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The High Country Shopper’s 38TH ANNUAL CEDAREDGE APPLEFEST GUIDE
Welcome to Cedaredge and AppleFest!
eptember fades into October as summer comes
to a close. Fall has arrived. The days are shorter
and there is a crisp morning breeze that hastens
the transformation of the mountain landscape from the
lush, green of summer to the glorious colors of fall. The
communities of the Surface Creek area welcome the
change in seasons in anticipation of the annual apple harvest and celebration of AppleFest. The High Country
Shopper is proud to present its second annual AppleFest
Guide!
Always held the first weekend of October, this year’s
38th Annual AppleFest celebration is this Saturday and
Sunday, October 3 and 4. Produced by the Cedaredge
Area Chamber of Commerce, the much anticipated festival
is filled with small town flair. There are over 125 food, art,
and retail vendors, live music, and entertainment for all
ages. The Town of Cedaredge is anxious to share its newly
renovated Main Street with visitors. The street will be
blocked off from 2nd Street west three blocks to the Town
Park. Both sides of West Main Street will be lined with
vendor booths wrapping around the west end of the park
and up the east side of SW 2nd Avenue. Be sure to check
out the back page for a complete vendor map!
The Surface Creek Valley extends from Austin and Orchard City north through Eckert and continues through
Cedaredge. Both small and large orchards are found
throughout the valley, producing some of the most delicious apples found on the Western Slope. The orchards
produce several varieties of apples including the flavorful
Honey Crisp, as well as Jonathon, Red and Golden Delicious, Fuji and Granny Smith just to name a few. Harvest
begins around the middle of September and extends
through early November. Festival goers are invited to
stop by any one of the booths featuring local orchards or
stop at a local fruit outlet to sample different varieties. You
can buy just a few or a whole bushel! Vendors will also
have other apple products available.
We welcome you to visit Cedaredge and AppleFest this
weekend, and maybe even continue up the Grand Mesa
Scenic Byway to take in the breathtaking fall colors.
Cedaredge’s renovated Historic Downtown. Photo by Lindee Cantrell.
— What’s Inside —
Welcome! ............................................Page 2
Schedule of Events ............................Page 3
Fire Department Chili Cookoff........Page 3
FFA Pancake Breakfast .....................Page 4
5K Run and Fitness Walk .................Page 4
Apple Pie Baking Contest ................Page 4
A Day in the Life of Fruit Growing
.........................................Pages 5, 7, 8, 9
AppleFest Musical Entertainment ..Page 6
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.............Page 11
Vendor Booth Map ..................Pages 10, 12
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 – PAGE 3
Kickoff AppleFest with the Chili Cookoff
ire up your taste buds for this annual kickoff to
AppleFest! This year marks the 14th Annual
Five Alarm Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser and Open
House, and will be held on Thursday, October 1, at the
Cedaredge Fire Station located at 205 S. Grand Mesa Drive.
The 14th Annual Five Alarm Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
is sponsored by the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce and raises money to benefit the Delta County Fire
Protection District #3. The District serves the Surface
Creek Valley and the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department. Funds raised from this year’s event will go to the
Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department and Orchard City
Fire Department.
Judging precedes the supper from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and
the Chili Supper is served from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The supper is by donation. The firehouse will provide beverages
and all the fixings for the chili.
There is no entry fee to enter the Chili Cook-Off. If you
are interested in entering, contact the Cedaredge Area
Chamber of Commerce at 856-6961 or Cedaredge FoodTown at 856-3151 for rules and an application. Bring at
least a gallon of your chili for judging and serving at the
chili supper. The fire department is in need of more chili
and is accepting donations for the chili supper. You can
bring your donated chili in its own heating unit to the firehouse from 2:30 to 4:00 pm on Thursday. See you all there!
