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Friday, September 11, 2026 · Grand Junction

Fall Fest

The official Tour of the Moon kickoff party

The riders roll out at dawn. We're getting together the night before — and raising money to put Western Slope kids on trails, rivers, and mountains all year.

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Dusk to dawn

Fri 9/11 · 6 p.m.

Fall Fest

Food, drinks, and a room full of people who care about getting kids outside. Free to walk in.

Sat 9/12 · 7 a.m.

Tour of the Moon

2,200 riders climb into Colorado National Monument. 41 and 64-mile routes, start and finish downtown.

What to expect

A fun Friday night before a big Saturday. Come whether or not you're riding.

Eat and drink

Beer, cocktails & grub

Beer from local breweries, cocktails from Grove Street Alchemy, and food from Roots Gastrohub all night long.

Bid on something good

Silent auction + gear garage sale

Bid on a pile of outstanding silent auction prizes, or go for immediate satisfaction at the used gear garage sale.

Dance the night away

Playlist Bunny

Spinning fun tunes all night long, and bringing the vibes.

Where it goes

FOYAN removes the barriers that keep kids off the trail — the bus, the camp fee, the gear nobody owns. Here's what last year looked like.

12,000+

kids and families outside in 2025

43

camp scholarships for Western Slope youth

4

counties served — Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray

Details

DateFriday, September 11, 2026
Time6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
WhereRoots Gastrohub
Address401 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction
AdmissionFree
BenefitsFOYAN youth programs
Two separate events. Fall Fest is FOYAN's fundraiser and benefits our Western Slope youth programs. The Tour of the Moon ride the next morning is produced by The Ride Collective, and its registration proceeds support One Riverfront and Bicycle Colorado. You're welcome at Fall Fest whether or not you're riding — and if you are riding, register separately at theridecollective.com.
Questions, sponsorships, or auction donations — get in touch. Friends of Youth and Nature is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 83-1389798. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE
P.O. Box 634
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
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      • FOYAN Fall Fest + Tour of the Moon
  • Resources
    • Providers >
      • Delta County
      • Mesa County
      • Montrose County
      • Ouray County
    • EE Creative Ideas
    • Climate Solutions
    • Outdoor Jobs for Teens
    • Need Gear? >
      • Delta County Gear
      • Mesa County Gear
      • Montrose Gear
      • Ridgway/Ouray Gear
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