Monday, September 19, 2022

Cheers to another successful year for Colorado Mountain Winefest

The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is pleased to announce the success of the 31st Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher's Liquor Barn! The festival took place Saturday, September 17th at Riverbend Park in Palisade, CO. Mountain Winefest is the premier event in the Grand Valley, with 2022 marking the 7th year that the festival was a sold-out event. 


This year, the Festival in the Park welcomed over 5,000 attendees from across the globe. Guests traveled from over 40 states and 7 countries to enjoy sips from over 40 Colorado Wineries, Cideries, and Meaderies as well as live music, artisan vendors, educational seminars, chef demonstrations, and more. 

Wine lovers throughout the state also enjoyed a wide range of wine-themed events during Colorado Wine Week. Colorado Wine Week took place from September 11-18, 2022 and was a celebration of the state's wine, wine producers, grape growers, and vineyards. On Sunday, September 11th, Governor Polis issued a proclamation that Colorado Wine Week be officially recognized throughout the state. Colorado Wine Week featured over 25 events that were hosted by participating wineries, restaurants, and small businesses across the Western Slope and the Front Range. 

"We are thrilled by the outcome of this year's festival and by the official recognition of Colorado Wine Week by Governor Polis," said CAVE Executive Director, Cassidee Shull. "It truly shows the value of our state's wine industry and agritourism and shows what a fantastic job our wineries and grape growers are doing."

Colorado Mountain Winefest is the state’s largest wine festival and is also the primary fundraiser for CAVE. All event proceeds go towards its annual VinCO Conference & Trade Show, which takes place each January in Grand Junction, CO. VinCO is focused on improving winemaking and grape growing in Colorado by bringing together top experts in enology, viticulture, and business. 

The 32nd Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest will take place in Palisade, CO on September 16, 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase later this fall. Colorado Wine Week will take place September 10-17, 2023.

For more information about Colorado Mountain Winefest and Colorado Wine Week, please visit www.ColoradoWinefest.com.