Events for August 2018

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 2 WTF Network
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at rotating restaurants. Please visit our website for location. 
  • Date:
    August 2, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:

    Third Quarter:
     

    First Thursday - Dragon Treasure

    Second Thursday - Strayhorn Grill

    Third Thursday - Munchies

    Fourth Thursday - Rib City

    Fifth Thursday - El Tapatio

  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Aug 2 Thursday Night Concert Series
This FREE concert series runs weekly through the summer and features a wide array of musical genres; including, bluegrass, classic rock, country, Americana and folk. Grab a chair or blanket and bring the entire family for an evening of FREE live music with your friends and neighbors in downtown Fruita. 
  • Date:
    August 2, 2018
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/thursday-night-concerts
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 E. Aspen Ave.
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursdays begining at 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 4 Fruita Farmer's Market 2018
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 4, 2018
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kayla Brown
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 6 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    August 6, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Enzo's Ristorante Italiano
    707 Horizon Dr.
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 8 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    August 8, 2018
  • 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
Aug 9 WTF Network
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at rotating restaurants. Please visit our website for location. 
  • Date:
    August 9, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:

    Third Quarter:
     

    First Thursday - Dragon Treasure

    Second Thursday - Strayhorn Grill

    Third Thursday - Munchies

    Fourth Thursday - Rib City

    Fifth Thursday - El Tapatio

  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Aug 9 2nd Annual Builder Market Place
This event is great for people who want to build a custom home and get more home building information about process, design, materials, costs and much more. The event is free to the public. There will light refreshments
  • Date:
    August 9, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.hbanwco.com
  • Location:
    United Country Real Estate
    428 Main Street
    Grand Juntion, CO     
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 9th, 16th, and 23rd
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     
Aug 9 Thursday Night Concert Series
This FREE concert series runs weekly through the summer and features a wide array of musical genres; including, bluegrass, classic rock, country, Americana and folk. Grab a chair or blanket and bring the entire family for an evening of FREE live music with your friends and neighbors in downtown Fruita. 
  • Date:
    August 9, 2018
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org/parksrec/page/thursday-night-concerts
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 E. Aspen Ave.
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursdays begining at 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 10 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    August 10, 2018
  • 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
Aug 10 Food Truck Fridays
A variety of trucks, live local music, and family fun!
  • Date:
    August 10, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.grandvalleyfoodtruckfridays.com
  • Location:
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    970-261-8484
  • EMail:
    gvfoodtrucks@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 15, July 6, August 10, September 7, and September 28.
Aug 10 Roice-Hurst Humane Society Wine and Whiskers presented by Alpine Bank
Wine and Whiskers Gala Presented by Alpine Bank August 10, 6-8:30 PM Two Rivers Winery and Chateau The come-as-you-are-gala, even if that means you are covered in pet hair! Enjoy a glass of wine, browse our silent auction, and meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs and cats as we celebrate the many ways shelter pets enhance our lives! $35 includes a glass of wine and appetizers Tickets available at Alpine Bank, the shelter or online – rhhumanesociety.org/wine-whiskers/
  • Date:
    August 10, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    https://rhhumanesociety.org/wine-whiskers/
  • Location:
    Two Rivers Winery and Chateau
  • Contact:
    info@rhhumanesociety.org
  • EMail:
    sandy@rhhumanesociety.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 10, 6p-8:30p
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35 a ticket, includes a complimentary glass of wine and appetizers.
Aug 11 Fruita Farmer's Market 2018
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 11, 2018
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kayla Brown
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 13 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    August 13, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Enzo's Ristorante Italiano
    707 Horizon Dr.
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 16 WTF Network
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at rotating restaurants. Please visit our website for location. 
  • Date:
    August 16, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:

    Third Quarter:
     

    First Thursday - Dragon Treasure

    Second Thursday - Strayhorn Grill

    Third Thursday - Munchies

    Fourth Thursday - Rib City

    Fifth Thursday - El Tapatio

  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Aug 16 Business After Hours - Imondi Wake Zone and Grand Valley Home Loans
We are excited for the August Business After Hours event at Imondi Wake Zone co-hosted by Grand Valley Home Loans.
  • Date:
    August 16, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    1583 Cipolla Rd, Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Seal
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 16, 2018
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5 Member Fee
    $10 Non Member Fee
Aug 16 2nd Annual Builder Market Place
This event is great for people who want to build a custom home and get more home building information about process, design, materials, costs and much more. The event is free to the public. There will light refreshments
  • Date:
    August 16, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.hbanwco.com
  • Location:
    United Country Real Estate
    428 Main Street
    Grand Juntion, CO     
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 9th, 16th, and 23rd
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     
Aug 16 Cary Morin in the Radio Room
Roots-based singer and fingerstyle guitarist Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America and beyond like no other artist. His lyrics range from blues to folk, and shines a light on his Native American Heritage and small town life in America. The son of an Air Force officer, Morin was born in Millings, Montana, and spent the bulk of his youth in Great Falls before moving to Northern Colorado. He is a Crow tribal member, and has written in support of the efforts of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Morin has produced or performed on over 20 recordings. He has toured across the US, as well as Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Norway, Ireland, Sweden, and the UK. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
  • Date:
    August 16, 2018
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    The Radio Room 1310 Ute Ave
  • Contact:
    Betty 970-241-8801x210
  • EMail:
    betty@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 16th,2018 7:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Aug 18 Fruita Farmer's Market 2018
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 18, 2018
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kayla Brown
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 20 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    August 20, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Enzo's Ristorante Italiano
    707 Horizon Dr.
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 23 WTF Network
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at rotating restaurants. Please visit our website for location. 
  • Date:
    August 23, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:

    Third Quarter:
     

    First Thursday - Dragon Treasure

    Second Thursday - Strayhorn Grill

    Third Thursday - Munchies

    Fourth Thursday - Rib City

    Fifth Thursday - El Tapatio

  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Aug 23 2nd Annual Builder Market Place
This event is great for people who want to build a custom home and get more home building information about process, design, materials, costs and much more. The event is free to the public. There will light refreshments
  • Date:
    August 23, 2018
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.hbanwco.com
  • Location:
    United Country Real Estate
    428 Main Street
    Grand Juntion, CO     
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 9th, 16th, and 23rd
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     
Aug 24 Fruita 4th Friday
Support local businesses by joining us in Downtown Fruita for Fruita 4th Fridays! Participating businesses will be staying open until 9:00 pm on the 4th Friday of each month to show support and interact with the community with special events, crafts, music and more! More details to come
  • Date:
    August 24, 2018
  • Location:
    Downtown Fruita and participating businesses 
  • Contact:
    970-858-3894
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the community to attend
Aug 25 Fruita Farmer's Market 2018
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 25, 2018
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kayla Brown
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 27 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    August 27, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Enzo's Ristorante Italiano
    707 Horizon Dr.
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 29 2018 Economic Development Forum
Hear from panelists on economic development activity in Fruita!
 
  • Date:
    August 29, 2018
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Fruita Lagoons Redevelopment Site
    End of Raptor Road (Behind LaQuinta)
    Please plan to be outside.

    If poor weather, will be at Dinosaur Museum

     
  • Contact:
    Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
  • EMail:
    info@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, August 29, 2018
    6:00-8:00PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to attend.
Aug 30 WTF Network
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at rotating restaurants. Please visit our website for location. 
  • Date:
    August 30, 2018
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:

    Third Quarter:
     

    First Thursday - Dragon Treasure

    Second Thursday - Strayhorn Grill

    Third Thursday - Munchies

    Fourth Thursday - Rib City

    Fifth Thursday - El Tapatio

  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm