Ridgefield CT 250

06/13/2026

In the coming weeks you have TWO chances to catch this awesome band FOR FREE!! 🥳

Not only are they playing at Make Music Day on June 21, they are also playing at Ballard Park on July 4 and it’s sure to be a super fun time! Make plans to stop on by. 💃🏻🕺😎

Sunday 6/21 is Make Music Day all across the world. As part of that celebration, we look forward to embarking on a one day mini tour of Bethel and Ridgefield as we perform as a duo at 3 venues throughout the day. There will be live music all over the towns during the day- a great time to get out and ring in summer! We Hope to see you along the way!

06/11/2026

The RCA250 Cocktail Contest is underway, and seven Ridgefield restaurants are competing for the title of favorite commemorative cocktail.

Featured cocktails are available at:
✨ TerraSole
✨ R House
✨ Tablao
✨ Acapulco Grill & Bar
✨ Posa
✨ The Barn Door
✨ Bailey's Backyard (Just added!)

There's still time to sample the contenders and cast your vote. Just visit a participating restaurant, order the cocktail, and scan the QR code on-site to vote for your favorite.

Voting closes June 28. The winning cocktail will be featured at the Star Spangled Soirée on July 3! Be sure to get your tickets today and join in on the fun: www.ridgefieldct250.org.

Which cocktail will come out on top?

06/10/2026

🇺🇸 America only turns 250 once.

As Ridgefield prepares to commemorate this historic milestone, the celebration begins with the Star-Spangled Soirée on July 3.

Join friends and neighbors for an unforgettable evening at the historic Lounsbury House celebrating Ridgefield’s vibrant community spirit and the kickoff of our America 250 festivities. It’s a chance to be part of a once-in-a-generation celebration that brings our town together in honor of our nation’s semiquincentennial.

And that’s just the beginning:

🍸 The America 250 Cocktail Competition continues through June 28, with new participating restaurants joining the fun.

🇺🇸 Spend July 4 with us with Party in the Park! from 11am-2pm, featuring music from Bourbon & Britches, Contra dancing, face painting, glitter tattoos, stilt walking, family activities, a special reading of the Declaration of Independence from Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center and so much more.

There is something for everyone during Ridgefield’s America 250 commemoration.

✨ Purchase Star-Spangled Soirée tickets and learn more about all events at the link in our bio or visit RidgefieldCT250.org.

06/09/2026

🎶 Calling all Hamilton fans, Broadway lovers and history buffs! This Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 pm, join us as performer and storyteller Michael Langlois gives a fascinating talk on the founding of our nation through two popular American musicals, 1776 and Hamilton. Register at the Programs link in bio, or click here: https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/liberty-legacy-exploring-american-ideals-musicals-1776-and-hamilton-138848

06/08/2026

Come and join us at this fun and festive event! You can get your tickets at: ridgefieldct250.org.

Kick off the nation’s 250th commemoration weekend at the Star
Spangled Soirée, presented by Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250
and the Lounsbury House.

💃 Enjoy a lively summer evening at the historic Lounsbury House
featuring lite bites, beer and wine, live music, a DJ, and a vibrant
atmosphere as we celebrate summer, community, and the spirit of
independence in Ridgefield.

🍸 Guests will also enjoy the winning RCA250 Signature Cocktail,
selected through a friendly competition among local restaurants in
honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

🎟️ This is a 21+ event. Tickets are available at ridgefieldct250.org

06/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now! Join us for an unforgettable event!

Raise a glass to 250 YEARS! 🇺🇸 Join Lounsbury House & Ridgefield CT 250 for the 'STAR-SPANGLED Soirée' on Fri, July 3rd 6pm - 10pm — gourmet bites, beer & wine, PLUS the winning RCA250 cocktail, live MUSIC/DJ, for an UNFORGETTABLE night honoring community and the spirit of independence! Tickets available via https://ridgefieldct250.org/events/ridgefield-ct-liberty-and-libations/

05/25/2026

What a special day for Ridgefield and our community. 🇺🇸

Members of Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250 Committee loved joining the Memorial Day Parade alongside neighbors from across town. After a rainy holiday weekend, it was wonderful to see so many people lining the streets and coming together for one of Ridgefield’s most meaningful traditions.

Memorial Day weekend also marked the start of the RCA250 Cocktail Contest at participating Ridgefield restaurants and bars. Stop by to try the specialty cocktails and cast your vote for your favorite. 🍸

Next up:

✨ Star-Spangled Soirée — July 3
🎆 Party in the Park — July 4

We look forward to continuing the celebration with the community this summer. Visit ridgefieldct250.org for event details.

05/24/2026

🍹🇺🇸 Shake Up History with the RCA250 Cocktail Contest!

Ridgefield restaurants are raising a glass to America’s 250th with signature cocktails inspired by this historic celebration and your vote helps crown the winner.

The winning cocktail will be featured at the Star-Spangled Soiree on July 3rd, and the winning restaurant will be spotlighted on RCA250 social media.

Participating restaurants include:

🌟Barn Door
🌟Posa
🌟R House
🌟Tablao
🌟Terra Sole

Don’t see your favorite Ridgefield restaurant? Tag them below, we’re still accepting participating restaurants!

Your vote shakes up history. Cheers to 250 years! 🥂 Visit one of the restaurants listed above to cast your vote between now and June 28!