Activities & Events Happening at AppleFest
pplefest offers many activities and fundraising
opportunties for several school and civic
groups in the Surface Creek area. Here are a few activities and events festival goers can check out:
FFA Alumni Pancake Breakfast
Start your morning early with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit the Cedaredge Future Farmers of
America Chapter. Breakfast will be served both Saturday
and Sunday, October 3 & 4, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the
Cedaredge Masonic Lodge located at 295 West Main
Street. Along with pancakes, the FFA will be serving ham
and locally made apple juice. The cost for the Pancake
Breakfast is $7 and kids 6 years and under eat free.
Second Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest
The Apple Pie Bake Off and Tasting Contest returns for
a second year. The contest will take place on Friday, October 2 on the patio at the Chamber Office on Main Street
in Cedaredge. All pies must be in place by 10:30 am. Entries are being accepted Thursday, October 1.
The contest offers two categories: Truly homemade
apple pies and pies baked by commercial bakers. Commercial bakers are those who bake pies for restaurants,
bakeries and/or routinely bake pies for sale to consumers.
A winner will be selected from each category by a panel
of three judges and will be awarded a ribbon and bragging
rights for a year. The two winners will then compete for
the Grand Prize of a $100 Gift Card to Cedaredge FoodTown.
Entries are limited on a first come, first served basis to
seven in each category and are limited to people or organizations whose primary residence is in Delta County.
Those interested in entering a pie, please contact the
Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce at 856-6961 to inquire if entries are still open.
23rd Annual Golden Gala
The annual Golden Gala takes place on Friday evening,
October 2 , at the Cedaredge Community Center located at
140 SW 2nd Street. The Golden Gala is the Cedaredge
community’s social event of the year and is held from 7:00
to 11:00 pm. Attendees dress in what many refer to as
“Cedaredge formal,” which is everything from jeans and
western shirts to tuxedos. Some of the ladies enjoy the tradition of wearing their formal evening gowns to the Gala.
Volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce, and from
the community work tirelessly to transform the Cedaredge
Community Center into an elegant venue for an evening of
gourmet food, local beer and wine, and great music.
This year’s event is being catered by Graystone Restaurant and Catering. Local beer, wine and ciders will be provided by 4B’s Brewery, Williams Orchards Wine and
Snowcapped Cider.
Dance the evening away to the music of Ric and Karen.
Tickets for the Golden Gala are $40 each and are available through the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce
at 856-6961.
7th Annual AppleFest 5K Run and Fitness
Walk
The AppleFest 5K Run and Fitness Walk is back for its
seventh year. The 2015 Run starts promptly at 7:30 am on
Saturday, October 3. Participants can check in early on Friday evening at the Cedaredge Town Park off of West Main
Street from 5:00 to 6:00 pm to receive their shirts early.
Check in on Saturday begins at 6:30 am. The event is open
to all ages, so bring the entire family and enjoy a beautiful
fall morning! Proceeds from the event go to support youth
activities in the Surface Creek Valley.
Contestants can enter either the 5K Run or the 2.5K Fitness Walk. Children are welcome to run or walk with
their parents or an adult and strollers are permitted. Contestants must enter by 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 2, in
order to receive a performance shirt. The cost of the shirt
is included in the entry fee of $25 per individual, $15 for
children 12 and under; or $60 for a family (limit 5). These
fees include a $5 late fee assessed after Sept. 28. Register
online at www.applefest5k.com. If the registration goal of
200 is met, chip time for digital tracking will be used.
Winners in several categories will be awarded a total of
42 handcrafted applewood medals. For further information, call Sheryl Camp at 856-4873.
Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle
Shows at Pioneer Town
The Antique and Classic Car and Tractor Show at Pioneer Town is always a crowd favorite. The show is Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pioneer Town
located at 388 S. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge.
The show offers trophies for winners in six categories:
Best Classic, Best Antique, Best Pickup, Best Rod, Best
Sports Car, and People’s Choice. Trophies will be
awarded at 2:30 pm. Car owners can enter their autos at
the gate for $12. For only $1, visitors can attend the Car
Show and tour Cedaredge’s historic Pioneer Town. The
Cedar Mesa Club will have refreshments and breakfast
and lunch will be available.
