Southwest Arbor Fest

With several ways to join in on the action, there is sure to be something for everyone! We are excited to see you at Southwest Arbor Fest 2024!

Schedule

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Arbor Day Activities

Help green-up Grand Junction by taking home a free tree seedling or participating in a silent auction to bring home a larger containerized tree for your yard. Arbor Day will also include an opportunity to sign up for the City's private ash treatment cost-share program provided by T4 Tree Service/SavATree, a silent auction for urban wood pieces milled from recently lost park trees, notable tree tour, and more.

2024 Seedlings Varieties: Silent Auction Tree Varieties:
Gila Monster Gamble Oak Sensation Boxelder
Chinkapin Oak Purple Catalpa
Northern Catalpa Midnight Express Redbud
Shellbark Hickory Autumn Gold Ginkgo
Kentucky Coffeetree Decaf Kentucky Coffeetree
Manzano Maple Galaxy Magnolia
Ohio Buckeye Royal Star Magnolia
Texas Red Oak Chinese Pistache
Chinkapin Oak
Shumard Oak

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Hazardous Waste Collection

Get your old batteries, light bulbs, and paint together and ready for this year’s recycling collection!

Craft Beer Tasting - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Get your taste buds involved with amazing craft beer from local and regional breweries (21 and up), roam around visiting the arts and craft booths, enjoy live music, indulge in some delicious food from local food trucks, and have a memorable Saturday full of fun!

Tickets
$20 in advance
$25 day of

Entertainment provided by:
We are excited to have 80zAM, Double Yellow Line, and El Camino Burnout live on stage!

We will have many local favorite food trucks on site!
Lucky Thai
KC's Kettlecorn
Mt. Garfield
Smokey Bonez BBQ
Pronto Bronto
Pearl's Boba Tea

Activities

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Arbor Activities
Free seedling give-away (while supplies last)
Tree care informational booths
T4 Tree Service/SavATree and Private Ash Treatment Program
Career Center High School Horticulture Program Plant Sale
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Composting Demonstration
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lincoln Park Notable Tree Tour
7 to 10-foot-tall trees - Silent auction for larger containerized trees
Silent tree auctions opening and closing on the hour
Silent auction for reclaimed urban wood pieces - Closing at 1:30 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Hazardous Waste Recycling
Get your old batteries, light bulbs, and paint together and ready for this year’s recycling collection! Click here for more information.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. General Festival
Colorado Craft Beer Tasting. Unlimited tasting and a commemorative mug. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased here with a $5 discount.  Only 200 will be pre-sold.
Vendors and non-profit agencies
Local food trucks
Local live music