Spend time Downtown and on the Refuge during the annual Friends of the Refuge festival!

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 birding activities at the Refuge, vendors, kids crafts, Bluegrass performances, and a Pickers Festival.

DOWNTOWN RIDGEFIELD

Vendor Market – Davis Park, 9am-2pm

Explore over 40 local vendors at Davis Park from 9am to 2pm. Vendors include artisan bread and pastries, handmade crafts and gifts, artwork from local artists, snacks, ceramics and so much more.

BirdFest and Bluegrass Crafts – Davis, 9am-2pm

Make your own souvenir from the 2023 BirdFest and Bluegrass! Our craft tent will be fully loaded with supplies and instructions for you to make and take fun bird and bluegrass themed items. While supplies last.

Walk for the Wild 5K Kick-Off - Overlook Park, 11am

The 3-Mile walk begins at Overlook Park and goes through the Refuge. Visit the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge website for more information. Registration is required.

Dragon Boat Paddle - Ridgefield Marina, 11am

Join in on one last paddle with the Dragon Boats for 2023! Registration is required.

Bluegrass Jamming – All Day!

Bring your string instrument and jam along with others at one of our dedicated jamming locations!

Outdoor Locations:

Ridgefield Craft Brewing back porch, 11am -3pm

Sportsman's Pub Outdoors/Back Porch, 12pm - 4pm

Old Liberty Theater

Carts in the Park

Ridgefield Mercantile

Indoor Locations:

Ridgefield Community Library Teen Room

Starliner Dining Room

Bluegrass Performances

Davis Park

11am – 2pm: Phoenix Duo

Sportsman's Pub

11:45am – 12:45pm - Ash Creek

1pm – 2pm - Whistlin’ Rufus

2:15pm – 3:15pm - Hardshell Harmony

3:30pm – 4:30pm - Corral Creek

Ridgefield Craft Brewing

4pm – 6pm - Misty Mamas

7pm - 9pm - Whiskey Deaf

ON THE REFUGE

Carty Unit Activities

28908 N Main AVE – Carty Unit

10am-3pm

Opening Blessing by Chinook Indian Nation at 10 am

Spotting Scopes with Vancouver Audubon

Partner Booth Party

Self-Guided Wander Walk

Family Activities & Crafts

Pro Photo Supply Photo Contest Display & hourly walks and talks, stay tuned!

Guided Geology Tours at 10:30am & 1pm

Auto Tour Open

1071 S Hillhurst RD – River ‘S’ Unit

All Day

The River S Unit Auto Tour of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will be open during regular visiting hours!

Sandhill Crane Tours

6am & 5pm

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear and see the magnificent flight of hundreds of Sandhill Cranes as they visit their night roost. Join expert staff to learn about cranes and wildlife. There will only be one day of yours this year, but they are free!

Participants will be asked to drive their personal vehicles a short distance to the roosting area, from the River ‘S’ Unit Contact Station. From there the group will be required to walk approximately 500 yards over rough, uneven terrain to get to a viewing blind. Please assess your own abilities for this event. Bring your own water. Space is extremely limited, RSVP early.

Visita Familiar Hispana

10am-2pm (Tour en Español/ Spanish Language Tours)

Looking for vendor information? Visit our First Saturdays Vendor page.

Other Activities Around Town

Asla Art Collection - 12pm - 4pm at The Collective downtown.

Merrilee Asla Lee, and her animal rescue charity of 2023, Mila's Mutts. Come say Hi!, check out beautiful art, cards, gift items and more.

Friends of the Ridgefield Community Library Book Sale

9am - 10am Member's Only

10am - 2pm General Sale

Date : October 7, 2023

Location :

Downtown Ridgefield

115 North Main Avenue

Ridgefield, WA 98642

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