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Palisade Peach Festival

August 19, 2021 – August 21, 2021

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Celebrating the Peach!!

The Palisade Chamber of Commerce would like to Thank all of our sponsors, vendors, staff, volunteers, the Town of Palisade, our attendees & everyone that make’s this Festival possible!! We could not do it with out all of you!

Important Message!

It is hot in August and the Palisade Peach Festival has a large crowd of attendees.

To ensure the comfort and safety of our guests our policy is NO PETS ALLOWED.

Only service dogs will be allowed to enter.

Please make accommodations for your pets BEFORE you come.

Local kennels will take good care and your pets will not be stressed by heat and crowds.

Thank you for your understanding.


FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Palisade Peach Festival!

Vendors, Kid activities, Music, and Fresh Palisade produce and Peaches

Thursday, August 19th – Saturday, August 21st, 2021

Head down to Palisade, Colorado to enjoy our 53rd annual Palisade Peach Festival. Experience food and goods from vendors from across the valley, live music, entertainment for the kids, contests, and of course our famous peaches!

Don’t forget about The Palisade Sunday Farmers Market!
Sunday, August 22nd, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Palisade

Thursday, August 19th

Ice Cream Social & Street Dance Downtown Plaza

When: Thursday, August 19th – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Downtown Palisade, 3rd and Main Street
Details: Join locals and tourists alike in Downtown Palisade and enjoy free Ice Cream Social with our famous Palisade Peaches and watch the Street Dance Downtown Plaza for free!

Friday, August 20th

TOURS:
Orchard Farm Tours – TBD

FESTIVAL EVENTS:
Palisade Peach Festival in Riverbend Park – 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Music: Peach Jam Stage

TBD

PEACH CUISINE WITH CO CHEF DEMO TENT 

Demonstrations will begin at TBD

FEAST IN THE FIELDS:
TBD

Saturday, August 21st

RUN:
Peachy 1K, 5K, 10K  Run – TBD

PARADE:
Peach Festival Parade – TBD

CAR SHOW:
Car Show at Peach Bowl Park – TBD

FESTIVAL EVENTS:
Palisade Peach Festival in Riverbend Park – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Artist Signings:
PeachFest Poster Artist Signing at Merchandise Tent – TBD

Contests:
Peach Eating Contest – TBD
Tug-a-War Contest – TBD

Peach Cuisine at Chef Demo Tent 

Demonstrations will begin at TBD

Live Music at the Peach Jam Stage

Bands TBD

FEAST IN THE FIELDS:
TBD

Sunday, August 22nd

Farmers Market Downtown Palisade

When: Sunday, August 22nd – 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Downtown Palisade, W. 3rd Street
Details: Stroll downtown Palisade, Colorado and browse our fresh produce and goods from vendors across the valley.

Activities & Details Below

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

About Our Events & Activities

Learn more about some of the activities available during the annual Peach Festival by clicking on the activity below.

Any activity with an * next to it indicates that separate tickets outside of the Peach Festival in the Park are required.

FREE Ice Cream Social & Street Dance - Thursday

Come Eat & Dance!

Thursday, August 19 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Downtown Palisade, 3rd and Main Street


Step back in time… Enjoy a bowl full of ripe, juicy world-famous Palisade peaches served over vanilla ice cream, while you tap your feet to the sounds of live music. Get all of this and more at the kick-off to the Palisade Peach Festival. Start the evening with dinner at one of Palisade’s eateries as they feature “peach specials” in honor of the Peach Festival. After taking in the local cuisine, enjoy a FREE bowl of the best peaches in the world served over creamy ice cream. Get up and dance, or kick back and listen to some great live entertainment.

Palisade loves its traditions. The Peach Queen and her Court will be presented.… Here’s the “Social” part: Welcome to all – visitors and locals, fun for all ages. Very kid-friendly! You’ll have a great time as you “savor the flavors” of Palisade and experience some of the traditions of the Palisade Peach Festival.

