We are delighted to invite the public to join in the fun at Ridgefield's 10th Annual Heritage Day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 21st, 2010.
This is an utterly delightful, hometown event that provides activities as diverse as pony rides, roping lessons and a living history presentation by some of our devoted community volunteers.
If you have never been to Ridgefield, Washington, it is known as the 'best kept secret in Clark County". The Interstate-5 exit to get here is located just 14 miles from the I-5 Bridge and parking is always free. As a matter of fact, our town is so quaint, it only has one stoplight. The Garden Club volunteers keep the street plants looking gorgeous every summer too. By the way, this is a picture from an earlier time in Ridgefield, but if you want more detail... you'll have to come to our event and ask Charlotte Clevidence, the tireless volunteer organizer of this event. She also has purchased a portable scanner, so if you have some wonderful, old pictures you want to let us immortalize... bring them along too!
In fact, we have been a popular resort since Lewis & Clark were graciously hosted by the Chinook nation. Ridgefield is home to a 1500 acre National Wildlife Refuge with wonderful trails and a replica of a Chinook Plankhouse on the northern end. Our area is also rich in artifacts and most recently a Wolly Mammoth's tusk was discovered during a freeway works project. We are surrounded by rivers so if you come by boat, we're happy to see you too. Ridgefield Kayaks will be happy to rent you the equipment to paddle around on Lake River or Bachelor's Island and our storekeepers, farmers' market and restaurants will all have Heritage Day specials. Many people come here for our 4th of July Parade, and we hope many of you will join us to celebrate our heritage.
Here is a partial list of some of the activities, exhibits, food vendors and shopping options. This year we have a new Farmers' Market and local Artists will be exhibiting and selling their work. If you want to see the kinds of things our artists do, you can visit the Ridgefield Art Association website too.
RIDGEFIELD HERITAGE DAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
Media Contact: Elizabeth Madrigal, 360-887-4530
Email: elizabeth.madrigal@gmail.com
WHAT: 10th Annual Celebration of Ridgefield Heritage Day
WHO IS INVITED: Open to the general public
WHEN: Saturday, August 21st, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Community Center and Davis Park, 210 N. Main Avenue, Ridgefield, WA 98642
COST: Free, free and free.
Enjoy a drive to the country, a fascinating journey back into time and:
Activities:
Antique professional appraisals (minimal $3-$5 charge) sponsored by the Federated Women’s Club
Pony rides for the kids and roping lessons by the Boy Scouts of America
Book Signing by Becky Standal and Dan Kallem (Ridgefield Centennial History Book)
Special Living History Presentation: The people who established the Center 25 years ago will participate in an inspirational panel discussion sharing the project’s history.
Music:
Performances by the Opus School of Music and the Northwest Harmony Chorus
Shopping:
Commemorative Centennial Items
The Farmer’s Market
An Artist exhibit and sale
Lovely shops and family restaurants
Event Food:
Cotton Candy
Lion's Club Hotdogs and Hamburgers
Open House Refreshments in the Community Center
The Church Ladies and their amazing pies (famous at the Clark County Fair)
Several local restaurants are also within a short walking distance of the park
Special Presentation: Heritage Community Award
Exhibits:
Ridgefield High School Class Pictures Displayed for every decade since 1930 to 2000
Photos and Memorabilia from Ridgefield Families will be on display
Local newspapers from the mid-20th Century
Beautiful Antique Handmade Quilts and a Vintage Clothing Collection
Antique Farm Equipment including 10 tractors, a Potato Digger and a Corn Sheller
Other activities: Enjoy our Heritage Celebration and Ridgefield’s friendly people and hometown atmosphere.(Exit 14 off the I-5 the west just 3 miles will bring you to the fun!)
Selling Opportunity for Artists: Artists interested in exhibiting and selling their work are encouraged to contact us. We welcome your participation and no fee or commission will be charged.
For more information please contact Charlotte Clevidence at 360-887-8732 or Elizabeth Madrigal at 360-887-4530. You can also reach us by email at: ridgefieldheritagecommunity2@gmail.com.
