Palisade is most famous for its peaches, but there's so much more happening in this little town nestled in the Grand Valley of Colorado! Join Palisade resident Lisa McNamara as she interviews business owners, scientists, winemakers, historians, artists, and community members to hear about how they are making Palisade a great place to live and visit. Each episode will give you a deeper appreciation for this special slice of western Colorado.
Augusto Latorre, Mesa County gleaning and food systems coordinator for UpRoot Colorado, (https://www.uprootcolorado.org) joins Lisa to talk about the important role that gleaning plays in our food systems. UpRoot’s mission is to increase the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers. Learn all about it and what drew Augusto to this organization on today’s Postcard From Palisade.
18 Jun 2026
“15 Years of Loving Lavender”
The 15th annual Colorado Lavender Festival is fast approaching! This year’s treat for the senses will be held from June 26th to June 28th. Friday, June 26th is the VIP farm tours, Saturday, June 27th is the main festival in Riverbend Park, and Sunday, June 28th is the day for self-guided farm tours.
Today, Olivia Coe and Lee Ann Nielsen join me to preview what’s planned for the festival this year. We also chat about why Colorado has the perfect climate to grow lavender and how you could even become a lavender grower yourself!
You can find the full festival schedule and get your discounted tickets in advance at https://coloradolavender.org/annual-lavender-festival/, or just head down to the park and get your tickets at the door on Saturday the 27th.
22 Apr 2026
There’s A New Festival in Town: Palisade Farm Fest!
A group of Palisade locals is heading up a brand new festival that is set to take over downtown Palisade and Veterans Park on May 2nd, 2026: Palisade Farm Fest. Find out about all the fun opportunities to celebrate Palisade’s agricultural heritage at the upcoming Palisade Farm Fest at Veterans Memorial Park (https://www.palisadefarmfest.com/events/palisade-farm-fest) and Farm Fest Market (https://www.palisadefarmfestmarket.com/)!
And...we’ll also get a sneak peek on what Cygnus Crossing and the Milky Way are planning for the property by the high school!
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