Thanks to the Town of Palisade for sponsoring this event!

The Biggest Peach Contest - Thursday

Love to Grow Peaches?

Let’s see your biggest, juiciest peaches! We wish for a great growing season for all our orchards. See you in August!

All entries will be judged and must be accompanied by the official entry form. The Peaches are kept in a cooler until the contest is decided.  The winning peach is announced at the Ice Cream Social & Street Dance on Thursday evening and placed on display at the Chamber merchandise booth at Riverbend Park.


DETAILS:

When: Thursday, August 19th 2021 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Event Location: Downtown Palisade, 3rd and Main Street

The winning peach is announced at the Ice Cream Social & Street Dance on Thursday evening and placed on display at the Chamber merchandise booth at Riverbend Park. All applications are due by August 18, 2021.


Congratulations to the 2015 & 2016 Biggest Peach winner “HARRY’S PEACHES“.
The Peach was a Glowhaven Peach and weighed 1 lb., 15 oz…..  Isn’t she a beauty!

*Feast in the Fields - Friday & Saturday

Feast in the Fields celebrates the rich bounty of local food and wine, prepared by top local chefs, and enjoyed outdoors in beautiful settings. Guests will enjoy an elegant 4-course meal featuring Palisade peaches and produce, paired with Palisade wines, and served in an orchard setting. Enjoy the warm hospitality of orchard owners and winemakers at one of Peach Festival’s signature events.  Tickets for each event are located below.


Friday’s Feast in the Fields

Where: Orchard River View @ Clark’s Family Orchards
3929 US-6, Palisade, CO 81526

When: Friday, August 14th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $110/person (plus transaction fee)

Tap Root Catering

Sponsored by:
Alpine Bank

BUY TICKETS TO FRIDAY’S FEAST

Orchard River View @ Clark Family Orchards owners Dennis & Staci Clark look forward to hosting a Feast in the Field dinner Friday night.

Appetizers will be served by the Colorado River and dinner will be served inside the brand new rustic barn. The 4 course meal will be paired with local Palisade wines.

This is an /indooroutdoor event. Due to COVID please brings face masks and use when appropriate. Every precaution will be taken by event organizers and catering staff and volunteers.

Tickets are non-refundable and ticket purchase is for Friday dinner only. This is a 21 and older event.

Menu:

(*please NO special diet requests)

START

TBD

SALAD

TBD

SOUP

TBD

MAIN

TBD

SWEET

TBD


Saturday’s Feast in the Fields

Where: Peachfork Orchard & Vineyards
281 33 Rd, Palisade, CO 81526

When: Saturday, August 15th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $110/person (plus transaction fee)

Nick Santos of Cafe Sol

Sponsored by:
US Bank

BUY TICKETS TO SATURDAY’S FEAST

A farm to fork dinner using the produce and fruits of Palisade at Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards, with Phil & Susan Patton. This location was a big hit with the orchard & vineyard backdrop. Hosts Susan and Phil Patton and sponsors Bank of Colorado welcome you to their orchard and look forward to having you.

The menu is being created by John Sabal of Palisade Cafe 11.0 and will be paired with local wines from Peachfork Vineyards and others.

This is an outdoor event. Due to COVID please brings face masks and use when appropriate. Every precaution will be taken by event organizers and catering staff.

Tickets are non-refundable and ticket purchase is for Saturday dinner only. This is a 21 and older event.

Menu:

(*please NO special diet requests)

START

TBD

SALAD

TBD

SOUP

TBD

MAIN

TBD

SWEET

TBD

Peach Jam Stage - Friday & Saturday

Live Music & Performances


Friday, August 14th

Donny Morales and the Wind – 3:00 – 4:15 PM

Stray Grass – 4:45 – 6:30 PM

The Trampolines  – 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Fireworks Display – 9:00 PM  [County Fire Restrictions Permitting]  Sponsored by Golden Gate Petroleum 

Saturday, August 15th

Twang Box – 10:00 – 11:30 PM

LPB – Lincoln Pants Band – 12:00 –  1:30 PM

Hunter and the Dirty Jacks – 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Led Stetson – 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Soul Habit – 6:00 – 8:00 PM

*Orchard & Farm Tours - Friday & Saturday

Tour Our Orchards & Farms!

