Ridgefield Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival
October 5
It’s that time! Download the official schedule and save the date to plan your day for BirdFest & Bluegrass, October 5, 2024! Stop by for family fun all over the town of Ridgefield. Also, join us to celebrate our 25th anniversary on Friday, October 4, for a special event on the Ridgefield Waterfront! The schedule is available in convenient PDF format.
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. They celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and they celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory species, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, habitat restoration programs, and so much more – there is a lot to celebrate, and a lot to learn.
Whether you head downtown to jam with bluegrass bands, shop, or do crafts, take a drive around the Refuge’s Auto Tour, or head to the Carty Unit for family crafts, guided hikes, or a walk on the trail- there is something for everyone, and lots to learn!