‘Farming Is A Family Business’ – Julie Adriansen

56th Annual Palisade Peach Festival

At Riverbend Park in Palisade, Colorado

August 16th – 17th, 2024

3 pm – 8 pm Friday

10 am – 8 pm Saturday

Tickets are live! Use the button below to purchase yours!

Parking at Riverbend Park will be paid VIP parking only! For more parking and commuting information, visit our parking and commuting page.

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Peach Eating Contest Contestants

Use the buttons below to register for the Peach Eating Contest!

Ages 3-8 12 PM

Ages 3-8

Ages 9-14 1:30 PM

Ages 9-14

Ages 15 and up 3:00 PM

Ages 15 and up

Peach Days Schedule of Events

This Year we are excited to bring back a more than century old celebration, Peach Days! Palisade Peach Days is a 10 day celebration of the best peaches in the world! See below for the full schedule of events. Check back often as we add to the celebration!

Thursday, August 8

Downtown Palisade

Street Dance 5:30 pm

Guns & Hoses Tug of War 6:30 pm

All Thursday Events Hosted by The Town of Palisade

Saturday, August 10

Just Peachy 5K Run 8:30 am

Peach Days Parade 9 am

Orchard Tours 10 am – 5 pm

White Water Hill Peach Dinner 6pm

Sunday, August 11

Town of Palisade Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 14

Painting Class at Talon Wines at the Meadery of the Rockies 11am – 1pm. Sign up at thepalettegj.com

Thursday, August 15th – Saturday August 17th

Feast in the Field Dinners
starting at 6 pm

August 17th- Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 8am – 11am

Friday, August 16th
& Saturday August 17th

Palisade Peach Festival
Riverbend Park
see full schedule of events below

Sunday, August 18

Palisade Farmers Market 9am – 1pm

Peachy 5k & 10k- Aug. 10

For our runners wanting to participate in the Peachy 5k & 10k, please use the button to learn more about the run as well as to purchase your tickets! The 10k will be happening August 10th at 8:30am, and the 5k will be happening at 8:45am. For full information please visit the Grand Junction Sports Commission’s page using the button below.

Peachy 5k & 10k

Inside the Festival

Friday, August 16th

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Vendor Market

Food Trucks

Live Music on the Peach Jam Stage

Peach Pit Bar

Peach Cuisine Demos with Colorado Chefs

History of The Peach Harvest Historical Talk

AFW Jake’s Jungle for Kids
Activities & Inflatable Playland

Paddle Boarding for Peaches & More!

Saturday, August 17th

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 Starting @ 12 PM

Peach Cuisine Demos with Colorado Chefs

BBQ Contest Winners announced @ 5PM

Paddle Boarding for Peaches & More!

Peach Festival Schedule

Sign up to Volunteer!

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Feast in The Field Dinners

Enjoy some delicious meals in the heart of an orchard! Our meals are prepared by excellent chefs. To make it even better each dish is paired with wine from local wineries. We will also have live music as you enjoy your meal.

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Orchard to Cellar - Peach Wine Pairing Dinner

Enjoy this beautifully curated dinner inside the Barrel Room at Talon Winery! Excellently prepared by Chef Chad Griffith and perfectly paired by winery owner, Glenn Foster. You won’t want to miss the intimate dinner experience in the heart of Palisade.

Thursday, August 15th, 6pm – 9pm

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Agriculture Tours

Experience the charm of local farms and orchards firsthand! Our cheerful bus provide you with the opportunity to connect with nature, meet the passionate farmers, and indulge in the bounty of our community. Our tours are a fun way to celebrate the heart of local agriculture!

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