All tours leave Riverbend Park, the site of Peach Festival, at 10:00 AM and include beverages, snacks and lunch, VIP parking at the park and a weekend pass to the festival. Luxury shuttle buses provided by Absolute Prestige Limousine Service.


TOUR 1:

When: Friday, August 16th

Where: Fruit and Lavender Orchard Your, East Orchard Mesa Loop

Tour Bus: #1

Tickets: Click Here to Buy

Schedule:

10:15 am— Talbott Family Farm  -Processing tour and glass of hard cider w/Hannah Talbott

11:30 am— Clark Family Orchards   – Ice cream & Wagon ride w/Dennis Clark

12:30 pm — Sage Creations (Lunch)  – scenic views of lavender fields and lunch in a cherry orchard w/ Poula Legarre

2:00 pm — Carlson Vineyards  -wine tasting w/ Garett Porta

3:00 pm — Mt. Lincoln Peach Company – pick your own peaches w/David Bain

4:00 pm — Return to Riverbend Park


TOUR 2:

When: Friday, August 16th

Where: Fruit and Wine Orchard Tour, East and West Cruiser Loop

Tour Bus: #2

Tickets: Click Here to Buy

Schedule:

10:15 am — Clark Family Orchards – Ice cream & Wagon ride w/ Dennis Clark

11:30 am— Sprigs and Sprouts

12.30 pm – Red Fox Cellars -lunch catered by Anita’s Palisade Pies Catering

1:30 pm — TBD

3:00 pm — Talbott Family Farm – Processing tour and glass of hard cider w/ Hannah Talbott

4:00 pm — Return to Riverbend Park


TOUR 3:

When: Saturday, August 17th

Where: Fruit and Alpaca Orchard Tour

Tour Bus: #2

Tickets: Click Here to Buy

Schedule:

10:15 am — Clark Family Orchards  -Ice cream & Wagon ride w/ Dennis Clark

11:30 am — Talbott Family Farm – Processing tour and glass of hard cider w/ Hannah Talbott

12:30 pm— Suncrest Orchard Alpacas (Lunch)  – lunch catered by Anita’s Palisade Pies

2:00 pm — Carlson Vineyards -wine tasting w/ Garett Porta

3:00 pm — Mt. Lincoln Peach Company  – pick your own peaches w/David Bain

4:00 pm — Return to Riverbend Park

*Just Peachy Run - Saturday

Just Peachy 1k, 5k, & 10k Race

Thursday, August 21st, 2021 • West end of Riverbend Park in Palisade, CO.

PRICING:

Kids 1k (8 and under):
• $15 (if registered between May 1st – July 1st)
• $20 (if registered between July 2nd – August 16th)
• $25 (if registered on event day August 17th)

Open 5k (all ages):
• $30 (if registered between May 1st – July 1st)
• $35 (if registered between July 2nd – August 16th)
• $40 (if registered on event day August 17th)

Open 10k (all ages):
• $40 (if registered between May 1st – July 1st)
• $45 (if registered between July 2nd – August 16th)
• $50 (if registered on event day August 17th)

REGISTER FOR RUN HERE


Location: West end of Riverbend Park in Palisade, CO.

