Activities	When and Where
Cherry Days	July 4, 2012 (Exact Dates TBA) A festival in the town of Paonia celebrating the harvest and the 4th of July.  4th of July weekend... http://www.paoniachamber.com/
BMW     Rally	July 12 - 15, 2012 An annual rally located on the grounds of the City Park in Paonia on the Western Slope of the Rockies.  It is a community of BMW riders celebrating their love of riding. www.coloradobeemers.org
Delta County Fair	Dates TBA http://www.deltacounty.com/index.aspx?NID=443
Mountain Harvest Festival	Dates TBA It is a community celebration of agriculture, art, music and life in general on Colorado's Western Slope, held in Paonia, CO. http://www.mountainharvestfestival.com
Applefest	October 6 & 7, 2012  A festival held in Cedaredge every year celebrating the apple harvest with music, food, arts & crafts, and community.  Location:  West Main St and Town Park in Cedaredge.   http://www.applefestmusic.net/
The Great Outdoors! Hunting and Fishing	The area of Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford afford excellent mountain views, rolling hills, valley's and orchards.  Redwood Arms Motel welcomes our Hunters and Anglers to the area- Be safe and Good Luck!
	Cycling, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, river rafting, wine tasting, boating, camping, wildlife photography and of course scenic drives are among the favorite activities in our area!  Trails in Paonia:   Mount Lamborn Located in west-central Colorado in the West Elk Mountains, about 30 miles east of Delta, and 5 miles southeast of Paonia. This subalpine peak requires a moderate full-day hike on trail and then a bushwhack to a bouldered summit. Directions: Turn onto Forest Road #834 located about 4 miles south of Paonia.  Follow the road to it’s end at a small parking area.  Follow the Lamborn Trail #894 until it intersects the Mt.Lamborn Trail #895. http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5303309.pdf
Scenic Drives -	Located on the Scenic highway 133- the West Elks Loop tour is one of the most beautiful drives or rides you will find in Colorado- just for fun, why not take the back way into the famous Black Canyon!  On your way- stop at the Crawford reservoir and enjoy the fishing!  If you are looking for a place to stay near the Black Canyon and are in the Montrose area stay at the BLACK CANYON MOTEL. http://blackcanyonmotel.com/ Phone Number:  970-249-3495 or 800-348-3495 More Black Canyon Information click on the following link: http://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm
	Interested in industry?  Check out the COAL MINES OF SOMERSET.   http://www.coloradomining.org/mc_coloradomines.php
	Along HWY 65 from the 1-70 exit into Mesa, Colorado, over the top of the Grand Mesa and into Cedaredge or vice versa the GRAND MESA NATIONAL SCENIC & HISTORIC BYWAY offers a spectacular view as well as plenty of outdoor activities.   http://www.grandmesabyway.org/