ACTIVITIES + EVENTS

Fruita was once home to Mike, a chicken that lived for 18 months without a head (true story). The annual festival celebrates his life and perseverance with a 5k run, disc golf tournament, wing and Peep eating contests, live music, delicious food, and artisan booths. This year’s festival will feature several performers, including Son Volt, and a poultry show—where 25 breeders will bring 200 of their most beautiful chickens to compete for several prizes. It’s safe to say there is no festival like it!

Hosted at the beautiful Reed Park off south Elm Street in Fruita, the market will continue to be held every Saturday from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. The Fruita Farmer’s Market showcases local vendors of all kinds – from fresh local produce, handmade crafts, ready-to-eat food, local artists, and so much more!

FARM  is a multi-unit retail and private studio space where creative professionals, and professional creatives intersect. A creative home to fine arts, healing arts, the outdoor industry, media, and culinary arts just to name a few.

Join us in the heart of downtown Fruita to celebrate fall! This annual festival features some uniquely Fruita events, like our famous Port-O-Potty Races!

This free, outdoor concert series is one of the locals’ favorite ways to spend a Fruita summer evening. Held in Civic Center Park in Downtown Fruita, each week will feature a different band from a variety of genres, including bluegrass, classic rock, country, Americana, and folk. Grab a chair or blanket, pack a picnic and bring the entire family. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Check out this year’s lineup here.

Opened in 2011, the Fruita Community Center offers a space for everyone to play, gather and celebrate! In addition to recreation opportunities like swimming, pickleball, volleyball and an indoor track, the Center is also home to a Senior Center, Mesa County Library Fruita Branch and meeting rooms.