Concrete River Festival returns for second edition

Colfax is rolling out the welcome mat with the Concrete River Festival set for this weekend, July 18-20. This will be the second year for the festival which brought back a summer celebration to Colfax after an absence of several years.

Beginning on Friday night, a beer and wine garden will be in the parking lot located on Mill Street, north of city hall. Sponsored by the Colfax Chamber of Commerce it will be from 5 to 10 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., the Rolling Hills Derby Dames will have a scrimmage on the same parking lot.

At 8:30 p.m., the second annual Colfax Cruise Night will begin on Mill Street.

Any mode of transportation to cruise Mill Street is acceptable. A “ticket” from local “law enforcement” will net a prize. Tickets come with a chance to win a bigger prize and that drawing is at 10 p.m. The cruise lasts until 10:30 p.m.

From 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., families are invited to grab some water toys and enjoy a swimming party at the Colfax City Pool.

Saturday

Start this day with a breakfast at the Colfax United Methodist Church. The breakfast benefits the Whitman County Chaplaincy program and will be served from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.

A craft sale also will be at the church from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the United Methodist Women’s program.

Starting at 9 a.m., local vendors will be in Schmuck Park selling their wares.

The Colfax Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the park.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., children can make a splash at the kiddie pool. At the CRF Carnival, children can take rides in the Tiger Trolley and try out the newest rave at the Zany Color station with rainbow hair colors and festive face painting. Balloons, popsicles, prizes and surprises wait for the children at the CRF Kids’ Carnival.

Runners of all levels will be on their marks ready to go on the Concrete River Color Run starting at 10 a.m. A 3.1 mile colorful event of vibrant hues thrown at runners of all ages and abilities. At the finish, a beer garden, music and more fun awaits runners at Schmuck Park.

At 10:30 a.m. the Colfax Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Duck Dash which this year will be on the North Fork of the Palouse. The Ducks will launch off the Sixth Street bridge and the finish will be upstream from the ice breaker.

Half of the proceeds go to Relay for Life. Ducks can be adopted at the Hyde Out, Top Notch, Colfax Computer Services and at the chamber office for $5 each. First place winner receives $250.

The Concrete River Parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on Mill Street.

At 5 p.m., Shiloh Sharrard will perform classic country, along with modern country and classic rock in Schmuck Park.

At 7 p.m., Eclectic Approach will be the main performers for Concert at the Park.

After the music, a Saturday Night Pool Party will start at 9 p.m. and end about midnight.

On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Church service will be conducted at the Park.

For more information: http://www.concreteriverfestival.com.