Explore how plants become color in a natural-dyeing demonstration with Tonja Treece and the Western Slope Fibershed.
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Learn about dye plants, techniques, and fibers as part of the North Fork Valley Field to Fashion series. All are welcome and donations are appreciated. The organizer has not published an end time; follow the event link for updates.
Organized by Western Slope Fibershed, VOGA & The Learning Council.
September 19, 2026 · 10 am–1 pm · Saturdays through October
Creamery Arts Center · 165 W Bridge St, Hotchkiss
Browse local produce and handmade goods at a weekly gathering of North Fork Valley growers and makers.
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Held Saturdays from May through October, weather permitting. VOGA lists hours as 10 am–1 pm; check with the market before traveling as seasonal schedules can change.
Celebrate the valley with live music, local art, food, farm tours, and wine and cider tastings. A long weekend of reasons to explore Paonia.
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The schedule begins with Thursday evening events on September 24, followed by Friday activities around town. Town Park festival hours are Saturday, September 26, 9 am–10 pm, and Sunday, September 27, 9 am–5 pm. VOGA’s Saturday farm tours generally run 10 am–2 pm, with individual farm hours listed on the organizer’s farm-tour page; Sunday’s farmers market runs 10 am–4 pm. Wine and cider tasting times vary by venue. Check the organizer’s schedule for individual venues, admission, and registration details.
Organized by North Fork Valley Creative Coalition.
Taste different varieties of fruits and vegetables with CSU’s Rogers Mesa research station during the evening market.
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Meet at Paonia Town Park, at 4th Street and Orchard Avenue. Many varieties showcase seed from regional growers, and your tasting feedback helps the research center and community. All are welcome.
Organized by CSU WCRC Rogers Mesa, VOGA & The Learning Council.
October 9 – 11, 2026 · Friday evening through Sunday · Activity times vary
Big B’s Delicious Orchards · 39126 Hwy 133, Hotchkiss
Spend a fall weekend at the orchard with live music, cider tastings, local vendors, and family activities.
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The October 9–11 festival includes free live music, a Saturday Kids Zone from noon to 4 pm, and a Sunday farmers market from 9 am to noon. The organizer lists the overall event window as Friday at 7 pm through Sunday at 11 pm; check its schedule for individual performances and activities. Food, drinks, and camping are arranged separately with the venue.
Organized by Big B’s Delicious Orchards & Pickin’ Productions.
An evening on the farm with a pepper tasting, a harvest dinner, and time to celebrate the growing season.
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The fifth annual Farm Dinner + Pepper Party begins with a self-guided tour and refreshments at 4 pm, followed by a pepper tasting and talk with Mark Waltermire at 5 pm and dinner with chef Anthony Nelson at 6 pm. RSVP directly with the organizer; confirm price, availability, and dietary arrangements before attending.
October 14, 2026 · 5–8 pm · Second Wednesdays through November
Big B’s Delicious Orchards · 39126 Hwy 133, Hotchkiss
Join local farmers, families, and friends for an informal evening of conversation and community at Delicious Orchards.
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VOGA’s monthly social welcomes the community on the second Wednesday through November. Food and drinks are available at the venue; check current offerings directly with Big B’s.
Details checked September 15, 2026. Follow the organizer’s schedule for the latest updates.
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