Elese P. Steward Meadows, left, sells decorated gourds at the 14th Annual Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge on Saturday.
The 14th annual Lavender Festival in historic Jackson Square was in Oak Ridge this past weekend.
There were many repeat vendors, such as Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm and Heaven Scent, as well as musical performances and food. Performers included Allen McBride, Liz and Tim, and Frost Bottom Boys.
The Secret City Festival begins today at 11:30 a.m. and goes through 7 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.
It features children’s activities, a youth area, music, food, history exhibits, bus tours, arts and crafts, and a World War II re-enactment.
The 14th annual Lavender Festival in historic Jackson Square is happening this Friday and Saturday, and it features herbs, music, food and crafts.
There will also be demonstrations, such as information about growing your own lavender, “Herbs for Radiant Skin,” and learning about extracting botanical waters.
A juried arts and craft fair called Tennessee Creates will feature original arts and crafts from regional artists during this weekend’s Secret City Festival.
Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Art Center, the free arts and crafts fair is called Tennessee Creates. Now in its sixth year, it runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday.
RSCC art students were recognized at the annual Student Art Show. Front row, from left, are Stephany Huston, Emily Walkup, Susan Rosenbaum, Elizabeth Long, and Breanna Wright. Second row, from left, are Minh Nghiem, Ivan Cornejo, Alli Schatzer, and Elizabeth Findley. (Photo submitted by RSCC)
Roane State Community College art students earned awards for their work in the college’s Student Art Show, according to a press release from the college. The show is held at the end of the spring semester.
A vendor sells herbs at the Lavender Festival. (Photo submitted by Charlie Samuels)
Oak Ridge’s Historic Jackson Square will host the 14th Annual Lavender Festival on Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The festival will feature information and products related to gardening, cooking, health, and aromatherapy. There will be plants and herbs for sale as well as arts and crafts. Children’s activities will include blow painting, seed planting, a sachet workshop, and more.
High Places Church at the Grove Theater is having an open mic night at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
Performances can include poetry readings, humor, and acoustic music, such as guitar and harmonica. This event is usually around the last Saturday of the month.
The Grove Theater is located at 123 Randolph Rd in Oak Ridge.
For more information, call (865) 719-4305.
