Riverbend Park, Palisade
Riverbend Park is a public riverside park at 451 Pendleton Street in Palisade, Colorado, on the Colorado River, with a boat launch, riverfront grass and shade, picnic areas, a playground, disc golf and trails. For the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival the park becomes a ticketed concert and camping ground, and parking at the park is limited and fills early, with overflow parking in town and shuttles. Potable water for bottle refills is provided inside the festival grounds and marked with WATER banners.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: riverfront grass, shade and picnic areas
- Official site
- palisademusic.com
- Next festival here
- Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, Jun 11 to 13, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking at the park fills early; overflow lots are in town, with shuttles.
- Camping exists only during the festival and ends by noon on Monday.
- One vehicle per campsite, no open fires, and propane stoves only where permitted.
- Coolers with snacks and water are fine, but outside alcohol is not.
- Pets are not allowed at the festival or in the camping areas.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Limited festival parking, fills early · Town shuttles and a bike corral · Outdoor riverside park.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you want to camp on site through the festival weekend, in a tent, van or RV
- you are bringing children; under-12s go free with an adult and there is a children's area
- you like to cycle to a festival; bikes are encouraged with a corral
Think twice if
- you need to park a car right at the park; spaces are limited and fill early
- you want to bring your dog; pets are not allowed
- you plan to bring your own alcohol; it is not permitted
Getting there and parking
Riverbend Park is at 451 Pendleton Street in Palisade, along the Colorado River. During the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, parking at the park is limited and fills early, with overflow parking elsewhere in town and shuttles to the site. Roads and construction can alter access, so follow the instructions for the year you are going.
The festival encourages arriving by bike and provides a bike corral. Free in-town shuttles run during major event periods, and paid shuttles run from Grand Junction.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Riverbend Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: palisademusic.com.
Camping
Camping at Riverbend Park is only available during the festival. There is premium and general camping, tent-only camping on the grassy lawn, a Jam Zone for tents, vans and small campers, and premium RV camping for larger units.
Festival-specific · Palisade Bluegrass & Roots FestivalEach site allows one vehicle. Open fires are not allowed and propane stoves are only permitted in some areas. Quiet hours in Premium Lawn Camping run from midnight to 8am, pets are not allowed, and campers leave by noon on Monday. Shuttles to the shower location run from Friday.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Palisade Bluegrass & Roots FestivalFood vendors trade at the festival, and you can bring a cooler with snacks and water. Potable water is provided inside the grounds for bottle refills and is marked with WATER banners.
Festival-specific · Palisade Bluegrass & Roots FestivalBeer, wine and mixed drinks are sold to guests aged 21 and over. Outside alcohol is not allowed, and the festival asks guests not to consume marijuana at the event.
Quick answers
Is there parking at Riverbend Park for the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival?
Some. Parking at the park is limited and fills early. Overflow parking is elsewhere in town, with shuttles, and bikes are encouraged with a bike corral.
Can I camp at Riverbend Park?
Only during the festival. Options are premium and general camping, tent-only lawn camping, a Jam Zone for tents, vans and small campers, and premium RV camping. Camping ends by noon on Monday.
Are campfires allowed in the festival camping?
No. Open fires are not allowed, and propane stoves are only permitted where the rules say so.
Can I bring my dog to the festival?
No. Pets are not allowed in the festival or the camping areas.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Partly. Coolers with snacks and water are allowed, but outside alcohol is not. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are sold to guests aged 21 and over.
Is there drinking water at the festival?
Yes. Potable water for bottle refills is provided inside the festival grounds and marked with WATER banners.
What are the quiet hours in the camping?
Midnight to 8am in Premium Lawn Camping.
A little history
Riverbend Park is one of Palisade's recurring public event locations, hosting the Palisade Bluegrass Festival, the Palisade Peach Festival and Colorado Mountain Winefest each year. The town maintains the park, its restrooms, shade structures and picnic tables, and supports special events, while the Bluegrass organiser adds the temporary camping and ticketed music overlay.