What is the Peach Promenade?
The Peach Promenade in Grand Junction, Colorado, is an annual square and round dance event hosted by the Colorado West Area Square and Round Dance Council. Running for over 50 years, the weekend brings dancers together for caller-led dancing, live music, and—true to its name—eating fresh Palisade peaches.
The Peach Promenade is a major regional gathering that acts as the primary fundraiser for the local square dancing council.
If you’d like to plan a visit or attend the event, here are some key details:
- Location: Typically hosted at local middle schools in Grand Junction (such as Grand Mesa Middle School).
- Timing: Usually held on the third or fourth weekend in August, which coincides with the height of the Palisade peach harvest.
- Activities: Dancers participate in daytime and evening sessions. General admission is typically free for spectators.
- Registration: Weekend passes are generally around $35–$40, with individual session passes also available.
Because square dancing clubs are quite active in the Grand Valley, the Promenade serves as a major social gathering for Western Colorado’s “promenade” community.
For more information go to https://peachpromenade.org/