The Classic Car Club of America maintains that a car
must be between 30 and 49 years old to be a classic, while
cars between 50 and 99 fall into a pre-antique class, and
cars 100 years and older fall into the Antique Class. Modern Classic vehicles are generally older, ranging from 15
to 25 years old, but are usually not accepted as classics according to the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Back by popular demand is the Antique Tractor display which is also held at Pioneer Town. For more information, please call Richard Udd at 856-3494 or Chuck
Harrington at 856-3258.
Be sure to venture downtown to Main Street on Saturday and take in the Classic and Vintage Motorcyle Show.
The motorcycles will be shown from 9:00 am to approximately 2:30 pm. There is no fee to display your prized machine and spectators are welcome to come by and admire
the motorcycle show free of charge.
2015
by Jay Stooksberry, special to the High Country Shopper
015 was a tough year for Western Colorado orchards. A spring freeze damaged the majority of
the fruit trees, especially those in the Surface Creek
Valley on the south side of the Grand Mesa. The blast of
cold air rendered many of the orchards literally fruitless.
Despite this devastating and irreparable harm inflicted
upon local growers, spirits are high. In fact, you would be
hard pressed to find a more generous and resilient group
of people than those who have dedicated their lives to the
craft of orchard cultivation. I spent a day jumping into the
passenger seat of various vehicles, trudging through the
mud, and chatting on the front porches of some of the
most prominent orchardists in the Surface Creek Valley.
Wag’s World Orchards
The day started with a morning drive down Nowhere
Road. Disregard the name of the road because the route
definitely takes you to somewhere special: Wag’s World
Orchards. Located in the heart of Eckert, the 80 acre orchard is owned and operated by Chris and Jan Waggoner.
The Waggoners are true entrepreneurs. Not only do
they manage the high demands of their orchard business,
but they also find time to operate a publication company
and provide health care counseling for the elderly and the
disabled.
“You are busy folks,” I comment.
“Seven days a week,” Jan responds matter-of-factly.
The origin of Wag’s World is a story of mileage.
Rewind to 1994. This dynamic couple were living in
Flagstaff, Arizona, busily growing their publishing company. Chris comes from a family of apple growers from
the Pacific Northwest. Health issues brought Chris’ family
from Oregon to Colorado. Feeling the urge to return to the
country, the family pooled resources together and purchased the acreage where their Eckert orchard now sits.
The transition was not an easy one. For four years, the
Waggoners commuted between Flagstaff and Eckert every
six weeks to maintain both businesses.
At this point during the interview, Chris excuses himself so he can load a truck to transport to market. Moments
of rest are few and far between at the Wag’s World headquarters. Aside from the orchard, the Waggoners own several fruit stands throughout the county and participate in
countless farmers’ markets throughout the state. Despite
the grueling time commitment and the hard work, the
Waggoners wouldn’t change a thing. “You pay a price to
live out here,” Jan states, “but I wouldn’t have it any other
way.”
There is not an inch of wasted space on the property.
Walking around the space will take you through approximately 20,000 trees of cherries, peaches, apples, plums,
nectarines, and pears. There are also three acres of garden
space filled with cauliflower, onions, eggplants, peppers,
and tomatoes – all of which were sold to buffer the fallout
created by the freeze. Their garden alone boasts over 1,200
tomato plants. Several buildings are scattered throughout
the property too. There is housing for the orchard workers,
Sharon and Darlene of Fritchman Orchards pose outside their store front. Photo by Jay Stooksberry
including three brothers who have worked with the Waggoners for over 20 years. Chris’ mom, who helps sell at
their fruit stands, lives on site as well. The Waggoners also
own a 1,000 square foot cooler – a recent and necessary addition following the closure of the county’s primary packing plant.
Jan possesses a keen mind for marketing. We dive into
a treasure trove of digital photographs that she has taken
over the years. There are pictures of peaches on scales that
weigh over a pound. Or pictures of peaches juxtaposed to
baseballs, demonstrating their massive size. Even during
their darkest times – such as during the freeze – Jan was
there with a camera, documenting every wood-burning
barrel used to keep the trees from freezing.
