Founded in 2009, the Ridgefield Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May through September from 9-2 PM in Overlook Park in historic downtown Ridgefield. Featuring local sourced goods such as fresh baked breads, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, wood carvings, LuLaRoe, Scentsy & more…
We are excited to announce Ridgefield’s First Multicultural Festival!
Sept. 1st | 9am – 5:30pm Downtown Ridgefield
Celebrate what makes us great! Come say hello to your community, have tons of fun and learn about different cultures!
We will showcase Ridgefield’s traditional heritage and rich cultural diversity and also introduce visitors to cultures from around the world through live music, dance performances, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, kids activities, traditional Lion Dance parade, display of flags, and a wide range of ethnic vendors. The Festival will include a variety of multi-cultural entertainment from Tahitian, Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and Russian performers.
FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WITH TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
A big thank you to our sponsors! Check them out here or become one!
Cooking Classes
The Multicultural Festival will present multiple cooking classes from cultures all around the world. These classes give you the opportunity to learn more about a culture and how to create a new, delicious dish! Spaces are limited so sign up for one today!
Come and celebrate your family heritage–past, present, and future. Discover where your family comes from and begin the adventure of family history. Located at the Ridgefield Library. Thank you to Sean McGill and David Neil for help putting this together!
Grupo Condor Instrument Workshop
We are proud to have Gerardo Calderon from Grupo Condor, a touring folk music ensemble that performs traditional music from all the Latin American countries, join us and host an instrument workshop. Their music is popular at festivals, private and corporate events. Their concerts, school programs and workshops are presented around the Northwest, and focus on the blend of Spanish, African, and Native American influences that have created this multi-cultural art form.
Be sure to sign up for their instrument workshop with Gerardo Calderon here!
Ke Kukui Hulas Dancers
Ke Kukui Foundation’s mission it to preserve and share with the community the Hawaiian/Polynesian arts and culture by promoting education in literature, language, music, and dance. They believe in strong community ties; the importance of `ohana (family) is emphasized in their frequent gatherings.
The Scarlet Sails Theater Group
The Scarlet Sails Theater Group is a Russian theater for children and adults. They provide drama classes for kids and adults and also put on performances for the Russian-speaking community! At the festival you will be able to see their Russian dancers along with student singers. Come see them on the stage at 4pm!
Takohachi
Takohachi is proud to present their work in and around the Portland area. Their repertoire includes songs in the modern Kumi Daiko style, popular amongst Taiko troupes in the US, as well as many songs in the traditional Dentou Geinou style of ancient Japan. This strong presence of traditional style Taiko is what makes Takohachi so unique amongst American Taiko troupes. They will be performing on the main stage at Overlook Park.
Portland Lee’s Association
The Portland Lee’s Association will be performing a traditional lion dance to kick off the festivities! The lion dancers will be performing a traditional ceremony called “Choi Cheng” or “Plucking the Greens” where participating downtown businesses will be blessed by the lions.
Master Oh’s Taekwondo
Master Oh has earned his reputation not only as an elite Taekwondo athlete, but also through his diverse work experience within the sport. He is dedicated in bringing the benefits of Taekwondo to students and the local community. His classes offer the perfect blend of discipline and enthusiasm. He is committed to helping each student achieve their personal best.
Ora Nui Tahitian Dance Troupe
Ora Nui Tahitian Dance Troupe presents “Ori Tahiti Fundamentals.”
Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance), with its rhythmic drum beats and fast hip/foot movements, is one of the most physically challenging cultural dance styles of the Pacific. Dedicated dancers gain strength and endurance right along with grace, poise and agility.
“At our workshop we will not only teach students the fundamental movements of ori tahiti, we will immerse them in the music, art, language, and culture of the Society Islands. Join us on a journey to the South Pacific as we show you how to shake it Polynesian style.”
The Mahajara Bhangra Group will be performing from 3:15 to 3:45 at Overlook Park. They bring together the youth of the Camas, Vancouver, and Portland area to come together and learn Bhangra which is Punjabi or North Indian type dance. At the same time, they teach them important values that will help them in their future endeavors.
Showcase a Country’s Flag
Our goal is to celebrate cultures at home and around the world. In order to create a festival atmosphere and to showcase the many places that Ridgefield families have roots, we plan on having flags of all nations along Pioneer Blvd and Main Street in the downtown area, as well as around the roundabouts. How many flags we have depends on how many families participate. Families who participate will have their name displayed at the festival (if they wish)!
