All events have free admission AND C-Tran will be offering a free shuttle bus between the event locations so you can park near one and visit them all
RIDGEFIELD – Enjoy a full day of festivities in Downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, August 2.
Five separate events create a fun day for all: City Days, Ridgefield Farmers Market, Paddle for Life, Dragon Boat Races, WA, OR & NW Regional Sanctioned Duck Calling Contests and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market. All events have free admission AND C-Tran will be offering a free shuttle bus between the event locations so you can park near one and visit them all.
City Days Booths and Rigs – Ridgefield Skate Park, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Returning for another fun year is City Days at Ridgefield Skate Park (N 3rd Avenue and Simons Street). Join us to learn all about the City of Ridgefield and the work that we do in the community.
Learn about stormwater and protecting our water ways, check out our plow truck, street sweeper, flail mower, backhoe, and more! You’ll learn how our equipment is used on streets and parks, learn about our parks and trails network, upcoming park and trail development projects, the Comprehensive Plan update: Envision Ridgefield 2045 and you can chat with Ridgefield City Council members.
Ridgefield First Saturdays Vendor Market & Farmers Market – Davis Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Don’t miss out on all the Ridgefield Farmers Market and First Saturday vendors at Davis Park (3rd Avenue and Mill Street). Vendors will be selling fresh produce, artisan bread and pastries, handmade jewelry, signs and décor, snacks, clothing, candles and so much more.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market – Overlook Park, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Stop by Overlook Park to shop the Children’s Entrepreneur Market where kids rise to the challenge of deciding what to sell, creating a booth, talking to customers, and handling money at Overlook Park.
WA, OR, & NW Regional Sanctioned Duck Calling Contests – Abrams Park, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Participate or enjoy the contests as a spectator at the first duck calling competition hosted in Ridgefield! With several contests ranging from Juniors and Novice to World Championship Qualifiers, along with raffles and vendors, you’re sure to have a unique and fun experience.
Dragon Boat Races – Ridgefield Waterfront, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
We are excited to welcome the Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races back to Ridgefield for the eighth year. Each year, Paddle for Life organizes Dragon Boat Races to support local Clark County charities working in the community. Come watch Community and Club Teams paddle down a 50 meter course to the finish line in dragon boats from the Ridgefield Waterfront on the west end of Pioneer Street!
Parking and C-TRAN shuttle stops
Where can you park to attend these events? You can park for free at any of the events.
- Ridgefield Waterfront – Parking for the Dragon Boat Races.
- Abrams Park – Parking for the WA Sanctioned Duck and Goose Calling Championship
- Ridgefield United Methodist Church (Free C-TRAN shuttle to downtown)
- Church of the Nazarene
- Union Ridge Elementary
- Downtown Street Parking
Shuttle Stops:
- United Methodist Church (1410 S Hillhurst Road)
- Church of the Nazarene
- Pioneer at 8th Avenue (Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, Disabled Parking Only, 510 Pioneer Street)
- Union Ridge Elementary (330 N 5th Street)
- Davis Park at Main Avenue and Mill Street
- Overlook Park at Pioneer Street and Main Avenue
- Ridgefield Waterfront (W Division Street and N Krause Avenue)
Shuttle Running: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. with a break from noon-12:30 p.m.
Don’t miss these signature events – visit Downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, August 2.
Information provided by the city of Ridgefield.
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