GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - It's official, Country Jam will be get its liquor license and part of the security for the event will again be provided by Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputies.
Monday, the Mesa County Commissioners approved both of these agenda items so Country Jam continues to have a fun and safe atmosphere.
However, in an effort to not use all up all of the Sheriff's Office workforce, the number of deputies on duty this year will be 35, compared to 49 last year.
Lt. Wayne Weyler with the Sheriff's Office says, "When you have a venue of 35,000 people with a lot of alcohol, it's important to have a lot of security. Although it's been the Sheriff's Office in the last five years to allow private security to take over more of that function."
Country Jam is also working with the County to allow County Health Department officials to hand out information during the event on safe sex and planned parenting.
Wednesday, June 19
Charley Jenkins, 7 p.m.
McKenzies Mill (National Battle of the Bands winner), 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 20
Winner of Country Spotlight, 2 p.m.
Open Range (National Guard band), 2:20 p.m.
Parmalee, 3:15 p.m.
LoCash Cowboys, 5 p.m.
Lee Brice, 7:15 p.m.
Montgomery Gentry, 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 21
Charley Jenkins, 1 p.m.
McKenzies Mill, 2 p.m.
Dustin Lynch, 3:15 p.m.
Florida Georgia Line, 5 p.m.
Gary Allan, 7:15 p.m.
Pistol Annies, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 22
Charlie Worsham , 1 p.m.
Chase Rice , 2 p.m.
Cadillac 3 , 3:15 p.m.
Randy Houser , 5 p.m.
Uncle Kracker, 7:15 p.m.
Kid Rock, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 23
Western Underground , 3:30 p.m.
Sawyer Brown,7 p.m.
Rascal Flatts, 9 p.m.
