Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Thursday, September 11, and continuing through September 17.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Thursday, August 28, and continuing through September 3.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge Aug. 9-13
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Saturday, August 9, and continuing through August 13.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Aug. 2-6
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Saturday, August 2, and continuing through August 6.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from July 18-23
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Friday, July 18, and continuing through July 23.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from July 4-9
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Friday, July 4, and continuing through July 9.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from June 26-July 2
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Thursday, June 26, and continuing through July 2.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from June 19-25
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Thursday, June 19, and continuing through June 25.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
Tours of Manhattan Project sites a highlight of Secret City Festival
One of the highlights of the annual Secret City Festival, taking place Friday and Saturday at A.K. Bissell Park, is the series of tours that run all day both days.
Each of the four tours will depart from the American Museum of Science and Energy at scheduled times. In addition, the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train will be chugging along during the festival.
Visitors will have a unique opportunity to tour three historic Manhattan Project World War II sites. On Friday, June 13, Y-12 will host tours from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The one-hour tour will include the Y-12 History Center, Building 9731, the Chestnut Ridge Overlook, and Bear Creek Road.
Also on Friday, visitors can take the U.S. Department of Energy Facilities Bus Tour, which is included with a $1 admission to AMSE. This tour includes stops at the Y-12 New Hope Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Graphite Reactor, and a tour around the East Tennessee Technology Park. A separate tour that focuses on the X-10 Graphite Reactor is available at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday.
On Saturday, there will be four opportunities to tour the ORNL Graphite Reactor. All tours will begin at the American Museum of Science and Energy. The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train will be running three tours as well. Departure times for both tours are listed below: [Read more…]
What’s happening in Oak Ridge from June 13-18
Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Friday, June 13, and continuing through June 18.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau: [Read more…]
Secret City Festival features something for everyone
A large crowd waits to hear music during the June 2012 festival.
Make plans to attend the 12th Annual Secret City Festival on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, in historic Oak Ridge. Join more than 20,000 visitors and residents to celebrate the end of World War II and the heritage of Oak Ridge from 1945 to the present.
Here’s an overview of some of the many activities and events taking place at this year’s festival: [Read more…]
Secret City Festival reminds concert attendees of security procedures
Visitors to the Secret City Festival next weekend can expect tighter security measures and maybe a few delays when entering the concerts this year, all in the name of safety.
“In light of recent events, we’re being extra vigilant in our protection of our attendees, staff, and the community during the festival concerts,†said Oak Ridge Police Chief Jim Akagi.
No backpacks or coolers will be allowed into the concert site and all bags will be subject to search. This includes bags used to store chairs. Visitors should expect delays if carrying in anything that needs to be searched. Organizers suggest festival attendees only bring their concert tickets, money for food, an ID to buy or consume beer, and a chair for the concerts. Once inside the concert site, festival seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The concert site opens at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…]