If you are interested, please fill out this form. The cost per flag is $25 and the deadline for submission is August 10th.
Make sure to stay till the end of the event to see the Chinook Tribe perform our closing ceremony!
Founded in 2009, the Ridgefield Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May through September from 9-2 PM in Overlook Park in historic downtown Ridgefield. Featuring local sourced goods such as fresh baked breads, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, wood carvings, LuLaRoe, Scentsy & more…
Experience Ridgefield. Mark your calendars for some good old-fashioned, small-town fun as the Ridgefield School District prepares to host its third annual Experience Ridgefield event. The annual community carnival celebrates Ridgefield’s proud past, prosperous present and promising future. There will be food and craft vendors, informational kiosks, a carnival, a ribbon-cutting ceremony with guided tours to the new schools, and much more. For more information, see http://www.ridgefieldsd.org/
Experience Ridgefield Hours: 11:00AM-5:00PM
Oktoberfest. This year, Experience Ridgefield will be held on the same day as Oktoberfest, which is sponsored by the Ridgefield Main Street association (“RMS”). Ridgefield Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event with German-style food, local beers, and live music. All of the funds raised by the event will go toward the RMS mission to revitalize the Ridgefield downtown area. Oktoberfest, originally a celebration of a royal wedding, began over 200 years ago in a field in Munich, Germany. It’s now the largest festival on earth, with people coming all over the world to celebrate Bavarian culture and, of course, drink beer. But it’s not necessary to leave the United States to celebrate Oktoberfest. Many towns across the country – including Ridgefield – have embraced their German heritage, putting together their own festivals.
Oktoberfest Hours and Bier Garten Hours: 11:00AM-10:00PM General Admission to Bier Garten – $10, VIP Admission $20
activities you won’t want to miss:
11AM – Vancouver Concert Band
Noon – 6PM – CTRAN buses shuttle between Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center and downtown Ridgefield every 15 minutes.
1:00PM – Ribbon cutting for new schools, View Ridge and Sunset Ridge.
2:00PM – Wood Bat League announces team name.
4:00PM – Wiener dog races sponsored by Plush Furry Friends shop
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Founded in 2009, the Ridgefield Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May through September from 9-2 PM in Overlook Park in historic downtown Ridgefield. Featuring local sourced goods such as fresh baked breads, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, wood carvings, LuLaRoe, Scentsy & more…
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Join the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce for networking fun. Food, raffle drawings, handcrafted wines, and MORE!
R-Biz Networking happens the third Tuesday of each month at a variety of locations around Ridgefield. Take a look at the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce for the location this month.
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Give More 24! is a 24-hour online giving marathon that asks everyone who cares about southwest Washington to give from midnight to midnight on Thursday, September 20.
This year, the event benefits more than 150 nonprofits serving local communities and will inspire thousands of donations from people like you. Thanks to matching funds and prizes, your donation can even go further during Give More 24! Afterward, you can cheer on your favorite causes and get others involved on social media.
Last year, our community raised more than $1 million for local causes in just 24 hours. It shows that by giving what we can, wherever we are, at the same time, we can all make a BIG difference. This year, we hope to give even more with a $1.2 million goal.
Anyone with a debit or credit card can participate, and every dollar makes a huge difference. So join in and see what happens when we all give something more!
How to give more for local causes: 1. Visit give-more-24.org 2. Choose to support any of the 150+ local nonprofits 3. Make an online donation of $5 or more 4. Share your support on social media to get others involved
Ridgefield Main Street hosts a monthly community meeting with guest speakers on topics of interest for residents and business owners. All topics related to creating a sustainable, vibrant downtown.
Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase.
Flowserve Corporation, one of the world’s largest suppliers of fluid motion and control products and services, is celebrating the recent opening of their new 54,000 square foot facility in Ridgefield with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Relocation of their regional office and additional space for the current 25 employees was spearheaded by Ivan Easterly, Project Coordinator; Gary Kobka, General Manager; and Mike Smith, Regional Director.
“We chose Ridgefield because of the expansion of services in the area and the close proximity to the future Clark College campus, said Smith. Flowserve Corporation will be working closely with Clark College’s trades programs in hopes of developing future employees in a niche industry. The addition of five to eight employees is anticipated in the next year.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is hosted by the City of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce at:
Flowserve Corporation 7075 So. 5th Street Ridgefield, WA 98642
First Centennial Mortgage and NW Rose Real Estate are teaming up for grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Both agencies are celebrating new offices in downtown Ridgefield.
