We took a breathe, had some cherry pie, and now
Paonia Cherry Days 4 Ever is already getting to work on 2014!
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2013 in our rear-view mirror!
see the entire 2013 review under the Archives tab
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Community Volunteers are back at the wheel!
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Paonia Cherry Days Festival - 2013
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We're taking Cherry Days back to its roots, while adding in new fun!
We're your neighbors and friends -- come join us!
After all, Cherry Days 2013 and beyond will only be what WE make it!
We're your neighbors and friends -- come join us!
After all, Cherry Days 2013 and beyond will only be what WE make it!
A very special THANK YOU goes out to our Paonia American Legion as our 2013 Sponsor
- literally making this year's Paonia Cherry Days possible! We're so grateful!
- literally making this year's Paonia Cherry Days possible! We're so grateful!
2013 Paonia Cherry Days Schedule
Our 67th Annual Paonia Cherry Days Festival will be held
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday on July 3rd, 4th & 5th,
reviving traditions and adding new fun!
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday on July 3rd, 4th & 5th,
reviving traditions and adding new fun!
Wednesday, July 3rd
Grand Avenue:
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Downtown Day
presented by the Paonia Chamber of Commerce & Paonia Businesses 11:00-5:00pm - Enjoy sidewalk sales, restaurant lunch specials, customer appreciation goodies, a Chamber business raffle, and a book sale! |
Paonia Park:
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5:00 - Dusk - Food, Arts, & Crafts
Shop at unique arts & crafts booths, and treat yourself to the yummy foods you only get once a year at Paonia Cherry Days! |
Pure Paonia Café & Garden:
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5:00pm - 11:00pm - Presented by American Legion & Paonia Fire Department
Sponsored by Dependable Lumber, Paonia Farm & Home Supply and Paonia Flower Shop - New this year, our Cafe & Garden entertainment venue, featuring Paonia beer & wine and live local Southern roots music at the Ellen Hansen-Smith Center. |
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Cafe Stage:
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Fine Art, Spirits & Blues Paonia Fine Art, Beer & Wine Tasting accompanied by Blues guitar By Donation 100% of proceeds go to Cherry Days! |
Gazebo Stage:
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8:00 pm - 11:00pm - Mix It Up Teen Dance - Hip Hop - Rock - Country
with DJ Steve Garcia |
Thursday, July 4th - Independence Day
7:30am - Paonia Cherry Days Run - register here
begins at Apple Valley and ends at Paonia Park
begins at Apple Valley and ends at Paonia Park
Grand Avenue:
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6.00am - 9.00am - Pancake Breakfast - Presented by the Paonia Volunteer Fire Department at Paonia Town Hall
10:00am - Noon - Parade - Grand Avenue to Paonia Park 1.00pm-4.00pm - Rootbeer & Ice Cream Social - at the Paonia Museum |
Paonia Park:
We've taken Paonia Cherry Days far beyond just the West Park in 2013 -- find fun in every corner!
A Variety of Live Entertainment on Six Stages
Featuring Local Kids Talent & Southern Roots Music!
West Park:
Noon-Dusk Cherry Days 4-Ever Booth - register buttons, buy merchandise, information
All Day - Food, Arts & Crafts
Shop at unique arts & crafts booths, and treat yourself to the yummy foods you only get once a year at Paonia Cherry Days!
All Day - Paonia Family/Class Reunions
-Entire Center West Park submit fun class trivia & details here
2:00 - 4pm - Cherry Cobbler & Ice Cream
at Paonia Chamber of Commerce booth
4:00pm - Cake Walk - at the Paonia Chamber of Commerce booth
All Day - Food, Arts & Crafts
Shop at unique arts & crafts booths, and treat yourself to the yummy foods you only get once a year at Paonia Cherry Days!
All Day - Paonia Family/Class Reunions
-Entire Center West Park submit fun class trivia & details here
2:00 - 4pm - Cherry Cobbler & Ice Cream
at Paonia Chamber of Commerce booth
4:00pm - Cake Walk - at the Paonia Chamber of Commerce booth
Gazebo Stage:
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FIRST SET
Sponsored by First Colorado National Bank: MC - Noah Silverstein - Announcing for the First Set festivities! 12:00 - 12:15pm American Legion Flag Ceremony & National Anthem led by Ayla Bristow 12:15 - 12:30pm Crowning of Royalty 12:30 - 1:00pm Kids Talent Show 1:00 - 2:00pm Cherry Pie Auction & Eating Contest SECOND SET 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Headliner - Blue Krewe Band 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Route 66 Band THIRD SET 8:00pm - 11:00pm - Jazz Swing Dance with Take Five |
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2:00pm - 4:00pm - at Small Shelter
Paonia Youth 18 and under demonstrate their talent! |
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Noon - 6:00pm - at Paonia Lion's Club Pavilion
Paonia visual art dances to the Celtic Harp of David Hauze, & Native American Flute of Harry Seavy |
East Park:
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All Day - Paonia Commerce Corner:
-Football Field - SW corner Celebrating all of the pieces that make up Paonia's diverse economy - stop by interactive booths. 11:00am - 5:00pm - Children's Fair - sponsored by the Paonia Ministerial Alliance - lots of fun activities for the kids! 11:00am - Dusk - Children's Bazaar - shop with our young entrepreneurs! 11:00-Dusk - Hogo Balls & Sumo Suits - human-powered fun for everyone! Noon - 3:00pm - Car Show - Football Field - South End Show off your classic or just plain cool car! 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Coal Shoveling Contest - presented by West Elk Mine & Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley -in front of West Bleachers 2:00pm - 6:00pm - DMEA Wheels Exhibition Skaters Park Paonia Skaters, Scooters & Bicycles show their stuff! |
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Noon - 11:00pm Presented by American Legion & Paonia Fire Department
Sponsored by Dependable Lumber, Paonia Farm & Home Supply and Paonia Flower Shop - New this year, our Cafe & Garden entertainment venue, featuring Paonia beer & wine and live local Southern roots music at the Ellen Hansen-Smith Center. Cafe Stage:
Noon - 3:00pm David Starr with guest Ellen Stapenhorst - Southern roots guitar and fiddle! 4:00pm - 7:00pm Take Five - Jazz Quartet 8:00pm - 11:00pm Headliner - Blue Krewe Band - Mardi Gras Ball! Garden Stage:
Noon - 3:00pm Dixielanders - a New Orleans dixieland mix! 8:00pm - 11:00pm Black Timber Band - wild rock 'n roll! |
Friday, July 5th
7:00pm - North Fork Bull Riding Challenge
at the North Fork Horse Patrol Rodeo Grounds on Mathews Lane.
at the North Fork Horse Patrol Rodeo Grounds on Mathews Lane.
Paonia Park:
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11.00 - 5.00pm - Children's Fair & Teen's Area - sponsored by Paonia Ministerial Alliance - lots of fun
activities for the kids! Math & Science Center Experiments. 11:00-Dusk - Hogo Balls & Sumo Suits - human-powered fun for everyone! |
Shop at unique arts & crafts booths, and treat yourself to the yummy foods you only get once a year at Paonia Cherry Days! 4:00pm - Cake Walk at Paonia Chamber of Commerce booth |
Pure Paonia Cafe & Garden
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Noon - 11pm Presented by American Legion & Paonia Fire Department
Sponsored by Dependable Lumber, Paonia Farm & Home Supply and Paonia Flower Shop - New this year, our Cafe & Garden entertainment venue, featuring Paonia beer & wine and live local Southern Roots Music at the Ellen Hansen-Smith Center. |
Gazebo Stage:
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