Like those barrels, there is an ever-burning flame of entrepreneurial spirit that keeps Wag’s World a vibrant place.
Fritchman Orchards
Down the road from Wag’s World is another local gem:
Fritchman Orchards. I find the matriarch, Darlene Fritchman, behind the counter of the packing shed. She graciously introduces me to everybody at her storefront,
including her son Erik (who helps farm), her sister Sharon
(who is the “top salesperson” at the store), and another
local grower, Chang Fogg (whose orchard I visit next).
The tour of the shed is brief. Normally, the shed is full
of apples, plums, prunes, cherries, and peaches. But the
fruit selection is limited this year. Fritchman prefers to
show her collage of family photos on the wall. The collage
includes a bird eye’s view of the farm, which she and her
husband, Ellis, purchased from her parents in 1975. “I’ve
been absolutely delighted to be a part of agriculture and
raise my children in this atmosphere,” Darlene beams.
Fritchman Orchards, now in its fourth generation, thrives
on family.
We hop into Fritchman’s pickup and head off to tour
her orchard, which is approximately 100 acres in size and
about two miles east of the packing shed located at the
lower end of Cedar Mesa. As we arrive on the farm property, Darlene points out a small headstone under a wagon
in front of her home. This is the final resting place for her
parents’ ashes. “He brought them home to the farm,” she
adds. “That’s where they would be happy.” This was just
one more reminder of how important family is to this entire venture.
Fritchman Orchards lost nearly everything due to frost.
During her 40 years in the orchards, this is the worst freeze
Darlene has ever experienced. As we cruise around the
property, each passing tree is as fruitless as the last one.
“It’s not easy,” Fritchman scoffs. “I’ve turned away hundreds and hundreds of customers because my cooler is
empty.” Even when we did come across some fruit-bearing trees, the bundle was scant. Regardless, she diligently
makes note of each tree that could still be picked for later.
“Better get them before the bears get them,” she jokes.
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Music and Entertainment in the Park
he musical line-up at AppleFest once again
boasts top talent! Music coordinator David
Starr has booked well known and new local
artists from Cedaredge, as well as artists from all over the
country.
PARK STAGE LINE-UP
SATURDAY- OCTOBER 3RD
9:30 AM Music by Dan Morgan
10:00 AM Music by RARE
11:00 AM Music by Collin Reese
12:00 PM Music by Ken Gaines
1:00 PM Music by Brad Colerick
2:00 PM Music by Kirby Kelley
3:00 PM Music by David Starr
4:00 PM Music by Cup-a-Jo
Set change music by Emily Paige Wray
RARE, a band that calls Cedaredge home, covers an
eclectic blend of artists and songs, as well as introducing
some originals. Members Emily Paige Wray, Jeremy Lee
Ross, and Andrew Rambeck are fresh on the scene and are
ready to entertain!
Cup-a-Jo has been playing Colorado since 1996, and
have established themselves as one of the finest acts in the
area with their solid musicianship and exciting live performances. Their musical stylings include Funk, Chicago
Blues, New Orleans R&B, Jazz, and some early Rock 'n'
Roll.
Kirby Kelley is a Dallas, Texas based performer with the
rare ability to effortlessly delve into the musical wellsprings
of either solo acoustic virtuosity or electric band settings. His
skills as a slide guitarist set him apart and are extracted from
a myriad of influences that ultimately culminate into a rich
gumbo of blues based musical soul food.
The Scones – After nearly a decade of performing all over
the West with their “60s infused” rock group, the Strolling
Scones, Rick Stockton, Helen Highwater and Harry Knipe
have evolved the band into a more compact unit, called simply, The Scones. The Scones are seasoned pros who provide
a high energy, entertaining experience that you will not want
to miss!
