Ridgefield Make Music Day June 21
The Ridgefield Arts Council Celebrates Make Music Day
Ridgefield, CT — Make Music Ridgefield will return for its 7th straight year with a vibrant and eclectic mix of free, in-person musical events on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, with an ever-expanding schedule of events and performances across fifteen venues.
The Ridgefield Arts Council sponsors Make Music Day Ridgefield as part of its mission to generate attention for Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community. Among the myriad of venues which will host local musicians,
Ballard Park will serve as a central backdrop with an impressive range of bands, promising day-long grooves for the whole family.
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.
Venues to Check Out
The music doesn't stop there! Audiences will find musical performances 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.
Up to date list of town-wide performances, schedules & locations can be found HERE.
For more information or questions, contact Arts Council Co-Chairperson Jennifer Dineen, ridgefield@makemusicday.org, or 484-639-7141.
About the Ridgefield Arts Council: Founded in 1997, the mission of the Ridgefield Arts Council, a town-appointed committee is to inform, entertain, and inspire those who appreciate and create art in all its genres. The council generates attention for and facilitates collaboration between members of Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community.
The Ridgefield Arts Council Celebrates Make Music Day
Ridgefield, CT — Make Music Ridgefield will return for its 7th straight year with a vibrant and eclectic mix of free, in-person musical events on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, with an ever-expanding schedule of events and performances across fifteen venues.
The Ridgefield Arts Council sponsors Make Music Day Ridgefield as part of its mission to generate attention for Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community. Among the myriad of venues which will host local musicians,
Ballard Park will serve as a central backdrop with an impressive range of bands, promising day-long grooves for the whole family.
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.
Venues to Check Out
The music doesn't stop there! Audiences will find musical performances 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.
Up to date list of town-wide performances, schedules & locations can be found HERE.
For more information or questions, contact Arts Council Co-Chairperson Jennifer Dineen, ridgefield@makemusicday.org, or 484-639-7141.
About the Ridgefield Arts Council: Founded in 1997, the mission of the Ridgefield Arts Council, a town-appointed committee is to inform, entertain, and inspire those who appreciate and create art in all its genres. The council generates attention for and facilitates collaboration between members of Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community.
About Make Music Day: Make Music Day is presented by the NAMM Foundation, with the support of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts.
About Make Music Day: Make Music Day is presented by the NAMM Foundation, with the support of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts.
