Ridgefield’s Downtown Comes Alive with BirdFest & Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, October 4.

Ridgefield, WA — Downtown Ridgefield and the scenic Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will be buzzing with music, creativity, and outdoor adventure on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the city hosts its annual BirdFest & Bluegrass Festival in partnership with the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. This family-friendly celebration highlights bluegrass performances and a Picker’s Festival, vendors, young entrepreneurs, themed kids’ crafts and the natural beauty of the Refuge with Sandhill Cranes, auto tours, and guided hikes.

From 9 AM to 2 PM, the First Saturday Vendor Market at Davis Park will feature over 60 local vendors offering artisan breads, handmade crafts, artwork from local artists, and delicious snacks. At Overlook Park, children take the lead at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, where young innovators set up booths, interact with customers and manage their own small-scale sales.

Music fills the day with live bluegrass performances at multiple locations: the Phoenix Duo performs at Overlook Park from 11 AM to 2 PM, Oregon Music Academy Fiddlers play at Davis Park from 12 PM to 2 PM, and venues including Sportsman’s Public House and Ridgefield Craft Brewing host additional performances throughout the afternoon and evening. Guests can also join spontaneous jam sessions with their own string instruments at several downtown locations.

Nature enthusiasts can create bird and music-themed crafts at Davis Park then hit the waterfront to glide along the shoreline on free dragon boat paddles from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. At the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, where Sandhill Cranes are migrating through, Ospreys are celebrated as the Bird of the Year, and visitors can enjoy auto tours, guided hikes, interactive booths, and fun activities for kids.

Parking is available at the Carty Unit (28908 N Main Ave), Union Ridge Elementary, along Railroad Ave and Mill St, Ridgefield Waterfront and on downtown streets.

Whether drawn by music, markets, or outdoor adventure, BirdFest & Bluegrass offers a full day of discovery, community spirit, and family fun. 

The full schedule and details on how to participate are available at RidgefieldWa.us/BirdFest.