Don’t want to just be a bystander in the show? Enter your boat in the festivities and you may even come home with an award!

The Riverfest Lighted Boat Parade

Judging will take place at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock. The event will be hosted by the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Locations throughout McGregor Park during the Riverfest Celebration will offer public viewing. In the event of inclement weather, boats will be judged at the Montgomery County Conservation Club and boats will not be expected to travel the parade route. Award results will be announced onstage after the completion of the parade.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded for each class first, second, and third place winners judged by the following criteria:

Theme

1. Amount of Lights
2. Use of Music
3. Use of Costumes and Other Décor

Classes to be Judged

1. Pontoon Boats
2. Boats up-to-23 feet
3. Boats over 23-feet

Rules and Information

1. Parade Line-up will start at 6:00pm and the parade will begin route promptly at 7:00pm
2. Participants must stay in assigned order during judging.
3. All boats must maintain proper spacing for safety.

Entry fee is $10.00 per boat and made payable to The City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department. Entry fees are due before September 7th, 2011 along with the Application Form.

For more information on the Lighted Boat Parade visit: www.clarksvilleriverfest.com

This weeks highlights include:

• Collin Raye to Headline Riverfest 2011
• Movies in the Park
• Cooking with the Mayor
• Toddlers in Action
• Archery is Back!
• Fishing Tournaments Return to Riverfest

Collin Raye to Headline Riverfest 2011

Join us for The City of Clarksville’s 24th Annual Riverfest Celebration September 9th and 10th! This two-day music and art festival takes place along the Cumberland River at McGregor Park. This FREE event features delicious food, activities for kids of all ages and multiple stages of live entertainment, which includes country music singer, Collin Raye! Don’t miss the festival’s other fun activities, such as the Riverfest Regatta, Lighted Boat Parade, Cornhole Tournament and much more!

For a complete list of Riverfest activities and other information, please visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or become our friend on Facebook by searching, “Clarksville Parks & Recreation”.

Movies in the Park

Join us for the next Movies in the Park event, featuring the hit movie, “The Sandlot,” on Friday, August 26th, at Heritage Park Soccer Fields. All movies start at dusk, and pre-show activities begin an hour prior.

Admission is free.

Cooking with the Mayor

Mark your calendars! The next Mayor’s Fitness Council event will be Cooking with the Mayor at 9:00am August 27th at the Clarksville Downtown Market on Public Square.

Visit the Clarksville Mayor’s Fitness Council Facebook page today to find out more details!

Toddlers in Action

Get ready for your toddler to have tons of fun in a Toddlers in Action class at the Kleeman Community Center. The class is held at 10:00am each Thursday, beginning September 1st.

Register now for the eight-week session by visiting http://recprocityofclarksville.com. Toddlers in Action is open to all children ages 2 to 4 years and consist of fun activities that stimulate learning while encouraging positive and interaction with other toddlers.

Classes are $2.00 per class, and a community center ID card is required.

Archery is back!

Burt-Cobb Community Center will begin offering two archery classes for youth grades 4-12. A beginner class will be held from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and an advanced class will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Thursday evenings. The four-week session begins September 8th and cost $10.00 per student.

If you can’t make it to this session, Kleeman Community Center will offer the two classes October 3rd through October 31st.

Fishing Tournaments Return to Riverfest

Both the Shooting for Big Cats and Big Bass Fishing Tournaments will return for their second year at this year’s Riverfest celebration to benefit the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation.

The Big Cats tournament will be Friday, September 9th, with registration beginning at 6:30pm. Blast off will be at 8:00pm, and weigh-in is scheduled for 7:00am, Saturday, September 10th. The Big Bass tournament will be Saturday, September 10th, beginning with registration at 4:30am. Blast off will be at 6:00am with the weigh-in scheduled for 2:00pm.

Register for the tournaments by September 7th and pay an entry fee of only $100.00 per boat (2 people). If received after September 7th, entry fee is $110.00. Official rules and entry forms are available online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or at the Parks and Recreation Main Office located at 102 Public Square.

The music kicks off at 5:00pm, Friday, with a great lineup of Christian performers on the Mary’s the Music Store Stage to include Britt Nicole who will perform at 9:00pm. Ekoh, Black Market Research and UZoo – The Authentic U2 Tribute Band Experience will take to the Bud Light Stage on Friday night, followed by the ultimate Journey tribute band, Chain Reaction.