Date: August 17, 2019

Course Stats: 1k, 5k, and 10k (2 laps of 5k loops)

Schedule:

  • Friday (Early Packet Pickup):
    • 3:00pm – 8:00pm: Packet pickup / registration at race venue.
      • Pick up your race number & PPF wristbands to enter the Palisade Peach Fest’s Friday night concert!
  • Saturday (Race Day):
    • 6:15am: Parking area at race venue opens
    • 6:30am – 7:30am: Registration / Packet Pickup
    • 8:00am: 10k Start
    • 8:05am: 5k Start
    • 9:30am: Kids (8 & under) 1k Start
    • 10:00am: Awards / Raffle

About:

MAD Racing Colorado invites you to work up an appetite for the Palisade Peach Festival by running a fun cross-country style course right before the Palisade Peach Festival opens. There will be a water station half way through this 5k course. Kids will run a 1k course that takes place part of the end of this course before everyone starts their 5k and 10k course, which can be a great warm up for the parents / care provider!

Course Details:

5k and 10k runners will start at 8:00am and 8:05am, respectively. Then Kids 1k (8 & under) will start the race at 9:30 when most of the runners have completed their run 9:30am. The 10k will complete the 5k loop twice. All courses consist 40% paved sidewalk and 60% dirt trails/paths on a flat terrain. This means the entire family has the opportunity to experience their preferred runs and support each other!

Be sure to stay after and enjoy the included entry to the Peach Festival activities.

Category Descriptions
Kids 1k – For children 8 and under, not timed – all about fun and completing!
Open 5k – Open to all ages; age group award breakdown shown below.
Open 10k – Open to all ages; age group award breakdown shown below.

Awards Scoring (Male & Female)

Overall 3; 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & Over.

Age Group Awarding Exception: If an age group is smaller than desired, it shall be combined with an age group either up or down in age depending on # available each group.

Registration Includes:

Goodies from sponsors, Just Peachy Run Races T-shirt (Register by August 1, 2019 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!), ticket entry to Palisade Peach Fest, a chance to earn your finisher peach at the finish line, and a chance to win prize/medal for overall and age groups.

Registration Site: justpeachyrun.itsyourrace.com

Event Details: www.justpeachyrun.com

Facebook Event Page: Just Peachy Run Races (5k, 10k, & 1k Kids)

Lodging Deal: See Palisade Peach Festival brochure and websites for lodging!

*Pancake Breakfast - Saturday

Pancake Breakfast

Welcome to the Palisade Lions Club pancake breakfast. A long time tradition, our breakfast provides a small town atmosphere that encourages community camaraderie for visitors and residents alike and has become a much-enjoyed event of the Palisade Peach Festival.

Contrary to its name, the breakfast is a lot more than pancakes! We also serve scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh Palisade peaches, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Peaches are generously donated from local growers. A trademark of the Lions Club pancake breakfast is the delicious peach syrup.


DETAILS:

When: Saturday, August 17th @ 7:00 AM
Location: Memorial Park – 120 W 8th St., Palisade, CO 81526
PARADE: The Peach Festival Parade will be held at 9:00 AM on Main Street and pass right by the park.

PRICING:

Children (5 and under): FREE
Children (age 6-12):
$5
Adults (Age 13+): $7

NOT ALLOWED:

  • Pets
  • Outside Food/Drinks/Coolers
  • Oversized Strollers

The Peach Festival Parade - Saturday

The Palisade Peach Festival Parade

DETAILS:

When: Saturday, August 17th
Location: Starting at the Palisade Firehouse and going north on Iowa to 3rd Street and South on Main Street

Marching bands! Vintage cars! Floats! Peach Queen & Court! Funny dogs! The Town Grouch! Firetrucks, handsome horses and plenty of small town charm! Bring the kids and join us in downtown Palisade for the Peach Festival Parade. Many folks start the morning at the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, watch the Parade, and then head over to the Peach Festival in Riverbend Park.


Want to be in the Parade?

Interested in being in the parade?  Please click here for the Parade Application. Entry Forms are due August 10, 2019. Contact the Palisade Chamber of Commerce at (970) 464-7458 for an application.

*Peach Festival Car Show - Saturday

About the Car Show

The Palisade High School Marching Band is proud to host the 2019 Peach Festival Car Show! All proceeds will go to benefit the music education of the Palisade High School Band students. Thank you for supporting us!

Concessions will be available at the car show.