The Solar Brothers, comprised of local favorites Paul
Frazier & Roy Martin, span decades of Americana, classic
pop, blues & folk genres. Their diverse repertoire includes
songs by artists Lyle Lovett, Paul Thorn, The Steel Wheels,
Poco, Beatles, Allman Brothers, Dylan, CSN, and Monty
Python. Complimenting original songs, Paul & Roy blend
tight vocal harmonies with finger-style and red-hot picking acoustic guitar, mandolin, slide guitar and melodica.
Bittersweet Highway is a singer-songwriter duo hailing from a thriving metropolis of fourteen that scratches
the border of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Navigating, and oftentimes crossing the boundaries
of musical genres, Folk meets Indie, dances with Jazz, and
brushes up against Blues, they create a sound that is fresh
and uniquely their own.
Ken Gaines is a Houston area singer/songwriter, guitarist, producer, and teacher. Ken has the goal of writing
great songs in just about every genre and style you can come
up with. His voice has the range to cover all styles and his
supple guitar work lays down arrangements instead of just
chords. His lyrics are both powerful and poetic and highlight
the skills of a story teller and observer of life.
Collin “Len” Reese is a contemporary jazz, blues and
light rock guitarist. Collin says, “Music is like DNA, every
note a musician creates is unique to that artist, we can play
each others’ songs, but we can’t reproduce each others’
tonal qualities.”
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 4TH
8:30 AM Worship in the Park
10:00 AM Music by Tony Rosario
11:00 AM Music by Shelley Rae
12:00 PM Music by Solar Brothers
1:00 PM Music by Bittersweet Highway
2:00 PM Music by The Scones
3:00 PM Music by Nathan McEuen
Set change music by Ellen Stapenhorst
www.applefestmusic.net
SATURDAY NIGHT- OCT. 3RD
9:00 PM 12th Annual MONSTER JAM
hosted by David Starr at RJ’s Steakhouse
on Highway 65 – $10 at the door
If you are at least 21 years of age, venture over to the
AppleFest Beer & Wine Garden for a 16 oz. glass of your
favorite draft from 4B’s Brewery or try one of the wines
from Williams Orchards Winery. This year the Beer &
Wine Garden will also be featuring a selection of Snowcapped Cider. All alcoholic drinks are $4 per glass/tumbler.
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The Fritchman farm is more than trees. This diversified
enterprise also includes goats. “Goat meat is one of the
most popular meats in the world,” Darlene shares. With
an influx of Middle Eastern and Asian migrants to the
United States, the marketplace for this meat preference has
escalated – so much so that suppliers can’t meet the demand. Fritchman benefits greatly from this unique
scarcity.
Fritchman is also not afraid to experiment. With her
sharpened sense of science behind orchard agriculture, we
pass several alfalfa patches planted to reintroduce nitrogen into the soil for future tree planting. We pass a series
of smaller trees near the front of the property. “These are
my walnut trees,” Fritchman points out. “I’m just playing
with them.” She shares her intentions for other crop introductions like table grapes.
Despite the bad year, Darlene remains optimistic about
the future of agriculture. “The population is going to double in 30 years, and somebody is going to have to feed
them,” she smiles.
Fogg Orchards
As luck would have it, I met the next grower, Chang
Fogg, during my visit to Fritchman’s packing shed. A convenient gap in my schedule allowed me the opportunity to
make the impromptu trip four miles north into Cedaredge
to visit Fogg Orchards.
Agriculture runs in Fogg’s blood. He is a fifth generation grower. At the turn of the century, Chang’s greatgreat grandparents homesteaded down the valley near
Tongue Creek. Purchased by Fogg’s grandparents in the
mid-1940s, their current 120 acre plot in Cedaredge has
been in the family for three generations. His son, Justin,
also works on the farm. When asked if this orchard would
live on one more generation, Fogg smirks and responds,
“You’re always hopeful of that.”
Chang Fogg observes the small number of apples on his orchard trees. Photo by Jay Stooksberry
Fogg’s demeanor is best characterized by how he conducts the tour: nonchalant, no frills, and straight to the
point with a barrage of facts. We load up quickly – including Chang’s trusty dog, Chloe – and begin to circle the
property in his Kawasaki Mule.
