The annual Western Slope calendar
Local Events
Peach Fest to Winefest β the festival rhythm that shapes a Mesa County year.
πͺ» Headline TraditionLate June Β· Western Slope
Colorado Lavender Festival
Palisade's fragrant fields burst into purple bloom for one weekend of u-pick rows, lavender-infused everything, live music, and farm-to-table dinners under the Book Cliffs.
- Palisade lavender farms
- Late June
- Weekend pass
- U-pick & distillery tours
The Annual Calendar
Signature Grand Valley Events
Block these on your calendar β the festivals and traditions that define the rhythm of life here.
Weekly TraditionMarket on Main
Every Thursday from June through September, Main Street closes to traffic and fills with farmers, makers, food trucks, and live music. The de-facto weekly community gathering.
Since 1968Palisade Peach Festival
Three days of orchard tours, peach-eating contests, and the world's best stone fruit at its absolute peak. The festival that put Palisade on the national food map since 1968.
Largest in COColorado Mountain Winefest
Colorado's largest and oldest wine festival β 50+ wineries, grape stomps, and harvest-season ceremony in the heart of wine country. Tickets sell out months ahead.
ποΈ Live Summer 2026 Concert Lineups
Verified Β· UpdatedConfirmed shows at the Grand Valley's two flagship venues. Tap any venue to open its official ticket page in a new tab.
πΈ Las Colonias Amphitheater
Tickets βhttps://www.theampgj.com/upcomingevents
- Brothers OsborneJune 26, 2026
- Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin DoctorsJuly 6, 2026
- Wynonna Judd & Melissa EtheridgeJuly 9, 2026
- Lee BriceJuly 17, 2026
- Ian MunsickJuly 29, 2026
- Andy Grammer & Walk Off The EarthAugust 2, 2026
- Trace Adkins β 30th Anniversary TourAugust 4, 2026
- Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry DouglasAugust 15, 2026
- Portugal. The Man β The Denali TourAugust 19, 2026
- Ty Myers β The Legal TourAugust 28, 2026
π¬ Avalon Theatre β Upcoming Events
Tickets βhttps://www.avalontheatregj.com/upcoming-events
- The Goonies: Back To The Big ScreenFilm Series
- Monty Python and The Holy Grail β Film SeriesJuly 19, 2026
- Asleep At The Wheel β LiveJuly 17, 2026
- Little Feat β The Last Farewell TourAugust 15, 2026
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Palisade Wine Region β 30+ Wineries
Colterris, Carlson, Plum Creek, Restoration, Grande River, and the full Fruit & Wine Byway.
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