Visit Downtown Ridgefield this weekend to enjoy crafts, vendors and Bluegrass music!
BirdFest & Bluegrass is a joint event planned in a partnership between the City of Ridgefield and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge that includes virtual and in-person activities, crafts, musical performances, and a Pickers Festival.
Downtown: Musical Performances, Pickers Festival, Vendors and Crafts
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES
Venue: Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main
-10:00AM – Phoenix Duo; The duo Phoenix consists of award winning songwriters Tim and Kathy Crosby – who have been performing together for well over 20 years. Phoenix rises in the joy of a fresh new sound that highlights the multi-instrumental talents of both musicians, and also focuses on a variety of vocal styles and abilities.
Venue: Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse, 120 N 3rd
-6:00PM – Whiskey Deaf; The band is made up of talented and experienced bluegrass musicians who share a passion for finding and playing lesser known bluegrass and related music from the repertoires of first generation bluegrass, early country and old-time sources, and then giving it the Whiskey Deaf stamp.
Venue: Ridgefield School District Maintenance Building, 304 Pioneer St
-12:00PM – Opus Band; All Opus students are members of the Jam Band. The band plays various gigs around the community and is mentored by upper level students.
-12:45PM – Tried & Blue; Three-piece Bluegrass band.
-2:00PM – Ash Creek; Ash Creek explores the frontiers between bluegrass, folk, and traditional country music.
-3:15PM – Corral Creek; Corral Creek has a mixed set list which includes Bluegrass standards, Oregon tunes, original tunes about life experience, comedy tunes, and a few stories.
Venue: Sportsman’s Public House, 121 N Main Ave
-1:00PM – Whistlin’ Rufus; Our music blends bluegrass, rock, acoustic melodies, and some classical influences to create a unique sound.
-2:15PM – Hardshell Harmony
-3:30PM – Fadin’ by 9; With hot pickin’, tight harmonies, and a mix of “bluegrassified” rock, folk, and bluegrass covers & originals, Fadin’ by 9 creates a unique, uplifting, high-energy sound that will keep your feet tapping all night long.
PICKERS FESTIVAL
Come join in on some Bluegrass Jamming around Ridgefield at the BirdFest and Bluegrass Pickers Festival!
Picker Locations:
- Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse, 120 N 3rd Ave: 12:00PM-4:00PM (covered)
- Carts By the Park Food Cart Pod, 219 Pioneer St: 12:00PM-5:00PM (covered)
- Ridgefield Community Library Teen Room, 210 Pioneer St: 12:00PM-5:00PM (indoor)
- Sportsman’s Public House Patio, 121 N Main Ave: 12:00PM-5:00PM (covered)
VOLUNTEER EVENT
Join us for Phase 2 of building the Abrams Park Nature Play Area on Saturday, October 2nd from 10AM-1PM. Volunteers ages 7+ are invited to join in and help continue the build of this new play area. Visit our Volunteer page for more details.
VENDORS AND CRAFTS
Vendor Market: Ridgefield First Saturday and Farmers Market vendors will be on site at Overlook Park from 9AM to 2PM.
Craft Tent: BirdFest crafts and activities will be available at the craft tent at Overlook Park.
Bonus! Get a sneak peak at Friends of the Refuge online content on the TV in the “preview” tent at Overlook Park. Access all online content anytime at this link.
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