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Festival in the Park

 

Saturday, September 19, 2009 • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm • Riverbend Park, Palisade 

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Ticket information

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SA1 - Adult Drinker Ticket
Price: $40.00

SA2 - Adult Drinker Ticket with Picnic Box Lunch
Price: $52.00

SA3 - Non-Drinker Ticket
Non-Drinker/No wine consumption
Price: $20.00
Includes two free bottles of Water – Coupon issued at gate.

SA4 - Non-Drinker Ticket with Picnic Box Lunch
Non-Drinker/No wine consumption with Picnic lunch
Price: $32.00
Includes two free bottles of Water – Coupon issued at gate.

SA5 - First Class Pass – VIP ticket
Price: $175.00
This VIP ticket is also your parking pass to enter Riverbend Park and the VIP entrance.

    • 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
    • Gift of crystal wine glass and wine tote bag to keep
    • Protected wine storage
    • Concierge service

SA6 - Picnic Box Lunch (does not include Festival Admission)
Price: $12.00
Can be bought separately 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

 

Shuttle information

SA7 - Shuttle Ticket (MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE)
Price: $10.00

  • Shuttle hours:
    • 9:30 am – 11:30 am every 15 minutes
    • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm every half hour
  • Loop: Downtown Grand Junction, Horizon Drive, Riverbend Park
  • Please see shuttle map.
  • Shuttle service will be provided by First Student on Saturday from the DoubleTree Hotel, Super 8, La Quinta, Clarion Inn, Holiday Inn, Grand Vista Hotel, Hawthorn Suites & Hampton Inn.
  • **IMPORTANT: Ticket not available at the bus. MUST be purchased in advance.

 

 Events in the Park

A celebration of wine featuring the participation of 52 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 18 years. Meet winemakers, cheese makers, peach growers, painters, ice carvers, chefs, and Bacchus; feel what it’s like to stomp grapes; see what happens during “crush” and how wine is made. A specially designated tent to store your wine purchases will be available.

Best of the Fest

Free – Pick up judging results from the professional winemaking competition at the CAVE booth. You can taste winning wines at the winery booths. Sponsored by Moody-Valley Insurance Agency.

Live Music

All day, Main Stage – Free
Dance or doze, sit, relax with your picnic and bottle of wine and listen to jazz at its finest.


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, tables or coolers
  • 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 event maps page.

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 DOGS, STROLLERS, BICYCLES, OR COOLERS 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 are going quickly! For lodging and area information please contact the Grand Junction Convention Bureau: 800-962-2547 or visit www.visitgrandjunction.com, or see our lodging page!

 

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