Oak Ridge, TN       June 18 - 19, 2010

2010 Schedule of Events


General Events

Exhibitors - Arts & Crafts Show - Antiques & Collectibles Show
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m./Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Library Parking Lot & Surrounding Area

TN Creates Juried Arts & Crafts Fair
(Oak Ridge Art Center)
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m./Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Civic Center Gym

Raku Pottery Firings and Other Craft Demonstrations
Friday Noon-4 p.m./Saturday Noon-4 p.m.
By the Bus Drop Off and inside the Civic Center

Secret City Festival Doubles Tennis Tournament – 1940’s Theme
June 18-20, 2010 - Men’s, women’s and mixed doubles for ages 8 to 80 (Rain dates:  June 25, 26 and 27). Fee: $20 – includes shirt. Anyone wearing a white tennis outfit will automatically be entered into a raffle.
Contact: David Bowman – 481-0512 or aceace10s@yahoo.com

Secret City Home Run - 5K Run/Walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County
Saturday, June 19 - Check in from 6:30 – 7:25 AM; Race begins: 7:30 AM. Melton Lake Drive starting at Flatwater Grill. Click HERE to register online.
For more information visit: www.hfhac.org

Concert Featuring Daryl Stuermer-Genesis Rewired
Also appearing:Break on Through-A Tribute to the Doors - Tres Hombres - ZZ Top Tribute Band - $15 Admission ($12 "Early Bird" May 1-June 13)
Friday 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30)
Bissell Park Adjacent to West Parking Lot

Open Rehearsal with Oak Ridge Community Orchestra
Saturday 10 a.m.-12 noon
Under the Oaks in Front of the Public Library (entrance) Contact Nancy England 483-0260 - nengland@comcast.net

Concert Featuring Chubby Checker
Also appearing: The Atomic Horns
($12 "Early Bird" May 1-June 13)
Saturday 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30)
Bissell Park Adjacent to West Parking Lot

Children’s Area

FREE EVENTS
Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m.
- Interact with Oscar the Robot
- Crafts and Games
- Water Wars--The Ultimate Water Balloon Game
- Giant Inflatables
- Climbing Wall

Petting Zoo
Pony Rides $4
Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Children's Entertainment - Pool Patio Tent

Magic & Illusions by Michael Messing
Saturday 1-1:30 p.m., 4-4:30 p.m.
Children's Stage on the Pool Patio

National Fitness - Kids in Motion
Saturday 11-11:30 a.m., 2-2:30 p.m.
Children's Stage on the Pool Patio

Mt. Marionettes Puppet Show
Appearing on the Children's Stage
Friday and Saturday - TBD

Youth Area (AMSE Field)

YOUTH AREA SCHEDULE
Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m

Laser Tag
Waterslide
Climbing Wall
Euro Bungee
Obstacle Course
LIVE DJ MUSIC
Military Vehicles Onsite
Bouncy Boxing
Quarterback Attack
Football Toss Game

Zipline


Pavilion FRIDAY

11:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies – Mayor will read proclamation, recognition of sponsors

Noon - The Early Bird Special – Just fun music for all!

1 p.m. - Mountain Marionettes –fast paced puppet show to charm adults and children alike.

2 p.m. - National Fitness Center – Come exercise and energize

2:30 p.m. - World Record JugglerBruce Sarafian - Amazing

3:00 p.m. - The Springs – Country to Christian Country to Southern Rock

4:30 p.m. - World Record JugglerBruce Sarafian - Amazing

5:00 p.m. - Greylan James & The Crossroads Band - 2008 Nashville Music City Rising vocalist of the Year.

6:00 p.m. - TTJC Karate Demo Team – Stunts and thrills.

Historical Interests

WWII Combat Reenactment
(Five Oh First Group)
Saturday 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m.
West end of Bissell Park

WWII Living History
(Five Oh First Group)
Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
West End of Bissell Park

Celebrate Oak Ridge History
(Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association)
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Civic Center A/B and Club Rooms

Snoopy World War I Flying Ace
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
40 high quality reproduction prints of Charles M. Schulz's original design of Snoopy as WWI Flying Ace.
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

1940's Flat Top LIVES at AMSE
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
AMSE visitors can enter the 1940's original Flat Top with period furnishings to find out what life was like in the Secret City of Oak Ridge.
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Discover Life in America All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory 
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
Captivating illustrations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park ecosystem (plants, animals and microorganisms) - AMSE Lobby
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Ridge Oral Histories Project
Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Library Lobby

Tolling of the Bell
(By United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Smoky Mountain Base)
Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Friendship Bell in A.K. Bissell Park

Tour Information

Secret City Scenic Excursion Train
(Southern Appalachia Railway Museum)
$15 Adults, $10 Children
Saturday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Dinner train 6 p.m - $65.00 per person
Train Boards at Heritage Center

Y-12 National Security Complex Tour
Y-12 Tours run all day leaving from New Hope as soon as a bus fills.  Tours will last approximately one hour. Shuttles will run between AMSE and New Hope all day. Must be a US Citizen (valid drivers license) and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. See the world’s ONLY Alpha Calutron Magnets & more!
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DOE Facilities Public Bus Tours
Required registration begins at 9 a.m. Space is limited. Restrictions apply (Must be 10 or older, a US Citizen, and have picture ID). All tours leave from AMSE.
Friday Noon - 2:30 p.m. - This tour is free with AMSE admission with stops at Y-12's New Hope Center,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Spallation Neutron Source and Graphite Reactor and a tour around the Oak Ridge Technology Park).
Free Tours: Leaving from AMSE
Friday 3:30 - 5 p.m. - X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 10 - 11:30 a.m. - X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday Noon - 1:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor

K-25 Heritage Trail Bus Tours
(Must be 10 or older. Pre-registration not required.) Board bus at AMSE each day.
Fri. and Sat. tours depart at 9am, 11am, and 2

Pavilion SATURDAY

10:00 a.m. - Knox Pipes & Drums – Scottish heritage through music

11:00 a.m. - World Record JugglerBruce Sarafian - Amazing

11:30 a.m. - Middle Eastern Dancers

Noon - Oak Ridge Community Band – Marches, marches & marches.

1:00 p.m. - Claxton Country Squares – Square Dancing – come join in.

1:30 p.m. - Middle Eastern Dancers

2:15 p.m. - VIP Band – Secret City Festival favorite

3:00 p.m. - World Record Juggler Bruce Sarafian - Amazing

4:00 p.m. - Ciderville Farm and Home Show – Bluegrass and country show with something for everyone.

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