Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Montgomery Gentry to headline Riverfest
July 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announces that Montgomery Gentry will be the headliner for Riverfest 2019. Riverfest, the City of Clarksville’s arts and entertainment festival, is now in its 32nd year.
Montgomery Gentry will perform at 9:15pm Saturday, September 7th on the Miller Lite Stage at McGregor Park. The concert is free and open to the public.
Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery) to headline Clarksville’s 2019 Riverfest.
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration set for July 3rd
June 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019, the 12th annual Independence Day Celebration hosted by the City of Clarksville and put on by Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be held at Liberty Park. This event is free and open to the public.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 2nd, 2019
April 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Riverfest has large turnout despite Weather
September 10, 2018
Clarksville, TN – “In practical terms, this year’s Clarksville Riverfest was a success,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rob Rayburn said. “We still had a great turnout, and though weather was a factor, the rain held off long enough for lots of folks to come out and enjoy some great music, food and fun.”
Weather was the big story at this year’s Riverfest, with delays on Friday and then an early wrap on Saturday, Rayburn and his team were forced to make some tough decisions.
This year’s Riverfest was hindered by rain, which delayed Friday’s events and forced organizers to cancel several of Saturday’s scheduled performers, including headliner Sister Hazel.
Clarksville Riverfests’ Rally on the Cumberland Winners Announced
September 10, 2018
Clarksville Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked off Saturday, September 8th with Rally on the Cumberland, the city’s annual canoe and kayak race.
Fourteen boats began the race at the Montgomery County Conservation Club at 8:00am and paddled approximately 6 miles in length on the Cumberland River to McGregor Park.
Participants paddled the Cumberland River for prizes, bragging rights.
2018 Clarksville Riverfest Rally on the Cumberland. (Clarksville Parks and Recreation)
Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta a sure crowd pleaser
September 9, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 8th, the Clarksville Riverfest Regatta, also known at the cardboard boat races, took place at McGregor Park Boat Launch Area at 1:00pm. It was overcast, cool, with a steady down river wind.
Boats are constructed from cardboard and recycled materials and raced down the Cumberland River in a 100-yard dash. U.S. Bank was the sponsor of this year’s Riverfest Regatta. There were 10 entries and 9 took part in the races.
Clarksville Riverfest Regatta
Clarksville Riverfest’s Juried Art Show was held Thursday night
September 8, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Hundreds came out for the annual Riverfest Juried Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center Thursday night, the official beginning of Clarksville’s Riverfest 2018, one of Clarksville’s most anticipated events.
Artists of all ages, working in many mediums, were invited to submit their work. Multiple categories allowed for a wide variety of creative expression, and at 6:15pm, this year’s awards winners were announced.
More than 100 entires made the cut for this year’s Riverfest Juried Art Show. The official kickoff of Riverfest 2018 took place Thursday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Early Storm does not dampen Riverfest Friday night
September 8, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Friday night fun at this year’s Riverfest was slightly delayed as a storm moved through in the late afternoon hours, but by 6:00pm the sound of live music was echoing across the Cumberland River and McGregor Park was coming to life.
Riverfest is Clarksville’s annual 3-day music and arts festival that features food, activities for kids of all ages, and an always impressive lineup of bands from Clarksville, Nashville and beyond.
Friday night at Riverfest was delayed by rain, but not for long. Bands on both stages were playing under clear skies by 6:00pm.
Clarksville Riverfest celebrates 31st Anniversary
August 29, 2018
Clarksville Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 31st anniversary of the annual Clarksville Riverfest Celebration, September 6th-8th, 2018.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Chart-topping band Sister Hazel to hit the Miller Lite Stage Saturday, September 8th, 2018.
Final Road to Riverfest concert of the series to be held August 25th
August 12, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Road to Riverfest, an outdoor concert series leading up to Clarksville’s award winning festival Riverfest, continues with the final show of the series from 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, August 25th with live music, food and beer at Liberty Park.
Liberty Park Music Series to offer Live Music, Food and Beverages.