Like the other growers, Fogg didn’t escape the freeze.
Part of the reason he was available to interview was due to
him (in his words) “not having much to do these days.” (If
not for this interview, his plan for the day was to clean out
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the garage with his brother, Scott.) For perspective on how
bad the freeze was, Fogg normally produces over 40,000
bushels a year; he only produced 200 this year.
One unique product grown by Fogg is the “EverCrisp”
apple. A cross between a Fuji and a Honey Crisp, an EverCrisp apple looks more like a Fuji, but yields a much
sweeter flavor like a Honey Crisp. This unique hybrid is
not widely available in Colorado. There is only one other
grower in the valley besides Fogg who grows this unique
fusion of apples.
Fogg not only grows over seven varieties of apples, he
also grows peaches and cherries. On a whim, he decided
to grow 700 almond trees this year. “We don’t grow almonds in Colorado,” he laughs. “But I thought that I
would give them a try.”
Fogg is a fiercely knowledgeable grower. If given the
opportunity, he will explain the exact science behind every
organic or mechanical entity on his 120 acre plot. Whether
it is his digitally-controlled wind machines or his intricate
self-cleaning watering system, Fogg loses himself in the
details while he explains them to me.
Unlike Wag’s World and Fritchman, Fogg doesn’t sell
his products at fruit stands. He is all about wholesale – that
is, if it wasn’t for the freeze, of course. You can tell that
Fogg takes his craft seriously by how much he hates to disappoint his customers. I ask if he had any closing thoughts
before I saunter off to my next orchard. “My apologies to
everybody for not enough apples this year,” he humbly
concludes.
Red Mountain Ranches
Due north of Cedaredge, on your way up to the top of
Grand Mesa, you will find Red Mountain Ranches on the
east side of Highway 65. When you arrive at RMR, you are
greeted by a quaint store front. The entrance is pastoral
and serene, like something out of painting from the Romance era. Antique windmills. Rustic farm equipment.
Wood pallets colored as the Colorado and American flags.
All of this, of course, is highlighted by the spectacle of the
Grand Mesa hovering over the property. RMR patrons are
encouraged to – as their slogan so boldly declares – “taste
the difference high altitude makes.”
Bob, Roxie, Laurie, and Manuel keep the show going at Red Mountain Ranches. Photo by Jay Stooksberry
Red Mountain Ranches is owned and operated by Bob
and Roxie Morris, who represent the third generation of
this family-owned enterprise. Daughter, Laurie, and her
husband, Manuel, help run the store and make RMR’s
very popular cider. There is also Lucy, the family dog, who
watches over the farm and accompanies Bob everywhere
he goes. Bob lovingly refers to Lucy as “my shadow.”
RMR is famous for its cider. If you had asked Bob years
ago if he would ever get into cider-making, he would have
laughed at you. “I was never going to make cider,” Bob
scoffs. He shares a funny story about an impromptu trip to
Michigan where, on a whim, the family purchased a press
to make juice and cider. “We’re doing things that I never
thought we would do,” he laughs.
The family owns three different properties, totaling
about 100 acres. The property that houses the store front is
certified organic, contributing to Delta County’s rich and
vast organic foods marketplace. The other properties
house their traditionally-grown orchards and cider mill.
All orchards combined, Red Mountain Ranches produces
15 different kinds of apples. On top of that, they also grow
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peaches and cherries. Inside the store, you find coolers
and shelves filled with cider, syrup, spices, salsa, pie filling, and other bottled delights.
The Morris family hospitably welcomes every visitor to
their farm. Before I even get the chance to sit down, there
is a cup of fresh apple cider waiting for me. The front
porch of their store is an ideal environment for conversation and drink, accentuated by the sound of wind chimes
in the background.
