Save the Date for the 2011 Colorado Mountain Winefest!
September 15-18th, 2011
Saturday Wine Festival in the Park
Saturday, September 18, 2010 • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm • Riverbend Park, Palisade, Colorado
Events in the Park
A celebration of food and wine featuring the participation of 56 wineries and their winemakers, this festival features the best venue to learn about and taste how Colorado’s wine scene has matured over the past 19 years. Meet winemakers, cheese makers, peach growers, painters, ice carvers, chefs, and Bacchus; and feel what it’s like to stomp grapes. A specially designated tent to store your wine purchases will be available.
Saturday Wine Festival in the Park Events:
Grape Stomp, Live Music, Chef Demonstrations, Winery Tastings, Food and Art Vendors
VIP First Class Pass, Riedel Wine Tasting, Food and Wine Paring
Best of Fest
Free – Pick up judging results from the professional winemaking competition at the C.A.V.E. retail booth. You can taste and buy winning wines at the winery booths. Sponsored by Moody-Valley Insurance Agency.
Live Music
If you like funk, if you like rockin' jazz, if you like to groove--get ready for a fun musical journey! Fun music and the perfect compliment to a lively atmosphere, beautiful scenery and great Colorado wines!
10:30am – Noon - Project Groove featuring Miss Emily
12:30pm – 3:30pm – Knight Groove
3:45pm – 5:00pm - Project Groove featuring Miss Emily
Come Groovin’ at Winefest
PROJECT GROOVE FEATURING MISS EMILY, a four-piece band from the Grand Valley, is described as funk-jazz-blues-fusion. Steve Williams, with over 30 years experience playing the bass, and singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Schultz, who was bit by a guitar at age 11, have played together for several years. Joining PROJECT GROOVE FEATURING MISS EMILY is vocalist Emily Erkman, who started singing at the age of 2 and has lived and performed in New York City. Rounding out their sound is drummer Rob Labig who owns and operates a drum studio and is a member of Talking Rhythms percussion ensemble.
KNIGHT GROOVE, a Denver based band, works that funky beat with great rhythms, soulful singing, tight arrangements, and powerful riffs and solos. With well over a combined 100 years of soulful experience, the members of Knight Groove will take you on an advanced musical adventure. Guitarist/Songwriter Eric James moved to Denver with an incurable drive to start a funky jazz band. Bassist/Songwriter and international performer Peter Trahan has dedicated years to jazz and groove beats. Drummer and lead singer Mahlon Knight, lays it down with authority. Sax player Mark Strivings finishes the group off with top shelf solos and riffs making Knight Groove not only fun but engaging. Together, KNIGHT GROOVE delivers their diversity of musical interests with old school funk, newer jazz funk, some blues/rock arrangements, and some latin jam arrangements.
Chef Demonstrations
This year, we have a major focus on food! We are honored to have Chef Kelly Liken at the festival giving demonstrations and dinner Friday night. Below is a schedule of our chef demonstrations at the festival. Each demo will last 45 minutes.
11:00am - Vaughn Hobbs, Executive Chef, Viking
12:00pm - Chef Kelly Liken
1:00pm - Wayne Smith, Certified Executive Chef, Culinary Instructor, Western Colorado Community College, Grand Junction
2:00pm - Chef Kelly Liken
3:00 - Vaughn Hobbs, Executive Chef, Viking
4:00 - Kevin Clarke, Certified Executive Chef, Director, Colorado Mountain College Culinary Apprenticeship Program
The VIP First Class Pass
Tickets are limited, VIP entry to the park, Close-in parking, Sumptuous, ever-changing buffet, Admission to comfortable tented area with plenty of seating, Reserved cabaret-style seating near Main Stage, Entry to the beverages and wine tasting, Protected wine storage, Concierge service – Click here to read more!
Picnic Box Lunch Available
$14, can be purchased in advance or at the front gate ticket office
The lunch includes: Sliced sausages/salami; Brie and Gouda cheeses; A bunch of grapes; Green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots and dressing; Assorted olives; La brea dinner roll; Palisade peach streusel bar
Festival Rules and Regulations
- Non-drinker ticket holders may not consume wine in the park
- Wine served only to those aged 21 and over; IDs are required and will be checked at the gate
- Chairs are allowed, but NO STROLLERS, DOGS, BICYCLES or TABLES
- Not responsible for lost or stolen tickets
- Photos will be taken throughout the day. All rights remain the ownership of Winefest and may be used for promotional material.
Location
Riverbend Park, Palisade Colorado – For directions and event maps, see our Plan Your Trip section.
Helpful information
- Wine will only be served to those 21 and older who have purchased an Adult ticket. ID is required and will be checked.
- Feel free to bring a lawn chair for your comfort.
- PLEASE – NO STROLLERS, DOGS, BICYCLES OR TABLES are permitted in the park.
- Improperly parked cars will be ticketed.
- The Bike Corral is managed by the Center for Independence as a fundraiser for their recreation program for people with disabilities. A $5 donation per bike is suggested and receipts are available for your taxes. Thank you for your support.
- Book your hotel room now. Accommodations go quickly! See our Plan Your Trip section for lodging and accomodations!