Colfax chamber rolls out holiday agenda

The set up for the Festival of Trees in Colfax is taking place in The Center at the library from now until Nov. 26 during library hours. Businesses and community groups are encouraged to use a decorated tree as a way to advertise at the Festival of Trees. It’s also a great outlet for individuals who are artistic or enjoy sharing their creativity, or anyone who simply would enjoy decorating a Christmas tree.

The trees will be on display at The Center through December to allow people to vote on them at events such as Winterfest and any other activities. Prizes will be awarded Dec. 19 as part of Art Among the Trees.

A People’s Choice, Best Theme, Kids’ Favorite, and Judge’s Choice.

On Dec. 1 local artists will set up some of their work alongside the trees to be on display for Winterfest as buildup for Art Among the Trees, an open house Dec. 19 where the Festival of Trees awards and raffle tree winners will be announced.

Winterfest will come to Colfax Thursday, Dec. 6. People can start by visiting Santa in the library where he’ll be from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

After 3 p.m. just outside the library a petting zoo run by the Hay Burners 4H club on Spring Street.

Hot chocolate will be provided by Whitman Hospital at The Center between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

John Elwood and Sally Burkhart will perform and a 3D printer demonstration will be presented.

The chamber received a $25,000 donation for the fireworks which will start after the parade ends around 6:30 p.m. The fireworks will be shot from Big Blue, the water tower on the east side of Colfax.

Make sure to shop local and fill Colfax Passports to enter to win $200 cash drawing. The Shops will be open late that night and the winner will be drawn by the Chamber the next day after they collect the passports from the businesses.