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Oct 01, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Spend time Downtown and on the Refuge during the annual Friends of the Refuge festival!
BirdFest & Bluegrass is a joint event planned in a partnership between the City of Ridgefield and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge that includes birding activities at the Refuge, vendors, kids crafts, Bluegrass performances, and a Pickers Festival.
DOWNTOWN RIDGEFIELD
Vendor Market – Overlook Park, 9am-2pm
Explore over 40 local vendors at Overlook Park from 9am to 2pm. Vendors include artisan bread and pastries, handmade crafts and gifts, artwork from local artists, snacks, ceramics and so much more.
BirdFest and Bluegrass Crafts – Overlook Park, 9am-2pm
Make your own souvenir from the 2022 BirdFest and Bluegrass! Our craft tent will be fully loaded with supplies and instructions for you to make and take fun bird and bluegrass themed items. While supplies last.
Bluegrass Jamming – 12pm-5pm
Bring your string instrument and jam along with others at one of our dedicated jamming locations!
Orienteering – Abrams Park, 10am-12pm
Explore the Abrams Park permanent orienteering course! Staff will be onsite to introduce you to the sport of orienteering an you can collect a bird sticker at each control!
ON THE REFUGE
Free to Visit & Seasonal Trails Will Be Open!
See https://ridgefieldwa.us/event/first-saturday-october/2022-10-01/ for full details and schedule