The city has partnered with the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and several local businesses to bring people together to celebrate music and wildlife, with activities planned at various locations throughout the day
Birds and bluegrass music. Must be Ridgefield.
Downtown Ridgefield, and the scenic Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will be buzzing with music, creativity, and outdoor adventure on Saturday, Oct. 4, as the city hosts its annual BirdFest and Bluegrass Festival.
The family-friendly celebration highlights bluegrass performances and a Picker’s Festival, vendors, young entrepreneurs, children’s crafts, and the natural beauty of the Refuge with Sandhill Cranes, auto tours, and guided hikes.
The First Saturday Vendor Market at Davis Park, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., will feature more than 60 local vendors. At Overlook Park, children take the lead at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, where young innovators set up booths and manage their small-scale sales.
Music fills the day with live bluegrass performance at multiple locations: Phoenix Duo performs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Overlook Park. The Oregon Music Academy Fiddlers play at Davis Park from noon to 2 p.m. Additional performances will be held at Sportsman’s Public House and Ridgefield Craft Brewing throughout the afternoon and evening. Guests can also join jam sessions with their own string instruments at several downtown locations.
Nature enthusiasts can create bird- and music-themed crafts at Davis Park, then hit the waterfront to glide along the shoreline on free dragon boat paddles from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sandhill Crans are migrating, and Ospreys will be celebrated as the Bird of the Year at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can enjoy auto tours, guided hikes, interactive booths, and fun activities for families.
Parking is available at Carty Unit (28908 N. Main Ave.), Union Ridge Elementary, along Railroad Ave. and Mill Street, Ridgefield Waterfront, and on downtown streets.
The Birdfest and Bluegrass festival offers a full day of discovery, community spirit, and fun.
The full schedule is available at: BirdFest & Bluegrass | Ridgefield, WA
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