Community Events
Halloween Decorating Contest
Register your address by Contacting [email protected]
Or Contact City Hall 530-346-2313
Enter your Home or Business
All entries must be located within the City Limits, and submitted by October 30, 2026
Town Hall Notice – Oct 8, 2026
The City of Colfax invites residents to attend a Community Town Hall to learn more about current activities and matters affecting our community.
Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, receive information from City staff and participating officials, and provide community input.
DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Colfax City Hall
Colfax Skatepark Opening Day
Colfax Skatepark Opening Day Saturday October 3, 2026 3PM – 8PM. Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, Music, Beer Garden, Special Guests Skateboarding Demo, More…
Read MoreColfax Railroad Days Returns September 12 & 13, 2026
COLFAX, CA — Trains, history, live demonstrations and family fun return to historic downtown Colfax as Colfax Railroad Days takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026, from…
Read MoreConsidering Running for Office?
Join the Placer County Elections Office for a workshop to learn about the requirements for running for public office, which offices are up for election and the basics of running a political campaign.
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Read More2026 Elections
City Council elections will take place this November, and three Council seats will be on the ballot. For more information about candidacy requirements, please contact the City Manager.
Read MoreGreen Waste Clean-Up!
Winterfest Sponsorship Opportunities
The City of Colfax is excited to announce the return of Winterfest, our beloved annual celebration of the holiday season! This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, and promises to bring even more joy, community spirit, and winter magic to our downtown streets.
We would like to invite you to partner with the City of Colfax as a sponsor to help make this year’s Winterfest the best one yet. Your support will help us cover event costs such as entertainment, marketing, and the most beloved part, the fireworks. Contributions of any size are sincerely appreciated and 100% will go to the execution of this event.
Free Compost Giveaway
Free Compost is available to Colfax Residents at 250 Rising Sun Rd. Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, while supplies last.
See attached flyer for full details.
PG&E Open House
PG&E will be hosting an open house in Colfax on undergrounding and strengthening power lines.
Thursday, April 24th from 4pm-5:30pm
Sierra Vista Community Center
55 School Street
Colfax, CA 95713