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On October 3 & 4, 2026 the skies in Grand Junction will shake, and thunder will echo with mighty force. This isn’t a storm, though. Planes are going to fill the skies for two straight days as the Grand Junction Air Show takes off. With action-packed displays in the air and on the ground, the air show is full of excitement.
In the Skies
The famed Navy Blue Angels are known for their close flying, precision maneuvering, tremendous roar, and of course, the iconic blue planes. Since the Blue Angels were founded in 1946, the team has flown for over 450 million people all over the United States. Crane your necks up to watch the skilled Navy and Marine pilots loop, roll, and twist around each other in tight formations all while flying at speeds of 400 miles an hour. The Blue Angels reach 700 mph while mirroring each other, flying belly to belly or back to back.
All this happens against the stunning backdrop of Grand Junction. The airshow grounds are surrounded by the Bookcliffs – the longest continuous cliff face in the world, the Grand Mesa – the world's largest flat-top mountain, and the Colorado National Monument – 20,500 acres of intricate canyons. Explore what else Grand Junction has to offer.
Find more fun-packed annual events on pages 42 and 43 of the Official Grand Junction Visitor Guide!