A woman pets a golden retriever dog while looking at mountains in the distance. Mike the Headless Chicken is in the foreground.

Rediscover Colorado this fall.

If you spent summer hiding from the heat, fall is your chance to get out and play. The air is crisp, the sunsets are long, and just outside of Fruita, the only sound you hear is the whooping of mountain bikers and trail runners. Meanwhile, the Fruita Fall Festival fills the streets with music, artisans’ booths, and activities you have to see to believe. What’s a Beard Rally or an Outhouse Race? Come find out!

People dance at an outdoor festival with Mike the Headless Chicken in the foreground