The Best of Mesa County, Every Monday Morning

Mesa County Digest is your free weekly roundup of local events, live music, things to do, and good news from around the Western Slope.

Fruita - Grand Junction - Palisade & beyond

Hi, I'm Adam — I started Mesa County Digest because I kept missing great local events. Every Monday I round up the best of what's happening across Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade so you don't have to.

📅 Upcoming events across the Grand Valley
🎵 Live music picks for the week
🎟️ Early heads-up on tickets worth buying now
📍 Coverage of GJ, Fruita, Palisade & beyond
👉 Things to Do in Grand Junction →

Issue #14 | JUNE 8 - 14, 2026

Happy Monday, Mesa County! ☀️ Issue #14 has a little bit of everything: Kid Fest, Dino Day, outdoor movies, food trucks, farmers markets, live music, and some big weekend shows. Summer is kicking into gear across the valley, so grab your calendar, sunscreen, and maybe a lawn chair. We’ve hyperlinked select events throughout the issue so you can click straight to event pages and ticket links. Got an event you want featured? Just reply to this email.

Issue #13 | JUNE 1 - 7, 2026

Happy Monday, Mesa County! ☀️ Issue #13 is here, and June is wasting no time. This week brings a packed weekend with Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, NightVision 2026, Glade Park Movies Under the Stars, the final stretch of the Spring Carnival at Mesa Mall, and the opening weekend of the Palisade Sunday Farmers Market. Plus, we’re celebrating some local good news, and giving you a few big events to keep on your radar later this month. Grab your calendar — this is a good week to get out and enjoy Mesa County.

Issue #12 | MAY 25 - 31, 2026

Happy Memorial Day, Mesa County. Issue #12 lands on a day of remembrance, and we’re grateful for the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As the week unfolds, Mesa County has plenty happening across Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and beyond — from JUCO championship week and the Mesa Mall Spring Carnival to Mike the Headless Chicken Festival, Grand Valley Yoga Fest, live music, comedy, markets, and more. We’ve hyperlinked select events throughout this issue so you can click straight to event pages and ticket links. Got an event you want featured? Just reply to this email.

Issue #11 | MAY 18 - 24, 2026

Happy Monday, Mesa County! ⚾ Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and Issue #11 is loaded with big local energy. JUCO kicks off at Suplizio Field, the Colorado Stampede PRCA Rodeo rides into the Mesa County Fairgrounds, and Turnpike Troubadours take over the Amphitheater at Las Colonias. Add in a downtown music festival, a spring carnival, pool parties, car shows, Fruita fun, and plenty of live music, and this week has a little bit of everything. We’ve hyperlinked select events throughout this issue so you can click straight to event pages and ticket links. Got an event you want featured? Just reply to this email.

Issue #10 | May 11 - 17, 2026

Happy Monday, Mesa County! 🌊 Issue #10 is here, and this week feels like the unofficial start of summer around the Grand Valley. From river fun at Las Colonias and a three-day tattoo festival downtown to live music, beer festivals, community mixers, movies, family events, and a big draft horse show at the fairgrounds, there’s plenty happening across Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, and beyond. We’ve hyperlinked select events throughout this issue so you can click straight to event pages and ticket links. Got an event you want featured? Just reply to this email.

Issue #9 | May 4 - 10, 2026

Happy Monday, Mesa County! 🌸 Mother’s Day weekend is coming up, and this week’s guide is packed with ways to get out across Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, and beyond. From Rides & Vibes, Barrel Into Spring, and the Rocky Mountain BBQ Classic to tea parties, live music, family events, markets, and Mother’s Day brunches, Issue #9 has a little bit of everything. We’ve hyperlinked select events throughout this issue so you can click straight to event pages and ticket links. Got an event you want featured? Just reply to this email.