smokey Bonez, The Sweet Shoppe and Bravos


Community Gear Swap – 11:00 – 4:00 pm:
The Gear Junction & Grand Junction Adventures will be hosting this event. Participants wanting to take part of this event must fill out registration form prior to the event. Forms can be found on event website (grandvalleyriverfest.com). We are only selling booth space for this event. Vendors will be responsible for their own money transactions. Proceeds from this event will go towards Save-A-Life-Jacket Program, RiversEdge West and festival start-up cost.


SUP Yoga- 9:30 -10:45 am:
Proceeds from this event will go towards a local non-profit in the community that focuses on mental and physical health. Event cost is $35. Pre-registration and waiver form must be filled out prior to event. Grand Junction Adventures will be donating it’s stand up paddle equipment & safety gear for this event.


Silent Auction – 11:00 - 3:30pm:  
The Silent Auction table will be located by the beer garden. Winners will be announced at 3:30pm.  


Paddle Board Jousting – 1:00 – 2:00 pm:
Battle Royale on Butterfly Pond, paddle jousting dual between two paddle boarders. Participants will be given a life jacket, helmet, paddle board and double padded jousting paddle. Grand Junction Adventures has donated stand up paddle equipment and safety gear for This is a free event. Pre-registration and waiver form must be filled out prior to event. Prizes will be given to top winners of each age group.


Cornhole Tournament - Check-in: 11:00 AM &Bags Fly: 12:00 PM
CORNHOLE FOR A CAUSE!
Join us at Grand Valley River Fest for a Cornhole Tournament hosted by Grand Valley Cornhole. You must register before the event on Scoreholio (scan the QR code in the post).

Bring your best toss and compete for cash prizes while supporting a great cause, $40/team, 2 person/team. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Save-A-Life Jacket Program, helping provide life jackets to keep our community safe on the water. Grab a partner, bring your game, and let’s make it a great day at River Fest!


Rubber Ducky Scramble – 3:00 - 4:30 pm:
RiversEdge West is hosting a rubber ducky scramble, and the winner will go home with an Alpacka packraft ! The scramble will take place at the Butterfly Pond at Las Colonias. 1 duck starting at $20 and discounted multiple duckie package discounts. Only 400 ducks will be sold. You do not need to be present to win. Buy tickets in advance or at the event. Ticket purchasing information coming soon


Activities for Kids – 11:00 – 4:00 pm:
Several booths at the event will be conducting mini-interactive activities for kids and adults such as face painting, coloring, fun balancing courses, paddleboard jousting and interactive historical reenactments with Highland Rouge.


GJ Adventures Shop 11:00 - 4:00pm:
Discounted gear rentals (two for the price of one).


If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring the event, or setting up a vendor booth go to our website and fill out the appropriate form.

Learn more here: https://grandvalleyriverfest.com and like us on Facebook @GrandValleyRiverFest and Instagram @grand_valley_river_fest.

To register for events or for more information on how you can be a part of the Grand Valley River Fest visit www.grandvalleyriverfest.com
Stay tuned for more details!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-junction/grand-valley-river-fest-free-admission/200029715799138
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, trips-adventures, nonprofit, health-wellness, sports, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, tournaments, business, workshops, music, entertainment, yoga, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4451

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Junction
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1695 Las Colonias Landing . Grand Junction . CO 81501
- **lat**: 39.055417634903
- **long**: -108.54771137239
- **full address**: 1695 Las Colonias Landing . Grand Junction . CO 81501, 1471 Riverfront Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81501, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission) being held?
  - **A:** Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission) takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1695 Las Colonias Landing . Grand Junction . CO 81501, 1471 Riverfront Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81501, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission)?
  - **A:** Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission) is organized by Grand Valley River Fest.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Grand Valley River Fest's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Grand Valley River Fest a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Grand Valley River Fest has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Grand Valley River Fest (Free Admission) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Junction, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 4,400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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