But what makes the store feel even more inviting is the
sense of family that resonates on the walls. “Do you want
to know what this is all about?” Bob stops and points to
an old picture of him giving his grandson a piggy back
ride. He adds, “Everything is about family.” Once your
eyes adjust to the busyness of the store, you begin to notice
the entire interior is decorated with trophies, photos, and
plaques – all celebrating the Morris family. “We’re going
to run out of wall,” Laurie laughs, referencing all of the
framed pictures adorning the walls.
A rustic windmill sits near the entrance of Red Mountain Ranches. Photo by Jay Stooksberry
A little perspective – Jan Waggoner holds up a peach next to a baseball to
demonstrate the size of her fruit. Photo courtesy of Jan Waggoner.
Despite the day-to-day uncertainty that is inherent in the business, the Morris family wouldn’t
want their lives to be any different. When asked if Bob could
name one specific day that personified his love of his livelihood, he responds simply,
“Every day that I get to spend
out in the orchard with my dog.”
Roxie adds, “It’s just a
lifestyle that you can’t beat.”
“Anybody who has a garden,
park, or orchard has an opportunity to ensure that it offers protection, brings beauty and bears fruit for future
generations,” writes Gabriel Hemery in his book, The New
Sylva. “In short, every one of us should aspire to be a
forester.” I would agree with Mr. Hemery’s statement. The
amount of grace, resiliency, humility, humor, and wit that
I encountered during my time visiting all of these orchards
was overwhelming. Also, the ubiquitous commitment to
family is inspiring. If you have time to spare, consider paying a visit to one or more of these orchards. Even if you
can’t get your hands on much fruit, the conversations and
the vistas will make your visit worthwhile.
AppleFest Vendor Map
Local Vendors – Main Street from Hwy. 65 West
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13
M14
M15
M16
M17
M18
M19
Damsel in Defense
Craft Charm
Air Quality, Inc.
Old Guy’s Woodshop
Old Guy’s Woodshop
Edward Jones
Janice’s Glass
C&J Crafts
Green Valley Herbal
Mel-Pat Reaksecker
Mel-Pat Reaksecker
Delta County Democratic Party
Nature’s Finds
Garner Studios
Kyani
Renovations by Grady
EZ Flip
Patricia Good
Nyleve Fashions
M20
M21
M22
M23
M24
M25
M26
M27
M28
M29
M30
M31
M32
M33
M34
M35
M36
Pondy
Nedy Leavins
Adair Enterprises
The Glass Meow
RGS Designs
David Kelly
Hightower Trading Post
Hightower Trading Post
Bohemian Spirit Designs
John Schmidt
Essential Embodiment
Grand Mesa Sundries
Lorraine’s Creations
Suzanne Michels
Aliylulu Fashions
Thirty-One Gifts
MS Yogi Pants
MS Yogi Pants
Flying Pig Art Glass Studio
Fall is a Great Time to Drive
the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
n opportunity to enjoy fall at its best is yours
for the taking on Highway 65! The gorgeous
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway is open year round,
giving travelers a taste of Western Colorado nature in all
its glory. The route of the Byway follows Highway 65 over
the top of the Mesa, past the Powderhorn Ski area, and
winds down into the small, quaint town of Mesa. From
Mesa follow the highway to return to Interstate 70 at
Cameo.
Fall is perhaps the most popular time to visit this four
season recreational mecca. Tourists, as well as local residents, have long observed Color Sunday to view the fabulous display of colors on the Grand Mesa. Aspens of
orange and yellow and oak brush of fiery red cover the
hillsides, rivaled only by the brilliant blue of the Colorado
skies. There are many photo opportunities for fabulous fall
scenery so don’t forget the camera!
A nice side trip off of the highway is Land’s End Road.
This drive takes visitors to the southwest rim of the Mesa
for panoramic vistas and that feeling of being on top of the
world!
Another scenic route often taken by locals is to turn at
the town of Mesa and go to Colbran. From Colbran, take
the road to Silt but turn at Highline Road and travel the
well maintained gravel road over Buzzard Pass on the east
end of Grand Mesa. The mountain views are spectacular
and chances are you will see plenty of wildife. When you
come to the turn at Steven’s Gulch Road, you can continue
straight and head to Highway 133 at McClure Pass, or you
can turn right to Steven’s Gulch Road and travel down
into Paonia.
