Grand Junction, Colo. – Grande River Vineyards will host a “Stray Grass for Stray Pets” concert benefiting local nonprofit animal shelter, Roice-Hurst Humane Society, on Friday, October 11 as part of the vineyard’s popular Live in the Grapevines concert series. The benefit concert will be held at Grande River Vineyards (787 Grande River Drive in Palisade), with gates opening at 6 p.m. and music beginning at 7 p.m. The event is presented by St. Mary’s Regional Hospital.
Concertgoers will enjoy music performed by popular local band, Stray Grass, while sipping wine, enjoying dinner from food trucks, and visiting vendor booths. No pets are allowed at the concert, but an adoption event featuring Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s adoptable pets will take place at Grande River Vineyards the following day, Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We are thrilled to host a band as well-loved by our community as Stray Grass to support the inspiring work happening at Roice-Hurst Humane Society,” Anne Tally, co-owner and general manager of Grande River Vineyards, said. “The Live in the Grapevines concert series is a fun activity for friends and family to gather for a good time and a great cause.”
General admission tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. A VIP option is available for $50, which includes special reserved seating, a private bar, and a complimentary wine pour. Tickets are available for purchase at RHhumanesociety.org/straygrass.
The event is presented by St. Mary’s Regional Hospital and sponsored by KAFM Community Radio, Your Best Friends Boarding Kennel and Grooming House, Humphrey RV, Comet Cleaners, Home Loan Insurance, Shelter Insurance agents Kerry Phillips and Carrie Konakis, Chow Down Pet Supplies, Cat Topia, Renewal by Andersen, and Amigo Animal Clinic.
WHAT: Live in the Grapevines: Stray Grass for Stray Pets Benefit Concert Presented by St. Mary’s Regional Hospital
WHEN: Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Grande River Vineyards, 787 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO
COST: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, $50 for VIP
WHY: To benefit Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s pets and programs!
TICKETS: RHhumanesociety.org/straygrass
About Roice Hurst Humane Society
Roice-Hurst Humane Society is a nonprofit animal shelter based in Grand Junction, Colorado, that provides individualized care and adoption services for dogs and cats, as well as innovative support programs for owned pets in Mesa and Delta Counties. The organization was founded in 1963 and is the oldest animal welfare organization in the Grand Valley. Roice-Hurst is a socially-conscious animal shelter that works diligently to match animals to loving homes, however long that may take. Learn more at RHhumanesociety.org.
For more information, contact:
Jenna Kretschman
Communications Coordinator
Roice-Hurst Humane Society
970-434-7337 ext. 108
jenna@rhhumanesociety.org