Riverbend Park

June 5-7, 2026

FFor 16 years, the town of Palisade has been celebrating its love of hot pickin’, blazing fiddles, and sun-soaked Colorado days. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Grand Mesa and the Colorado River, the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival is a three-day gathering that captures the true spirit of small-town Colorado — where world-class bluegrass meets community, creativity, and pure summer joy.

Each June, Riverbend Park transforms into a riverside haven for music lovers, families, and free spirits alike. You’ll find national headliners sharing the stage with Colorado’s finest up-and-coming artists, spontaneous jam sessions under the cottonwoods, and the friendliest festival crowd around. With local food and craft vendors, riverside camping, and that easy Palisade charm, it’s a weekend that feels both timeless and brand new every year.

Come dance by the river, make new friends, and celebrate the simple beauty of great music in a great place.