Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold several Independence Day programs
June 25, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Independence Day celebration will look different this year amid health concerns from the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
While no fireworks celebration is planned, The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is preparing multiple events and activities leading up to Independence Day.
Events include: Toddler Fourth of July Craft Class, Independence Day Attire creation, Yankee Doodle Dandy Crafts & Snacks, Star-Spangled Family Non-Cooking Class and the Firecracker Virtual 5K.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to replace traditional celebrations with Family and Virtual Activities.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville BBQ Bash winners
October 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted Clarksville’s third annual Clarksville BBQ Bash on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at Liberty Park.
The BBQ Bash included a full barbecue competition, people’s choice, cornhole tournament, artisan vendors and kids activities.
Barbeque Competition: Nineteen competitors from near and far met on the banks of the Cumberland River this weekend to see who had the best barbeque. A team of judges evaluated barbeque in three categories (pork, chicken, ribs) based on the following criteria: taste, appearance, and texture.
Third annual Clarksville BBQ Bash was held Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville BBQ Bash to be held this Saturday at Liberty Park
October 17, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Clarksville BBQ Bash is free event to the public and will take place beginning at 10:00am, Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Clarksville BBQ Bash returning to Liberty Park
May 16, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Now’s the time to save the date for Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s BBQ Bash.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash is free to the public and will take place beginning at 11:00am, Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Clarksville BBQ Bash set for October 7th at Liberty Park
September 28, 2017
Barbecue bragging rights, great food and a good time will be up for grabs October 7th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and SERVPRO of Montgomery County Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration Company have teamed up to host a full barbecue competition experience.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash is free to the public and will be from 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Clarksville BBQ Bash coming to Liberty Park
September 14, 2017
Registration now open for teams ready to compete
Clarksville, TN – Barbecue bragging rights, great food and a good time will be up for grabs October 7th, 2017 at the Clarksville BBQ Bash.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and SERVPRO of Montgomery County Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration Company have teamed up with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) to provide the full barbeque competition experience.
Central Civitan Club begins cooking barbecue for tomorrow’s 106th annual Lone Oak Picnic
July 25, 2014
Cunningham, TN – The 106th annual Lone Oak Picnic begins tomorrow, July 26th, at 10:00am. In preparation for the event, Central Civitan Club members began cooking their pork barbeque Friday night at 6:00pm. In total, they are cooking 4 whole hogs and 30 shoulders. They will also cook around 200 chickens.
“We cook our barbeque the old fashion way on a pit,” stated Charlie Davis. “It’s really the only way to cook good barbeque.” Charlie and his brother Billy Davis will be overseeing the cooking overnight. By 8:00am Saturday morning, the pork barbeque will be done and ready to pull.
Central Civitan Club began cooking four whole hogs Friday night for Saturday’s Lone Oak Picnic.
Lone Oak Picnic provides great food and entertainment to the Cunningham Community
August 1, 2013
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, the Central Civitan Club held the 105th Annual Lone Oak Picnic from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Central Civitan Building located on Alonzo Place in Southern Montgomery County. By 11:00am, the parking area was overflowing with cars and trucks of those in attendance.
“This morning it was threatening rain, but the sun came out and we have a beautiful day for the event,” stated Central Civitan officer Larry Pitts.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Supermarket held their 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30th. The event kicked off at 11:00am with activities such as inflatables, face painting, cupcake decorating and more.
The Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department was selling hotdogs, hamburgers, etc. Homestead BBQ & More from Hopkinsville, KY came to the event and was selling their award winning barbeque. Central Pizza was also there giving away free slices.
Kids had a lot of fun at the 18th Annual Hilltop Supermarket Easter Egg Hunt Saturday.
Come downtown to Porkin in the Park this Friday and Saturday
July 8, 2010
The 3rd annual Porkin in the Park is Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th at Strawberry alley. Downtown Clarksville will be filled with the smell of slow hickory smoked barbeque and the sounds of live music. Clarksville Kiwanis Club is hosting its third annual Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Porkin in the Park State Championship Contest presented by Bud Light. Teams from all over the eastern United States will be competing for $6,500 in prize money in five categories, chicken, pulled pork bbq, brisket, ribs, and dessert. Don’t worry; there will be plenty of championship barbeque for sale so come hungry.
The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the food, there’s live music both nights beginning at 6:00pm. Mike Robinson will kick things off Friday followed by Les Kerr and the Bayou Band. Saturday night Southern Comfort will open for The Beagles. There’s a kid’s zone both days for the little ones with inflatables.
