SummerFest is a celebration of old fashion fun! Shops all around Ridgefield will celebrate with sidewalk sales while Main Street will be closed to traffic from Prospect Street to Governor Street (Bailey Avenue is closed to traffic too) to host Kids Zone, Farm Stands, Music and over 80 Vendors. New this year is a touch-a-truck area where kids can explore a variety of vehicles.
SummerFest Music Line-up in front of Town Hall:
10:00 AM ~ 11:30 PM Music by Bobby Morrill featuring songs from the 60's, 70', 80's, and beyond
12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM Headliner band CAB & Company playing your favorite jazzy blues, rock, and pop. Cheryl Ann Boyd on vocals, Scott Sherman on guitar, and Don O'Keefe on percussion.
2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM Bach to Rock Band and then DJ playing music from the 1980's
Looking to spend the weekend in Ridgefield? This is the weekend to do it!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018
Start off the weekend at the "BBQ, Bourbon, & Beer" Gala at The Ridgefield Playhouse featuring the Dickey Betts Band or at a good ole' fashioned lobster dinner & clambake at The Lounsbury House.
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018
The day begins with Yoga in Ballard Park from 8:30 - 10 am with Lyn Kehoe Power Yoga. Then SummerFest starts at 10 am with vendors, sidewalk sales, farm stands, kids activities and touch-a-truck until 4 pm on Main Street, Bailey Avenue, and Catoonah Street in Downtown Ridgefield. Be sure to check out the shops down Catoonah Street for deep end of season sales. The Ridgefield Historical Society is also holding a 'selfie' contest with their Museum in the Street plaques. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum has their Third Saturday program featuring free admittance to the museum and a family-friendly art making workshop "Print Making in the Sun." And, pop into the children's area of the Ridgefield Library for their morning programs. End the day with a 4 pm matinee of Thrown Stone Theatre Company's "The Arsonists" or an 8 pm performance of Thrown Stone Theatre Company's "Where All Good Rabbits Go." Or take in the Don McLean concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 pm. Then cap off the night with Townvibe's "Cocktails with the Cast" at 10 pm at The Village Tavern.
Enjoy a 'green' expo starting at 12 pm followed by a production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" at 2 pm outdoors at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Tickets are FREE but must be reserved in advance (first come, first served). There is also a matinee showing of Thrown Stone Theatre Company's "Where All Good Rabbits Go" at 3 pm and an evening performance of Thrown Stone Theatre Company's "The Arsonists" at 7 pm. Stick around for dinner in Ridgefield and the Adam Ant concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
There are LOTS of fun things for all ages and interests in Ridgefield on SummerFest Day! This is a day you won't want to miss in our beautiful town!