FUN STARTS AT 7:00pm on Friday, June 12, 2026 Grand Junction High Desert Classic teams and families are invited to the Friday Night All-Team BBQ. What better way to celebrate the first day of the tournament than a barbeque with your teammates, family and competition. The fun will take place on Colorado Mesa University’s “The Diamond” at Hamilton Field.  Take in some baseball wisdom from our keynote speaker, hear updates about the tournament, and let your hair down with lots of baseball friends.  Registration covers up to 40 guests (players, coaches, and families).  Make plans to join us! Dinner will be provided by The Ribber Catering!

2026 Keynote Speaker    To be Announced Soon

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

• 2025 – Matt Lindstrom (Former Colorado Rockies Pitcher with 51 saves and 324 strikeouts)
• 2024 – Jamie Hamilton Mesa College, California Angels Organization, Co-Director for the NJCAA World Series
• 2023 – Jeff Niemann (Former Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher)
• 2022 – Chris Hanks (Colorado Mesa University Head Baseball Coach)