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 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 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.
APSU to debut Trebuchet at Clarksville BBQ Bash
October 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will haul its medieval siege machine to the Clarksville BBQ Bash on October 19th, 2019 to hurl pumpkins hundreds of feet.
Bryan Gaither – lab manager for the APSU Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy – has been working on the machine, called a trebuchet, for several weeks.
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.
Hilltop Supermarket 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off better than ever
May 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – It had been raining early in the morning and rain was forecasted all day, but it let up during the Hilltop Supermarket 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off. The event was held Saturday, May 4th.
“The weather actually turned out great. We thought it was going to pour down all day,” said Cody Jackson, Hilltop Supermarket. “It was a little cloudy with a few drops of rain but it wasn’t bad at all. We got lucky.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville BBQ Bash Winners
October 25, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted Clarksville’s second annual Clarksville BBQ Bash on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at Liberty Park.
The Clarksville BBQ Bash included a full barbecue competition, people’s choice, fun run, cornhole tournament, artisan vendors and a football viewing party.
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 registration deadline approaches
September 29, 2018
Clarksville BBQ Bash
Clarksville, TN – Participants of all fitness levels are invited to join in the Clarksville BBQ Bash on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 to run or walk a course at Liberty Park and grab a taste of beer and barbecue at the finish line.
Each participant will receive an event T-shirt and finish with a full belly! Runners are encouraged to make a day of it and stay for the Clarksville BBQ Bash activities.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2018 Fall/Winter Activity Guide now available
August 24, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The new 2018 Fall/Winter Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available, offering details about scores of programs and events, a detailed map showing all 47 of the department’s parks, trails and facilities, and information about rentals for private functions.
The guide also offers information about 15 new events and programs from September to December in the City’s parks, recreation centers and indoor pool and includes information about current and upcoming park projects and improvements.