Event Information

River Fest will include the following fun events for the whole family:

Join us for the 5th Annual Grand Valley River Fest on May 16th From 11 am - 4 pm

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 and 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. Wine sponsor Carlson Vineyards.


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 and 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 and 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 andBags 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!

2:30-3:30 pm: Foam Party: Join the party and dance and run through bubbles and foam.

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!!

Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm