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Bluegrass, Vendor Market, Crafts and Activities

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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.

Musicians in the Park

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It was a beautiful afternoon yesterday to listen to the Tried and Blue String Band at Overlook Park.

The music will continue every Wednesday through August 25, from noon to 1:30 at Overlook Park. Come down and bring a picnic lunch or buy something at one of our downtown stores. The City provides benches, or you can bring your own chair.

Ridgefield Community Library Grand Opening Celebration

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We’re celebrating our new library at 210 N Main Avenue in Ridgefield! You’re invited to this outdoor ribbon cutting and celebration for all ages on July 9 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. We’ll kick off the festivities with a flag ceremony, hear from local elected leaders and library officials, and enjoy music from Fort Vancouver Pipe Band. There will be activities for kids throughout the event, including a passport activity through downtown Ridgefield, an art bar, a balloon artist, and strolling performers. Ridgefield Lions will serve hot dogs to the first 150 people at noon.

Main Street Tax Credit Program

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Just two weeks remain for companies throughout the State of Washington to support their Main Street Programs and receive a 75% tax CREDIT in their Excise Tax accounts in January 2022.

If your company or business pays state sales tax, it is eligible. The pledge is made online, through the Department of Revenue.  All that is required now is the pledge, payment to Ridgefield Main Street is due in November.  What better way to direct your tax dollars than directly to downtown?  RMS Executive Director, Marykay Lamoureaux, said, “This is a win-win. RMS can continue to support our merchants and businesses downtown and donating companies receive the benefit of a tax credit, reducing the amount of sales tax they pay to the state.”

RMS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose funding comes solely from participation in this program and sponsorships.  Donations are tax-deductible.  All across Washington, the 34 Main Street Communities responded quickly and effectively to the economic hardships caused by the pandemic.  Proven programs and partnerships allow RMS to leverage resources and provide critical support to our community.

For more information, including step-by-step instructions, contact Marykay at ridgefieldmainstreet@gmail.com.

Moola Program Ends December 31

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Ridgefield Main Street has been running three Moola programs, which have resulted in over $8,000 Moola being put in circulation so far this month. They are:

  1. Your Restaurant Challenge – includes all Ridgefield restaurants, wineries and brew-pubs – spend $40, receive $10 moola;
  2. Shop Downtown – all retail and food – spend $40, receive $10 moola, expires 12/31;
  3. Downtown “Tent” Program – 12/16-12-24, eat/drink at Sportsman’s, Vinnie’s, El Rancho Viejo, Ridgefield Craft Brewing and receive 100% reimbursement (excluding tips).

They have run out of “Moola on hand” to send out, and are doing almost daily “sweeps” through downtown to redeem the scrip from the merchants – and immediately mailing out what is collected each day!

Residents are happy, businesses are happy, and Ridgefield Main Street is happy to have been able to make this difference during such a difficult time for all.