Historic Stafford Farm

We deeply regret announcing that Gene Stafford, founder of the Festival first held in 2008, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

 

Family, friends and Festival volunteers gathered on Saturday, May 15th to remember and say farewell to Gene, who lived his 78 years as a professional photographer, teacher and mentor, historic preservationist, and persimmon enthusiast from his earliest days growing up at Stafford Farm.

 

The remaining volunteers of the Festival regret that it has been decided to bring the Colfax Persimmon Festival to an end. No one remains with the same "big picture" of this family-friendly event as Gene carried with him. We thank and appreciate everyone who attended from near and far since 2008. We will miss seeing all of you at the Farm.

 

Plans are being formulated for a final day on the Farm that will offer close-out supplies of persimmon products until they are gone and other Festival-related items at the Stafford Store. Please keep watch on this web site for the announcement of the date and time for this closing event. If you are on our emailing list, you should also receive notice that way.

 

Thank you for your support.

Stay well and stay safe.

Updated May 16, 2021.