Abbey Winery Acoustic Music Series: Night 1
2024-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Join us in Canon City, CO on May 30th, 2024 for an enchanting evening of live music. Experience the magic of our intimate 4 part “bluebird cafe” style concert series as our talented songwriters take the stage in a Nashville style writers’ round to share their original tunes and the captivating stories that inspired them. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of music, all within the cozy and relaxed ambiance of a beautiful outdoor setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of acoustic melodies and lyrical tales. A portion of May’s event will be donated to the Humane Society of Fremont County. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle and Solsage food truck will be on site. Please bring your own chairs/blankets for lawn seating. There will be absolutely no outside alcohol permitted. This will be the first night of a four part series occurring on the last Thursday of May, June, July and August.. Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly special!
Event opens at 6pm; Music begins at 7pm; Q & A session starts at 8:30pm
Children aged 12 and under are free!
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Abbey Winery Acoustic Music Series: Night 2
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Join us in Canon City, CO on June 27th, 2024 for an enchanting evening of live music. Experience the magic of our intimate 4 part “bluebird cafe” style concert series as our talented songwriters take the stage in a Nashville style writers’ round to share their original tunes and the captivating stories that inspired them. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of music, all within the cozy and relaxed ambiance of a beautiful outdoor setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of acoustic melodies and lyrical tales. A portion of June’s event will be donated to the Cañon City Rotary Foundation for Scholarships. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle and Solsage food truck will be on site. Please bring your own chairs/blankets for lawn seating. There will be absolutely no outside alcohol permitted. This will be the second night of a four part series occurring on the last Thursday of May, June, July and August.. Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly special!
Event opens at 6pm; Music begins at 7pm; Q & A session starts at 8:30pm
Children aged 12 and under are free!
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Abbey Winery Acoustic Music Series: Night 3
2024-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Join us in Canon City, CO on July 25th, 2024 for an enchanting evening of live music. Experience the magic of our intimate 4 part “bluebird cafe” style concert series as our talented songwriters take the stage in a Nashville style writers’ round to share their original tunes and the captivating stories that inspired them. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of music, all within the cozy and relaxed ambiance of a beautiful outdoor setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of acoustic melodies and lyrical tales. A portion of July’s event will be donated to Cañon City Literacy Center. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle and Solsage food truck will be on site. Please bring your own chairs/blankets for lawn seating. There will be absolutely no outside alcohol permitted. This will be the third night of a four part series occurring on the last Thursday of May, June, July and August. Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly special!
Event opens at 6pm; Music begins at 7pm; Q & A session starts at 8:30pm
Children aged 12 and under are free!
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Abbey Winery Acoustic Music Series: Night 4
2024-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Join us in Canon City, CO on August 29th, 2024 for an enchanting evening of live music. Experience the magic of our intimate 4 part “bluebird cafe” style concert series as our talented songwriters take the stage in a Nashville style writers’ round to share their original tunes and the captivating stories that inspired them. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of music, all within the cozy and relaxed ambiance of a beautiful outdoor setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of acoustic melodies and lyrical tales. A portion of August’s event will be donated to Fremont County Search and Rescue. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle and Solsage food truck will be on site. Please bring your own chairs/blankets for lawn seating. There will be absolutely no outside alcohol permitted. This will be the final night of a four part summer series.. Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly special!
Event opens at 6pm; Music begins at 7pm; Q & A session starts at 8:30pm
Children aged 12 and under are free!
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Wine Spring Extravaganza 2025
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey will be hosting its 18th annual Spring Wine Extravaganza on Saturday, April 26th from 1:00-4:00pm on the winery grounds at 3011 East US Highway 50 in Cañon City.
The celebration will showcase a variety of wines produced, and hand-selected for the event, by winemaker, Jeff Stultz. Hors D’oeuvres will be provided by Cañon City High School Culinary Arts. A special one-time pricing will be available on featured wines. Gypsy Jazz and Swing entertainment will be performed by The Jazz Cats.
Congregation Wine Club members must purchase tickets over the phone or in person to receive their discount. Ticket on sale now!
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Wine & Wings
2025-06-20 15:00 - 18:00 | CO
Attendees will have an opportunity to get up close & personal with some of the most beautiful and unique birds of prey found in our region. Owls, hawks, eagles & vultures are just some of the birds that guests will get to see up close and hear their stories by the professional falconer who handle them. Guests may also paint, sketch, or photograph these birds while enjoying wine on our patio. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit these fine feathered friends. This event is free but Nature’s Educators are here as a fundraiser, so they do appreciate donations that will help their rescued birds.
Renée Darling, a previous Harvest Fest art competition winner, will be live painting one of the beautiful birds featured at Wine & Wings. Her finished piece will be available through an on-site silent auction that night, with 20% of the final bid donated directly to Nature’s Educators. www.reneedarling.com

No reservations necessary.

Wine & Wings
2025-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Attendees will have an opportunity to get up close & personal with some of the most beautiful and unique birds of prey found in our region. Owls, hawks, eagles & vultures are just some of the birds that guests will get to see up close and hear their stories by the professional falconer who handle them. Guests may also paint, sketch, or photograph these birds while enjoying wine on our patio. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit these fine feathered friends. This event is free but Nature’s Educators are here as a fundraiser, so they do appreciate donations that will help their rescued birds.

