Food & Drink
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.
For the serious collector, seasoned taster, and true wine enthusiast, the Reserved Ticket offers exclusive early entry (11:00am–12:00pm) to connect with Colorado’s top winemakers and taste rare pours. Guests enjoy priority parking and access to the shaded Reserve Pavilion with elegant seating, Riedel crystal wine glasses, premium wine totes, gourmet passed appetizers by CMU Tech Culinary, and concierge wine storage. Perfect for those who value depth, discovery, and a refined celebration of Colorado wine and food.
Designed for the passionate wine lover seeking a relaxed yet luxurious experience, the Signature Ticket includes unlimited pours from Colorado’s finest producers, access to the CMU Tech Culinary Showcase, a custom Winefest wine glass and tote, shaded seating and open-air lounges, live music, ice carving demos, lawn games, and engaging festival activations. Complimentary shuttle service ensures easy access to and from downtown Palisade. Perfect for guests who want to taste, learn, and enjoy at their own pace. This ticket does not include access to the Reserve Pavilion.
For non-drinkers or designated drivers, the Concierge Ticket provides a luxurious, curated festival experience without wine tastings or purchases. Guests enjoy shaded seating, open-air lounges, gourmet small bites, non-alcoholic beverages, live music, ice carving demos, lawn games, and engaging activations throughout Riverbend Park. Please note this ticket does not include access to the Reserved Pavilion. Perfect for guests accompanying friends or family (over 21) who want to soak in the ambiance and all the experiences of the festival.
