Ridgefield CHIRP
General Info
CHIRP presents free outdoor family concerts in Ridgefield’s Ballard Park every Tues. and Thurs. from May 27 through August 28, 2025. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics.
If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/
Folks, parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following: Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.
It is now possible to donate to CHIRP online. Help us make our twenty third (23) anniversary season the best yet… https://chirpct.org/donate
We are still in need your donations. So please, send your checks to CHIRP, Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT. 06877. For the many of you who live in surrounding towns and enjoy CHIRP we now have the capacity to accept online donations. Please click on link above. Please help us provide free music in the park for all who wish to come and enjoy and remember, when it rains we are most often at either East Ridge Middle School Auditorium or The Ridgefield Playhouse. Both are find indoor venues, so don’t let bad weather keep you home.
CHIRP is a series of free concerts Tuesdays and Thursdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the heart of Ridgefield Connecticut’s Ballard Park. This year we begin May 28, with the Ridgefield High School Orchestra in a special opening concert. Concerts continue thereafter beginning June 4 on both Tues. and Thurs. evenings.
CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Recreation Department and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.
CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination.”
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics.
If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/
Folks, parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following: Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.
It is now possible to donate to CHIRP online. Help us make our twenty third (23) anniversary season the best yet… https://chirpct.org/donate
We are still in need your donations. So please, send your checks to CHIRP, Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT. 06877. For the many of you who live in surrounding towns and enjoy CHIRP we now have the capacity to accept online donations. Please click on link above. Please help us provide free music in the park for all who wish to come and enjoy and remember, when it rains we are most often at either East Ridge Middle School Auditorium or The Ridgefield Playhouse. Both are find indoor venues, so don’t let bad weather keep you home.
CHIRP is a series of free concerts Tuesdays and Thursdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the heart of Ridgefield Connecticut’s Ballard Park. This year we begin May 28, with the Ridgefield High School Orchestra in a special opening concert. Concerts continue thereafter beginning June 4 on both Tues. and Thurs. evenings.
CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Recreation Department and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.
CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination.”
Dates
May 27 to Aug 29
Line-up
May 27 ~ RHS Symphony Orchestra
June 3 ~ John Papa Gros
June 5 ~ Honey Island Swamp Band
June 10 ~ Chris Berardo & the Desperardos
June 12 ~ Amy Speace
June 17 ~ Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez
June 19 ~ Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road
June 24 ~ C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band
June 26 ~ Nefesh Mountain
July 1 ~ I Draw Slow
July 3 ~ The Fairfield Counts
July 8 ~ Cool Cool Cool
July 10 ~ Nikki Hill
July 15 ~ Chinobay
July 17 ~ Hot Club of Cowtown
July 22 ~ Trey Wellington Band
July 24 ~ The Cold Stares
July 29 ~ Junco Partners
July 31 ~ Sam Morrow Band
June 3 ~ John Papa Gros
June 5 ~ Honey Island Swamp Band
June 10 ~ Chris Berardo & the Desperardos
June 12 ~ Amy Speace
June 17 ~ Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez
June 19 ~ Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road
June 24 ~ C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band
June 26 ~ Nefesh Mountain
July 1 ~ I Draw Slow
July 3 ~ The Fairfield Counts
July 8 ~ Cool Cool Cool
July 10 ~ Nikki Hill
July 15 ~ Chinobay
July 17 ~ Hot Club of Cowtown
July 22 ~ Trey Wellington Band
July 24 ~ The Cold Stares
July 29 ~ Junco Partners
July 31 ~ Sam Morrow Band