FAQ

Leave the heavy lifting to us! Your Winefest experience includes unlimited culinary tastings, complimentary water, comfortable seating, and shaded areas throughout the festival. Bring your reusable water bottle, your appetite, and your love of Colorado wine—we’ll take care of the rest.

Our 2026 festival will be held on Saturday, September 19 at Riverbend Park in Palisade, Colorado.

The event will take place during a single session from 12:00pm–4:00pm, with early entry at 11:00am for Reserved Ticket holders.

Official tickets for Colorado Mountain Winefest can only be purchased through our Eventbrite page.

Because event tickets are transferable, we encourage attendees to use caution when purchasing tickets from individuals, social media posts, resale websites, or other third-party sources. We cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through unauthorized sellers and may be unable to verify or honor fraudulent, duplicated, or invalid tickets. To protect yourself from scams, please purchase tickets directly through our official ticketing link whenever possible.

Yes, Winefest is an event strictly for guests aged 21 and over. Unfortunately, infants and young children are not permitted, and strollers are not allowed on the festival grounds. We appreciate your understanding as we focus on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Small or clear bags are welcome and make entry faster. All bags will be checked at the gate. All gourmet food, drinks, and seating are included with your ticket.

No need! We’ve got you covered. Seating will be provided throughout the festival, along with shaded areas where you can relax, sip, and enjoy the experience. Please leave your lawn chairs at home!

Absolutely! Complimentary water will be available throughout the festival, thanks to our friends at Culligan Water. Bring your reusable water bottle and take advantage of convenient hydration stations throughout the event to refill and stay refreshed while you sip and savor!

Yes! For everyone’s safety at Colorado Mountain Winefest, all bags are subject to search, and a magnetometer screening will be in place to enter the event.

The Festival is wheelchair accessible and we provide a dedicated handicap entrance gate to the event. Handicap restrooms are also provided throughout the Festival. A limited amount of handicap parking is available at the Festival parking lot.

Colorado Mountain Winefest is a rain-or-shine event! The festival will continue as scheduled regardless of the weather, and tickets are non-refundable. 

Because Winefest takes place outdoors at Riverbend Park, we encourage guests to monitor the forecast and dress accordingly for the elements. Guests are welcome to bring umbrellas, raincoats, or warm layers to ensure their comfort. This year’s elevated festival layout also features additional covered shelter and shaded seating areas.

We are here to help! Please contact the CAVE & Colorado Winefest office at [email protected] or 970-464-0111!

At this time, Colorado Mountain Winefest does not offer group discounts due to our limited-capacity, curated experience. Purchasing early is the best way to secure your spot.