Colorado's Largest Wine Festival Named One of the Nation's Best

**This article was updated to remove incorrect information on Friday, Sept. 13.

The Colorado Mountain Wine Fest returns to Riverbend Park in Palisade on September 21st. From the endless wine tastings to the incredible scenery surrounding Palisade, the event is a sellout year after year.

Tickets are on sale now and will sell fast, as will tickets to the events around the state held during wine week ahead of the festival.

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Colorado's Largest Wine Festival

Colorado's Mountain Wine Fest was named the best wine festival in America by USA Today in 2017, and we expect that it won't be the last time the Palisade event wins national attention. 50 wineries participate in several events during wine week, before coming together in Riverbend Park for an all-day event that features unlimited sips for ticket holders.

Colorado Wine Week

2024's wine week takes place from September 16th through September 22nd and includes stops at hotspots all over Colorado. Many of these events are free to attend, although some may require you to travel to a participating winery outside the Grand Valley. See the complete list of events that are a part of the 2024 Colorado Mountain Wine Fest Wine Week here.

Colorado's Grape Foot Stomp

One of the unique events scheduled to take place during Wine Week will happen at the Buckel Family Winery in Gunnison, Colorado. On September 18th from 4 pm to 7 pm, participants of all ages can see what it was like to make wine the way they did in the old days, by crushing grapes with their feet. Find out more about the Grape Foot Stomp here. The event is free to attend.

Keep reading to learn twelve fun facts about the Colorado Mountain Wine Fest you may not have known until now.

Fun Facts: Colorado's Mountain Wine Festival In Palisade

Colorado's largest wine festival happens here in Mesa County every September, thanks to more than 300 volunteers and several local organizations. Get ready for unlimited sips in Riverbend Park by checking out twelve fun facts you may not have known about Colorado Mountain Wine Fest.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

MORE: Enjoy the Beautiful Colorado River at Palisade's Riverbend Park

Walk the banks of the Colorado River at Palisade's Riverbend Park. You'll find incredible views of the river and the Grand Mesa, but you'll also have a chance to take the perfect Mount Garfield selfie on this trail.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

LOOK: Photos: A Walkthrough of Colorado's Beautiful Palisade Rim Trail

Get south of the Colorado River in Palisade and head down G Road/ Highway 6 to the Palisade Rim Trail. Scroll through the photos below to get a look at the trail and the incredible view near the top.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams