Delta County Tourism

Skyway Station- Opening Day Celebration & Tours of the Skyway Station Construction Site
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Grand Mesa Skyway Station, Forest Road #118, Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Opening Day Celebration + Tours of Skyway Station Construction Site
Join us on November 15, 2025 for our official opening day festivities. We hope that we will have skiing by then (do your snow dance!), but snow or no snow, we will be offering tours of the Skyway Station construction project. Come check out the new building and get all your burning questions answered.
From noon to 2pm, we’ll have refreshments at the Skyway Trailhead. We will give tours of the building every half hour starting at 12:30 until 2pm.
Skyway Station is at the Skyway Trailhead off of highway 65. We have an address from Mesa County but it is not listed anywhere yet.

The google map link is here

https://maps.app.goo.gl/397dVcbct5S32ZBt7

Final Wine Pickup Party-Stoney Mesa Winery
2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Stoney Mesa Winery, 16199 Happy Hollow Road, Cedaredge, CO, 81413, United States
Final Wine Club Pickup Party of 2025!
Join us on Saturday, November 15th from 12–5 PM for our last Pickup Party of the year! Always a highlight of the season — enjoy great wine, good company, and delicious food from local chef Tara with New Fork Foodie. The New Fork Foodie
Everyone is welcome — Wine Club Members and guests! Just be sure to RSVP here: https://stoneymesa.com/events/list/
Let’s gather one more time before the holidays and raise a glass to another amazing year at Stoney Mesa

Live at 5:55 Open Mic Nights- GMAEC
2025-11-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Live at 5:55Open Mic Nights

Presents

Go Live at 5:55 and show your talents in an intimate and supportive setting

~ Sing ~ Dance ~ Play Music ~ Poetry ~ Comedy ~ etc.
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Third Tuesday of each month

5:55 – 8:00 p.m.

Open to the public!
Suggested Donation $5

Beer | Wine | Concessions Available

5 minutes per performance limit
Sign up for times on the evening of the event – First come First served. Last performer will go on at 7:45PM

Open Mic night at the Delta Library
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Delta Library, 124 E 6th Street, Delta, CO, 81416, United States
Calling all poets, storytellers, and word weavers—Open Mic Night is your stage! Share your poems, stories, songs or witty musings with a crowd that loves a good tale. Bring your voice, your notebook, your instrument, and your courage.

Each participant at Open Mic has 5 minutes to present.
Original work is encouraged.
Can be poetry, essay, fiction, song, music, comedy, etc.!
Can be someone else’s work if you credit them.
Please keep it family friendly.

Contact the library for more information at 970-874-9630.
Open Mic is a monthly event happening on the third Thursday of every month at the Delta Library.

Drum & Gong- The Creamery Arts Center
2025-11-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-13 18:30 - 19:30 | The Creamery Arts Center, 165 W. Bridge St., Hotchkiss, CO, 81419
Dive deep into sound with Drong Immersion! Gong and drum combine for an absorbing, resonant experience at The Creamery Arts Center.

Get ready to relax: Don’t forget to register and bring your comfort essentials: a mat, blanket, pillow, and eye covering. Three different dates to choose from.

Register now: https://forms.gle/h3YUfqK3ViLgmSvg6

2025 Grand Mesa Nordic Council Festival and Masters Ski Weekend
2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Skyway Trailhead off of Hwy 65
2025 Grand Mesa Nordic Festival and Masters Ski Weekend
Start your winter right with this three-day series of ski clinics in a welcoming community of passionate skiers. This program will help you refresh your technique and start the season strong. Whether you’re a first-time skier or heading into your 20th season, we’ve got a group for you.
Our all-star lineup of instructors (see below) will guide you so you can become more confident and get more enjoyment out of skiing. You’ll learn in a small group matched to your ability and goals, and you’ll receive personalized feedback and individual instruction.
This is a great opportunity to get on snow early and get a jump on your technique and training. The Grand Mesa usually gets some of the earliest and most reliable snow in the West.
If you haven’t skied on the Mesa yet, you will be amazed at our beautiful spruce forests, rolling terrain and wide, snowcat groomed trails.
The Festival takes place at Skyway Trailhead.
Need help figuring out equipment? Email skischool@gmnc.org for info on equipment rentals and help determining appropriate gear.
Schedule:
Friday, Nov. 28
10am to 11:30 classic clinics
1pm to 2:30 skate clinics
Saturday Nov. 29
10am to 11:30 classic clinics
1pm to 2:30 skate clinics
3pm Social gathering at Grand Mesa Lodge.
Watch ski videos, talk waxing and socialize with the instructors and your fellow skiers in the cozy warmth of the Grand Mesa Lodge. Soup and other food and beverages available for purchase.
Sunday, Nov. 30
10am to 11:30 classic clinics
10am to 11:30 skate clinics
Cost:
$60 for one clinic
$110 for 2 sessions
$150 for 3 sessions
$200 for 4 sessions
$225 for 5 sessions
Registration page coming soon!
Questions? Email skischool@gmnc.org
MEET THE COACHES

Growing up in Michigan, Emily Lovett developed a deep passion for skiing at an early age. After college and a short stint working as a project leader for a technology consulting firm, Emily took a “leave of absence” from that job and moved to Steamboat Springs, CO. to work in the ski industry, instructing and coaching cross-country skiing.
She was fortunate to learn from the best, Sven Wiik, Jon Engan, Jon Kreamelmeyer, to name a few. Emily is known for her ability to create engaging and fun learning environments, and her 29 year career in coaching includes roles as a coach and co-director at the West Yellowstone Ski Camp, Head Coach at Steamboat Springs High School Ski Team, and, most recently, eight years with the PSIA National Team, contributing to advancing ski technique education and facilitating instructor and coach development programs across the country. She also serves as an instructor and masters ski coach in Steamboat Springs and enjoys competing in citizen ski races. Her personal commitment to skiing reflects her coaching philosophy, balancing continuous personal development, challenge and enjoyment.

Dave Mark has been skiing for most of his life. He served as Head Coach for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club from 1988 to 1994, Head Coach for the Hahn’s Peak Nordic junior team from 2002 to 2014 and was a coach and ski technician for the US ParaNordic team from 2008 to 2022. He raced for the Rossignol factory team from 1988 to 2000 and was the15km USSA national masters champion in the 30-34 age group in 1989. After many years in the Steamboat Springs area, he now lives in the Surface Creek Valley and has made the Grand Mesa his home for skiing.

Laurie Humbert grew up in Rochester and Lake Placid, New York. She began skiing in high school, and skied for St. Lawrence University. She was a member of the U.S. National Biathlon Team from 1993-1994 and competed in the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. She raced with the Rossignol Ski team in the late 1990s and early 2000s and also competed in bike racing. She has coached masters cross-country skiers for The Utah Nordic Alliance in Salt Lake City for the last two decades. She has two grown daughters and coaches cross-country running at the high school where she works in Salt Lake. She’s a long-time Buffalo Bills fan.

Judi Hulme grew up skiing in Lander and now lives in Laramie, Wyoming. She’s been teaching cross-country skiing for more than 20 years for the Medicine Bow Nordic Association at the Happy Jack trails near Laramie. She’s also been a regular instructor for The Nordic Link’s Steamboat Ski Clinic, the West Yellowstone Thanksgiving Ski Festival, and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Camp at Sun Mountain Lodge in Washington. Judi is Level III certified from the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Along with participating in many local races in Wyoming and Colorado, she has finished the American Birkebeiner five times, starting out of the elite wave and achieving age group placement in both skate and classic disciplines. She has competed in Master’s World Cup Cross Country Skiing Championships four times. Judi retired in 2022 from a long career at the University of Wyoming and along with skiing she enjoys biking, hiking, teaching group strength and fitness classes, and playing tennis.

Crawford Christmas Festival
2025-11-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 21:00 | Crawford Town Hall, 425 CO-92, Crawford, CO, 81415
Get Ready for the 2025 Crawford Christmas Festival!
Join the Fruitland Mesa Women’s Club for two days of festive cheer at the annual Crawford Christmas Festival on Friday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 29th! Our schedule is packed with holiday fun, crafts, delicious food, and community celebration.
Friday Highlights:
Arts & Crafts Fair (10 am – 8 pm, Town Hall): Find unique gifts and support local artisans.
Lunch (11 am – 2 pm, Town Hall): Enjoy warming soups served by the Fire Auxiliary.
Dinner & Parade (5 pm – 7 pm): Start with a Chili & Nacho Dinner at the Crawford Community Church, followed by the magical Parade of Lights at 6:00 pm, culminating in a special Santa Visit at the Town Hall at 6:30 pm!
Saturday Celebration:
The Arts & Crafts Fair continues from 9 am to 2 pm.
Don’t miss the Adult Community Christmas Party (6 pm – 9 pm, Town Hall)! This evening features a Silent Auction, a Beer & Wine Cash Bar, an Ugly Sweater Contest, and exciting Door Prizes. The Silent Auction Winners will be announced at 8:30 pm.
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit to celebrate the season with the Crawford community! Thank you to our sponsor, DMEA, for their support.

2025 Holiday Craft Show
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer St., Delta, CO, 81416
Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location: Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416.
Admission: Free to the public.

All Handmade Products- Ornaments, kids items, soaps, wreaths, photography, pottery, candies, jewelry, woodcrafts, quilts and much more!

Vendor Information:

Booth Fee: $60.

The Colorado River: Chasing Water- Pete McBride
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Delta Egyptian Theater, 452 Main St., Delta, CO, 81416
Join award winning photographer and Coloradan Pete McBride for a special hour-long presentation as he regales us with stories of adventure, mishap, good-fortune and his new book, The Colorado River: Chasing Water.
Hosted by The Delta Egyptian Theatre, tickets can be purchased here: https://www.simpletix.com/…/the-colorado-river-chasing…
Proceeds from this event benefit Colorado Canyons Association and our efforts to foster stewardship, education and awareness of our National Conservation Lands

Paonia Holiday Festival
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Paonia, Paonia, CO, 81428
ANNOUNCING your newest favorite North Fork Valley event!

Join us forLIGHT THE NIGHT, the prelude to our 33rd annual Paonia Holiday Festival the first weekend in December.

Enjoy a family-friendly evening in the Paonia Creative District filled with seasonal delight! Downtown businesses will be debuting their holiday decor. Stroll from location to location to taste and judge in the cookie contest. Soak up live music while you knock out your holiday shopping list with local gifts. Chuckle like Santa at a live comedy show and much more!

Friday, December 5th
5-8 PM
Paonia Creative District

Keep up the fun (and shopping local) with the art market on Saturday complete with Santa visits, carriage rides, caroling, winter crafts, and gingerbread house making.

Round out the weekend on Sunday with barrel tastings, treats, and family activities at Alfred Eames Cellars and Black Bridge Winery.

Kick off the winter season right as we deck the halls and the streets with new and old traditions!

Jingle Mingle Gala- GMAEC
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Jingle Mingle Gala

Cocktails, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and Desserts Catered by DaVeto’s Live Auction | Shop Deck Your Halls Decorations in the Gallery Last chance to bid online for Silent Auction

Time & Location

Dec 05, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, 195 W Main St, Cedaredge, CO 81413, USA

About the Event

Join us for our Annual Jingle Mingle Gala presented by Kevin Parks State Farm Insurance
Tickets $65 per person. Members get $10 off with coupon code!
Heavy hor d’oeuvres and deserts from DaVeto’s
Specialty drinks
Music, mingling & shopping! Live Auction | Last chance to bid on items in the online Jingle Mingle Auction | Browse & buy Deck Your Halls gifts & decor.

Parade of Lights 2025 - City f Delta
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Delta, Delta, CO, 81416
Parade of Lights 2025
“Home for the Holidays”
Dec 5th, 6pm, Main St Delta
Parade entry forms available mid-October

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer St., Delta, CO, 81416
There’s nothing quite like Breakfast with Santa; what better way to kick off the holiday season? Kids and their adult guests eat free!

Paonia Holiday Art Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Paonia, Paonia, CO, 81428
Get ready to celebrate the season at the 33rd Annual Paonia Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6th, in Paonia, CO! This beloved community event, presented by the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, offers a full day of festive fun for all ages. Explore a wonderful selection of unique gifts at the Holiday Art Fair, featuring high-quality, locally-made crafts perfect for your loved ones. Kids and adults alike will love visiting Santa, engaging in winter crafts, and admiring creative gingerbread houses. Don’t miss the Library Book Sale for some cozy reads, enjoy classic Holiday Carols, and take a magical Carriage Ride through town. It’s the perfect opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit and support local artisans. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of joy, creativity, and community!

Cranes & Cocoa- Colorado West Land Trust
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Crand Landing Boat Ramp- Delta County Park, G50 Road, Delta, CO 81416, Delta, CO
Join the Colorado West Land Trust and Black Canyon Audubon experts for Cranes & Cocoa! Witness the spectacular annual Sandhill Crane migration as they fly in to gather for the night near Delta, Colorado. Start your experience by learning about daytime viewing spots, then head to the Crane Landing Boat Ramp for a warm cup of cocoa. Chat with local conservation experts and watch the cranes in their day time setting. This event is perfect for nature lovers, bird watchers, and families. RSVP is encouraged.

Delta County Livestock Association 2025 Annual Banquet
2025-12-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Delta County Fairgrounds, 403 S. 4th St., Hotchkiss, CO, 81416
🤠 Delta County Livestock Association: 2025 Annual Banquet

The Delta County Livestock Association (DCLA) Cordially Invites you to our 2025 Annual Banquet!
Join us for an evening of community, great food, and fundraising to support the DCLA Scholarship Fund. The banquet will be held on Saturday, December 6th at the Heritage Hall on the Delta County Fairgrounds.

Cocktails: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm

🍽️ Prime Rib Dinner by Zack’s BBQ
The night’s menu features a delicious Prime Rib Dinner catered by Zack’s BBQ, including an 8-10 oz Prime Rib, potato, vegetable, roll, salad, cake, and drink.
🎶 Auction & Entertainment
Following dinner, enjoy music and dancing. A live and silent auction will feature great items, including Rifles, Ammunition, Western Artwork, and more!
🎟️ Tickets & RSVP
Please RSVP and send payment by Monday, December 1st for the lowest price! All RSVPs will be entered for door prize drawings.

Ticket Type
Price (RSVP by Dec 1st)
Price (At the Door)

Prime Rib Dinner
$55.00/plate
$65.00/plate

Seniors (over 65)
$50.00/plate
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Round Table (seats 6)
$600/Table
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Round Tables include a Prime Rib dinner for all 6 guests and are seated in the best view/best position in the room. Proceeds support the scholarship fund.

To RSVP and send payment, please mail to:
DCLA
P.O. Box 2071
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
For questions, email: dclivestock1977@gmail.com

Parade of Lights- Cedaredge Colorado
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Cedaredge, Cederedge, CO, 81413
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our annual parade of lights on December 6th! The theme this year is: A Gingerbread Christmas.

Please fill out the survey to sign up to be in the parade: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/28L233P

The Polar Express at Tru Vu Drive In- Sponsored by Lovemore Real Estate
2025-12-07 16:00 - 19:30 | TRUVU Drive In, 1001 Highway 92, Delta, CO, 81416
ALL ABOARD! The Magic is Coming to Delta…

“The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.”

This Christmas season, Lovemore Real Estate invites you to grab your golden ticket and believe in the magic. We are transforming the historic Tru Vu Drive-In into our very own North Pole for a special charity screening of The Polar Express!

THE PLAN Gather the family, pack the blankets, and—most importantly—WEAR YOUR COZIEST PAJAMAS! It’s a pajama party under the stars on the big screen.

We’ll keep you warm with complimentary hot cocoa (generously donated by Ziggi’s Coffee!) and cookies, served with a smile by our amazing Delta High School JROTC cadets.

YOUR TICKET TO RIDE Entry is a DONATION of any amount at the gate.

Every single dollar raised goes directly to the Delta Youth Foundation to fund crucial free local youth programs, including getting kids off the street and into the boxing ring at True West.

Let’s fill the lot, share the warmth, and make a massive difference for the kids in our community.

DATE: Sunday, December 7th TIME: Gates open at 4:00 PM | Movie rolls at 5:30 PM LOCATION: Tru Vu Drive-In

See you at the North Pole!

Stoney Mesa Presents - Fall into Winter Concert Series
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Stoney Mesa Presents – Fall into Winter Concert Series
The Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center’s state of the art theatre and superior sound system attracts musicians from across the globe. The intimate setting of both our indoor and outdoor concerts allows you to enjoy all types of music like never before.
Voted Best Music Venue in Delta County 2022! Come experience the incredible music at GMAEC!
Saturday Oct 25- Stillhouse Junkies
Friday Nov 7- JD Martin and Jan Garrett
Saturday November 22- Natalie Spears with Strings
Thursday December 11- Moor & McCumber

Get Tickets at https://www.gmaec.org/concerts

The Miniatures Art Show & Sale
2025-12-12 04:00 - 18:00 | Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Join the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC) for a delightful display of small-scale creativity at The Miniatures Art Show & Sale!
Running from December 10th through the 28th in the Starr Family Gallery, this unique show features beautiful, small, and affordable original artwork created by talented local artists. This is a perfect opportunity to find unique and meaningful holiday gifts for everyone on your list, or to start your own art collection with budget-friendly, high-quality pieces.

⭐ Artists Reception & Community Event ⭐
Don’t miss our special Artists Reception on Thursday, December 12th, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Meet the local artists, enjoy refreshments, and be among the first to purchase these miniature masterpieces!

📍 Location & Details:

Show Dates: December 10th – 28th
Artists Reception: December 12th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Venue: Starr Family Gallery, Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC)
Address: 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Visit our website or call us at 970-856-9195 for gallery hours and more details. Support local art this holiday season!

Hotchkiss Art Walk- 2nd Friday
2025-12-12 05:00 - 19:00 | Hotchkiss, CO, Hotchkiss, CO, 81419
Around Bridge Street- Second Fridays 5-8 PM
Make it a full evening of art, music, and community spirit:

Wyatt Houston Mercantile — live artist demonstration
Olden Guitars — handmade guitars on display and for sale
Cowboys & Aliens Arcade & Ice Cream — mention the Art Walk for $1 off any ice cream
Needle Rock Body Art & Tattoo — live tattooing 5–7 PM, free consultations 7–8 PM, 20% off jewelry
Gambles Too — photography exhibition by Twna Douglas
Three 20 Bar & Grill — 50% off small plates when you mention the Art Walk
Pat’s Bar & Grill — specialty Art Walk cocktail
Ladybug Creations — special evening hours

As always, we’re so grateful to our partners at the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition for their support in putting on the Art Walk each month.

Santa Fun Walk or Run-Partners West and the City of Delta
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Confluence Park, Gunnison River Drive, Delta, CO, 81416
Join us for our 1.5 mile Santa Fun Walk or Run on December 13th at 10:00am. Registration will begin at 9:30am inside Bill Heddles Rec Center. Entry fee for the run is one unwrapped gift. Be sure to dress festive. Registration form

Gift making Round Robin for Students ages 4-18 GMAEC
2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO, 81413
Get into the holiday spirit at the Gift Making Round Robin for Students ages 4-18! On Saturday, December 13th, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, bring your creativity and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting. This open-house style event features seven different craft stations where students ages 4-18 can make custom, handcrafted gifts for their family and friends. It’s the perfect way to get creative, get festive, and bring home unique presents to share this holiday season.
This is a Free Event, but Registration is Required to attend. Details and registration can be found on our website. As an added bonus, all participants can enter a drawing for a Christmas Tree donated by the Deck Your Halls Team!
The event is supported by Delta County Federal Credit Union, a proud sponsor of YEAI, and is hosted at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC), located at 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

Delta SnoKruisers Potluck Christmas Party
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Cedaredge, Cederedge, CO, 81413
Join the SnoKruisers of Grand Mesa, Colorado for their annual Potluck Christmas Party! Get festive with fellow snowmobile enthusiasts on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Cedaredge Civic Center (140 NW 2nd St, Cedaredge, CO 81413).
The evening begins with a 5:00 PM Happy Hour, followed by Dinner and a short meeting at 6:00 PM. Be sure to participate in the lively White Elephant Gift Exchange (limit $30 per gift)! If you are bringing children, please remember to bring a gift specifically for them.
This is a potluck event! The SnoKruisers will provide the main meat (ham and turkey), iced tea, and lemonade. We ask members to R.S.V.P. by December 6th to Carolyn Andrew at 303-905-4786, and please let her know what dish you plan to contribute.
