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Oak Ridge calendar: Farmers' Day, Ridgefest, 9/11 remembrance and more

Oak Ridge Town Council · September 3, 2026

Summary

Community groups updated council on several upcoming events: Friends of Stokesdale's Farmers' Day on Sept. 19, a candidate forum Oct. 6, Ridgefest Sept. 10'12, the 9/11 remembrance at Heritage Farm Park on Sept. 11, Heritage Day later in September and Veterans Day observances in November.

Representatives from community organizations and advisory boards highlighted upcoming events and volunteer opportunities across Oak Ridge.

Molly Bird of Friends of Stokesdale invited residents to the 5th annual Farmers' Day on Sept. 19, featuring vendors, hayrides and a silent auction, and noted a candidate forum at Stokesdale Town Hall on Oct. 6. Parks and events staff listed Heritage Day and Ridgefest dates in September and noted a 9/11 memorial unveiling at the Veterans Honor Green scheduled for Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Special events volunteers said they expect to have new pavers installed before Veterans Day and listed plans for Music on the Lawn and other community activities.

Council and staff encouraged residents to participate and volunteered to help publicize events; several council members also thanked apprentices and volunteer youth liaisons for their service to boards and committees.

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