This is not our first time, but it'll probably be the last. They have 2 small shuttles servicing…read moreall parking lots. You have a choice, wait about an hour in the high heat or walk in the high heat. Then, you have to go through metal detector/ personal search to enter the public park where the festival is held.

It used to be really fun and affordable. The last two years palisade is destroying it by over…read morecharging people and the vendors. The town is getting to greedy. They have completely ruined it and I would not recommend wasting your time here. I will not be going back

I bought my tickets and can't wait to attend this local treat…read more Riverbend park is a great venue for this festival. Camping, vendors, restrooms, pavillions,18 hole frisbee golf course and much much more to offer.

In the past and for the last 34 years, this has been a great festival, I'm not sure, who's idea is…read morewas to change things 2026, but a very bad idea. Cost is more than double, less crowds entering, This is a huge boon to each and every business their, and in surrounding areas, including Grand Junction. Think about the impact, with 4,000 less people supporting ancillary restaurants, gas, stores etc. That's big, Frankly the modest chaos of the crowd was very fun, with new and different vendors coming in(Club Mud). Never not had the chance to taste what we wanted. Sorry to say my family won't be coming from SLC this year. Hope things change back 2027

This winefest was an absolute blast! My only complaint was how expensive the tickets were. I've…read morebeen to numerous beer festivals (where the breweries do not sell their goods), and they've all been a lot cheaper than this. I'm not sure why tickets are so expensive, but you would think that since this is the biggest sales day of the year for the wineries, they could cut the price a little. Anyhoo, it is a beautiful setting to just chill out and enjoy wine and good food. There is a shuttle from Grand Junction hotels, definitely recommend utilizing this, as 1oz pours from over 40 wineries definitely add up fast ;)

Wow, the prices really have gone up this year... $5 for 13 and under, not so bad, but $16 for 14…read moreand up?! Seriously. They charge $4 for a tiny beer and I didn't even bother to look at the food prices... But... regardless of that, the events in the Grandstand were pretty fun. Granted, hardly anyone even cleared their bull ride, and the one 89 point ride was only based on the fact that no one got that far, so that too was kind of a bummer. Still, it was pretty fun to watch. I will probably go again next year, but make a whole day of it, and go back to my car to eat or drink anything.

We have a large extended family and have attended the Mesa County Fair for years. However, that…read morewill not be the case in the future. It was completely unorganized last year and the children weren't able to ride most of the rides but this year is a joke! The only thing for kids to do are bump and jumps which you can do every day at Banana's. There is nothing for older kids and the food venders were few and far between. I understand that you want to save the cost of carnival rides etc. but if you don't have business you won't make money anyway - doesn't make sense to me.

I don't see any events for less than $70 for about 3-5 hours. Most events include guided hikes to…read morelook at wildflowers, something anyone can do for free as all the trails being used are open to the public. I don't know how any working class person can afford to do anything at this festival. At three events, you're already over $200 minimum. I just don't see the value the festival is trying to portray.

ORIGIN: The first festival was organized in 1985 by…read morecommunity business leaders in effort to bring summer visitors to the town previously known for winter skiing on its namesake mountain. In 1999 the festival became a non-profit organization dedicated to wildflower education. TIME: The ten day long annual festival typically takes place in the middle of July in order to capture peek wildflower bloom. COST: Fees for events vary, and are primarily fund-raisers to support festival organization and facilitation. Each event appears to be limited to 15 participants to ensure active engagement and ability to hear event facilitator and participants as you walk along public trails. EXPERIENCE: I came across the small town of Crested Butte, and the wildflower festival, while spending much of one summer helping with field and laboratory research at neighboring Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. I have since returned annually to participate as a festival participant. Some festival events I have experienced include: "Birding in the Lower Loop: led by decades-long festival leader, participants are introduced to local birds and their relation to wildflowers. Event leader scouts out locations of nests, and ensures everyone's binoculars are adjusted in advance. "Geology of Paradise": led by two geologists/festival presidents, this hike along Peanut Lake lower loop introduces participants to the geological history of the area, and its impact on location of wildflowers and trees. "Gothic Wildflowers": led by decades-long resident/scientist, participants are introduced to the unique wildflowers found on the site of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. "Plant Defense and Survival Strategies: led by Denver Botanical Garden botanist and wildflower specialist, participants learn how how the shape, chemical composition, and color of wildflowers along Brush Creek trail support survival and reproduction. "Wildcrafted Cocktails": led by professional bartender, participants learned the process of infusing liquors with wildflower leaves, roots, and flowers, as well as how to make three different cocktails that use wildflower-infused liquor. Materials were available for all participants to make (and taste) each of the cocktails. TIPS: At around 9500 feet above sea level participants traveling from low elevation need to be mindful of health. In addition, some events travel of steep trails. Taking this into consideration, festival organizers have planned a range from of events that are categorized into different levels to accommodate diverse health and mobility conditions. Events can sell out quickly, so plan accordingly. In 2022 the festival was featured in a national news broadcast, and apparently this has made many people from distant locations aware of the festival. New events are added each year, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. Events take place in many different public land locations in the area.

