Events for September 2017

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Sep 2 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    September 2, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    jen@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Sep 4 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    September 4, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Sep 7 WTF Network 1st Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
 
  • Date:
    September 7, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Dragon Treasure
    576 Kokopelli Boulevard, Unit A
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday every month at noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Sep 8 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    September 8, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location:
    @ The Fruita Chamber
  • Contact:
    Sherri Boyce
  • EMail:
    sherri@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday December 13, 2014
Sep 9 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    September 9, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    jen@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Sep 9 Women in Business Rafting Trip
Women in Business rafting trip with Rimrock Adventures with dinner and drinks to follow. $40 member fee, $50 non-member fee. Fee includes rafting trip, dinner and 2 drinks. Raft will depart at 1:00 for an hour and a half to 2 hour rafting trip. Please arrive at 12:45 for check in. Dinner will be at Kannah Creek in Fruita. RSVP by September 5th! We cannot accept any other registrations after 3:00pm on September 5th!
  • Date:
    September 9, 2017
  • Time:
    12:45 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rimrock Adventures
    927 CO-340
    Fruita, CO 81521

    Kannah Creek
    456 Kokopelli Dr.
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    September 9, 2017
    12:45pm - Whenever    
  • Fees/Admission:
    $40 Member Fee, $50 Non-member Fee
Sep 11 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    September 11, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Sep 13 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    September 13, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Location varies - if you have something you wish to address with the FACC Board of Directors, please contact kayla@fruitachamber.org
  • Contact:
    Fruita Chamber
  • EMail:
    kayla@fruitachamber.org
Sep 13 Colorado Sales Tax Filing Class
This class is for licensees and tax professionals. It offers step-by-step filing instructions with participants independently completing the Colorado Sales Tax Return form (DR0100). Important sales tax terminology includes Nexus, service/vendor’s fee, home-rule jurisdictions, site/branches, juris code, FEIN and more. Registration must be completed before the scheduled class date. Enroll online at Colorado.gov/Tax/Education.
  • Date:
    September 13, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://Colorado.gov/Tax/Education
  • Location:
    Grand Junction Taxpayer Service Center 222 South 6th St Room 101, Grand Junction, CO
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, September 13, 2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Sep 16 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    September 16, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    jen@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Sep 18 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    September 18, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Sep 22 - Sep 24 Fruita Fall Festival 2017
2017 Fruita Fall Festival
  • Date:
    September 22, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitafallfestival.com
  • Location:
    Downtown Fruita, Colorado
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    The Fruita Fall Festival runs each year the last full weekend in September.  In 2017 the dates and times are as follows:

    Friday        September 22, 2017        4:00 pm  to 10:00 pm
    Saturday    September 23, 2017        9:00 am  to 10:00 pm
    Sunday      September 24, 2017      11:00 am  to   4:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE for General Public to Attend

    Vendor Booth Space:
    • Circle:
      • 12 x 12 = $400
      • 12 x 24 = $700
    • Mulberry, Peach and Elm
      • 12 x 12 = $350
      • 12 x 24 = $570
    • Civic
      • 12 x 12 = $250
      • 12 x 24 = $400

     
Sep 22 Western Rockies Federal Credit Union Outhouse Race
Alpine Bank Fruita Fall Festival presents the Western Rockies Federal Credit Union Outhouse Race for 2017!
Attention!! Note the day change from Saturday morning to Friday evening.
Rules
Application
  • Date:
    September 22, 2017
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitafallfestival.com
  • Location:
    Aspen Avenue in front of the Chamber of Commerce.
  • Contact:
    Duane at 970-858-7640 or 970-433-3124
  • EMail:
    wlcbronze123@msn.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Check-in at 5:00 pm, racing starts at 5:30 pm sharp!
  • Fees/Admission:
    None
Sep 22 Rebecca Folsom
Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. Rebecca’s world-class voice traverses a near-four-octave range. KUNC radio describes it as “knock-you-to-your-knees.” The Daily Camera describes her music as “shining…with lush harmonies,” and Westword Magazine says, “Her songs hit like little earthquakes!” While her range is impressive, it’s the expression in her voice that rivets your attention and stays with you long after the show ends. Rebecca’s voice pours forth from lilting tenderness to fully liberated, unbridled release. She brings both a pure vocal quality reminiscent of old Appalachia and a blues prowess. This year, with the release of two new CDs, Rebecca is in full stride, more masterful than ever and more personal too. Her newest CDs, Extraordinary Days and Little Medicines, born out of writing 52 new songs in a year, are a delightfully positive ensemble of songs. Mixed to listening perfection, the delicious blend of front porch instrumentals, intimate vocals, and soaring harmonies reveal tales of human heartbreak, redemption, and liberation. As Rebecca’s songwriting paints a picture of shadow and light, she digs down to gather life’s stories, alchemizes them, and offers a transcending, toe-tapping vision of hope. These songs are little medicines for the soul.
  • Date:
    September 22, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    The KAFM Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Contact:
    Jill Lacy 970-241-8801
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    9/22/17
  • Fees/Admission:
    $12 in advance $15 at the door
Sep 22 Rebecca Folsom
Singer song writer. Music about liberation, Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective.
  • Date:
    September 22, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    The KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Contact:
    Jill Lacy 970-241-8801
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    September 22, 2017 7:00pm 7:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $12 in advance $15 at the door
Sep 23 Grand Valley Bank Parade - Fruita Fall Festival

Parade September 23, 2017 • Line-up begins at 8:30 a.m. • Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.

Theme: Fall Festival "Then and Now"

  • Date:
    September 23, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitafallfestival.com
  • Location:
    Aspen Avenue-Downtown
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Fees/Admission:

    Chamber Member (Any Float Size)-$5.00
    Single Vehicle Float-$10.00
    Multi-Vehicle Float-$20.00
    All proceeds go to the FMHS Scholarship Fund
    Please return form to the Fruita Fall Festival, Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, 432 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521 by Wednesday September 20, 2017. Call (970) 858-3894 for more information or visit www.fruitafallfestival.com. 

Sep 23 Grand Valley Beard Rally
Grand Valley Beard Rally
 
Happy Septembeard! It has been many years since the Fruita Fall Festival featured a beard growing contest, so Aaron Siebert, a guitarist and vocalist with the local indie band Jack + Jill,  decided it was time to correct that oversight.  Siebert, the organizer of this year’s event hopes this will become an annual event that “will be a fun thing to look forward to every year!”
 
There will be four main categories: Mustache (styled, and un-styled variations), Full Beard (styled, and un-styled), Partial Beard (Styled and un-styled/many different cuts) and a Fantasy Fuzz Category (women, children, fake facial hair). There will be prizes in each category.
 
The contest will take place on Saturday, September 23rd and will start at 5:15 pm on the Civic Center Stage. Entry fee is just $5 and will go to benefit FMHS Scholarships. Contestants must register in advance. Guidelines and registration information can be found at fruitafallfestival.com.
 
  • Date:
    September 23, 2017
  • Time:
    5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitafallfestival.com
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park Stage, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, September 23rd, 5:15 pm.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Entry fee is just $5 and will go to benefit FMHS Scholarships. Contestants must register in advance.
Sep 25 Senior Picnic - Highline State Park
An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with 2 lakes, lush grass, trails & trees. 55+ Special Trip
  • Date:
    September 25, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center 324 N. Coulson, Fruita - Senior Center
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sept. 25 at 9am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35
Sep 25 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    September 25, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Sep 28 WTF Network-4th Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
  • Date:
    September 28, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City Grill
    455 Kokopelli Boulevard
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday At Noon
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.