# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Western Colorado History Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: The Mesa County Historical Society is hosting the 2026 Western Colorado History Fair. With over 30 organizations and individuals, including historical societies and authors from across western Colorado participating, there will be remarkable stories of people, places, and events to whet your appetite about the place you live. 

Featured speakers and presentations scheduled throughout the day include a performance by the Young Chautauquans at 11:00am, a presentation on Project Plowshares: Nuclear Testing in Colorado by Dr. B. Erin Cole at 1:00pm, and a panel discussion at 2:00pm about the state of historical preservation. Refreshments will be provided, and a food truck will be on site, as well.

Our thanks to our sponsors, partners, and Corporate Members: the Town of Palisade, The Daily Sentinel, Chamberlin Architects, Family Health West, Community Hospital, Grand Valley Federal Credit Union, Mesa County Libraries, Whitt’s Rod Shop, Museums of the West, and Stages of History (Chautauqua).

Join our regional members: Palisade Historical Society, Lower Valley Heritage Chapter, and Plateau Valley Heritage Preservation Society in celebrating the history of the west.
The 2026 Western Colorado History Fair will be from 10am to 3pm at the Palisade Community Gym (711 Iowa Ave, Palisade, CO 81526). This program is open to the public, and reservations are not required. It is FREE admission.

Those wanting more information about the Mesa County Historical Society are encouraged to visit tinyurl.com/MesaCountyHistory or call 970-812-3185. 
                 
ABOUT THE MESA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
The Mesa County Historical Society was incorporated in 1975 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to provide a forum for those interested in the protection, preservation, and promotion of regional history with emphasis on Mesa County and its communities.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palisade/2026-western-colorado-history-fair/200030774517811
- **Event Categories**: Business, food-drinks, health-wellness, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palisade
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 711 Iowa Ave, Palisade, CO 81526-8661, United States
- **lat**: 39.10665
- **long**: -108.35505
- **full address**: 711 Iowa Ave, Palisade, CO 81526-8661, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Western Colorado History Fair being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Western Colorado History Fair takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 711 Iowa Ave, Palisade, CO 81526-8661, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Western Colorado History Fair?
  - **A:** 2026 Western Colorado History Fair is organized by Palisade Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Western Colorado History Fair is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palisade, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Western Colorado History Fair sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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