As the world's largest flat top mountain, Grand Mesa is
hard to miss. Dominating the northern skies of Delta
County, the Mesa rises to over 11,000 feet, spreads across
564 square miles and includes the Grand Mesa National
Forest. It offers year round recreation opportunities of all
kinds. Known as “The Mesa of Lakes,” there are miles and
miles of trails for hiking and riding, over 300 lakes for fishing and water sports and endless terrain for wildlife viewing and wildflower hunting.
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Rocky Mountain Outback Hats
Hawk & Yak
Edge of Cedars Farm
Sage Winds West
Murray Arts
CO West Quilters Guild
CSPERA
Delta County Republicans
Mattress Brothers
Cedaredge Rod & Gun Club
Renewal by Anderson
Melissa Middleton
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Madonna Aragon
Steve Poirier
TBD
TBD
TBD
Jack FM
Wild Cider
What We Love Winery
What We Love Winery
Antero Minerals & Jewelry
Antero Minerals & Jewelry
Papa’s Projects
LeGrande Jewelry
Casa Lavanda Alpacas
Casa Lavanda Alpacas
All American Koating
Joanne Nelson
Lunar Designs
Roger Doak Photography
Hats & Shooters
Hats & Shooters
Native Daky
Michelle Tucker
Stephanie’s Sunglasses
Shirley Fuller
Rose’s Ceramics
MKI Country Bags
America’s Best Company
Bee Beautiful
Lauretta Davidson
All Windows & Doors
Patrick Lawler
TBD
Delta Church of Christ
Halfpint Naturals LLC
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Alice Pfauth
Homemade by Dale
Charles Hutchenson
Finish Line
Finish Line
Finish Line
Anta Fashion
Anta Fashion
Cimarron Creek Essentials
Oregon Trail Jerkey
Gourmet Nuts
Cedaredge Plumbing
Del Rose Chorus
Life’s Rainbow LLC
Kiwi Signs Inc.
Old Time Kettle Corn
The Daily Sentinel
SC Designs
TBD
Abraham Connection
Wild West Woods
Pink Zebra Independent Consultant
Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church
Inca Expressions
Inca Expressions
Senior Community Care VOA
Paonia Care & Rehab
Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control
Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221
Cedaredge High School Wrestling
Masonic Lodge/Eastern Star
TBD
KNZZ
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Restrooms
STAGE
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Natural Touch Metal Art
MK Designs
Canyon Spirit Soapworks
Atlas Clinic of Chiropractic
Well Bust My Buttons
TBD
Serenity Hills Jewelry
Grizzly Mountain T-Shirts
TBD
Misc. Marketing
Kevin Doyle
Maky
TBD
Jata Arts & Crafts
Anta Fashion
Miche Bags
Balloons, Toys & Novelties
Wahoo Bamboo
Loki
Dunn Rite Beef Jerkey
Arch CO, Customs
Spice Exchange
Spice Exchange
doTerra Essential Oils
Renee K Design
Styria Bakery
P20
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Park
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Park
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Ten Six BBQ
Sweet Drinks Concessions
New Hope Church
DeMar’s Ice Cream
Terry Alred
Marshmallows & Clouds
Dave’s Jalapeno Salt
African Gifts
Horse Thief Mesa Apiaries
Colorado Water Walkers
Fly High Western Colorado
Connor Orchards
Zero Gravity
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TBD
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Big Burgers
Frosty Freeze West
Gourmet Pagosa Pita
Colorado Tasty Taters
Colorado Tasty Taters
Jumbo Concessions
Los Torres LLC
The Mobile Chef
Grinnin’ Moose Grill
The Hillbilly Grill
Chumley Subs
Texas Twister
Hawg Food Fire Grill
Crepe Time/Gyros
Melry’s
Mtn. Valley Kettle Corn
Rocky Mountain Nuts

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