Chili Cook-Off

Sunday in Town Park, enjoy the longstanding chili cookoff tradition! The Chili Cookoff is one of our oldest traditions and we take it seriously!

Harvest of Voices

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 7 pm- 9 pm Blue Sage Center   Poetry. Prose. Fiction. Non-fiction. Juried readings from regional...

Family Ride on Jumbo hosted by The Nature Connection

Date: Sunday 9/27 10am-noon Location: Apple Valley Park Want to explore the trails on Jumbo Mountain? Nature Connection is hosting...

Dolly Parton Tribute at Cool Music

Intro To Pine Needle Basketry

Instructor: Emily Knickerbocker Date: Sunday, Sept 27, 9am-1pm Short Description: Learn coil basketry techniques to make a small basket with ponderosa

Willow Pack Baskets (4-day intensive)

Willow Pack Baskets (4-day intensive ending in Paonia Park on Sunday) Instructor: Jeff Wagner Dates: Thursday, Sept 24 – Sun,...

Intro To Natural Woodworking

Instructor: Wild Menagerie Woodworking Date: Sat, Sept 26, 9am-4:30pm Location: Wild Menagerie Woodworking Create a three-legged wooden stool while le

Live Art Demos

The North Fork Valley Creative Coalition is excited to showcase live artist demonstrations this year during the festival. The event...

Creative Kids’ Zone with Arts 4 All

Bring your kids to Town Park on the weekend for Art for All’s Creation Zone! The kid’s zone features nature crafts, tie-dye, flower printing, face pai

I Love Pie Contest

The Annual Lambert Grange “I LOVE PIE” sale & contest.  Fruit and squash are the bounty of the season and...

Mountain Harvest Festival Art Auction

Several artists with roots in Paonia have generously donated their work to the small but mighty Mountain Harvest Festival Auction....

NF Valley Farm Stands

Don’t forget the local farm stands! Mountain Harvest features these Valley farm stands. Bring a big shopping bag and enjoy.

Wine and Cider Tastings

Taste our wonderful local wines at the vineyards on Saturday and Sunday from 10-6! For more info, visit West Elks AVA Wineries

Yoga with Paonia Yoga & Movement Center

Town Park Paonia Yoga & Movement Center is hosting this year’s FREE morning yoga. Paonia Yoga & Movement Center is...

Arts & Crafts Market

The Festival Market offers an inspiring array of handcrafted items for sale and delicious local fare!

Ice Cream and Dinner at The Hearth

12pm-9pm at The Hearth Suggested donation of $20. Locally-sourced farm to table community dinner. Featuring local ice cream by Third...

Festival of Courage – A Play by NFSIS

The Fall Equinox is a turning point, the change from light to darkness. It is also a time of harvest...

Final Friday Art Walk

At participating venues on Grand Avenue downtown Paonia… Final Friday Frolics monthly art-walk takes place on Friday night of Mountain...

Farm Tours

On Saturday from 10-2, Get to Know our Farmers and learn about local agriculture by visiting participating Farms throughout the North Fork Valley.

Costume Bike Parade

Kick off the Mountain Harvest Festival weekend by joining the annual Costume Bike Parade! Rally the family, rock your favorite...

VOGA Annual Tasting Event

VOGA’s Tasting Event at the Sunday Farmers’ Market: Join us at the Mountain Harvest Festival Farmers’ Market at Paonia Town Park on Sunday,

VOGA Sunday Farmers Market

Sunday Farmers’ Market: Join us to celebrate our local food producers at the Sunday Farmers’ Market in Paonia Town Park from 10 am – 4 pm.

Drink Locally Tent

Enjoy a glass of beer, wine, hard cider or juice at the festival. The Drink Locally Tent features all local...

Paonia Zumba

Enjoy a dance performance by the Paonia Zumba dancers, followed by an audience participation dance. Watch us first and then...