Collin Raye

Saturday evening, the Bud Light stage will light up the Riverwalk with the Beaver Country Star Competition, followed by the country rock singer/songwriter Eric Lee Beddingfield, and country music singer, Collin Raye.

While this year’s entertainment lineup is filled with great performers, Riverfest has tons of other exciting activities too. The Adventure Zone and Toddler Town will once again take place in the North Extension of the Riverwalk allowing for a larger area. The Adventure Zone will feature a petting zoo, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, train and pony rides and much more. While some of the features are free, armbands are required for most. Armbands cost $10.00 and are good for both days. Please keep armband when returning for second day. Tickets can also be purchased for $1.00 per ticket. Toddler Town is a free covered area for children ages five and under. This area features smaller inflatables, pre-school activities, private diaper changing station, stroller parking and plenty of seating for parents.

While enjoying Riverfest, be sure to stop at the River of Culture Stage for a captivating showcase of dances and traditions from various cultures from all around the world. Hula dancing, ballet and martial arts are just some of the things you will find on the River of Culture stage.

Don’t miss the deadline for the Riverfest Art Exhibits and Competitions. Again, this year we will have three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division. These are featured at various locations in downtown Clarksville including: the Smith-Trahern Mansion on McClure Street, the Customs House Museum on Second Street, and the Downtown Artists Co-Op on Franklin Street. The exhibits are judged and over $2,500 in prizes are awarded. Visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com for details on how to enter.

Join us as we kick off Riverfest Regatta’s 5th year at 9:00am Saturday at the courtesy boat dock. Watch as groups attempt to paddle their cardboard boats to the finish line on the Cumberland River. Awards are given in several different categories. If you and your group would like to be a part of the Riverfest Regatta, go to www.clarksvilleriverfest.com to print an application form and return it to the Parks and Recreation office no later than September 7th.

The Lighted Boat Parade is another event you can catch this year at Riverfest. Boats decorated with hundreds of lights and other decorations begin their parade route at the marina basin. Jurors at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock judge the boats in several categories while spectators watch the boats pass by the RiverWalk.

If that’s not enough competition for you, sign up to compete in our second annual Riverfest Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by O’Charleys. The contest begins at 2:00pm, Saturday and the top three teams will take home prizes. For more details, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

New this year, two family security booths provided by ADS Security, who will be handing out wristbands. Parents can write their phone numbers on them and place them on their children in case they get separated. You can also visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com now to sign up now for your chance to win a free I-Pad, courtesy of ADS Security, that will be given away Saturday evening at the festival.

You will not want to miss this year’s Riverfest Celebration! Admission to the two day festival is free- thanks to some of our partners Bud Light, US Bank, Gateway Realty, Media Works, Sites & Sutton Marketing, Mary’s the Music Store, Clarksville Family Magazine, Charter Communications, The Leaf-Chronicle, Daymar Institute, Cumberland Bank & Trust, CDE Lightband, Lamar Advertising, 88.3 WAY-FM, Lite 98.7, Legends Bank, Saga Communications, Community Channel 10, Clarksvilleonline.com, Newstalk 95.3, 1230 AM, WJZM, ADS Security, DiscoverClarksville.com, Tennessee Arts Commission, Bi-County Waste Management, Coca-Cola, Custom’s House Museum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council, Montgomery County Conservation Club, Downtown Artist Co-Op, Shipp Implement Co., and Beverly Parker Photography, Riverview Mounds Century Farm, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Foundation, and O’Charley’s.

For a complete list of Riverfest activities and other information please visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or visit us on YouTube, “Clarksville Parks & Recreation”.

Join the City of Clarksville and Budweiser along the banks of the Cumberland River as they celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 23rd annual Riverfest Celebration, September 10th-11th, 2010. This FREE, two day music and arts festival features three stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.

Live Entertainment

Live entertainment will be on four stages all weekend during Riverfest. The music kicks off Friday night at 5:00pm with a great lineup of Christian performers on the Gateway Stage including the multiple Dove Award nominated group Addison Road. A variety of performers to include Diana Pelham, Chris Monhollen, Eden’s Edge and comedian James Fyke will take the Budweiser Stage on Friday night, followed by the Grammy nominated country music artist, James Otto.

James Otto

The entertainment continues when gates open at 10am on Saturday. The Budweiser stage will feature the Cumberland Jazz Project followed by a special tribute to our military and victims of the September 11th tragedy. On the Gateway stage, watch as local dance academies strut their stuff followed by the Gateway to Stardom talent showcase.