Award ceremony will begin at 1:00 PM.


Attend The Car Show

Saturday, August, 2021 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

LOCATION:
Palisade Peach Bowl Park – 567 West 5th Street, Palisade, CO 81526

PARKING:
Peach Festival In Town shuttles will drop off at Peach Bowl Park, no need to worry about parking!

PRICING:

Children (5 and under): FREE
Children (age 6-12):
$1
Adults (Age 13+): $2
Family (up to 5 members): $5

PURCHASE CAR SHOW TICKETS HERE


Want to Show Your Car?

Saturday, August, 2021 • 8:00 AM

DETAILS:

Registration: $20, $10 for each additional car

Check-In: (*Registration is limited to the first 100 entries)

Check-in will start at 8:00 AM. If you would like your car in the Peach Festival Parade, please check in at the car show before lining up for the parade.

If you have any questions about the car show please email: Jeff.Mason@d51schools.org

Peach Cuisine - Saturday

This Fun and Mouth-watering Culinary Event is a Festival Favorite

It’s all about peaches…and the inventive ways chefs dish them up in tasty recipes! Features chef demonstrations that showcase diverse creations from entrees to desserts, sauces to beverages. Pick up tips, tricks and techniques as engaging, Colorado cooks prepare both easy to make as well as gourmet recipes with Palisade peaches. This is the 50th year for what is becoming one of the most popular events at Peach Festival.

Chef demonstrations take place under a 20 ft. x 40 ft. tent to keep you comfortable in the shade. Chefs have an opportunity to showcase their skills, promote themselves and their restaurant, while having fun creating their peach cuisine before the crowd. At the conclusion of each demonstration, small samples of the chef’s prepared dish are passed out to the attendees, along with the cuisine recipe!


Friday’s Peach Cuisine Schedule

Where: Palisade Peach Festival @ Riverbend Park

Sponsored by:

4:00 PM

Chef: Carol Kitterline & Jimmy Herold
Company: Gumbo Lov
Dish: Carol’s Family Favorite Louisiana Dish with Peaches

5:00 PM

Chef: Wayne Smith
Company: Western CO. Community College – Culinary Arts
Dish: The Science of Peach Pie


Saturday’s Peach Cuisine Schedule

Where: Palisade Peach Festival @ Riverbend Park

Sponsored by:

11:00 AM

Chef: Dave Kassera
Company: Wine Country Inn
Dish: Brown Sugar Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches

12:00 PM

Chef: Melissa Mulform and LaRae Biocic
Company: Sweet Kiwi Bakery
Dish: Sweet Kiwi Peach Whiskey Cake

1:00 PM

Chef: Martin Marquez
Company: Spoons Bistro and Bakery – HopeWest
Dish: Peach Bruschetta

2:00 PM

Chef: John Sabel
Company: The Palisade Café & Wine Bar
Dish: Palisade Peach Paella

3:00 PM

Chef: Lynette and Bruce Talbott
Company: Talbott’s Farm Market & Taproom
Dish: Talbott Farms Peach Cobbler

4:00 PM

Chef: Matt Tezak
Company: Chef and National Sales Consultant
Dish: Salmon Street Tacos with Peach Slaw

Backyard Peach BBQ Throwdown - Saturday

Backyard Peach BBQ Throwdown

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Saturday at the Palisade Peach Festival in Riverbend Park

Sponsored by:

We will have seven teams cooking up their best BBQ, showing what they can do. Learn tricks of BBQ from the ones who know BBQ!


Schedule:

  • Set Up: Teams set up between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and may start cooking immediately depending on dish requirement.
  • BBQ Tent Deadline: Team’s must be present in BBQ tent by 2:00 PM
  • Judging & Announcements: Judging & winners announcements are scheduled for 5:00 PM
  • BBQ Tent Tour: Sampling, Tips, and Tour of Equipment of BBQ Tent after winner is announced.

