February 24, 2025 — We are thrilled to announce the 5th annual “Sip into Spring: A Celebration of Colorado Wine,” presented by Grand Valley Bank, held on Saturday, May 17th, at Palisade’s scenic Orchard River View, a breathtaking venue, overlooking the Colorado River, at the mouth of the De Beque Canyon.
A highly curated, wine-centric festival, Sip into Spring brings together the best of the wine, food, art, and music worlds. In addition to receiving high-quality swag, attendees experience intimate winemaker-led tastings and enjoy local wines at the venue, with bottles available for purchase stock the home cellars. The Sip Into Spring People’s Choice Award is back this year, and you have the opportunity to help select the winner by voting on your favorite wine.
WINERIES
This year, we are once again showcasing 12 premier Colorado wineries, at the picturesque Orchard River View outdoor event center, located in the Vinelands area of Palisade, nestled in the heart of the Grand Valley. Guests get to know the winemakers behind their award-winning wines and learn firsthand about Colorado’s high-elevation terroir and what makes these local wines so unique.
- Buckel Family Wine
- Cliff Dweller Wine Company
- Fallen Mountain Wines
- Maison La Belle Vie Winery
- The OBC Wine Project
- Qutori Wines
- Restoration Vineyards
- Sauvage Spectrum
- Snowy Peaks Winery
- The Storm Cellar
- TerraVin Cellars
- TWP Winery & Farmhouse
MUSIC, VENDORS, AND FOOD
While sitting amongst the shade of the native cottonwood trees and sipping on Colorado wine by the river, guests enjoy the sound of throwback artist Kevin at 80’s AM and get your funky soul band with a big gospel feel and powerhouse vocals and vibes with Kate and the Players.
We feature a hand-selected array of vendors, each showcasing diverse, high-quality culinary products, drinks, and wares.
Some of the Western Slope’s favorite food trucks are there to offer on-site dining and food-paring options.
- Best Slope Pizza is serving up the best naturally leavened Neapolitan-style pizzas.
- Underdog Cheese creates artisanal, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Bonfire Oyster Co. is shucking premium oysters at their raw bar and grill station.
- Pali Thai’s east meets west Thai dishes are sure to impress.
- El Rey is bringing all your favorite Mexican flavors from south of the border.
TICKETING INFORMATION
In order to provide an intimate experience, we break the event into two separate, limited-admission sessions, each identical in format, priced at $70 per person. Guests have the following ticketing options:
- Afternoon Session: 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
- Evening Session: 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
While we are expecting a sold-out event, any remaining tickets available on the day of the event are priced at $80. Advance tickets for both sessions go on sale Saturday, February 2nd, which are accessed via the following link: https://sipintospringcolorado.mailchimpsites.com
