Fair Highlights
Championship livestock competitions, produce exhibits showcasing the Grand Valley's famous fruits and vegetables, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival midway, live entertainment, rodeo events, food vendors, and commercial vendors. The wine grape and peach exhibits are unique highlights of this Western Slope fair.
A Closer Look
In Grand Junction, the Mesa County Fair is the premier agricultural fair of Colorado's Western Slope, celebrating the remarkable produce of the Grand Valley — the Palisade peaches, wine grapes, and corn that thrive in this desert valley along the Colorado River. Grand Junction is the Western Slope's largest city, and the fair draws from a wide region. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 2785.
Planning Your Visit
Grand Junction is at the intersection of I-70 and US-50 on Colorado's Western Slope. The fair is typically held at the Mesa County Fairgrounds at 2785 U.S. Hwy 50. August is peach harvest season in nearby Palisade — combine the fair with a stop at the Palisade peach orchards for some of America's finest peaches.
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