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December 14, 2024

Experience Fruita Fun

We’ve got lots of events, from bike races to farmers markets and festivals. Check out our event calendar and see what’s going on while you’re in Fruita!

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Cookies & Claus

Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St, Fruita, CO, United States

Kids aged 0-10 can visit Santa Claus, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and write letters to the North Pole!

Ugly Sweater Brew Run with Copper Club

Copper Club Brewery 153 N. Mulberry Street, Fruita, CO, United States

Wear your most festive or ugliest holiday gear and get ready for some magical winter fun! After a social 5k fun run enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, music and a […]

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair

Fruita Community Center 324 N Coulson St, Fruita, CO, United States

Come explore the Grand Valley's biggest craft fair, where dozens of vendors from all over gather under one roof! It’s the perfect place to find something unique, handmade, and meaningful […]

Parade of Lights

Downtown Fruita Fruita, CO, United States

Watch the festivities of the annual Parade of Lights float Downtown! It's a great way to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate our beautiful city.

Desert RATS Trail Running Festival

The Desert RATS Trail Running Festival by UTMB has four distances to choose from. There will be three days of racing through. There is something for every runner. Sign up […]

Fruita Fat Tire Festival

Downtown Fruita Fruita, CO, United States

Celebrate bikes, gear, and trails at the 2025 Fruita Fat Tire Festival! You'll be able to test out new bikes and trails and this year, they're partnering with CO2UT Desert […]

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