Latest News & Public Notices

Colfax Connections is a newsletter with community news and event information from around Colfax.

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.

Join us on Thursday, July 10, 2025 for a Public Workshop to discuss the 2025 Oktoberfest and Winterfest. City Hall 33 S. Main St, Colfax, CA 95713 at 6:00 pm.

Colfax Connections is a newsletter with community news and event information from around Colfax.

Colfax Connections is a newsletter with community news and event information from around Colfax.

The Splash Pad is up and Running!!
Open every day 9am-8pm

Looking to add a little history to your summer? Check out the Heritage Trail Tour of Museums in Placer County!

The Colfax City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent sewer and/or solid waste report on June 11, 2025, commencing at 6:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Colfax City Hall, 33 S. Main Street, Colfax, California. A copy of the report can be obtained or reviewed in advance of the hearing at Colfax City Hall during the City’s usual business hours Monday through Thursday between 8am and 5pm.

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.

Colfax Connections is a newsletter with community news and event information from around Colfax.

The Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) is pleased to announce the opportunity for Placer County residents to receive an incentive to replace their old, high-polluting wood stove/insert with a cleaner-burning, more efficient device. See the attached flyer for full details.

The City of Colfax is requesting proposals from qualified consultant firms to provide contract grant administration services for a State of California Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other State and Federal programs.
Proposals are due by Monday June 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Please see the full RFP for exact details on how to submit proposals.

The City Council will be holding a Public Hearing on April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm at City Hall, 33 S. Main St, Colfax, CA 95713. Please see the Fire Severity Map below for more details.

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

Recology is hosting Spring Clean Up Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This is limited to Colfax residents only. Please see the attached flyer for full details.

Colfax Connections is a newsletter with community news and event information from around Colfax.

The City of Colfax has awarded the contract for Environmental and Historical Preservation Review and Program Management for Home Hardening to 4Leaf Inc.

This Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3:30pm the City Council will be holding a public workshop to discuss the Public Outdoor Seating Area on North Main Street. The workshop will be held at City Hall located at 33 S. Main St, Colfax, CA 95713