The ribbon cutting is hosted by the City of Ridgefield, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and Ridgefield Main Street.
Give More 24! is a 24-hour online giving marathon that asks everyone who cares about southwest Washington to give from midnight to midnight on Thursday, September 20.
This year, the event benefits more than 150 nonprofits serving local communities and will inspire thousands of donations from people like you. Thanks to matching funds and prizes, your donation can even go further during Give More 24! Afterward, you can cheer on your favorite causes and get others involved on social media.
Last year, our community raised more than $1 million for local causes in just 24 hours. It shows that by giving what we can, wherever we are, at the same time, we can all make a BIG difference. This year, we hope to give even more with a $1.2 million goal.
Anyone with a debit or credit card can participate, and every dollar makes a huge difference. So join in and see what happens when we all give something more!
How to give more for local causes: 1. Visit give-more-24.org 2. Choose to support any of the 150+ local nonprofits 3. Make an online donation of $5 or more 4. Share your support on social media to get others involved
Ridgefield Main Street hosts a monthly community meeting with guest speakers on topics of interest for residents and business owners. All topics related to creating a sustainable, vibrant downtown.
Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Breakfast is available for purchase.
Flowserve Corporation, one of the world’s largest suppliers of fluid motion and control products and services, is celebrating the recent opening of their new 54,000 square foot facility in Ridgefield with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Relocation of their regional office and additional space for the current 25 employees was spearheaded by Ivan Easterly, Project Coordinator; Gary Kobka, General Manager; and Mike Smith, Regional Director.
“We chose Ridgefield because of the expansion of services in the area and the close proximity to the future Clark College campus, said Smith. Flowserve Corporation will be working closely with Clark College’s trades programs in hopes of developing future employees in a niche industry. The addition of five to eight employees is anticipated in the next year.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is hosted by the City of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce at:
Flowserve Corporation 7075 So. 5th Street Ridgefield, WA 98642
First Centennial Mortgage and NW Rose Real Estate are teaming up for grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Both agencies are celebrating new offices in downtown Ridgefield.
The ribbon cutting is hosted by the City of Ridgefield, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and Ridgefield Main Street.
Founded in 2009, the Ridgefield Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May through September from 9-2 PM in Overlook Park in historic downtown Ridgefield. Featuring local sourced goods such as fresh baked breads, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, wood carvings, LuLaRoe, Scentsy & more…
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Lunch & learn networking education series sponsored by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce. Come to network and come to learn. Each month, the Chamber brings educational speakers with topics of interest to business owners.
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
Drop in anytime to help clean up Lake River! Volunteers will help clean up the beach shoreline as well as on the river by way of boat or paddle. Clark County Fire & Rescue will provide a small boat and Ridgefield Kayak will provide discounts for rentals if you want to be on the water.
This volunteer is fun for groups, families and individuals that want to do something to help preserve and protect our rivers and wildlife.
What should volunteers bring?
Weather appropriate attire that can get dirty – wading boots, gloves and outer wear.
A bucket or easy to carry trash receptacle if you have one.
A boat if you want to be on the water OR Ridgefield Kayak will provide discounts for rentals.
What will be provided?
Gloves, trash bags, buckets and “grabbers”
Snacks & beverages
Thank you to sponsors and everyone who is helping with this cleanup:
City of Ridgefield Port of Ridgefield Clark County Fire & Rescue Big Paddle Committee Ridgefield Kayak
Founded in 2009, the Ridgefield Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May through September from 9-2 PM in Overlook Park in historic downtown Ridgefield. Featuring local sourced goods such as fresh baked breads, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, wood carvings, LuLaRoe, Scentsy & more…
Tinkergarten provides early childhood learning in the outdoors. The curriculum engages a wide range of kids ages 18 months to 8 years. A season of Tinkergarten lessons are engineered to help kids develop a range of school readiness and lifelong-learning skills. Registration is available on-line for classes at Abrams Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In a 5-part class each week, Tinkergarten Leader, Tiffany Burnette, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development.
Who We Are: Tinkergarten is a social impact company committed to providing both play-based learning and a connection to nature for families everywhere.
Our Classes: Are small (12 children max), for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Meet once a week for about an hour, and a parent or guardian stays with each child.
Our Partnerships: Classes are designed to leave-no-trace. We support the areas we work with in a wide variety of ways; bringing new families to the green space, engaging very young children in nature play, and building a family culture of outdoor time and respect for nature.
We are excited to announce Ridgefield’s First Multicultural Festival!
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning September 10.
