Make Music Day Ridgefield Featured Venue: BALLARD PARK!
On June 21st, Ballard Park will serve as a central backdrop with an impressive range of bands, promising day-long grooves for the whole family to celebrate Make Music Day.
Special thanks to Sugar Hollow Taproom for partnering on this year’s great band line-up!
Ballard Park Lineup for Make Music Ridgefield 2025
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Kicking off the afternoon, Tony and the West Siders deliver a feel-good mix of classic rock and blues, setting the tone for a day of music in the park.
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Blending modern pop and soul with classic rock and a 21st-century twist, Gravity Feed will deliver a high-energy show packed with contagious fun and feel-good vibes.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
A true highlight of the day, Sugar House blends funk, soul, and rock with a deep catalogue spanning from Stevie Wonder to Led Zeppelin to the Allman Brothers and Chris Stapleton. The band is especially beloved in Ridgefield—not only for their talented musicians but because one of their members is Ridgefield High School Orchestra Director and Ridgefield Arts Council member Michael McNamara. Sugar House’s presence at Ballard Park is a full-circle celebration of community and collaboration. Expect crowd favorites and music that bridges generations.
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
With seasoned players, The Mystery Train Band brings the joy of Jerry Garcia’s solo and cover work, along with work by Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, Van Morrison, and others.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Capping off the day, get ready for a rock ’n’ roll explosion as Ridgefield’s own MOJO takes the stage. This high-energy classic rock band lights up the park with timeless hits from the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, CSNY, Bob Dylan, the Band, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more.
Other Venues to Check Out
The music doesn't stop there! Audiences will find musical performances from 11 am to 8 pm at First Congregational Church, Town Hall, The Meetinghouse, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Running Company, Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, Marketplace at Copps Hill, Cellar XV, and many other venues throughout town.
An up-to-date list of town-wide performances, schedules & locations can be found HERE.