Council approves Ridgeway Rocks festival for July 4 and July 25 in Hartwell Park

May 13, 2026

Council approved a request by organizer Mark to hold Ridgeway Rocks (local bands; beer tent operated by the event promoter) in Hartwell Park on July 4 and July 25, with the mayor recusing because he is a performer.

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Council approved the request to host the Ridgeway Rocks music festival on two Saturdays — July 4 (rock‑oriented) and July 25 (bluegrass/singer‑songwriter) — using the existing concert infrastructure and the town’s alcohol‑sales tent. Organizer Mark said he obtained sponsors and would use the concert series’ equipment; he asked council staff to authorize the event and noted Rat Rat will run the beer tent. Mayor Clark recused himself from the vote because he will play at the festival.

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