Palisade, Colorado
A town in Mesa County, Colorado. Palisade, part of the Grand Junction Metropolitian statistical area, and named for the cliffs near town. Palisade is most famous for delicious peaches and wine vineyards. Although that’s what Palisade is known for, this small town on Colorado’s western slope embodies all of what Colorado is about. Palisade’s nearly central location but lower elevation of 4,728 feet makes it an area with warmer year-round temperatures, a longer growing season, yet close to skiinig and other mountain attractions.
This historical farming community has kept pace with the rest of Colorado. Attractions like rafting, skiing, mountain biking and a variety of farm tours are all right around the corner in Palisade. Colorado National Monument, Tillman Bishop State Wildlife Area, Grand Mesa National Forest, and a variety of parks are all accesible from Palisade.
56th Annual Palisade Peach Festival
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Riverbend Park, Palisade, COThis Year we are excited to bring back a more than century old celebration, Peach Days! Palisade Peach Days is a 10 day
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Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn
Sep 21
Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St, Palisade, CODon’t miss the state’s largest wine festival! Enjoy unlimited sips from dozens of Colorado wineries, live mu
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