Delta County, Colorado feels lightyears away from the big-city crowds of Denver even though it’s just a quick four-and-a-half-hour drive. While being surrounded by rugged peaks, deep canyons, and awe-inspiring desert landscapes is good inspiration and an amazing setting for outdoor adventure, that’s not your only option for entertainment.

Every year the county has a variety of festivals you can plan your trip around, and then stay to see all the best the Western Slope has to offer. Here are ten annual festivals hosted in Delta County, each of which would be the perfect reason to plan your next getaway. Please visit out EVENTS Calendar for a full list of fun Delta County events you want want to miss!

1. Eckert Crane Days | March and April

Western Colorado is a major stop on the sandhill crane migration route, and every year, bird enthusiasts flock from all over (literally) to watch these majestic creatures. Eckert Crane Days is an informal gathering that takes place in the afternoons and evenings, when cranes are most likely to land, at Fruit Growers Reservoir. It’s a perfect time to meet up with other wildlife watchers. Birders regularly see counts in the hundreds during peak days, and dozens of other bird species—including golden and bald eagles, mergansers, hawks, and even an occasional snowy egret—are often spotted. Learn more on the Eckert Crane Days Facebook page.

2. Riverfest

The 24th Annual Riverfest returns to Paonia River Park on Saturday, May 30. Join the Western Slope Conservation Center and The Learning Council for music, food, and river fun! Visit the Western Slope Conservation Centers website for more information.

A square promotional graphic for the 24th Annual Riverfest in Paonia, Colorado. Visual Composition: Top Section: Features the logos for the Western Slope Conservation Center and The Learning Council side-by-side at the top. Middle Section: The event title "24th ANNUAL Riverfest" is centered in a bold, dark purple serif font. Directly beneath the title, the date "SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026" is printed in a clean, dark blue sans-serif font. Bottom Section: A gold-bordered box contains the text "LIVE MUSIC! FOOD | ACTIVITIES SILENT AUCTION" in stacked, bold gold lettering. Border: The entire graphic is enclosed in a thin, dark blue square frame against a clean white background, maintaining high contrast for readability.

3. Outdoor Heritage Days

Join us June 6 for a FREE and FUN family event in Confluence Park in Delta! Outdoor Heritage & Safety Day is always a great time! Fishing Derby: 8:30-10am (Ages 16 and younger)l all other exhibits, games, and fun. Visit cityofdelta.net for more information.

Flyer for 2026 Outdoor Heritage Days on June 6 at Confluence Park. Lists activities like climbing wall, archery, and fishing with "Free BBQ" in large blue text.

4. Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival

In beautiful Cedaredge, CO presented by Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center :  June 5th-7th. 21 Songwriters, 7 Venues, 3 Days, 1 Incredible Experience! Visit Grand Mesa Song Writer Festival for more information and tickets.

5. Crawford Pioneer Days | Early June

The tiny town of Crawford has a population of just a few hundred people, and its ranching history goes way back to 1882. For more than 40 years, the town has hosted Crawford Pioneer Days, In Crawford , CO. June 11-13,2026.  Activities include: old-fashioned melodrama, Outhouse Stuffing competition ,vendors & music in the park, a parade, and Festival fireworks over Crawford State Park  Saturday night. For additional information visit crawfordpioneerdays.com. Click HERE to download the full schedule.

 

6.Annual Cherry Days in Paonia

Celebrate the 4th of July with a parade, crafts, live music, lots of good food and dancing; fun for the whole family, bring the kids! www.paoniacherrydays.com

7.Western Sky Balloon Festival

The weekend of July 4th, Delta, Colorado Head to Delta for their 1st annual 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival, with two days full of activities and beautiful balloons, at Confluence Park, in Delta! For for information visit 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival.

Western Sky Balloon Festival Promo Banner 2026 City of Delta

8. The Delta County Fair & Rodeo

Saddle Up for the Centennial Celebration at the Delta County Fair featuring the one and only Livestock Judge, Ryan Rash , August 1-9th packed with thrilling rodeos, a demolition derby, live music, and all the classic fair food you can eat and It’s the perfect way to experience our “touch of country” spirit. Learn more and become a sponsor at:Deltacountyfairandrodeo.com

 

 

9. Mountain Harvest Festival

Delta County has a rich agricultural history, and it knows how to celebrate that heritage. Like all good things, summer comes to an end eventually, and in Delta County, that means it’s harvest time. The Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia includes a grape stomp and a chili cookoff, plus local farm and winery tours. There are 12 wineries in the area, so even the most well-traveled aficionados will find something impressive. There’s also tons of live music, curated harvest-to-table dinners, and the best farmers market of the season in Town Park.

 

10. Cedaredge Applefest

Join us for one of the juiciest festivals in Western Colorado! It’s a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, stunning art, and, of course, a celebration of the legendary apples grown in our region. Visit Cedaredge Applefest for full details.

 

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