ShareFest is an idea that began in Central Arkansas in 1999. A group of Arkansas pastors decided to take the church into the community and show the love of Jesus in tangible ways.
In the fall of 2007, a group of Grand Valley pastors and church leaders met to discuss if ShareFest could be a reality here.
Could people from different churches and denominations come together for one weekend and serve the community in the name of Jesus?
The answer was yes!
The first Grand Valley ShareFest was held in April, 2008, with twenty churches and over three thousand people serving on over six hundred projects. People of all ages worked on projects including cleaning yards, sewing lap quilts for care center residents, walking through neighborhoods picking up trash, painting, yard cleanup and making care packages for college students.
The Church came together, and it was a sight to behold.
ShareFest in the Grand Valley started in 2008, bringing together over 1,000 volunteers who assist hundreds of elderly and disabled individuals with simple tasks. These are tasks they cannot afford to hire out and certainly cannot complete on their own. Over the past 16 years, more than 50 faith-based organizations have joined forces in this initiative, continuously addressing this important need within our community. ShareFest has evolved into an event that our seniors and disabled individuals have come to rely on, and we are committed to continuing this tradition because we truly love what we do.
ShareFest 2026: A Weekend of ServiceOn Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, numerous faith-based organizations and groups in the Grand Valley will come together for ShareFest 2026, showcasing the love of Christ within our community.Our volunteers will be active throughout both days, assisting individuals across the Grand Valley, including Fruita, Loma, Mack, Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Orchard Mesa. They will be washing windows, preparing swamp coolers for summer, raking, weeding yards, and more. While these tasks may seem simple to many of us, they represent significant help for our elderly and disabled neighbors.ShareFest truly fills a vital gap in our community!There are no fees or obligations—just a group of people helping one another.