Colorado Mountain Winefest

08/28/2026

The 35th Anniversary of Colorado Mountain Winefest is just weeks away! 🍷 Join us on Saturday, September 19th, as we celebrate our Elevated Food & Wine Experience – a refined, single-session event that's designed for true wine enthusiasts.

We are proud to highlight the premier Front Range winemakers featured at this year's festival:

🍇 Aspen Peak Cellars

🍇 Bad Bitch Cellars

🍇 Continental Divide Winery

🍇 Creekside Cellars Winery

🍇 Deep Roots Winery & Bistro

🍇 Dragon Meadery LLC

🍇 Taboche Winery

🍇 The OBC Wine Project

🍇 Carboy Winery and Bookcliff Vineyards – Bridging urban wine culture and Western Slope viticulture together with tasting room locations in both Palisade and the Front Range.

With attendance capped at fewer than 2,000 guests, come enjoy a more relaxed and elegant festival environment, unhurried conversations with winemakers, open-air lounges, gourmet bites from the CMU Tech Culinary Showcase, and much more!

Tickets to our Elevated Food & Wine Experience are still available, but selling quickly. Secure your spot today at ColoradoWinefest.com.

08/25/2026

⭐ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐
To celebrate our 35th Anniversary, we’re gifting two Signature Tickets every Friday leading up to Colorado Mountain Winefest!

Experience our Elevated Food & Wine Experience at Riverbend Park on Saturday, September 19th – an intimate gathering capped at fewer than 2,000 guests, featuring unlimited pours from top Colorado winemakers, gourmet food pairings from the CMU Tech Culinary Showcase, shaded seating & open-air lounges, live music, complimentary shuttles, and more! No long lines or feeling rushed - just room to connect, relax, and savor every pour. 🍷

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🏆 Winners will be announced every Friday leading up to the festival! Must be 21+ to enter and attend.

🎟️ Want to secure your spot? Tickets to our limited-capacity event are still available, but are selling quickly. To purchase tickets, please visit ColoradoWinefest.com.

08/24/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19th, to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Colorado Mountain Winefest! Reimagined as an Elevated Food & Wine Experience, this year’s event is capped at fewer than 2,000 guests - offering a spacious, unhurried afternoon built around extraordinary wine, gourmet food pairings, and meaningful connection.

Swipe through to discover some of the exceptional Grand Valley and regional winemakers joining us this year:

🍇 Bookcliff Vineyards

🍇 Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate

🍇 Carlson Vineyards

🍇 Cliff Dweller Wine Co.

🍇 Graystone Winery

🍇 Restoration Vineyards

🍇 Saint Gerard Vineyard

🍇 Talbott's Cider Company

🍇 The Ordinary Fellow

🍇 Peachfork Orchards & Vineyard

🍇 Whitewater Hill Vineyards & Winery

Experience exquisite pours without long lines, connect directly with winemakers, indulge in gourmet pairings from the CMU Tech Culinary Showcase, and relax in our new open-air lounges.

Tickets to our Elevated Food & Wine Experience are still available, but are selling quickly. Capacity is strictly limited to preserve an intimate setting. Secure your spot today at ColoradoWinefest.com.

08/21/2026

As we prepare to celebrate our 35th Anniversary next month, we are proud to highlight the exceptional winemakers journeying from Colorado’s famed West Elks AVA and the high-desert landscapes of the Four Corners region:

🍇 Buckel Family Wine

🍇 Chill Switch Wines

🍇 Four Leaves Winery

🍇 LaNoue DuBois Winery

🍇 Stone Cottage Cellars

🍇 Sutcliffe Vineyards

🍇 The Storm Cellar

🍇 Williams Cellars

Savor the pours and engage in unhurried conversations with these winemakers during our Elevated Food & Wine Experience on Saturday, September 19th in Palisade, Colorado!

🎟️ Capacity is strictly limited to ensure a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. To purchase tickets, please visit ColoradoWinefest.com.

08/19/2026

We are officially ONE MONTH away from the 35th Anniversary of Colorado Mountain Winefest! 🍷

This year, Winefest is returning to its roots by reimagining the festival as a smaller, more intimate event that's designed for true wine lovers.

✨ Fewer Than 2,000 Guests - By intentionally reducing the festival's capacity, we're creating a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Without long lines or feeling rushed, guests can savor every sip at their own pace.

🍽️ CMU Culinary Showcase - Enjoy freshly served gourmet small bites by the award-winning CMU Tech Culinary team, the perfect companion to this year's curated selection of tastings.

