COLORADO Palisade is home to towering mesas, the winding Colorado River and acres of vineyards, so it’s only natural that the Colorado Mountain Winefest shines here. Each September, more than 50 regional wineries congregate on Riverbend Park’s lawn to top off your glass with wine and celebrations of their craft. There’s no better way to enjoy wine than pairing it with something tantalizing — look out for a smoky baked brie and tart fig jam alongside a raspberry rosé from a Colorado winery. Or take an e-bike tour to savor the bold fruits of Palisade vineyards while surveying sherbet sunsets above striped plateaus. Swoop your dance partner around to live music or smash grapes with your bare feet in a barrel as you munch on handmade macarons from local vendors. 4 Colorado Mountain Winefest Tips for a great experience: This late-summer bash is fun-and sun-filled, so make sure you apply adequate amounts of high-SPF sunscreen throughout the day, and find shade when you can to stay energized. Colorado Mountain Winefest FROM TOP: ANDREW MAGUIRE; JONATHAN PHILLIPS Toast more than 20 years of one of the only authentic German markets in Colorado, spanning from Civic Center Park to the 16th Street Mall late November through late December. Stroll through booths of sparkling lights, dip fluffy pretzels into beer cheese, crunch roasted nuts and visit biergarten booths for fizzy delights after snapping photos with Weihnachtsmann (that’s Santa Claus). This quintessentially Bavarian winter scene is the perfect way to appreciate Denver, as well as authentic German cuisine and culture. The dreamiest pics for your next holiday card will be found with red and green lights strung around trees in the background as you soak up the joy of the holiday season. 5 Denver Christkindlmarket Tips for a great experience: Come hungry, dress in layers for this outdoor affair and bring your bestie to make a night of it! Want more? Visit Colorado.com/ Events Denver Christkindlmarket COLORADO . COM 113
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