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Day of Festivals
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN 2025!
Mark your calendar for City Days, Saturday, August 1, 2026!
2025 EVENT DETAILS BELOW.
2026 EVENT DETAILS WILL BE ADDED AS WE NEAR THE EVENT.
Join us on Saturday, August 2 for the Day of Festivals in Downtown Ridgefield.
Learn about how your City works at City Days, watch Dragon Boat Races at the Paddle For Life Races, shop the Children's Entrepreneur Market along with the Farmers Market and First Saturday Vendors!
Check out each location’s information below.
C-Tran Event Shuttle Schedule
Shuttle Running: 7 AM - 3 PM with a break from 12 PM - 12:30 PM.
Stops:
- United Methodist Church (1410 S Hillhurst Road)
- Pioneer at 8th (Ridgefield Administrative & Civic Center - Disabled Parking Only (510 Pioneer Street)
- Union Ridge Elementary off 5th Avenue
- Davis Park - Main Avenue at Mill Street
- Overlook Park at Pioneer Street/Main Avenue
- Ridgefield Waterfront (W Division Street and N Krause Avenue)
Thank you C-Tran for providing this FREE shuttle for event attendees at the Ridgefield Day of Festivals!
City Days Booths and Rigs @ Skate Park - 9 AM - 2 PM
Visit the Skate Park and Simons Street from 9 AM - 2 PM to learn about the City of Ridgefield and see some of our big rigs! We will have games, fun giveaways, and coloring!
- Learn about Stormwater and protecting our water ways.
- Chat with and get to know your City Councilors!
- Check out the City's equipment; plow truck, street sweeper, flail mower, backhoe and more
- Learn about our Parks and Trails network
- Engage with our Facilities Maintenance crew to learn about their role in the City of Ridgefield
- Learn about our Finance department and how water conservation is important to the city
- Find ways to stay connected and continue to meet new community members
Farmers Market and First Saturday Vendors @ Davis Park - 9 AM - 2 PM
Ridgefield Farmers Market and Ridgefield First Saturday Vendors selling handmade goods, locally grown vegetables, and more at Davis Park from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Children's Entrepreneur Market @ Overlook Park - 9 AM - 2 PM
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 from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Register for a booth at the Children's Entrepreneur Market
Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races @ Ridgefield Waterfront - 8 AM - 4 PM
Take your lunch down to the water and enjoy watching the Dragon Boat races! Learn more on the Paddle for Life website.
2025 WA Sanctioned Duck and Goose Calling Championship @ Abrams Park - 8 AM - 5 PM
Washington Waterfowl Association is proud to be hosting the 20th annual Washington State calling contest at Abrams Park! Enjoy a day of entertainment provided by the best callers around, as well as raffle prize opportunities.
Parking
Where can you park to attend these events? You can park for free at any of the events.
- Ridgefield Waterfront – Parking is available at the Ridgefield Waterfront for the Dragon Boat Races.
- Abrams Park - Parking is available at Abrams Park for the WA Sanctioned Duck and Goose Calling Championship
- Ridgefield United Methodist Church - Take the FREE C-TRAN shuttle to downtown.
- Church of the Nazarene - Take the FREE C-TRAN shuttle from this location or walk a couple blocks!
- Street Parking – Street Parking is available throughout Downtown Ridgefield.
Around Downtown
The Collective Ridgefield - 108 N Main Avenue
Visit the Collective for a First Saturday special craft with Deb! Stop by around 12 PM to join in of the creative fun.
Looking for vendor information? Visit our First Saturdays Vendor page.
Are you a business or organization planning something on this day? Let us know so we can share the details on this page! Send an email to Events@ridgefieldwa.us with all the details.
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Ireland Coleman
Community Events CoordinatorPhone: 360-857-5019
- Where can I park?
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Public parking for most events is available at:
- Street parking on Pioneer Street, Main Avenue, 3rd Avenue, Simons Street, 4th Avenue, Mill Street, 5th Avenue and Division Street.
- Parking areas: West side of Railroad Ave
Downtown parking can get crowded during events. Be prepared to have to walk a couple of blocks: arrive early, locate a drop off spot closer to the event for any passengers with mobility challenges, bring your patience. If possible, travel with family members or neighbors to minimize the cars in the area.
- Do I have to pay to attend?
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No, our First Saturdays events are free to attend.
- How do I register to be a vendor?
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If you're interested in having a vendor booth at one of our Ridgefield First Saturdays events, please visit the First Saturdays Vendor page.