3 Fun Facts You May Not Know About Palisade, Colorado

Nothing beats a Friday birthday in Colorado. Everyone is already in a great mood because it's the last day of the week, then when you add cake and a birthday party, it all makes for a pretty great start to the weekend.

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This is the case for the community of Palisade, Colorado. Friday, April 4th, marks a special anniversary you may not even know about.

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Happy Birthday, Palisade, Colorado

Happy Birthday, Palisade! That's right, the town of Palisade was established this day, April 4th, 1904. This community of about 3000 people turns 121 years old today, and everyone is invited to the party.

The Palisade Historical Society is proud to share photos and the video, "Palisade, Colorado - 1904," during a special celebration at The Ordiary Fellow Winery, 202 Peach Avenue in Palisade. The event starts at 5 pm. Get there early for a slice of birthday cake from Slice of Life Bakery. 

Palisade's First Peaches

What do you do with 300 days of sunshine? Grow amazing peaches. Palisade's peaches are world famous. Did you know that some of the first peaches in the Grand Valley were planted way back in 1882 by John Harlow? The first of Harlow's peaches were planted on his farm near Rapid Creek, about 2 miles east of town.

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Palisade's Sleeping Indian

Mount Garfield is one of Mesa County's most recognizable landmarks. It's about a 2000-foot climb to the top, and it offers a great view of Palisade, Grand Junction, and the Colorado Plateau.

Did you know that early settlers in the area gave this mountain, and the Bookcliffs formation, the nickname 'sleeping indian'? From this view below, imagine Mount Garfield is the indian's head as he sleeps facing the Grand Mesa.