Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2020 BBQ Bash set for October 3rd
September 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual BBQ Bash from 10:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 at Liberty Park. The event is sponsored by TriStar Beverage of Clarksville, Queener Law, and Bojangles.
The public is invited to watch area teams compete to prepare the best tasting barbecue. Admission for the public is free, and guests can expect live music, artisan vendors and a cornhole tournament. Beer and barbecue will be available for purchase, and 100 percent of beer proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Handmade Holiday, November 9th-10th
November 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host Handmade Holidays, a two-day, indoor juried craft market featuring more than 60 of the best local and independent artists, designers and crafters.
The eighth annual Handmade Holidays will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, November 9th and from noon to 4:00pm, Sunday, November 10th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Shoppers can expect to find seasonal décor, ceramics, woodworking, metalwork, apparel, jewelry, soaps, toys, fabric crafts, candies, edibles, children’s accessories and more.
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.
Clarksville BBQ Bash next Saturday at Liberty Park
October 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 29th, 2019, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd barbecue contest “Clarksville BBQ Bash” at 10:00am at Liberty Park located at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Participating teams comprised of multiple people or an individual from near and far will compete to see who has the best BBQ and for a total of $5,000 in cash prizes! Competitors will cook chicken, pork ribs and pork butt. Interested in competing? Register online at www.CityofClarksville.com/BBQBash by Monday, October 14th, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors Golf Classic slated for June 23rd
June 20, 2017
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Athletics department’s Echo Power Engineering Governors Golf Classic fundraiser, presented by Hand Family Companies and the APSU Governors Club, is set for Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Clarksville Country Club and Swan Lake Golf Course.
The annual event serves a fundraiser to support student-athletes through scholarships, facility improvements and academic support. Teams can register for the four-player, best-ball scramble for $400.00, with hole sponsorships (which include both course) available for $500.00.
3rd Annual Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial 5K Road Race brings Community Together
August 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd Annual Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial 5K Road Race took place Saturday night, August 13th, 2016 at Beachaven Winery. The 1 Mile Fun Run started at 8:30pm and the 5k began at 9:00pm.
A slight rain moved into the area but tapered off by the start of the race. 322 people preregistered for the event and by race time, there were 358 runners/walkers participating.
“This event has grown really good over the last three years. It’s going to be an exciting night,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “These are good times.”
Double Feature to finish out the Clarksville’s Movies in the Park Series
October 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at Liberty Park for the final Movies in the Park event of the season, featuring two movies! “Hotel Transylvania” is scheduled to begin around 6:15pm, followed by the classic movie, “Ghostbusters”.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 29th, 2013
September 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Bark in the Park, Spooky Spectacular, Movies in the Park and Fright on Franklin.
Catch a free showing of “Gone with the Wind” at Clarksville’s Movies in the Park this Saturday
August 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Saturday, August 31st, at Liberty Park for this week’s Movies in the Park event, featuring the epic historical romance film, “Gone with the Wind,” adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer-winning 1936 novel.
“Gone with the Wind” is about a manipulative Southern belle, Scarlett O’Hara, who lives on her family’s cotton plantation in Georgia, carries on an affair with a blockade runner, Rhett Butler, during the American Civil War.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to give free showing of “Les Miserables” this Saturday
August 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Saturday, August 17th, at Liberty Park for this week’s Movies in the Park event, featuring the Oscar winning movie, “Les Miserables,” which is rated PG-13.
Les Miserables takes place in 19th century France where Jean Valjean breaks parole and is hunted by policeman Javert. Later he agrees to take care of factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. That decision changes their lives forever.