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
All About Oktoberfest – a fun evening of socializing with an exciting trivia contest – will be held at 7:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 22, at Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, 124 Racquette Drive in Fort Collins. The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is hosting the festivities, which include German beer, snacks, and music. The trivia contest, with both prizes and surprises, will focus on the history of the Munich Oktoberfest, which is celebrating its 189th year. Tickets for the evening are $40 per person and include refreshments and one beer, wine, or beverage. Reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 20, at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Boulder Creek Festival will be taking place from May 25 – May 27 with a Friday night concert on May 24.
4 Days, 30+ Bands, 3 Stages
200+ Artisans
30+ Restaurants
Friday, May 24 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 25 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 26 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Monday, May 27 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Don’t miss the state’s largest wine festival! Enjoy unlimited sips from dozens of Colorado wineries, live music, artisan vendors, chef demonstrations, educational seminars, a grape stomp, and more. Join thousands of wine lovers from across the globe and soak up everything that Colorado’s Wine Country has to offer! Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn takes place in Palisade, Colorado on September 21st, 2024 from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm. To purchase tickets, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com. Hurry, tickets sell out!
For a magical meal on the summer solstice, An Italian Supper Under the Stars will be hosted from 6:30-9 pm Thursday, June 20, by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and City Park Gelato & aMore. The repast is part of the Museum’s Global Adventures club, designed for those who love to travel, want to recount their travel experiences, delight in sharing stories of travel, and/or dream of traveling one day. The special supper will be prepared by Paul and Nenita Pellegrino, long-time residents of Fort Collins and owners of City Park Gelato & aMore. The traditional approach of dining in courses will be mixed with an experience highlighted by conversation and laughter. Dishes will be prepared at table side by Paul, who will share stories of his Italian cultural roots blended with the influence of his wife, Nenita, who is Filipino. The sumptuous menu will include assorted non-alcoholic beverages, Rigatoni LaRosa, Piedmontese alla Fiorentina, Fiorentina of Florence, fresh mozzarella, caprese platters with crostini bread, arugula and fresh fennel salad, gelato, and traditional Italian cookies. Seating will begin at 6:30 pm outside City Park Gelato & aMore at 1720 W. Mulberry Street. In the event of inclement weather, the dinner will be served at City Park Shelter #7. Reservations for the evening are $75 per person, and reservations are required by 5 pm Wednesday, June 12, at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
The 31st annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is in Golden this year, and premier luxury bus transportation to and from the fabulous festivities on Saturday, June 15, is being offered by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Arranging the trip is the Museum’s Global Adventures club, designed for those who love to travel, want to recount their travel experiences, delight in sharing stories of travel, and/or dream of traveling one day. The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival welcomes over 80 artisans, organizations, and performers to share their culture and traditions through food, crafts, demonstrations, and entertainment. Participants will enjoy the raising of – and dancing around – the Midsummer Pole, the Scandinavian Market, the Fjellborg Vikings in their living history encampment, storytelling and games with Leif the Viking, making crafts such as flower crowns, and the Scandinavian Classic Car Show by the Rocky Mountain Volvo Group. Transportation tickets are $80 per person, and registration and signed waiver are required by 5 pm Friday, June 7, at globalvillagemuseum.org. The luxury bus will depart at 8:30 am from Harmony Park and Ride, on the northwest corner of I-25 and Harmony Road. The return trip will arrive by 4 pm at the same location. Admission to the Festival is free, and registrants will pay for their own food and shopping. Registrants are asked to bring a cell phone to maintain contact with the group. If weather is not conducive for the outdoor Festival, the bus will drive around Golden, catching the sights and stopping at the Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center. The unique Center features authentic Himalayan cuisine and traditional Sherpa culture with interior décor that is an authentic representation of a typical Sherpa house in the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal. Participants will be responsible for the cost of their meal. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Save the date for Arapahoe County’s fourth annual spring wine and chalk art festival, held outdoors at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The 21+ event includes wine samples from 15+ Colorado wineries, live chalk art, bands throughout the day, local vendors, sip ‘n paint, croquet, and more. Bring a picnic or hit the food trucks!
Tickets are $30 early bird until March 1 (limited supply!), $40 general admission online, $50 onsite, $10 designated driver. VIP tickets ($100 Early Bird/ $120 GA) include heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine by the glass!
Come meet your neighbors and enjoy fun, laid back vibes. Tickets and information at http://www.arapahoecountyeventcenter.com
