Guided, However Guided Tours Can , Everything from Upscale Three-Bedroom B&B That Will Be Provided for a Nominal Fee and by Appointment
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
2 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 3 Welcome to Delta County! elta County is located on Colorado’s Western Slope at the base of Grand Mesa, Dthe largest flat top mountain in the world. This region is home to the delightfully diverse communities of Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia. Delta County’s story is one of agriculture pioneers, mining, land, and water development; as a result, we are home to endless opportunities for family fun and adventure. Delta County offers not only diverse communities, but a distinct and diverse traveler set. From those who crave the multitude of recreation opportunities, to those who prefer to relax with a glass of vino in hand at one of our incredibly beautiful wineries, to those who prefer to seek out the unique art that can be found throughout the Delta County 560 Dodge St., Delta county. Delta County truly does offer it all. With our mild climate, there isn’t much 970-874-2100 that one cannot do in Delta County year-round. We invite you to plan your next trip to Delta County and experience the beauty that we call home. We promise, we are worth the drive. For more information: visitdeltacounty.com, call Darnell Place-Wise at 970-874-2108, or connect via email at dwise@deltacounty. 2 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 3 Events MAY 7 Series - Skills Days Live Music - Relay Crawford Gabrielle Louise, Delta Lizzy Plotkin, & JUNE 12 Natalie Spears Surface Creek Poulos Park JUNE 3 Gravel Race -Paonia Delta Area Cedaredge Mountain Bike MAY 7-9 Series – Coyote JUNE 12 18th Annual Shuffle Live Music - Hotchkiss Sheep Hotchkiss Bonnie Paine & Camp Stock Dog Bridget Law Trials JUNE 5 Poulos Park - Hotchkiss Grand Mesa Paonia Repack Downhill MAY 13 Race JUNE 19 Delta Area Cedaredge Tour de Mountain Bike Cedaredge Road Series JUNE 5 Race Confluence Park – Outdoor Heritage Cedaredge Delta Days Delta JUNE 25 MAY 20 Music at the Poulos Park - Delta Area JUNE 5 Fairground – North Paonia Live Music - Fork Country Mountain Bike JUNE 26 Series – Double Freddy & Francine Delta County Crazy Raft Race Dog Dare Ya Poulos Park – Fairgrounds- Confluence Park – Hotchkiss Paonia Hotchkiss Delta MAY 27 JUNE 11 – 12 JUNE 25 JUNE 26 Delta Area 42 Annual Live Music - Tuba Cedaredge Mountain Bike Crawford Pioneer Skinny Freestyle BMX Tournament Live Music - Jackie Rodders Car Show Cedaredge Venson Cleland Park Poulos Park - Paonia JULY 24 JULY 2-3 Ute Trail Fixed Colorado JULY 10 Gear Road Race & Cowpunchers BMX Old Skool Skid Contest Rodeo Dirt Race Track Cedaredge Fairgrounds in TBD Hotchkiss JULY 30 JULY 17 Music at the JULY 2-5 Grand Mesa Fairgrounds – Cherry Days Enduro Downhill David Starr - Paonia Challenge Community Night TBD Delta County JULY 3 Fairgrounds- Pioneer Days JULY 22 – 25 Hotchkiss Vintage Gravel Deltarado Days Race Delta JULY 31 Cedaredge Cedaredge Ally JULY 24 Cat Race JULY 9 Delta Street Cedaredge 4 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 5 Events Tournament SEPT. 23-26 OCTOBER 29 Cedaredge Mountain Harvest Trick or Treat Main Festival St. SEPT. 10-11 Paonia Delta Delta’s Car Show and Main St. SEPT. 26 NOVEMBER 27 Cruise Tour de Cedars Small Business Delta Cedaredge Saturday Delta County SEPTEMBER 11 OCTOBER 1-3 Pea Green Pedal Cedaredge DECEMBER 4 Confluence Park Applefest Parade of Lights Cedaredge Delta JULY 31 AUGUST 7 AUGUST 20 Live Music - Steve Grand Mesa Music at the Poltz Mountain Bike Hill Fairgrounds – The Poulos Park - Climb Challenge Bell Creek Band Paonia Cedaredge Delta County Fairgrounds- AUGUST 1 – 7 AUGUST 14 Hotchkiss Delta County Fair Grand Mesa Road Delta County Bike Hill Climb AUGUST 21 Fairgrounds- Challenge Surface Creek Hotchkiss Cedaredge Slopestyle Mountain Bike 4 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 5 Keep up to date with local news! Publishing Wednesdays starting at 67¢ a week or $32 a year. Or get your updates online with a digital subscription 67¢ a week, $2.99 a month, or $32 for a year DELTA COUNTY 970-874-4421 INDEPENDENT [email protected] 6 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 7 6 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 7 CEDAREDGE ptly named for residing at the Cider where 100% of the raw ingredi- Cedaredge jail house can provide enter- A“edge of the cedars” of the Grand ents used to make the ciders – the water tainment for the entire family. The Mesa, the town of Cedaredge was offi- and all fruit – comes from the Surface museum contains a large doll and toy cially incorporated on March 25, 1907. Creek Valley. collection, an extensive collection of Cedaredge is the gateway to the Grand Indian flint and arrowheads, a