Saturday evening, the Budweiser stage will light up the Riverwalk with the Beaver Country Idol Competition, the country rock band Kingbilly, and country music artist, Jimmy Wayne. The Gateway Stage will feature Julylee, Guest, and the Christian pop rock band, Everlife.

The Adventure Zone & Toddler Town

While this year’s entertainment lineup is filled with great performers, Riverfest has tons of other exciting activities too. The Adventure Zone and Toddler Town will be bigger and better this year taking place in the newly opened North Extension of the Riverwalk. This area will feature a petting zoo, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, archery, cooking demonstrations, and even a hot air balloon!

Clarksville Family Magazine is once again sponsoring the Toddler Town which features activities for Children 5 and under.

There will also be a static displays of army vehicles and equipment provided by Fort Campbell.

River of Culture

While enjoying Riverfest, be sure to stop at the River of Culture Stage for a captivating showcase of dances and traditions from various cultures from all around the world. Hula dancing, ballet and martial arts are just some of the things you will find on the River of Culture stage.

The colorful Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama dancers

The River of Culture area feature a diverse community of entertainment and educational experiences. Participating cultural groups will be sharing the history and the development of their varied cultures through interactive booths. Among the many cultural groups to showcase their way of life will be Brazil, France, Japan, Latin, Panama and Hawaii. Some groups will also be entertaining festival guests with exciting dances, musical performances, and story telling from their own culture. The River of Culture area is sponsored by US Bank.

Friday, September 10th

Saturday, September 11th

Art Exhibits

This year we will have three exhibit divisions: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the new Senior Citizens’ Division. These are featured at various locations in downtown Clarksville including: the Smith-Trahern Mansion on McClure Street, the Customs House Museum on Second Street, and the Downtown Artists Co-Op on Franklin Street. The exhibits are judged and over $2,500 in prizes are awarded.

The Downtown Artists Co-op Gallery

Riverfest Regatta

Riverfest Regatta

Join us as we kick off Riverfest Regatta’s 4th year Saturday morning at 10:00am at the courtesy boat dock. Watch as groups attempt to paddle their cardboard boats to the finish line on the Cumberland River. Awards are given out in several different categories. If you and your group would like to be a part of the Riverfest Regatta, go to www.clarksvilleriverfest.com to print out an application form and return it to the Parks and Recreation office no later than September 8th, 2010.

Lighted Boat Parade

The Lighted Boat Parade is another event you can catch this year at Riverfest. Boats decorated with hundreds of lights and other decorations begin their parade route at the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Jurors at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock judge the boats in several categories while spectators watch the boats pass by the RiverWalk.

The Lighted Boat Parade

Sit back and watch as the Cumberland River is illuminated in a majestic display of floating lights during the 3rd Annual Riverfest Lighted Boat Parade to be held Saturday, September 11th at 8 pm. Judging will take place at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock. The event will be hosted by the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Locations throughout McGregor Park during the Riverfest Celebration will offer public viewing. In the event of inclement weather, boats will be judged at the Montgomery County Conservation Club and boats will not be expected to travel the parade route. Award results will be announced onstage after the completion of the parade.

Wait Staff Wars

Wait Staff Wars is back- this popular competition, sponsored by Chef Mart is sure to keep you entertained. Local restaurants’ servers will compete to prove they have what it takes to be the best wait staff in Clarksville. Watch servers compete in categories such as Best Balance, Best Memory, Speediest Bussing, Quickest Drink Server, Bartender With the most Flair, Best Customer Service. The contest will be entertaining and just may help you decide where you and your family will dine next time you eat out! It takes place Saturday at 1p.m. in the Food Court.

Corn Hole Tournament

The festival will be presenting a Corn Hole Tournament. The contest features contestants located across from each other, each one tries to toss their beanbag into their opponents corn hole.

Cooking Demonstrations

Click here to view the embedded video.

Friday

• 6:00pm – Cooking with Kids (Adventure Zone)
• 7:30pm – Layers of Flavor presents Kids in the Mix (Adventure Zone)

Saturday

• 11:00am – Chef Mart Cooking Demonstration (Food Court)
• 12:00pm – Cooking with Kids (Adventure Zone)
• 1:00-3:00pm – Wait Staff Wars (Food Court)
• 2:00pm – Layers of Flavor presents Kids in the Mix (Adventure Zone)
• 5:00pm – Chef Mart Cooking Demonstration (Food Court)
• 6:00pm – Layers of Flavor presents Kids in the Mix (Adventure Zone)

As you can see, you do not want to miss this year’s Riverfest Celebration! Admission to the two day festival is free- thanks to some of our partners Budweiser, US Bank, Gateway Realty, Charter Communications, Daymar Institute, Ragazza Pizza, Clarksville Online, Discover Clarksville, The Leaf Chronicle, Lamar Advertising, Sites & Sutton Marketing, Community Channel 10, Clarksville.com,WAY-FM, Lite 98.7, Newstalk 95.3, 1230 AM, Q108, Eagle 94.3, The Beaver 100.3, and Z97.5.

