BeaconFest

Colorado’s largest boomer and senior expo returns to Grand Junction Convention Center on Thursday, April 18th with free admission, live music, resources and big giveaways!

Celebrating age in its 23rd year, BeaconFest returns to Grand Junction Convention Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

BeaconFest is Colorado’s largest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families. Live music, food samples, educational seminars and prize giveaways every half hour treat visitors to a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment—all for FREE!

Visitors can register for fabulous prizes, including vacation packages, hot springs soaks, restaurant gift cards and more. Local musicians will perform throughout the day on the main stage as well as in the foyer offering a variety of musical entertainment.

BeaconFest is also the best opportunity to visit directly with more than 100 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping older adults age well in Western Colorado. Learn from local experts in free seminars about Medicare, retirement options, breakthrough medical treatments, and more.

Every year, BeaconFest honors some of our community’s most giving and passionate senior volunteers during the Volunteer of the Year ceremony. BEACON readers can learn about this year’s honorees and vote for their favorites at .

For more information about BeaconFest, visit or call 970-243-8829.

Keeping up with Western Colorado’s growing retiree population, BeaconFest is the largest annual mature lifestyle expo in the state. BeaconFest is sponsored by Family Health West; Intermountain Health St. Marry’s Regional Hospital; The Glass Guru; Hilltop Senior Services; Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Spine; Valley View Heart and Vascular Center; All Variety Windows & Doors; Select Health; and KREX-TV.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main Street, Grand Junction, United States