No reservations necessary.

Wine Run 5K at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 10:00am for an exciting 3rd annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey! Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors from Colorado and all over the world. Striving to produce the best Colorado Wine, the winery is located on the pastoral and serene grounds of The Holy Cross Abbey, nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains. So please join us for this new event and whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Royal Gorge RIO as our nonprofit partner for this event!

Officially founded in 2019 as a nonprofit, Royal Gorge RIO started as an idea. Since the early beginnings, RG RIO has improved river accessibility to our community. The creation of WKRP (whitewater park) has removed man made debris and hazards along the river bank to create a beautiful and inviting place of recreation. Royal Gorge RIO looks to the future to expand on their ideas to create an inclusive river community for all ages and abilities. Through water safety education, river conservation, and whitewater recreation, they will positively impact our community. You can support RG RIO by visiting their site and participating in this event!

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

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Winemakers Dinner 2025
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Winemakers Dinner in Canon City is one of the region’s hottest tickets around.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary elegance at a stunning venue, where a curated nine-course small plate dinner meets a refined selection of nine perfectly paired wines. Presented in an immersive food and wine station format, each course offers a unique flavor experience, allowing guests to explore and savor at their own pace. From delicate bites to bold, artfully crafted mains, every dish is thoughtfully matched with a complementary wine, highlighting the harmony between taste and terroir.
Set against a backdrop of beauty and ambience, this is a celebration of gastronomy and fine wine not to be missed.
We are celebrating the 21st year for the delightful dinner.
.Please note, pre-purchased tickets are required to attend. Tickets go on sale August 22nd and can be bought online, over the phone or in the tasting room. Congregation Wine Club members must purchase tickets over the phone to receive their discount.
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Annual Harvest Festival
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO, 81212
About the 2025 Harvest Festival
Wine, artisans, food, and entertainment come together the last weekend of September at the annual Harvest Festival on the grounds at the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.
This is a wonderful way to spend a beautiful fall day. Discover the Abbey Winery’s award-winning wines including the limited release of Harvest Fest’s Riesling. Enjoy food selections from local produce and cheeses to wood-fired pizzas, fajitas, roasted chilies, and freshly baked breads.
This event is on Saturday from 10-6 pm and Sunday from 10-5 pm. The event is free but wine tasting is $12 which includes a commemorative logo wine glass and 5 tasting tickets totaling 5 ounces of wine. Additionally, tasting tickets can be purchased ($8 for 5 tickets) and bottle service is available. No reservations are necessary but if you would like to purchase your glass and tickets in advance to secure your spot and avoid the lines, you can do so on Eventbrite. Harvest Fest tees can also be purchased as an add-on.
This event is not pet-friendly and only service animals are allowed entry.
To view a map of the venue, click here.

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Harvest Fest 2025 – Schedule
Saturday, September 27th
10 am – Blessing of the Harvest-Fr. Jesse Perez
10 am to 1:30 pm – Wayne Hammerstadt Jazz Fusion
2 pm to 6 pm – Deja Bluz-Classic Rock
Sunday, September 28th
10 am to 1 pm – Gentle Rain – Smooth Jazz
1:30 pm to 5 pm – Deep Blue Sea – Pop, Rock, R&B
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, in Cañon City, Colorado, is busy making preparations for their 22nd annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00-6:00, and on Sunday, September 28th from 10:00-5:00 on the winery grounds at 3011 East US Highway 50. The fest is free and open to the public and features wine, live music, food, chili roasting, freshly harvested produce, and arts and crafts vendors. Parents, please be advised that we no longer provide a Fun Zone for our younger guests.
The Harvest Fest will begin at 10:00 am with the traditional Blessing of the Harvest by Fr. Jesse Perez, of St. Michaels’ Catholic Church. Fr. Jesse has been the priest there for eight years, and before that nurtured the congregation in Leadville. He was born and raised in Salida and has close ties to Florence as well.
Kicking off the day’s music will be Hammerstadt Fusion of the Soul. A local favorite from Colorado Springs, they will be performing from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. Hammerstadt is a four-piece electric ensemble, with a repertoire of blues, rock, jazz, and fusion music.
Taking the stage at 2:00pm, Cañon City’s own Deja Bluz will bust it out with their classic rock and roll sounds. Glenn and his friend Rick Kamerzell started the band 25 years ago. Glenn and Rick are both original members of the Belvedere Blues Band. Wiley J on drums, percussion and vocals rounds out the trio. They have been the house band at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park for many years.
Sunday, September 28th at 10:00am, the festival will begin with the fresh, modern sound of Gentle Rain, a quintet of Colorado Springs’ finest jazz musicians featuring Marcelle Hureau’s sultry vocals. Taking the classic jazz standards, the group blends traditional and contemporary styles to present an unforgettable musical experience. They will take the stage from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
Closing the show on Sunday afternoon is Deep Blue Sea, a six-piece Colorado band formed in 2021 by Revele and Rafiel Slade. Their arrangements include Rock, Pop, Blues, and Rhythm & Blues. The duo is accompanied by some of the region’s top instrumentalists, who provide a backup of beautiful music arrangements in support of these soulful virtuoso vocalists. They will perform from 1:30-5:00 pm.