Day 1-3-25-18 Hell's Revenge with David Adams, Johnny…read more Mickey's Hot Tub, Escalator!! Day 2- 3-26-18 Gold Bar Rim and Rusty Nail with Jeff, Bill, Larry and awesome Gary! Day 3- 3-27-18 Gemini Bridges and two Bull Camyon trails (complete) Day 4 -- 3-28-18 Poison Spider, Metal masher, and Gold Sipike Day 5- 3-29-18 Pritchard Canyon.

Each year around Easter (including Easter weekend itself), the super cool, amazingly beautiful city…read moreof Moab, Utah located just outside of Arches National Park hosts an awesome outdoor off-roading festival which lasts a bit over a week. It's geared towards Jeep lovers, Jeep owners and thrill seekers alike! While many bring their own super tricked out Jeeps which are incredible to see, each one crazier than the next, you can rent one for about $250-$300 a day and participate in the off-roading even if you're not an owner. Registration begins months before the actual event. (See link I posted in listing) I would highly suggest booking your accommodations then too as it's one of the busiest times for the town. My gypsy soul gals and I who stumbled upon this all by a very happy accident were perfectly content with a last minute rad camping spot right next to the rushing Colorado River. Don't fret if you want to head out and participate and don't have accommodations...well, as long as you're the nature loving hippe type, because there's always camping spots available! Pretty scenic ones at that. Our site was a party atmosphere into the wee hours and a whole lot of fun! The off-roading courses are rated 1-5 based on how extreme the particular trail is. You choose the level you feel comfortable with and can change it daily. You won't believe what these Jeeps and Jeep owners can and will do! It's mind-blowing! This event is definitely not for the faint of heart. And I don't even mean just participating...watching is absolutely nerve wracking! Head onto Instagram and hashtag #easterjeepsafari for some crazy videos! Jeeps line up through the main highways in town early in the morning and caravan to their trailhead with other Jeeps. Each group is led by a professional. You do not need to know what your are doing to ride, but you absolutely need to follow directions. It can get pretty scary and super dangerous out there! Lots of flipping. The entire town is buzzing during this event. Everyone is out greeting one another, gearing up, grabbing food and firewood. It's all really, super cool! Like a secret club of some sort. Moab with its vast rugged terrain is THEE perfect place for such an event! It's so bada**! Cruising over red rocks with snow capped mountain in the background. It's so darn picturesque. Perfect weather in Moab this time of year and it is really such an awesome place, unlike too many others. Highly recommend for any adrenaline junkies out there! It seems like a bucket-list kind of thing. I will personally definitely be back! No doubt! Easy to make a whole adventurous trip by hitting up the "Utah Five" (National Parks) afterwards. Awesome times!

Fantastic festival! Previously held in Copper Mountain now held in Snowmass…read more So much more than yoga with rafting, hikes, hoop dance, gondola rides (10-4pm), paddle boarding, slacklining, fantastic speakers and live performances (Jurassic 5, dj drez, tycho, & more). Staying on site is convenient but parking is scarce. I definitely recommend the Aspen shuttle which leaves every 10-15 minutes for free! Popular stops near the festival site include Base Village and Rodeo Lot. 4 stars because maps provided are difficult to read.

I was dissapointed when I arrived at the Moab Music Festival on 10/8/12 Sat. at the Sorrel Ranch at…read more6:00pm. The music was avertised as "Three Generations Music". It was not. It was a hodge podge of confusing music, like monster movie type. When we arrived we were treated rudely by a man named Andrew in a straw hat. We came early around 4:30pm to eat our lunch by the river. It was like 500 yards away from the stage. This man would not let us bring our picnic in. It is not worth paying $30.dollars to go to these music venues when they have arrogant and smug people running these festivals. It is better to go on a River Rafting trip and have lunch with the River boat people. They had down to earth attitudes and were extremely intelligent. We really enjoyed this part of Moab.