Grand Junction Fall Festivals – Fall 2024 CO Events

Telluride Horror Show - Telluride, CO - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival returns for another year, with the latest genre films from all around the world, and visitors from near and far for a three-day gathering in the mountain resort town of Telluride. Enjoy horror, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy in various venues, with over 20 feature films and 50+ short films (some making their US premiere for the first time!) plus special programs, guests and other events.

Lake City Oktoberfest and Fall Festival - Lake City, CO - Oct 5 to Oct 5, 2024
Enjoy music, food, and beer in the Lake City Town Park during the Lake City Oktoberfest and Fall Festival. With games, events, and activities for all ages, this is a family-friendly event

Cedaredge Applefest - Cedaredge, CO - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
One of Western Colorado’s largest outdoor festivals returns for another year, with local businesses, apple orchards, artists and musicians, 200+ vendors, and over 25,000 attendees.

Grand Junction Art Festival - Grand Junction, CO - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Visit Downtown galleries and local businesses to see local talent displayed in various forms of artwork. Meet local artists, enjoy street art, sample wines from local wineries, and more!

Montrose Oktoberfest - Montrose, CO - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Live music, Oktoberfest fare from local restaurants and beer tasting from 25 Colorado craft breweries and wineries

Mountain Harvest Festival - Paonia, CO - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
An annual event featuring local music, art, food & spirits, and more. Don’t miss out on the chili cookoff, grape stomp, farm tours, or dancing!

Fruita Fall Festival - Fruita, CO - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Free community event with over 125 vendors with arts, crafts, and food make the weekend for 50,000+, plus a parade, outhouse race, golf tournament, baking and canning contests, carnival and more.

ARTumn Festival in Crested Butte - Crested Butte, CO - Sep 21 to Sep 22, 2024
Celebrate the Fall Solstice with new and emerging artists in a variety of media on Elk Avenue. The show coincides with a busy weekend, with the fall foliage on display, farmers market, and Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival.

Grand Junction Car Show - Grand Junction, CO - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Downtown GJ hosts hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, exotic cars and more!

Colorado Mountain Winefest - Palisade, CO - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
The Saturday portion, Festival in the Park, is the state’s largest and oldest wine festival featuring dozens of Colorado wineries, live music, a grape stomp, chef demonstrations & seminars.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - Telluride, CO - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
One of the most scenic music festivals and craft beer tastings returns for another year in a beautiful mountain resort town, Telluride! Musical offerings include blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul – plus microbrewery offerings from around the country, food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night shows, and more! Camping options are available too!

Desert’s Edge Triathalon Festival - Loma, CO - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
2024 – temporary move to Imondi Wake Zone in Fruita, with a Super Sprint format. Next year’s event will be the regular format. Normally: Two days of racing, a weekend of camping with other triathletes and their fans, and a fun end to the Colorado Tri Season

Chili and Beer Festival - Crested Butte, CO - Sep 7 to Sep 7, 2024
Chili & Beer Festival and Park to Peak to Pint Race – Get to Crested Butte for a weekend of beer, chili, and bikes! Kick off fall in Mt Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley with a chili and beer festival on Saturday, featuring locally made chili, tasty craft beer, and live music! There is a race beforehand, Park to Peak to Pint Race, info available here.“

Log Hill Hustle – 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk - Ridgway, CO - Aug 25 to Aug 25, 2024
Raise money for Ridgway High School students who are continuing on with their education by participating in a 5K or 10K Run/Walk

Telluride Film Festival - Telluride, CO - Sep 1 to Sep 4, 2023
Annual film festival in Telluride

Oktoberfest Amped - Grand Junction, CO - Oct 2 to Oct 2, 2021
Breweries and Cideries and five local bands add up to one crazy good day of drinking and celebrating life. VIP and general admission tickets are available online, and food and drink tickets will be available for purchase inside the event.