Grand Valley Days

August 16-18, 2024

Photos credit:
Lynn J Shore - Photographist
Richard Olsen - Photographer

See you in 2024!

The Park Association would like to thank all of our sponsors for the support and thank you to the community for a successful 115th annual Grand Valley Days.

Grand Valley Days is an annual summer celebration, a way to come together and thank our community! Grand Valley Park Association hosts an array of summer time activities including: the GV Days Rodeo, Town Parade and a ton of Community Activities.

2023 Event Schedule

Friday, August 18

5:00PM
Sign up for all Family Games
At Cottonwood Park

6:00PM
Let the games begin!
At Cottonwood Park

Stick Horse Races
Tug of War
3 Legged Race and more!
Prizes to winners of each division

8:00PM
Free Music in the Park
At Cottonwood Park

Featuring The Basement Brothers
Food & Drink Vendors on site

Saturday, August 19

7:00AM to 10:00AM
Pancake Breakfast
At Grand Valley Methodist Church

10:00AM
“Derby Day’s” Parade
Kentucky Derby style Big Hats, and Big Bucks.

After the Parade
At the lawn of the Center for Family Learning

Live music by Alpine Echo
Food and merchandise vendors at the Early Learning Center
BBQ Benefiting Brent’s Place

4:00PM
Slack for timed events for the rodeo

At the Rodeo Grounds next to Cottonwood Park

6:00PM
Sign Up for Mutton Busting on site

7:00PM
Main Event Rodeo

Professional Announcer: Brandon Edwards and W/A Rodeo Co.
Mutton Busting
Bronc Riding
Calf Roping
Bull Riding
Barrel Racing and more!
3rd Annual Calf Dressing

Immediately following the rodeo:
Live Music
By Rick Mancuso and the Fyve Star Band

Sunday, August 20

1:00PM to 3:00PM
Sunday Pie & Ice Cream Social
At the Battlement Mesa Historic School House

Live Dixieland music by Noodle Soup

Want to Join this year's Parade?

2023 Parade Entry Form

Please fill out the Parade Entry Form and mail the entry to:
GVD Parade Committee c/o Dusty Richards
PO Box 453
Parachute, CO. 81635

Entries must be in no later than August 8th!

Come Join us

Become a Volunteer

Our team is dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for the attendees, and we couldn’t do it without the help and support of our amazing volunteers. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the event from behind the scenes, gain valuable experience, build new skills, and create new connections. We appreciate your willingness to donate your time, and we look forward to working alongside you to make our event a hit!

If you are willing to become a volunteer, please fill out this contact form.