Prehistoric Fun Meets Craft Cocktails
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Location: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita, CO
An Evening Where the Past Meets the Pour
Step into the exhibit galleries of Dinosaur Journey Museum for an unforgettable night of craft cocktails, mocktails, and prehistoric wonder. At Dinos on the Rocks, local favorite bars and restaurants go head-to-head, shaking, stirring, and pouring their best creations just for you.
Sip, savor, and vote for your favorites—all while surrounded by the incredible fossils and dinosaurs that make our museum a local treasure.
What’s Included in Your Ticket:
General Admission — $40
- Entry at 6:30 PM
- 2oz tastings from local bars & restaurants
- 1 drink token for a full-sized cocktail or mocktail
- Sweet dessert bites
VIP Admission — $70
- Early entry at 6:00 PM
- Exclusive branded keepsake glass
- 1 extra full-sized drink token (2 total)
- All GA benefits
Additional Drink Tickets — $10
Why Attend?
- Discover new cocktails and mocktails from some of the Grand Valley’s favorite mixologists.
- Experience Dinosaur Journey in a whole new light—literally—after hours in our exhibit gallery.
- Support the Museums of Western Colorado, with proceeds fueling exhibits, education, and preservation.
- Vote for the night’s winning drink and crown a champion!
Additional Highlights of the Evening:
- 🍸 Craft Cocktail Competition: Best Cocktail, Best Mocktail, Best Presentation
- 🎁 Silent Auction with “Gifts for the Holidays” packages (perfect for early shopping!)
- 🍴 Food trucks on site for fun, local dinner options!
- 🎶 Music with Post Modern Jukebox vibes
- 🦖 Explore Dinosaur Journey after hours with your cocktail or mocktail in hand, while enjoying drink tastings from local bars and restaurants
- Surprise Liquor Pull Add On: $35 for 1 or 4 for $100 – take home a surprise bottle & a keepsake claw casting
Event Timeline
- VIP Doors Open: 6:00 PM
- General Admission Doors Open: 6:30 PM
- Event Closes: 9:30 PM
Get Your Tickets Today
This event sells out fast—reserve your spot and be part of this sophisticated, playful fundraiser where dinosaurs meet design, cocktails, and community.
2025 Cocktail/Mocktail Competitors
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