To see all the upcoming events, visit the Community Events calendar.
If you would like to see your event on the Community Events calendar, please fill out the application here.
Questions about events?
Send us an email at Events@ridgefieldwa.us
First Saturdays
Come and enjoy music, fun, food, family-friendly activities and a sense of community in the downtown area on the first Saturday of the month a majority of the year.
Participate in theme-related events and activities that could include Farmer’s Market, local artists displaying their work, athletics, a scavenger hunt, kids activities, and other pop-up activities. You’ll also find the prize drawings, sidewalk sales, outdoor concerts, local eateries and food vendors to enhance the festive atmosphere.
First Saturdays are brought to you through the collaborative work of many downtown merchants, the City of Ridgefield, Ridgefield School District, Ridgefield Community Library, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, Ridgefield Art Association and the Farmer’s Market.
State of the City
MARCH 21, 2023
Mayor Jennifer Lindsay will discuss last year’s achievements, inform you about current and future projects and provide a very warm “Welcome to Ridgefield.”
Spring Clean-Up
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023
This free event each spring allows residents to dispose of large bulky items, yard debris, non-freon appliances, block foam, electronics, cardboard, and waste.
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge
Launches First Saturday in June
This event challenges residents to complete 100 miles of outdoor activity (walking, running, hiking, paddling, or biking) in 100 days.
Garden Club Plant Sale
First Saturday in May
The Garden Club hosts an annual plant sale in downtown Ridgefield. At this annual event, the Ridgefield Garden Club will be selling flowers, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, bedding plants, vegetable starts, and decorative items. Proceeds are used to beautify the community, including maintaining the planters in downtown Ridgefield. Past plant sale proceeds have provided high school scholarships, park benches, a water fountain and other community projects.
Farmer’s Market
May through October
The market is open June through September on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. offering locally grown produce, foods, flowers, crafts and live music at Overlook Park. Farmer’s Market vendors may also be at First Saturdays in winter months. For more information, “like” them on Facebook.
Big Paddle
First Saturday in June
A flotilla of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards travel a 2.5-mile portion of Lake River between Ridgefield and the confluence with the Columbia River to celebrate National Trails Day. The flotilla paddles for close to two hours, visiting historic, cultural and environmental sites along the waterway before returning to the Port launch site for lunch, live music, Paddler’s Village market and a beer garden.
Fourth of July Celebration
Ridgefield celebrates each Fourth of July with a community festival in Downtown Ridgefield. Come on down and join the fun! For more information contact Sandy Schill at (360) 887-0329 or ridgefield4th@hotmail.com or you can also visit the website.
National Night Out
First Tuesday in August
The City sponsors this event in Abrams Park featuring Farmer’s Market, local vendors, live music and a BBQ. National Night Out is a community-based event aimed at strengthening neighborhood spirit and heightening anti-crime and drug prevention awareness.
Farm-to-Table Dinner
Third Saturday in August
An outdoor community dining experience under twinkling lights in the streets of downtown Ridgefield to showcase local farmers, wineries, breweries and caterers.
Oktoberfest
Second Saturday in September
Enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest style family friendly festival with games, music, dancing, and lots of food – sausages, baked potatoes, and beer. Hosted by Ridgefield Main Street.
BirdFest and Bluegrass
First Weekend in October
Hosted by the Friends of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, BirdFest welcomes the birds back to their winter home at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge with hikes, crafts, bluegrass music, speakers, birding, and kayaking tours. For more information, visit the Friends of Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge website.
Hometown Celebration
First Saturday in December
Hometown Celebration kicks off the holiday season with a historic Old Town holiday celebration, artisans’ fair and market, choir performances, trolley rides, kids crafts & activities fair, pictures with Santa, dining, shopping and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony with a dance performance, hot cocoa and a community sing-along.
