Downtown Ridgeway BIA

05/23/2026

Hi Ridgeway! Unfortunately due to inclement weather, the Farmers Market for May 23rd will be cancelled! Please come back on the 30th for your shopping needs!

05/21/2026

🎉 VENDOR CALL OUT – RIDGEFEST 2026 🎉

Join us in historic Ridgeway for RidgeFest 2026, happening July 10–12!

We are currently welcoming:
✨ Artisans
✨ Local Organizations
✨ Food Trucks

Our Vendor Market will run:
📍 Saturday, July 11 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sunday, July 12 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

RidgeFest is a community celebration filled with live entertainment, family activities, music, local shopping, and summer festival vibes in the heart of Ridgeway.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, we would love to hear from you!

📧 Contact: [email protected] for more information and vendor applications.

05/06/2026

Calling all vendors!👋

Interested in becoming a vendor for Ridgefest 2026 or our Farmers Market?

Contact our Market Manager, Becky, at [email protected] for more information on the application process, or visit our website to learn more: https://historicridgewayca.squarespace.com/about

04/29/2026

It’s officially Farmers’ Market season 🌿

Join us as we kick off the season on May 9th with some of your favourite market vendors. The market will run from 8 AM – 1 PM, featuring fresh local finds, handmade goods, and more.

Plus, we have a special surprise planned for all the moms in celebration of Mother’s Day 💐

04/22/2026

Spring Clean-Up Day is here 🌱

Join us on Monday, April 27th starting at 10:00 AM in the Village Square as we come together to freshen up our community for the season.

We’ll have gloves, bags, and everything you need, just bring yourself and a willingness to lend a hand.

Let us know if you can make it. The more, the better💛

Contact us at: [email protected]

03/04/2026

A thriving town doesn’t happen by accident, it happens because people choose to show up. That’s the power of a Business Improvement Area (BIA).

When business owners volunteer their time, they’re not just giving back. They’re investing in the place that supports their livelihood. Beautification, events, marketing, advocacy, it all creates momentum.

But here’s the truth: strong BIAs are built by participation.

For community volunteers and local business owners that apply to become board members the rewards go far beyond meetings and planning:

✨ Personal fulfillment
✨ Skill development & leadership growth
✨ Expanded networks and connections
✨ Improved well-being
✨ A deeper sense of purpose
✨ Professional experience
✨ Personal growth
✨ Stronger, more united communities

A BIA isn’t just about business, it’s about building something bigger than any one storefront.

if you're interested in being a member of our board please email us at [email protected] or apply directly on the Town of Fort Erie's website: https://www.forterie.ca/town-hall/boards-and-committees/

03/04/2026

Love Ridgeway and want to be part of keeping it vibrant? ✨

We’re looking for community-minded people to help shape our events, beautification projects, and the future of our business district.

👉 Local business owners can apply to join the Ridgeway BIA Board here:
https://www.forterie.ca/town-hall/boards-and-committees/

02/16/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back and help keep Ridgeway beautiful and buzzing with great events? ✨

Our Board members play a key leadership role in shaping the future of Ridgeway. Supporting events, improving our streetscape, and helping guide planning and budgets.

To keep growing and getting better each year, we need passionate, community-minded people to help make it happen.

👉 Local business owners: Consider joining the RBIA Board as a full-time member. Apply here: https://www.forterie.ca/town-hall/boards-and-committees/

👉 Want to volunteer instead? We’d love your help too! Email [email protected] to join our events committee.

Let’s keep building something special, together. 💛

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us 🤍🎄

This season, we’re feeling especially grateful for the community that surrounds and supports us.

Your trust, kindness, and connection mean more than we can say. It’s truly an honour to serve such a caring, compassionate community.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, warmth, and moments that matter most. Thank you for being part of ours. ✨

12/06/2025