For a complete list of Riverfest activities and other information please visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or become a friend on Facebook!

Judging will take place at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock. The event will be hosted by the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Locations throughout McGregor Park during the Riverfest Celebration will offer public viewing.

In the event of inclement weather, boats will be judged at the Montgomery County Conservation Club and boats will not be expected to travel the parade route.

Award results will be announced onstage after the completion of the parade.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded for each class first, second, and third place winners judged by the following criteria:

Theme

1. Amount of Lights
2. Use of Music
3. Use of Costumes and Other Décor

Classes to be judged are:

1. Pontoon Boats
2. Boats up-to-23 feet
3. Boats over 23-feet

Rules and Information

1. Parade Line-up will start at 6:00pm and the parade will begin route promptly at 7:00pm
2. Participants must stay in assigned order during judging.
3. All boats must maintain proper spacing for safety.

Entry fee of $10.00 to be made payable to Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department and the completed entry form are due before September 3rd, 2010.

For additional information, please contact Debbie Nunn at or Parks & Recreation at 931-645-7476.

Riverfest Official Website: www.clarksvilleriverfest.com

Make plans to be at the 22nd Annual Riverfest Celebration this coming weekend! It is going to be a weekend of great fun for the entire family. Festivities begin Friday night at 5p.m. with a tribute to our military and victims of the September 11 tragedy. The 101st Airborne Division Band will play and a moment of silence will be acknowledged.

The 101st Airborne Division Band

Live entertainment will be on three stages all weekend during Riverfest. The music kicks off with a great lineup of Christian performers on the Gateway Stage including the multiple Dove Award nominated group Rush of Fools. Several talented performers including three tribute bands will take the Budweiser Stage on Friday night.

The entertainment continues when gates open at 10a.m. on Saturday with local dance academies, a magic show, the Nashville Zoo, the Gateway to Stardom talent showcase and Beaver Country Idol just to name a few. Saturday night, the Trailer Choir and award winning country performer Jack Ingram will take the Budweiser Stage.

While this year’s entertainment lineup is filled with great performers, Riverfest has tons of other exciting activities too. The Kids’ Zone will be back this year and packed with fun for the kids to enjoy. Take a stroll through Toddler Town, the area just for those pint size visitors of Riverfest. The “big kids” can enjoy themselves too with inflatables for adults.

Be sure to stop at the River of Culture Stage for a captivating showcase of dances and traditions from various cultures from all around the world. Hula dancing, ballet and martial arts are just some of the things you will find on the River of Culture stage.

The 3rd Annual Riverfest Regatta is set to take place Saturday morning at 10a.m. and is sure to provide a great deal of entertainment for participants and spectators, alike. Watch as groups attempt to paddle their cardboard boats to the finish line on the Cumberland River. Awards are given out in several different categories. If you and your group would like to be a part of the Riverfest Regatta, fill out the entry form online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com and return it to the Parks and Recreation office no later than Tuesday.

Click here to view the embedded video.

The Lighted Boat Parade is another event you can catch this year at Riverfest. Boats decorated with hundreds of lights and other decorations begin their parade route at the Montgomery County Conservation Club. Jurors at the McGregor Park courtesy boat dock judge the boats in several categories while spectators watch the boats pass by the RiverWalk.

New this year is the Wait Staff War competition. Local restaurants’ servers will compete to prove they have what it takes to be the best wait staff in Clarksville. Watch servers compete in categories such as Best Balance, Best Memory, Speediest Bussing, Quickest Drink Server, Bartender With the most Flair, Best Customer Service. The contest will be entertaining and just may help you decide where you and your family will dine next time you eat out! It takes place Saturday at 1p.m. in the Food Court.

For a complete list of Riverfest activities and other information visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com. Admission to the two day festival is free. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!

Budweiser Stage

Friday

Saturday

Gateway Stage

Friday

Saturday

River of Cultures Stage

Friday

Saturday