Live music Local beer & drink vendors Food trucks Local businesses & street vendorsJoin us for a delightful celebration centered around the world-famous, all-natural Palisade, Colorado peaches! Indulge in delicious peach pies and peach cobbler while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere!
Event Highlights:
Culinary Delights: Savor pans of fresh peach pies, peach cobbler, and peach hand pies. Individual servings of peach cobbler are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of Lafayette Florist (while supplies last).
Peach Truck Locations: Indulge with more than 30,000 pounds of peaches from Palisade Organic Peach Ranch, Morton’s Orchards, Green Barn Fruit Co., and Tate Orchards. You can find them at:
– E. Simpson & N. Public Road
– W. Cleveland & S. Public Road
– E. Chester & S. Public Road
– Kimbark & S. Public Road
Vendor Showcase: Explore a diverse array of food vendors, crafters, antique dealers, and some of the finest artists from the Front Range and Western States.
Children’s Activities: Enjoy free face painting, provided by the Lafayette Chamber, from Face Fiesta and balloon sculpting all day from 10:00am-3:00pm at Festival Plaza. Additional kids’ entertainment is available in the Senor Gomez parking lot. Additional fees may apply for the inflatables.
Lafayette Police Department Booth: Visit the Lafayette Police Department Booth located in front of the Klose Training Center (between Festival Plaza and Cannon on the west side).
Meet the Chamber Staff: Attendees are more than welcome to visit the Lafayette Chamber booth to meet and chat with the Chamber staff.
Parking Information:
Please park in the surrounding neighborhoods. Be mindful not to block driveways or park in designated no-parking areas. ADA Parking is available in the Chase Bank parking lot on E. Geneseo & N. Public Road.
Photo/Video Release:
By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and videos of the event and individuals may be public and possibly used for future marketing by the Lafayette Chamber and its associates.
We look forward to seeing you at the Peach Festival for a fun-filled day celebrating our delicious Palisade peaches!
Any Questions? Visit lafayettecolorado.com or give us a call at (303) 666-9555
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!
Thursday, August 8th
Downtown Palisade
Guns & Hoses Tug of War – 6 pm
Street Dance – 6:30 pm
All Thursday Events Hosted by The Town of Palisade
Saturday, August 10th
Just Peachy 5K Run – 8:30 am
Peach Days Parade – 9 am
Orchard Tours 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, August 11th
Town of Palisade Farmers Market
Thursday, August 15th – Saturday, August 17th
Feast in the Field Dinners – starting at 6 pm
Saturday, August 17th
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 8am – 11am
Friday, August 16th
& Saturday August 17th
Palisade Peach Festival
Riverbend Park
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!
Thursday, August 8th
Downtown Palisade
Guns & Hoses Tug of War – 6 pm
Street Dance – 6:30 pm
All Thursday Events Hosted by The Town of Palisade
Saturday, August 10th
Just Peachy 5K Run – 8:30 am
Peach Days Parade – 9 am
Orchard Tours 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, August 11th
Town of Palisade Farmers Market
Thursday, August 15th – Saturday, August 17th
Feast in the Field Dinners – starting at 6 pm
Saturday, August 17th
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 8am – 11am
Friday, August 16th
& Saturday August 17th
Palisade Peach Festival
Riverbend Park
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Donations will stay local to benefit the family and education programs, resources, community groups, community events, and advocacy initiatives that RMDSA has offered for more than 40 years.
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