A holiday tradition of more than 20 years, the 2012 Colfax Country Christmas is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Colfax. 

Santa and his elves will arrive at 4 p.m. to kick off the event on West Howard Street. The Snow Ball Drop will be at 4:15 p.m., with more than 1,000 ping pong balls offering a chance to win 200 prizes, including $600 in Colfax Bucks.

The event also will feature the Reindeer Crossing, a nine-hole miniature golf game which guides participants through local businesses; pictures with Santa from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 126 N. Walnut St. (former Remax location) for $5; and wood carving sponsored by Teen Challenge in the Skiff Medical Clinic parking lot. Attendees also may enjoy fresh roasted nuts from the Teen Challenge Roasted Nut Cart.