THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN 2025!

Mark your calendar for Spring Festival, Saturday, May 2, 2026!

2025 EVENT DETAILS BELOW. 

2026 EVENT DETAILS WILL BE ADDED AS WE NEAR THE EVENT.

Celebrate a decade of community, creativity, and fun at the 10th Anniversary of Ridgefield First Saturdays at our annual celebration of spring on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

For ten years, downtown Ridgefield has come alive with music, food, art, and family-friendly activities that bring locals together in a vibrant atmosphere. From themed events and athletic challenges to local artists showcasing their work, each First Saturday is a unique celebration. 

Enjoy the lively vendor market, sidewalk sales, outdoor concerts, delicious food from local vendors, and so much more. Join us for this milestone event and make memories with friends and family as we toast to 10 incredible years of Ridgefield First Saturdays!

Purchase a limited-edition 10th Anniversary T-shirt! $10 only until April 28th, or $12 in-person at First Saturday events. 

Davis Park:

Ridgefield First Saturday Vendor Market – 9 AM - 2 PM

First Saturday Vendors will be set up selling local food, artisan goods and more at Davis Park from 
9 AM to 2 PM.

Live Music: Brenna Larsen - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Brenna's music reflects a blend of timeless charm and contemporary flair. Inspired by the iconic songwriters of the 60s and 70s, she infuses her original compositions with the nostalgic allure of folk and the infectious groove of jazz. Check out her bio and music!

Overlook Park:

10^th Anniversary Celebration:

Help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Ridgefield First Saturdays at Overlook Park! Hear from Mayor Cole, enjoy a free sweet treat at 12 PM and look at the memories made over the last 10 years. Limited edition t-shirts are available for pre-order on our website or to purchase day of. Snag one to wear all year long!

Spring Festival Talent Showcase - 12 PM

Showcase your incredible talents at our first Talent Showcase ~ not a competition. Whether you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or have a unique talent, we want to see what you’ve got! This showcase is open to ALL ages. Performances will be on stage at Overlook Park following our 10th Anniversary celebration!

Spring Festival Talent Showcase Application

Overpass Art Reveal - 9 AM

Come celebrate a new public art installation on the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass! The City is installing a series of colorful steel sandhill cranes on safety screens along both Pioneer Street Overpasses. We will commemorate this installation with a viewing from Overlook Park and a walk on the Rail Overpass. Learn more

Lawn Games – 9 AM - 2 PM

Join us for some friendly games of Ladder Ball, Disc Golf, Yard Jenga, Corn Hole and Spike Ball.

Craft Station – 9 AM - 2 PM 

Come make a Spring Festival Craft at the City of Ridgefield Events Trailer. All supplies and instructions provided. While supplies last. 

Ridgefield Art Association Information Booth - 9 AM - 2 PM

Connect with members of the local Ridgefield Art Association.

Abrams Park:

Garden Club Plant Sale at Abrams Park – 9 AM - 3 PM (or until sold out)

Bennett Hall in Abrams Park.

Fundraiser to Beautify Ridgefield. Look out for hanging baskets, sun and shade planters, home grown veggies and flowers, herbs, shrubs, and color spots. Due to tax regulations for non-profits, Garden Club will only accept Cash, Check, Debit or Credit. No Cash Apps.

Bonus! Members of the Ridgefield Art Association will have art on display at the Plant Sale. 

Ridgefield Community Library:

Southwest Washington Watercolor Society Spring Exhibit

Available to view throughout the month of May. Learn More.

Around Downtown

Moola Weekend - Ridgefield Main Street

Ridgefield Main Street's Moola program directly supports our Downtown businesses! Shop Downtown on May 3 then send your receipts to RMS. RMS will give you $10 Moola for every $30 spent Downtown. You can use that Moola at ANYTIME like a gift card for Downtown. For more information on Ridgefield Main Street's Moola program, please visit the Ridgefield Main Street website.

Where's that Moola? There is a lot of Moola out there that has not been spent!! Find it and we will see you Downtown!

Live Music: Avi Haviv - Ridgefield Craft Brewing, 6 - 8 PM

Enjoy live music from local musician Avi Haviv at Ridgefield Craft Brewing. Order food from Rancho Viejo or the Food Carts while enjoying a locally brewed beer.

Open House - The Myrtle's Building, 10 AM - 3 PM

Join Myrtle's for an open house meet & greet featuring 3 businesses:  Shop Myrtle's Home Decor (they will pay the tax & you get Moola!), Meet the Owners of Ridgefield's newest Tea House—Honey Bunny's & sample their savory & sweet bites & ice tea, tour Myrtle's Treehouse—a short-term rental nestled in the trees above Myrtle's Home Decor—perfect for a relaxing getaway/creative retreat

Center Mark Grand Re-Opening Event, 10 AM - 4 PM

Center Market will be folding their Grand-reopening event on Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM- 4 PM. There will be free food, drinks, and a raffle drawing with large prices to win

Kentucky Derby Watch Party - The Neighborhood Refuge, 2 - 10 PM

$10 Cover at the door! First 100 people receive a Derby Cup and a Mint Julep! We’re bringing Churchill Downs vibes with:
• Mint Juleps flowing
• A Best Hat Contest (bring your flair!)
• Pony Races (yes, the tiny kind)
• A Couples Contest – dress to impress!
• A special Derby-inspired menu
• Good vibes + fun all day long

Kayak Rental Special - Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe will be offering 1/2 Price Kayak, SUP and Canoe rentals for Ridgefield First Saturday Anniversary - May 3rd and 4th.Come check out our Ridgefield Kayak Rental location down at 5 Mill Street. https://aldercreek.com/rental-verview/ridgefield-kayak-rentals/
Reservations recommended.
Promo Code: Firstsat

We'll have activities throughout downtown, including at Davis Park, Overlook Park and Abrams Park!

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