Rim Rock Rodeo
2025-08-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Rim Rock Adventures, 927 Highway 340, Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Enjoy Fruita’s Summer Rodeo at Rim Rock Adventures! The Rim Rock Rodeo takes place every Tuesday night from June 3 to August 19, with the final event on September 20. Starting at 7 p.m., enjoy Mutton Bustin’, Roping, Barrel Racing, and more! Cash Only.

Two Tracks
2025-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Thursday Night Concerts bring the community together to dance and have fun!

One Riverfront Concert Series
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK IN FRUITA, 595 Highway 340, Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Join us for the 27th Annual Colorado Riverfront Concert Series. These concerts are held each summer to raise money for trail building and maintenance projects. Audience support is through the purchase of food and beverages and a donation when the bucket is passed, which goes directly to the Riverfront Trails. Sponsor supporters receive a wristband for select seating for each concert and access to the sponsor only bar for beer and wine purchases.
July 18, 2025 – Julian Marley and the Uprising with special guest Donnie Morales
August 15, 2025 – MARK CHESNUTT with special guest to be announced

Farmers & Makers Market
2025-08-16 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 08:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Explore a diverse selection of vendors offering local meats, fresh produce, delicious food, and unique handcrafted items!

Fruita Fourth Friday
2025-08-22 15:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-26 15:00 - 20:00 | Mulberry Plaza – Downtown Fruita
Join us at Mulberry Plaza in Downtown Fruita for artisan booths and live music!

Movies in the Park
2025-08-22 20:00, 2025-09-05 20:00, 2025-09-19 20:00, 2025-10-03 20:00 | Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Grab some free popcorn and a camping chair to watch movies at Civic Center Park!

Raft the River
2025-08-23 08:00 - 11:30 | CO
Float, Discover, and Contribute to Riverside Restoration
Explore the beauty of our rivers while supporting a great cause. Join RiversEdge West and Rimrock Adventures for a relaxing day on the water during our “Raft the River” fundraiser on August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Launching from Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, CO, and taking out at the Loma Boat Ramp, this river float trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Colorado River while contributing to its restoration. Our expert guides will accompany you and offer insights into the vital work of riverside restoration in the Grand Valley.
Following the float, indulge in a brunch catered by Café Sol and enjoy bloody marys and mimosas while mingling with fellow river enthusiasts. We’ll raise a glass to the success of our mission and have a chance to win prizes at Rimrock Adventure’s charming riverside venue.
We provide everything; just bring yourself! We encourage you to wear a Hawaiian shirt!
All ages and all humans are welcome.
Tickets are $130 and include the float trip and equipment, brunch, drinks, and entry into a prize giveaway!

Food Truck Fridays
2025-09-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Reed Park, 250 S. Elm St., Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
Food trucks from all over the Grand Valley will be in Fruita, so come hungry!

Tour of the Moon
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, 81507, United States
This race takes bicyclists through the Colorado National Monument and Fruita.

Cavalcade's Monthly Variety Show
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Cavalcade
Come see local musicians rock the stage and poets spin their words at Cavalcade!

Roam Fest
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | 18 Road Trailhead
This all femme & women bike event allows people of all skill levels to ride and have fun with free on-site camping and activities sunup to sundown!

Tour de Vineyards
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
The Tour de Vineyards is back again! Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route along the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway or the more challenging 58-mile course that adds on a loop up and over Reeder Mesa. There will be dinner at the end of the course!

Fruita Fall Festival
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Downtown Fruita, Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
This annual celebration brings fun, music, and vendors to Fruita during the beautiful fall season.

Search and Rescue 5K
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Snooks Bottom Open Space, 1051 Kingsview Road, Fruita, CO, 81521, United States
This 5K raises money for the Mesa County Search and Rescue team, who volunteer their time to help find missing persons and rescue them.
