Your Night Out on Historic Main Street
Colfax is a Gold Rush-era town carved into the Sierra Nevada foothills along one of California's most historic railroad corridors.
Founded in the 1860s as a Central Pacific Railroad stop Main Street has been the heart of this community for over 160 years.
On concert nights it becomes something even more — a living breathing gathering place where the history you can feel in the buildings around you meets the kind of live music that makes you stay longer than you planned.
Getting to Live in Colfax
Whether you're coming from Sacramento, Tahoe, or just down the road — here's everything you need to arrive ready for a great night.
By Car
Take the Colfax exit off Interstate 80 and follow signs to Historic Downtown. Head south on Main Street and look for event signage. You're about 45 minutes northeast of Sacramento and 45 minutes west of Truckee.
Parking
Free parking is available throughout downtown Colfax with two public parking lots and additional street parking within easy walking distance of the venue. A designated handicap parking area is also available on site. See our venue map for exact locations.
By Train
Colfax is served by Amtrak's Capitol Corridor line — a scenic ride through the Sierra Nevada foothills. Check current schedules and plan your return trip at capitolcorridor.org. The Colfax station is a short walk from the venue.
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Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know for a perfect night on Historic Main Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Art Park on South Main Street is an accessible outdoor venue. Designated handicap parking is available in the US Bank parking lot and will be clearly marked on the day of each event — see our venue map for the exact location.
WHAT TO EXPECT
South Main Street transforms on concert nights. The street closes to traffic, string lights go up, local vendors line the block, and the Art Park fills with neighbors, families, and music lovers from across the Sierra Foothills. Gates open at 5:00PM — come early to explore, grab dinner, and find your spot on the lawn before the music starts at showtime. It’s a relaxed, all-ages evening designed for the whole community.
DINING IN COLFAX
Come early and explore downtown before the show. Colfax has a growing collection of local restaurants and eateries just steps from the venue — from pizza and Asian cuisine to bakeries, delis, and a candy and creamery.
Restaurants on or near Main Street include Main Street Pizza, Colfax Bistro, Snapdragon Provisions, The Wrecking Crew Bakery, CoCo’s Candy and Creamery and more.
WHAT TO BRING
The Art Park is an outdoor lawn venue — here’s what makes for a perfect night on Historic Main Street:
🪑 Lawn chair or blanket — this is a lawn event, get comfortable
🧥 Layers — evenings in the Sierra foothills cool down after sunset
☀️ Sunscreen — if you’re arriving early the sun is still out
💵 Cash — for food trucks, vendors, and the beer garden
💧 Water bottle — stay hydrated
📱 Your phone — tag us at #LiveInColfax and share your night
Please leave these at home: Outside alcohol is not permitted on site. A licensed beer garden is available.