2026 Palisade Peach Festival

The Palisade Peach Festival is a vibrant celebration of Palisade’s world-famous peaches and the town’s rich history as the Peach Capital of Colorado!

At Riverbend Park in Palisade, Colorado

August 21st – 22nd, 2026

3 pm – 9 pm Friday

10 am – 8 pm Saturday

Parking within Riverbend Park will be handicapped parking only. Attendees will need to shuttle into the festival. For more parking and commuting information, visit our parking and commuting page.

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Peach Days Schedule of Events

Palisade Peach Days is back for its third year! Enjoy a week full of peachy celebrations, from the classic Peach Days Parade and Just Peachy 5K & 10K to the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and the beloved Palisade Peach Festival. Stay tuned for finalized dates and the full Peach Days itinerary!

Peach Days Itinerary

Elevate Your Weekend in Palisade

Evening in The Orchard

Experience an unforgettable evening in the heart of a peach orchard.

Enjoy a beautifully prepared farm-to-table meal crafted by our chefs and thoughtfully paired with exceptional Palisade wines.

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Agriculture Tours

Explore the farms and orchards that make Palisade so special! Enjoy a relaxed bus tour through the valley, meet local growers, and see where our fresh produce comes to life.

It’s the best way to experience the farms and vineyards that have made Palisade famous!

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Inside the Festival

Friday, August 21st

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcoming of the Festival

Vendor Market

Food Trucks

Live Music on the Peach Jam Stage

Peach Pit Bar

Peach Cuisine Throwdown

AFW Jake’s Jungle for Kids
Activities & Inflatable Playland

Am 150 Co 250 Drone Show

& More!

Saturday, August 22nd

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Vendor Market

Food Trucks

Live Music on the Peach Jam Stage

Peach Pit Bar

AFW Jake’s Jungle for Kids
Activities & Inflatable Playland

Peach Eating Contest

Peach Cuisine Demos with Colorado Chefs

Paddleboarding for Peaches

& More!

Peach Festival Itinerary

Festival Highlights

America 250, Colorado 150, Celebration and Drone Show

Did you know 2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary? It does! Thanks to the amazing people at the America 250 Colorado 150 commission, we get to celebrate this amazing occasion with a drone show! This is an event celebrating Colorado and America’s heritage that you won’t want to miss!

Peach Eating Contest

How many peaches do you think you could eat in 90 seconds? If you’re not sure, give it a try at the Palisade Peach Festival! This is one of Palisade, Colorado’s most iconic eating competitions.

Don’t think you could keep up? No worries! We have a seating area where you can enjoy the show from!

Peach Cuisine

Palisade is filled with amazing chefs that craft delicious farm-to-table meals every day! Each year they join us at the Palisade Peach Festival to show off their cooking skills and share mouth watering recipes for our festival attendees! It is a festival favorite!

Peach Jam Stage

The Peach Jam Stage is stacked with an all-Colorado lineup, bringing nonstop energy and music for you to enjoy at the festival!

Friday

Headliner : The Velvet Daydream

Velvet Daydream, hailing from Denver, is on a mission to resurrect the golden era of rock and roll. With their commitment to the “classic rock show,” the band infuses the scene with the vibrant spirit of the 70s.

Wowzers

4:30-5:30 PM

The Lost Junction Band

6:00-7:00 PM

The Velvet Daydream

7:30 – 9:00 PM

Saturday

Headliner : Sean Moon Band

The Sean Moon Band blends country, rock, and all-out fun. With a high-energy show that has fans dancing and singing, The Sean Moon Band is a guaranteed good time.