🎷 Space to Relax and Connect - Take advantage of unhurried conversations with the winemakers, shaded seating, elegant open-air lounges, live music, ice carving demos, lawn games, immersive activations, and upgraded amenities.

🚍 Effortless Transportation - Enjoy complimentary shuttle service throughout downtown Palisade, plus priority on-site parking for Reserve ticket holders.

🍇 All proceeds support Colorado’s only nonprofit dedicated to winemakers and grape growers, helping sustain the state’s wine industry.

📍 Saturday, September 19th • Palisade, Colorado

🎟️ Tickets to our Elevated Food & Wine Experience are still available, but selling quickly. Capacity is strictly limited to preserve an intimate setting — secure your spot today at ColoradoWinefest.com.

For 34 unforgettable years, Colorado Mountain Winefest has been more than just a wine event, it’s been a vibrant celebration of community, craft, and Colorado’s unique wine culture. Thanks to you, it has grown into the state’s premier wine experience, supporting our growers and winemakers whil...

08/14/2026

Colorado Mountain Winefest is just over ONE MONTH away!
The 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest returns to scenic Riverbend Park in Palisade on September 19, and this year, we’ve reimagined the experience for true wine lovers.

Learn More Here: https://tinyurl.com/42enmm3h

🍷More space to sip & savor
🍷Elevated food & wine pairings
🍷Colorado’s premier winemakers
🍷An unforgettable day in the heart of Colorado wine country

And we’ve made planning your Winefest experience easier than ever! Our FREE Drink Colorado Wine festival app is now live and is your digital guide to Winefest. Explore the festival map, shuttle map, participating wineries, event details, and everything you need to make the most of your day, all in one place!

08/05/2026

The 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest, taking place Sept. 19 at Riverbend Park in Palisade, has been reimagined as an elevated Food & Wine experience that’s designed for true wine enthusiasts. Purchase your tickets today at ColoradoWinefest.com!

Additional enhancements include:

-Unlimited culinary tastings included with every admission.

-A curated selection of Colorado wineries, showcasing award-winning wines from across the state.

More shaded seating, gathering spaces and opportunities to connect directly with winery owners and winemakers.

-On-site priority parking and complimentary shuttles throughout Palisade.

-A completely digital event guide through the Drink Colorado Wine mobile app, providing winery information, tasting notes, event maps, schedules and more while reducing paper waste.

https://thebusinesstimes.com/winefests-changes-target-greater-quality-experience/

07/31/2026

A premier wine destination deserves an equally premier experience. Discover the reimagined Colorado Mountain Winefest with our two new tasting tiers: the culinary-forward 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 ($200) and the elite, VIP 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 ($325).

Which experience will you choose?

🥂 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 | $𝟐𝟎𝟎
Designed for a relaxed yet luxurious tasting experience.
• Unlimited pours from premier Colorado wineries.
• Freshly prepared gourmet bites from the 𝐂𝐌𝐔 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞.
• Access to styled open-air lounges, live music, and a commemorative wine tote & glass.

👑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 | $𝟑𝟐𝟓
Designed for the serious collector and true wine enthusiast.
• All Signature benefits 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝟏𝟏 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟐 𝐏𝐌) to meet the winemakers.
• Access to the private, shaded 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 with premium passed appetizers.
• A 𝐑𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬, priority parking, sponsor gifts, and white-glove concierge wine storage.

🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭. Secure your entry to Colorado's premier food and wine weekend before it sells out: https://coloradowinefest.com/reserve-vs-signature-tickets/

07/29/2026

The countdown is on! The 35th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest returns to Palisade on Saturday, September 19, with a bold new vision celebrating the very best of Colorado wine. This year's reimagined experience features a more intimate atmosphere, chef-crafted food included with every ticket, curated wine tastings from Colorado wineries, interactive experiences, live music, and our new Drink Colorado Wine app to help guests make the most of the day. With attendance capped at its lowest level in decades, tickets are expected to sell quickly, don't miss your chance to be part of Colorado's premier wine celebration!

The 35th Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest goes intimate — just 1,400 guests, unlimited culinary pairings, and Colorado's top wineries. Sept. 19 in Palisade.

07/24/2026

Winefest App
The official Colorado Mountain Winefest App is here to elevate your tasting experience!
With our free mobile app, you can easily curate your afternoon at Riverbend Park ahead of time. Explore vineyard details, discover new varietals, view the full pour list, and save your favorites as you sip.
📲 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞.