StarPull In the Know
What's happening on the Western Slope, De Beque to Fruita
Issue 01Oct 19 – Nov 21, 2026
Here are the biggest upcoming events across Mesa County and the I-70 corridor, picked for locals and the shops that serve them. All times are Mountain Time. Check with the organizer before you go.
Week of Oct 19 – 25
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30–7 PM
Chamber Business After Hours
📍 Whitewater Hill Vineyards, Palisade
Palisade Chamber mixer — easy face time with other local owners.
Source: allthingspalisade.comThu–Sat, Oct 22–24 · from 5 PM★ Top pick
Harvest Illuminated
📍 Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, Grand Junction
Glowing pumpkin sculptures and lit garden paths; proceeds support STRiVE.
Source: strivecolorado.orgSat, Oct 24 · 3–5 PM
Spooky Pints & Paints
📍 Reckless Roadhouse, 424 Minter Ave, De Beque
Halloween-movie mug and stein painting party with Angelo's Pottery ($50).
Source: gjangelos.comSat, Oct 24 · 4–6 PM★ Top pick
Downtown Spooktacular
📍 Main Street, Grand Junction
Free kids' trick-or-treating on a closed Main Street, plus performances.
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Week of Oct 26 – Nov 1
Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM
Trick, Track, Treat
📍 Stocker Stadium, Lincoln Park, Grand Junction
Costumed youth track meet for ages 2–17 ($8).
Source: www.gjcity.orgFri, Oct 30 · 3–6 PM★ Top pick
Trick or Treat Street
📍 Downtown Fruita
Local businesses hand out candy along the downtown streets.
Source: gofruita.comFri, Oct 30 · 3:30–6:30 PM
Trick-or-Treat Street & Touch a Truck
📍 Downtown Palisade
Candy, big trucks to climb, and a pet parade at 5 PM.
Source: allthingspalisade.comSat, Oct 31 · 5–7 PM
Trunk-R-Treat Street
📍 Bea Underwood Elementary, Battlement Mesa
Free trunk-or-treat with fire pits, hot dogs and a costume parade.
Source: www.garfield16.orgSun, Nov 1 · 8 AM
Rimrock Marathon (30th annual)
📍 Colorado National Monument
Runners race through the monument, so plan around race traffic that morning.
Source: gofruita.comExample ad · Sample ad spot
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Week of Nov 2 – 8
Tue, Nov 3 · 7 AM–7 PM
Election Day
📍 Vote centers incl. Parachute Town Hall
Garfield County vote centers are open 7 AM–7 PM; drop boxes are also available.
Source: www.garfieldcountyco.govFri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's “Slippery When Wet”
📍 Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction
The full album played live, note for note, plus a hits set.
Source: www.avalontheatregj.comFri–Sun, Nov 6–8
Native American Cultural Exposition
📍 Grand Junction Convention Center
Market days with exhibits and vendors; $5, veterans and kids free.
Source: www.grandjunctionconventioncenter.comFri–Sun, Nov 6–8
“Lend Me a Tenor”
📍 Ute Theater, Rifle
The new Ute Players stage Ken Ludwig's backstage farce ($27–$33).
Source: utetheater.comSat, Nov 7 · parade 2 PM★ Top pick
Veterans Day Parade & Block Party
📍 300 block of Main Street, Grand Junction
Free block party from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with the parade at 2 PM.
Source: downtowngj.orgExample ad · StarPull house ad
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Week of Nov 9 – 15
Wed, Nov 11 · 8 AM–6 PM
Palisade Veterans Fair
📍 Veterans Memorial Park, Palisade
A Veterans Day gathering in the park.
Source: allthingspalisade.comFri–Sun, Nov 13–15★ Top pick
Grand Junction Home Show
📍 Grand Junction Convention Center
Free entry: contractors, remodelers, live demos and show-only deals.
Source: www.grandjunctionconventioncenter.com★ Business tip of the week
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On the horizon
Sat, Nov 21 · 9 AM
GVT Dig Day
📍 De Beque Trailhead
Volunteer trail maintenance with COPMOBA, a chance to give back to our home trails.
Source: www.copmoba.orgStarPull In the Know is a free community roundup from StarPull Marketing, De Beque, CO.
Ads marked “Example ad” are samples. Event details were checked against the linked sources on Oct 17, 2026.
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Ads marked “Example ad” are samples. Event details were checked against the linked sources on Oct 17, 2026.
(970) 210-7563 · [email protected] · starpullmarketing.com