Cherry Daze Skate Competition Saturday, July 6 at 10am The new Paonia Skate Park will be seeing some serious action this year at Cherry Days. The Cherry Daze Skate Competition will take place on July 5 from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be expert, intermediate and beginner classes. Expert winners will split a $1,000 cash purse. Intermediate…
Dunk Tank Take your turn in the dunk tank or take aim at the dunkee at this year’s Cherry Days. The dunk tank will be located beside the bleachers on the football field (behind the food trucks). Potential dunkees will spend 10 minutes in the tank at a cost of $5 each. Throwers will pay $2 for a ball…
Paonia Zumba Dance Performance Enjoy a dance performance by the Paonia Zumba dancers, followed by an audience participation dance. Watch us first and then join in on the fun yourself! Christy Eller teaches Zumba classes at the Blue Sage Center in Paonia: Monday 5:30pm Wednesday 8am
Cherry Days Parade Nestled in the picturesque valley of Colorado, Paonia bursts into a kaleidoscope of color and joy as it celebrates its cherished tradition – the Cherry Days Parade. Held annually on the 4th of July, this parade is a highlight of the town’s summer festivities, drawing locals and visitors alike to revel in its charm and vibrancy.
Cherry Days is beginning a new tradition – the Cherry Days Cornhole Tournament! The popular backyard bean bag tossing tournament will take place at the town park. Hurry down to the Paonia Town Park to register for a chance to win! Teams will play in several best two-out-of-three single-elimination rounds. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize. Put…
Cherry Pit Spit The ever-popular Cherry Pit Spit contest is back at the center of Town Park. Sponsored by Honey Rock Landing Orchard, the contest will have three age divisions: ages 5-10, 11-15, and 16 and over. Prizes will be offered based on age group. Contestants can sign up at the Cherry Days Booth at the Paonia Town Park,…
Baking Contest Made something special you want to share with the world? Bring your “cherry” item to the Cherry Days booth located at the town park for judging. Items will be judged on the use of cherries, presentation, and flavor. Entries must be in a disposable container. Please be aware that no refrigeration is provided. The Cherry Days committee…
Kids Creation Zone Bring the kids to Paonia Town Park and get over to the Arts for All’s Creation Zone! The kids zone features nature crafts, face painting, and more! This event is free to the public! All kids need is the will to create! Arts for All was founded in 2016 during the recession in an attempt to…
Free Climbing Wall Ever tried rock climbing? The Nature Connection is bringing a 30-foot mobile climbing wall to Cherry Days! Kids climb for free! That’s right, free rock climbing at Cherry Days. Challenge your friends, challenge yourself, learn a new sport! Donations are accepted. All proceeds will go toward school-year climbing programs. Climbing will start after the parade. Just…
Wood Splitting Contest Do you have axe-swinging skills? Show them off at the annual Cherry Days Wood Splitting Contest, sponsored by Redemption Mill and Earth Friendly Supply. The timed event will be held at Paonia Town Park at the east end of the gazebo stage. This event is always a crowd-pleaser and lots of fun. Local emcees will be…
Beer and Wine Garden Stop by the beer and wine tent for some local libations! This year, several local breweries and wine cellars will be represented. Chrysalis Brewing and the PUB will be serving up some special barrel aged offerings local brews. Big B’s will offer various hard ciders in the can such as: Cherry Daze, Lazy Daze, Orchard…
Adventure Zone Attractions Cherry Days welcomes Adventure Zone Attractions to this year's festival! Adventure Zone will be bringing several inflatables, as well as three carnival-style games to entertain festival-goers of all ages! Riders can pay $20 for one hour of play on the inflatables, or $25 for all day fun. Carnival games cost $3 to $5 to play. Tickets…
Melodrama The Paonia Players present the first showing of the Cherry Days melodrama, Cornfield of Dreams or The Villain Was a Laughing Stalk, written by Rachel Davidson and directed by Merrily Talbott. Performances will take place at the Paradise Theatre. All advance tickets are available online only at www.paoniaplayers.org. Day-of-show tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds benefit…
Downtown Day Downtown Day is a Paonia tradition where local businesses can display their goods and showcase their services. There will be plenty of opportunities to grab lunch or a tasty treat. Don’t miss the barbecue outside First Colorado National Bank. This is a fundraiser for the North Fork Miners Volleyball team, and there is always a bevy of…
Paonia’s Got Talent Do you have a special talent? If so, the Cherry Days Community Talent Show is the place to be. The talent show, hosted by Michael Zimmerle, will be at the gazebo stage in Paonia Town Park. This family-friendly show is sure to entertain the crowd. Music, dance, drama, poetry reading, and much more are in store.…
