Locally Grown Photos, Videos and Slideshows
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A short video showcasing the Grand Junction area's 20+ vineyards and wineries, plus lively celebrations of the grape.
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Wine lovers and music fans gather for the "Heard it Through the Grapevine" summer concert series.
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The annual Colorado Winefest is a great time to find your new favorite Colorado-grown wine.
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Wine barrels at Maison de Belle Vie. Bost
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The courtyard at Maison La Belle Vie is a perfect setting for casual group meetings and family reunions Buckingham
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The Grand Valley's climate helps produce exceptional red wines.
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The Spring Barrel Tasting is an annual tradition.
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Barrels of wine at the Plum Creek Winery Windey
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The Bookcliffs and Mount Garfield tower over the vineyards of Palisade, CO.
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Try new wines on a trip to Colorado's Wine Country.
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Western Colorado's climate is perfect for growing red wine grapes.
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Views like this are waiting in Colorado's Wine Country.
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The peach eating contest is a popular event during Palisade's annual Peach Festival.
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The peach harvest is a sweet time of year to visit.
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Sandstone cliffs rise above the orchards of Palisade, CO. Keighin
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Palisade has plenty of peaches during the summer months. Moore
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Cross Orchards Historic Site Macklberg
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High Country Orchard is a must-visit if you're on the hunt for fresh local produce. Moore
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You can also find baked goods, crafts, jewelery and more at the farmers market in Grand Junction. Ellison
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Spice things up with some locally grown peppers. Ellison
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Eating healthy has never been more fun.
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Grapes growing at the Carlson Vineyard.
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The Carlson Vineyards in Palisade, CO. Bourgeois
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The farmers market in downtown Grand Junction is bustling during the summer.
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Visit Palisade in the late summer and taste the bounty of locally grown fruit. Buckingham
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Wine grapes in Palisade, CO Grand Junction VCB
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While Palisade is famous for its peaches, pears and other fruits also grow around the area.
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Cherries are just one of the many things grown in the Grand Valley.
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The farmers market in downtown Grand Junction offers lots of fresh local flavors.
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Peaches are the official fruit of Palisade, Colorado. Ridenour
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You might never find a juicier peach than fresh from an orchard in Palisade, Colorado. Repasy
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Patrons sample the goods at the Peach Street Distillery.
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The Peach Street Distillery serves up a variety of house-made spirits
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The Rockslide Brewery is a great spot for locally brewed beer.
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JF Strothman Distillery in Grand Junction, Colorado produces a wide array of spirits.
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Did You Know?
While the Grand Valley has a long tradition of fruit farming, including pears and peaches, the planting of wine grapes didn’t start until the 1980s. Now there are nearly two dozen wineries in the area.
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