love- You will also find three wineries, in Mesa, via the Grand Mesa National ly arboretum, a collection of antique Cedaredge; Williams Cellars, Chill Scenic and Historic Byway, which is the farm machinery, and a delightful gift Switch Wines, and Stoney Mesa Winery, world’s largest flat top mountain and shop. Most guests spend 60-90 minutes a multigenerational winery and the offers four seasons of tourism. Spring looking at the many exhibits, but some state’s oldest continual winery license. and summer bring fishing with over 300 spend the entire day. lakes, hiking, backpacking, biking, boat- Cedaredge is also home to Pioneer Main Street in Cedaredge is quaint and ing, bird watching, 4-wheeling, star gaz- Town; step back into the past with a inviting with an impressive guitar shop— ing, camping and more. Fall and winter visit where thousands of authentic arti- Starr’s Guitars. Dining and the arts offer hunting, snowshoeing, skiing, and facts from more than a century ago can round out the main street experience, ice fishing. All ages and abilities can find be viewed on a nearly six-acre cam- including the Grand Mesa Arts & Events world class outdoor recreational experi- pus. The three iconic Bar-I wooden Center. Wander off Main and find a ences on the Grand Mesa. silos are original to the site and listed on large selection of antiques, and the larg- the National Historic Registry, as is the Cedaredge is also known for its apples, est ice cream cone you will ever old Stolte Shed fruit packing house, and with orchardists who have been grow- the cabin of early settlers Otto Peterson And if you are a golf enthusiast, the ing apples on the same trees for over and his family. Walk the boardwalk of Cedaredge Golf Club features an 18-hole 100 years, and offers two truly “branch- Pioneer Town’s Main Street where the course with spectacular views, well- to-bottle” hard apple cideries; Happy saloon, country store, and original 1906 groomed greens and great weather! Hollow Hard Cider and Snow Capped Three things to do and see in Cedaredge COMPILED BY THE DCI STAFF our nearly 6-acre campus,” explained Jerry McHugh, Keep history alive at vice president of the Surface Pioneer Town Creek Valley Historical As one of the historical sta- Society. “The three icon- ples of Cedaredge, Pioneer ic Bar-I wooden silos are Town offers both education original to the site and list- and entertainment for people ed on the National Historic of all ages. Founded 41 years Registry, as are the old Stolte ago, it is known to change Shed fruit packing house, and and renew with new exhib- the cabin (built in 1886) of its, events and stories every early settlers Otto Peterson year. The history of the town and his family.” is ingrained in the preserved Pioneer Town will be hosting buildings, structures and sto- small events this summer that ries, and will only stay alive if will be focused on the resi- Pioneer Town Talks will con- museum such as the annual the people in town take them dents of Delta County, such tinue on Thursdays beginning Night On The Town, and an to heart. as pie baking contests, lec- June 3rd.The schedule will be ice cream social. tures and social events. The posted at “Thousands of authentic arti- pioneertown.org/ Located at 388 S. Grand Mesa beautiful Chapel of the Cross about one month in facts from more than a cen- events Drive, Pioneer Town opens was named 2020’s best wed- advance, along with details tury ago can be viewed on May 29 and will be open ding venue in Delta County. about special events at the 8 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 VISIT DELTA COUNTY 2021 9 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday crafted kettle corn and choc- said Kami Collins, the town business and help the town through Saturday and 10 olates… and the list goes on! clerk and economic develop- grow. a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays ment coordinator. “We have The Grand Mesa Creamery, “You build the kind of com- Memorial weekend through a fantastic shopping selec- for example, offers artisanal munity you want with where the first week of October. tion, everything from local- farmstead cheese made by you spend your dollars. We all More information can be ly-made art and jewelry to an hand in small batches. And have a hand in shaping our found at . outstanding antique mall, to pioneertown.org the kicker — it’s made with communities into vibrant, unique one-of-a-kind trea- The Sunday Farmers Market goat cheese! They state on healthy and engaging places, sures you won’t find any- — which offers a huge array of their website, “We follow the the kinds of places that turn where else in Delta County.” produce, farm goods, and art principle that the healthiest a town into a hometown,” — runs every week from June and happiest animals pro- Cedaredge’s diverse busi- Collins said.