The fourth annual Taste of Oak Ridge on Sept. 22 in Jackson Square will feature food samples from local restaurants, music, and the opportunity to help a local medical facility, a press release said.
Restaurants that will take part include Dean’s Restaurant, Gondolier, The Market House, Razzleberry Lab and Kitchen, The Soup Kitchen, Time Out Deli, and The Other One. RNfit Weight Management will be offering samples as well.
The small portions or “tastes” from each vendor will cost $1 or $2 per item. Beer and wine will also be available.
Proceeds will benefit the Free Medical Clinic on Robertsville Road.
Sponsored by the Jackson Square Merchants Association, the event will also include live music provided by several local bands and musical groups. The music schedule is as follows:
- 5 p.m. — Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Mighty House Band
- 6 p.m.— Graham Marema (alternative folk music)
- 7 p.m. — The Rock Opera Show (J. Miller and friends)
- 8 p.m. — Ilia Steinschneider & Sean Claire (classical violin)
- 9 p.m. — Buck Hoffman and Andy “Puppy” Howe (1930’s Piedmont Blues duo)
Event organizers are still looking for local businesses that may be interested in serving as sponsors or restaurants owners who would like to take part. For more information, call Barbara Ferrell at (865) 483-0961 or Nancy Cosgrove at (865) 483-6799.
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