Colorado Mountain Winefest | An Elevated Food & Wine Experience

Experience Colorado’s premier wine celebration in a reimagined, upscale format. Sip, savor, and explore the best of the state’s wineries, cuisine, and culture in a single, immersive session at beautiful Riverbend Park.

The 2026 Colorado Mountain Winefest marks our 35th Anniversary with a completely reimagined experience. This intimate, high-end festival brings together Colorado’s finest wineries, gourmet culinary offerings, and curated experiences in a single-session event designed to delight every sense.

Guests will enjoy shaded lounges, engaging activations, live entertainment, ice carving demonstrations, lawn games, and opportunities to connect with Colorado winemakers and local producers. With fewer than 2,000 attendees, the festival ensures a relaxed, elevated experience where every guest can savor the best of Colorado wine culture.

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

• Upscale Format: One curated session for an intimate, premium experience.
• Reduced Capacity: Smaller crowd ensures comfort, ambiance, and personalized experiences.
• Curated Vendor & Culinary Offerings: 30 select wineries and gourmet bites by CMU Tech Culinary students.
• Exclusive Experiences: VIP amenities, shaded lounges, live entertainment, ice carving, and more.
• Enhanced Engagement: Immersive, interactive activations throughout Riverbend Park.

✨ Exclusive early entry (11:00am–12:00pm) for rare pours and intimate conversations with Colorado’s top winemakers

✨ Access to the private Reserve Pavilion — shaded, refined, and intentionally curated

✨ Elegant lounge seating in a relaxed, upscale setting

✨ Chef-driven, elevated cuisine by CMU Tech Culinary Dept., thoughtfully paired and distinctly higher-end

✨ Riedel crystal wine glass

✨ Premium keepsake wine tote

✨ Concierge wine storage for effortless collecting

✨ On-site priority parking at Riverbend Park

✨ Unlimited tastings from Colorado’s premier producers

• Unlimited pours from Colorado’s finest producers
• Access to the CMU Tech Culinary Showcase
• Custom Winefest wine glass
• Wine tote
• Shaded seating & open-air lounges
• Live music
• Ice carving demonstrations
• Lawn games & immersive festival activations
• Complimentary shuttle service
• No access to the Reserve Pavilion
• No early entry

• Shaded seating & open-air lounges
• Gourmet small bites
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Live music
• Ice carving demonstrations
• Lawn games & activations throughout Riverbend Park
• No wine tastings or purchases
• No access to the Reserve Pavilion

• Celebrate Colorado wine’s 35th Anniversary with curated, premium experiences.
• Connect directly with Colorado winemakers and local culinary talent.
• Enjoy an immersive festival atmosphere with entertainment, demonstrations, and games.
• Savor gourmet bites, unique wines, and engaging activations in a comfortable, upscale setting.
• Support Colorado’s only nonprofit dedicated to helping winemakers and grape growers thrive.

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Location: Riverbend Park, Palisade, CO
• Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm with one hourly early entry for Reserve Tasters
• Parking & Shuttle: Priority parking for Reserved ticket holders; complimentary shuttle throughout Palisade for all Winefest ticket holders.
• Capacity: Limited to ensure an intimate, elevated experience.

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