Delta County Events Calendar

June

6/7 — Delta "Rock Wranglers Gem Show"

6/7-8 — Delta "Max Speer's Antique Engine & Tractor Show"

6/9-12 — North Fork Jam Camp
The Pennsylvania band THE HICKORY PROJECT will be on hand to instruct attendees in banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and stand-up bass. The band has toured internationally for years and includes Winfield champ Anthony Hannigan on mandolin and Florida State Fiddle Champion Sue Cunningham. Also instructing will be CHELE'S KITCHEN from Washington and local favorites, THE METAMOOCIL MOUNTAIN BOYS. Beginner to advanced instruction is available and will cover Bluegrass, Blues, and Folk styles in a fun, no- pressure environment. The four days of fun will be located in the lush and shady Delta County Fairgrounds Park and includes individual and small group instruction, concerts and other more. It's a great opportunity to meet new pickers and make new friends. Stay all week and attend THE NORTH FORK BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL to be held June 13-15 at the same location. www.northforkbluegrass.com or 970 250-3001

6/12-15 — 87th Annual Colorado State Trap Shoot call 970-835-8604

6/12-14 — Crawford Pioneer Days
The 30th Annual Pioneer Days celebration of our Western Heritage will include a Parade, old- fashioned Melodrama, Elk Calling Contest and many other activities. Food, music and good times for the whole family. www.crawford colorado.org or 970-921-4000

6/13-15 — North Fork Bluegrass Festival
Welcome to the 5th Annual North Fork Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival. The easy-going, garden party atmosphere provides a relaxing and mellow music festival enjoyed by families and musicians alike! Some of the artists include The Kruger Brothers, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Kane/Welch/Kaplin, The Hickory Project and Diana Jones. www.northforkbluegrass.com or 970- 872-8000

July

7/4-5 — Paonia's Annual Cherry Days Celebration
Includes a parade, arts, crafts, carnival, music, and FUN! Make sure you try the best cherries in Colorado. Join us in downtown Paonia or in the Paonia Town Park for sweet fun. www.paoniachamber.com 970-527-3886

7/ 11-13 — Cedaredge Little Britches Rodeo

7/17-20 — Deltarado Days Authentic Western Fun
Food, live music, mule and donkey races, rodeo, tractor pull, coal shoveling - too many events to list all of the fun you can have. www.deltacolorado.org or 970-874-8616

7/25-26 — Paonia "Top of the Rockies BMW Ralley"

August

8/3-9 — Delta County Fair at Hotchkiss Fairgrounds

8/30-9/1 4 — 8th Annual Labor Day weekend Trap Shoot call 970-835-8604

8/23 — Stone Cottage Cellars Dinner in the Vineyard
You are cordially invited to join the Helleckson Family, author Eugenia Bone, and Chef Ron Jardon for an intimate, relaxing afternoon and evening in the vineyard at the foot of the West Elk mountain range. Tours and Barrel Tasting begin at 2:00, Appetizers at 4:00, Dinner at 5:30. Seating is limited to 40 guests. Please join us by calling the winery at 970-527-3444, $150 per person.

September

9/6 — Crawford Render the Rock Art
Render the Rock is a unique "quick draw" outdoor art festival which takes place from dawn until 3 p.m. This event appeals to artists, spectators, and collectors. Join the fun at this spectacular setting. www.crawfordcolorado.org or 970-921-4300

9/16 — Culinary School of the Rockies at Zephyros Farms
The cost is $75/person and does not include wine. Culinary School of the Rockies whose students will have worked on North Fork farms the week before with this dinner celebrating the new CSR Farm to Table program. If you are interested call 970-527-3636. Tell us how many tickets you would like and leave your number so we can confirm your reservation.

9/19-21 — Council Tree Pow Wow & Cultural Festival or call 970- 874-1718

9/26-28 — Mountain Harvest Festival
Paonia's own 3 day, 48 hour celebration of Arts, Agriculture and Music of the North Fork Valley. Join the locals for great food, pub crawl, contests, and mountain sounds to rock Paonia. An event you don't want to miss. www.mountainharvestfestival.com or 970-527-3424

9/22-28 — Grand Mesa's Color Sunday Week
Nature's shimmering display in a symphony of colors and motion. Experience Fall colors from the majestic heights of Grand Mesa. Vistas include 5 mountain ranges and the beautiful valleys below. Events for all. www.grandmesabyway.org or 970-856-4153

October

10/2-5 — Cedaredge AppleFest
The Chili Cook-off, Oct 2, Golden Gala, Oct 3 and AppleFest, Oct 4-5. Come enjoy the apple harvest. There are 150 booths, live music, food, crafts and games. Visit Pioneer Town while you are here. www.cedaredgecolorado.com or 970-856-6961

November

11/22 — Hotchkiss Arts and Craft Fair