Rules:

  • Teams can only consist of 1-4 People
  • Team’s must be present in BBQ tent by 2:00 PM
  • Peaches must be utilized in the dish that is submitted for judging
  • Any dishes that have alcohol must be noted before presenting to judging
  • Entrees will be judged by task, appearance, and use of peaches

Perks:

  • Each team member receives 2 Peach Festival Passes for their participation in the contest.

Prizes:

  • Winners are announced the day of competition
  • Judges Choice Trophy for the Top Winner of the competition
  • 1st Place – $200 Safeway Gift Card
  • 2nd Place – $100 Safeway Gift Card
  • 3rd Place – $50 Safeway Gift Card
  • 4th Place – $50 Safeway Gift Card

Peach Eating Contest - Saturday

Show Us How Much You Love Peaches!

This year’s contest is sponsored by Dr. Dustin Morrison from Palisade Family Health and Chiropractic and his family.


DETAILS:
Saturday, August 17th • At Riverbend Park During Palisade Peach Festival
Kids Contest: 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Adult Contest: 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM

RULES:
Winner must eat the peach in its entirety, down to the pit! In addition to registering for the Peach Eating contest at the Palisade Family Health & Chiropractic tent, Dr. Morrison will give mini-presentations on the nutritional impact of eating fresh, natural foods like peaches. Dr. Morrison will demonstrate how our body digests these foods to get the most out of what we are consuming.

PRIZES:
Prizes are awarded for each age group, winner takes all!

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

We’re always looking for RELIABLE AND POSITIVE volunteers to work various areas during our event. Areas include admissions, volunteer gate, bar, merchandise tent, set up and tear down etc. Please Join us in our festivities! Follow the link below to sign up online. Call the Palisade Chamber of Commerce at 970-464-7458 with any questions.

*Minimum 3 hour shift will receive a festival pass for the weekend.

Thank you to our Volunteers and Steering Committee for your endless hours of hard work!

Peach fest is a success due to your diligent work!

Tickets

Tickets Purchased Online Include an additional electronic processing fee

All Car Show Tickets sold at Event and proceeds go to the music education of the Palisade High School Band. $2 adults $1 children

BUY TICKETS

View Activities for Other Event Tickets

Children

5 and under: Free

(Age 6-12) Friday & Saturday Pass: $5

Saturday Pass Only: $3

Adults (age 13+)

Friday & Saturday Pass: $10

Saturday Pass Only: $7

Senior (62+ yeras)

Friday & Saturday Pass: $10

Saturday Pass Only: $7

Family Pass

Friday & Saturday Weekend Pass: $20
*Family Pass Includes Up to 2 Adults, and 4 Children Age 12 and Under

Resources

Event forms, applications, and contact info for attendees and vendors.

Vendors

Being a Vendor at the Palisade Peach Festival at Riverbend Park is a great way to showcase your business, support the community, and be part of the fun. The Palisade Peach Festival is one of the oldest agricultural-themed festivals in Colorado. Attendance exceeds 16,000 at the park on Friday and Saturday. The Festival draws visitors from western Colorado, the metropolitan areas on the front range and all over the US.

Riverbend Park in Palisade offers one of the prettiest locations for a festival anywhere. The park boosts a large outdoor setting under a canopy of mature trees situated in the bend of the cooling Colorado River.

IMPORTANT:

This is a “juried” festival and every effort is made to ensure a diverse group of vendors, giving priority based upon a “first come, first serve” basis.

Please do not assume you will be granted previous year’s location.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH PHOTOS AND PAYMENT.

Please complete this years application & return to the Palisade Chamber of Commerce

Deadline for vendors – June 28.

Event Shuttles & Transportation

Event Transportation

Complimentary Shuttles are available for free to those attending the Palisade Peach Festival. This shuttle is complementary. The shuttle does not have a lift for a wheelchair, but there is free ample handicapped accessible parking at the main gate of the festival.


