It's almost time to "Party like it's 1964!"
Ridgefield Rewinds Summerfest '64 begins tonight in Ballard Park and HamletHub has all the information you need so you won't be "Wishin' & Hopin'" like Dusty Springfield, but rather "Dancing in the Streets" like Martha and the Vandellas.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, July 18
"Ridgefield a Go Go," Ballard Park 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- 5:30-7 p.m. Sgt Lefferts Phony Hearts Club Band (Beatles Music)
- 7-7:30 p.m. Fred Astaire Dance Studios (Dances of the '60s)
- 7:30-9 p.m. The Groove Zone (Motown Sound; music and dancing)
- 8:30-9:30 p.m. Lawn Blanket Drive-In
Saturday, July 19 (Main Street Closed from Bailey Avenue to the CVS Shopping Center; Bailey Avenue is Closed)
Entertainment Pavilion, Main Street & Bailey Avenue
- 8:30-10 a.m. Yoga in the Park, Buddhi Mat Yoga
- 10-10:30 a.m. Zumba a Go Go, Ridgefield Fitness Studio
- 11 a.m.-12 Noon Wonderama with Dave Goldenberg Trivia, Hula Hoop, Best 60's "Look" Contests
- 12-2 p.m. Sgt. Lefferts Phony Hearts Club Band
- 2-2:30 p.m. Shopping Spree Prize Drawings, Rudy Marconi
- 2:30-4 p.m. The Blue Yodels, Music of the 60's Sponsored by HamletHub.
Various Activities, Main Street Area 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Vendors & Street Fair – Main St & Bailey Ave
- Kids Fun Zone – Behind Town Hall
- Cruise-In Car Show – Governor Street Parking Lot
- Swap Meet Tag Sale – Catoonah Street
7-9 p.m. Free CHIRP Concert at Ridgefield Playhouse, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
Many local merchants and organizations are also turning back the clocks to 1964 too. Windows and stores will be decorated like they were in 1964, food and drinks will be reminiscent of the era and some store's special events will have you thinking you're in the 60s! Some of our favorites include:
Happy Hour at 850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza and Fifty Coins will feature beer at 1964 prices.
Renew, Art Cottage and Consignment is having a Swap Meet (Tag Sale) on Catoonah Street that is not to be missed.
The Ridgefield Library will be plenty of activities and a book sale with all titles being offered for $2.
Hutton's Fine Menswear is offering discounts up to 60% off regular prices; and Craig's Fine Jewelry is offering 64% off their sale merchandise, along with $64 pearl bracelets from Honora.