08/16/2026
š DID YOU KNOW? š
Palisade peaches arenāt just a summer favorite, they are a big part of what makes our little corner of Colorado so special. ā¤ļø
Here are a few fun peach facts:
š Peaches are actually part of the rose family! š¹
š Coloradoās warm days and cool nights create great conditions for growing sweet, flavorful peaches.
š Palisade is especially known for its peaches because of the unique climate and fertile agricultural land around the Grand Valley.
š And yes⦠thereās an entire festival dedicated to celebrating them! šš
The Palisade Peach Festival is coming up August 21ā22, so itās the perfect time to enjoy some fresh local peaches and experience one of the Western Slopeās favorite traditions.
Whatās your favorite way to eat a Palisade peach: fresh, in a pie, cobbler, salsa, or something else? šš