In Town Shuttles Only around town/drop off parking lots – View Shuttle Map

  1. Wine Country Inn
  2. 2nd ST Parking Lot  (NORTH of the Railroad Tracks)
  3. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort
  4. Memorial Park (Corner of 7th & Kluge) Parking & Bus to Park
  5. Palisade Fire Dept. Dirt parking Lot (closed for parade 7am – 10am Sat Only)
  6. Peach Bowl Park (5th and Logan)
  7. Palisade High School *
  8. Taylor Elementary *
  9. Overfill parking at West end of Riverbend Park off 36.1/4 Rd (only available Saturday after 1pm)

* School parking lots are not available until after 4PM on Friday – school in session


Yellow Taylor Shuttle Stops – View Shuttle Map

  1. Taylor Elementary
  2. Community Center
  3. Firehouse Lot

Where to Stay

Lodging

There are several options to stay right in Palisade or near by. Find our recommendations below:

Hotels/Motels Palisade:

Spoke and Vine Motel: 424 W 8th Street, 970-464-2211 or spokeandvinemotel.com

Wine Country Inn: 777 Grande River Rd, 970-464-5777 or coloradowinecountryinn.com

B&B’s/VRBO:

Dancing Moon Bed & Breakfast: 568 34 Rd Clifton, CO 81520  (970) 434-3779 or www.dancingmoonbnb.com

Dreamcatcher B&B: 3694 F Rd, Palisade, Co 81526  (970) 464-9900 or  www.dreamcatcherbnbcolorado.com/

Palisade River Ranch: 3627 Grand Valley Canal Rd, 970-464-2950 or palisaderiverranch.com

Pearadice Farm Carriage House: 629 35 Rd, 970-464-5751 or homeaway.com/vacationrental/p213387

Vista & Vineyards B&B: 3587 G Rd, 970-464-7478 or vistaandvineyards.com

Camping:

Palisade Basecamp RV Resort: 985 North River Rd, 970-462-9712 or palisadebasecamp.com 

Urban Ranch: 3521 F Rd:970-712-2512 or urbanranchvenue.com

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park: Island Acres Section: 1055 Interstate 70, Palisade, CO 81526  970-464-0548 or www.cpw.state.co.us.JamesMRobbColoradoRiver

Hotels/Motels Clifton:

Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites: 3228 I-70 Bus Loop, Clifton 970-434-3400 or bestwestern.com/granderiver

Hotels/Motels Grand Junction – Horizon Drive:

Courtyard and Residence INN: 765 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction (970) 263-4414 //courtyard.marriott.com/

Days Inn: 708 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction,(970) 628-3941  /www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/grand-junction

Holiday Inn & Suites Grand Junction-Airport, 2751 Crossroads Blvd  (970) 424-5888 www.holidayinn.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 743 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, (970) 241-8888  //doubletree3.hilton.com

Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction (970) 241-8411  //www.grandvistahotel.com/

Quality Inn, 733 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction (970) 245-7200  www.choicehotels.com

Travelodge, 718 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction (970) 243-5080  //www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/grand-junction

La Quinta Inn, 2761 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO (970) 241-2929  //www.laquintagrandjunctionairport.com/

Ramada Inn, 752 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO (970) 243-5150  //www.ramada-inn-grand-junction/

Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO (970) 243-6790  //www.choicehotels.com/colorado/grand-junction/

Hotels/Motels Grand Junction – 24 Rd./ Mesa Mall:

Candlewood Suites, 654 Market St, Grand Junction, (970) 255-8093 //www.candlewoodsuites.com

WoodSpring Suites, 659 Market St, Grand Junction, CO, (970) 644-5902 //www.woodspring.com

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The Palisade Peach Festival is one of the original agricultural festivals in Colorado honoring our rich bounty and history. It’s Peach Mania! Plenty of great food, entertainment, contests, activities for kids, and opportunities to explore Palisade via outdoor recreation.

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Tel: (970)-464-7458
Fax: (970) 464-4757
305 S Main Street #102
Palisade, Colorado 81526

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