On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, South Main Street will be transformed—not by construction or traffic, but by music, laughter, and the sound of glasses clinking in celebration. From Noon to 6PM, the Colfax Oktoberfest Celebration will fill our historic downtown with the best of fall: craft beer, live music, artisan vendors, and a deep sense of community pride.
But this isn’t just a seasonal festival. It’s a direct reflection of the mission of the Historic Colfax Downtown Association—to breathe new life into downtown Colfax by honoring its history, uplifting its people, and creating spaces where community can truly take root.
Why Oktoberfest Matters to Colfax
Oktoberfest is a global celebration that began in Bavaria more than 200 years ago. Today, it lives on as a tradition that brings people together, supports small businesses, and fills city streets with joy.
In Colfax, we’ve created our own version—an event rooted in our small-town charm and rich Gold Rush and railroad heritage. Just steps from where the first transcontinental trains once stopped and where 19th-century merchants built the original brick storefronts still standing today, we’ll raise our steins in a new kind of celebration—one that honors the past while building something new.
How This Event Brings Our Mission to Life
At the Historic Colfax Downtown Association (HCDA), we exist for one purpose:
To breathe new life into downtown Colfax by honoring its history, uplifting its people, and creating spaces where community can truly take root.
Colfax Oktoberfest delivers on every part of that promise:
- Honoring Our History: By hosting the event on South Main Street, we’re highlighting the very streets and buildings that have shaped Colfax for over a century. Our historic downtown isn’t just the setting—it’s the star.
- Uplifting Our People: The event showcases local artisans, brewers, musicians, and food vendors, giving them visibility and income while reminding us all that our town is filled with talent and heart.
- Creating Community Spaces: Closing the street to cars and opening it to people transforms our downtown into a gathering place—a “living room” for the community. This is the kind of public space we envision for the future of Colfax.
🤝 Special Thanks to the Colfax Chamber of Commerce
This event wouldn’t be possible without the Colfax Chamber of Commerce, the organization that first launched the idea of Oktoberfest and continues to support its success. With a strong commitment to local business and economic vitality, the Chamber has recently realigned its vision to focus even more directly on supporting its business members.
While their primary mission centers on championing the business community, members of their board are working side by side with us to bring this event to life—a true example of collaboration that benefits the entire town. We are grateful for their leadership, their support, and their dedication to building a stronger, more vibrant Colfax.
🎉 What to Expect on October 4th
🕛 Time: Noon to 6PM
📍 Location: South Main Street, Historic Downtown Colfax
🎟️ Tickets: $15 (Includes a souvenir stein & first drink!)
🎫 Available at: www.ColfaxOktoberfest.com
🎶 Live Music + DJ
🍺 Craft Beer Garden with Local Brews
🛍️ Vendor Marketplace Featuring Local Artisans
🍴 Delicious Food Booths
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Fun in a Historic Setting
🍻 Raise a Stein. Revive a Town.
Colfax Oktoberfest isn’t just a fun day—it’s part of a broader movement. Every event like this is a step toward revitalizing our historic downtown, supporting local businesses, and making Colfax a destination that celebrates its heritage and embraces its future.
Join us on October 4th and be part of something bigger.
Let’s raise a glass to Colfax—its stories, its people, and the future we’re building together.
🎟️ Tickets & info at: www.ColfaxOktoberfest.com
🧡 Hosted by the Historic Colfax Downtown Association
