Why 2 Venues you ask?  Taking bikes from downtown Fruita out to 18 Rd to ride created several issues that decreased both the Participant and Vendor experience.  Primarily Wear and Tear on bikes due to loading and travel + much longer demo / wait times per rider due to the travel.  By staging the demo event at the 18 Rd Trailhead, Vendors are able to turn bikes around faster which allows participants more access to more bikes.  Win:Win.  Downtown Fruita still has much to offer and rebuilding the festival atmosphere with a broader Outdoor Recreation focus appeals to a wider variety of Vendors and Participants.  Collaborating with Desert Gravels CO2UT event only heightens the energy of both events.

THURSDAY (05.1.25) Festival NOT Open

18 Rd Bike Demo Venue

9a–3p — Vendor arrival & set up.

Downtown Fruita Outdoor Recreation Venue

Starting in 2025 Downtown Fruita Vendors will set up FRIDAY MORNING

FRIDAY (05.2.25)

18 Rd Bike Demo Venue

8a — Event Opens—“Pre-Registered & Day Of” Festival & Demo Pass may be picked up or purchased at White Registration Tent.
10a — Guided Ride (Fest Pass Holders).  Beg to Intermediate Level Trail.
10a — Fun at the Bike Demo !!
1p — Guided Ride (Fest Pass Holders).  2 Skill Levels to choose from.
3p — Event Closes.  Head To Downtown Fruita for Music & Ska Brewing Beer

Downtown Fruita Outdoor Recreation Venue

8a — Downtown Vendor Setup begins
3p — Downtown Vendor Setup needs finished

4p — Food Trucks Open
4p — Observed Trials Bicycle Demonstration.
4p — Beer Tent Open - Ska Brewing Beer Tent by COPMOBA

4p — Fun Times!
5p — Live Music - Rhema Music Main Stage.  TBD
7p — Lighting of the Firepit.
7:30p — Live Music – Rhema Music Main Stage.  TBD
9:15p — LAST CALL for SKA Brewing Beer and Food.
9:30p — Rhema Music Main Stage wraps up.
10p — Event Closes for the night.

SATURDAY (05.3.25)

18 Rd Bike Demo Venue

8a — Event Opens — “Pre-Registered & Day Of” Festival & Demo Pass may be picked up or purchased at White Registration Tent.
10a — Guided Ride (Fest Pass Holders).  Beg to Intermediate Level Trail.
10a — Fun times at the Bike Demo!!
1p — Guided Ride (Fest Pass Holders).  2 Skill Levels to choose from.
3p — Event Closes.  Head To Downtown Fruita for Music & Ska Brewing Beer

Downtown Fruita Outdoor Recreation Venue

7a — CO2UT Main Rides Begin.  See Co2uT Courses & FAQs – Desert Gravel for more information. (2025 Co2uT schedule is TBD)

9a —- Over the Edge Free Day Community Bicycle Repair (to 12p)
11a— Food Opens
12p — Observed Trials Bicycle Demonstration
12p — Kids MTB Rodeo
2p — Beer Tent Open - Ska Brewing Beer Tent by COPMOBA
2:30p — Live Music -Rhema Music Main Stage. TBD

3p — Observed Trials Bicycle Demonstration
5p — Live Music - Rhema Music Main Stage. TBD
7p — Lighting of the Firepit.
7:30p — Live Music – Rhema Music Main Stage. TBD
9:15p — LAST CALL for SKA Brewing Beer and Food.
9:30p — Rhema Music Main Stage wraps up.
10p — Event Closes for the night

SUNDAY (05.4.25)

18 Rd Bike Demo Venue

8a — Event Opens — “Pre-Registered & Day Of” Festival & Demo Pass may be picked up or purchased at White Registration Tent.
1p — Event Closes.  Downtown event open until 2p

Downtown Fruita Outdoor Recreation Venue

9a — Event Opens, Thanks for coming !
2p — FFTF Event Closes.

Don’t forget to check out CO2UT in Downtown Fruita on Saturday, May 3. Click here for more information!