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ImageRidgeFest 2026! Thursday!More Info
09/10/2026 - 09/10/2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

RidgeFest is Oak Ridge's biggest annual celebration, bringing three days of carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and community fun to Oak Ridge Town Park. Whether you're coming for the fireworks, the classic cars, or just a plate of BBQ with the family, there's something for everyone.

Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–9:30 PM

Kick off the weekend with carnival rides, games, and food trucks (all-night ride pass $25). Don't miss the RidgeFest Cruise-In, supercharged by EuroHaus and Shine Shop Automotive, plus the Town of Oak Ridge's "Music in the Park" featuring Bandemic from 6–9 PM.
RidgeFest 2026! Friday!More Info
09/11/2026 - 09/11/2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

RidgeFest is Oak Ridge‘s biggest annual celebration, bringing three days of carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and community fun to Oak Ridge Town Park. Whether you‘re coming for the fireworks, the classic cars, or just a plate of BBQ with the family, there‘s something for everyone.

Friday, September 11 | 5:30–9:30 PM

The fun continues with an all-night ride pass ($30), food trucks serving burgers, BBQ, pizza, Mexican, seafood, Greek, hot dogs, ice cream, donuts, and every carnival favorite in between. Check out the Iconic Cars display by the Legendary Garage, and enjoy live music from Oak Ridge Arts Collective (5:30 PM) and Ghosts of Liberty (7:30 PM).
RidgeFest 2026! Saturday!More Info
09/12/2026 - 09/12/2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

RidgeFest is Oak Ridge‘s biggest annual celebration, bringing three days of carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and community fun to Oak Ridge Town Park. Whether you‘re coming for the fireworks, the classic cars, or just a plate of BBQ with the family, there‘s something for everyone.

Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–10:00 PM

The grand finale. Enjoy carnival rides and food trucks (ride pass $30), browse the Merchant Marketplace, and let the kids explore KidSummit. Live music from School of Rock (5:15 PM) and Limited Engagement (7:30 PM) leads into the Town of Oak Ridge Fireworks at 8:30 PM.
ImageSeptember Merchant's Meeting- AI Safety and Security for Small BusinessesMore Info
09/30/2026 - 09/30/2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
AI is popping up everywhere, from everyday productivity tools to sophisticated inbox scams targeting local business owners. Do you know how to safely navigate the shift?
Join the Merchants of Oak Ridge for our September meeting featuring guest speakers Josh Sammons (VP/COO) and Steven Taylor (Business Development Manager) from Solace IT Solutions.
Josh and Steven will break down what small business owners actually need to know about AI security, including:
- Which AI tools are safe for your team to use
- Sensitive information you should never paste into AI prompts
- The latest AI-powered scams targeting small businesses
- Practical, straightforward steps to protect your company, data, and staff
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Coffee & Connect: 7:30 AM
Meeting & Networking: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: Oak Ridge Town Hall
Details & Info: merchantsofoakridgenc.com
Come grab a cup of coffee, network with local business owners, and leave with actionable steps to keep your operations secure. 
See you there!
Oak Ridge Town Hall