Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold New Event, Clarksville Social
January 12, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a date night, a night out with friends, or a great reason to get out of the house this winter?
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host a brand new event, Clarksville Social, on Friday, February 3rd from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Designed as an upscale 21+ event, Clarksville Social will feature:
Handmade Holidays kicks off the holiday season
November 5, 2022
Clarksville, TN – ‘Tis the season as the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual, two-day, Handmade Holidays event.
Over 60 vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide variety of handcrafted merchandise from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, November 12th, and 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, November 13th.
Guests will be able to shop local vendors offering items such as soaps, art, sweets, woodworking, jewelry, and more.
Annual Handmade Holidays event.
Clarksville’s Riverfest returns September 9th-10th
September 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The 33rd annual Riverfest Festival put on by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department takes place Friday, September 9th from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Saturday, September 10th from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
Riverfest takes place along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park.
Come out and celebrate the cultural diversity of Clarksville through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family.
Everyone had a Blast at Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
July 6, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 2022 Independence Day Celebration took place Sunday, July 3rd at Liberty Park. This free event featured activities, a live concert, and a fireworks show. This year’s fireworks display is co-sponsored by the City of Clarksville and the Montgomery County Government.
Activities like cornhole, sack races, etc, started at 5:00pm. The concerts began at 6:30pm.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Independence Day Celebration. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
City of Clarksville to hold Independence Day celebration on July 3rd
June 24, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at Liberty Park. The free event will include a live concert, activities, and a fireworks show. This year’s fireworks display is co-sponsored by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County.
Liberty Park will open at 5:00pm with activities and music beginning at 6:30pm. Seating will be available throughout the park, and the concert will be on the Great Lawn near the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Clarksville’s annual celebration includes music, fireworks and activities at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Queen City Road Race set for Saturday, May 7th
May 4, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Queen City Road Race presented by Publix returns on Saturday, May 7th from 7:00am to noon, at Liberty Park.
The event will feature a 10K, 5K, and one-mile route. All three routes will begin and end at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center in Liberty Park. The 1 mile and 5K are held entirely in the park, while the 10K will take runners down Riverside Drive and into McGregor Park.
Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female runners in the 10K and 5K races. Online registration is still available at ClarksvilleParksRec.com and will remain open until 4:00pm. We also welcome in-person registrations the morning of the race.
Queen City Road
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Father-Daughter Date Night set for April 9th
March 23, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Come one, come all to a fun-filled evening where young women from ages 5 to 17 can dance the night away.
The occasion is the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Father-Daughter Date Night, presented by Altra Federal Credit Union from 5:30pm-8:30pm Saturday, April 9th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
The event’s theme is the circus and will feature a sit-down dinner, dancing, games, a photo booth, and crafts for attendees to complete together.
Tiffany Perkins, Event Planning Specialist with Clarksville Parks and Recreation, said the event is designed to make young women feel special.
Father-Daughter Date Night
Chocolate Affair returns to traditional format
December 28, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its popular Chocolate Affair event on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. A limited number of tickets are still available.
The Chocolate Affair is an annual event that takes place on the first Saturday in February. Local businesses and caterers provide bite-sized sweet and savory samples of foods that include chocolate in some form or fashion. Awards are presented to vendors for Best Taste, Best Presentation, and Most Creative Use of Chocolate.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s annual Chocolate Affair.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Handmade Holidays event begins this Saturday
November 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – ‘Tis the season as the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual, two-day, Handmade Holiday event from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, November 13th and noon to 4:00pm on Sunday, November 14th.
Over 60 vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide variety of handcrafted merchandise.
Annual Handmade Holidays event.
After moving outdoors in 2020 due to safety concerns, the event will return to its traditional location at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center inside Liberty Park.
Guests will be able to shop local vendors and can anticipate items such as soaps, art, sweets, woodworking, jewelry, and more. Giveaway opportunities will also be available from event sponsors such as:
- Commemorative Handmade Holiday coffee mugs courtesy of Altra Federal Credit Union – while supplies last.
- Free shopping bag provided by CDE Lightband – while supplies last.
“We are proud to have hosted the event safely last year amid the pandemic, but we are excited to return to the event’s traditional format being indoors and for two days this year,” Event Planning Specialist for Clarksville Parks and Recreation, Rebecca Lopez said. “One day of shopping just isn’t enough!”
Food will also be available for purchase during the event. Currently scheduled are Island Jerk, Georgia Mae’s Pecan Pies, Jumping Jelly Beans, Nashville Hot Sweets, Too Sweet Wedding Cakes, and Yaya’s Confectionaries.
This event is free and open to all ages.
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival begins this week
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival, brought to you by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, takes place this week, Thursday, September 9th through Saturday, September 11th, 2021.
The 33rd annual Riverfest is expected to bring over 30,000 people to the RiverWalk at McGregor Park and the banks of the Cumberland River. Riverfest is a celebration of ars and recreation. There will be music, art, inflatables, family events, and a whole lot more.
Clarksville Riverfest Festival
The weather for the 2021 Riverfest will be absolutely perfect. The highs are expected to be in the upper 80’s with a slight cooling breeze. At night, the temperature will be in the upper 50’s and lower 60’s with a calm wind. A light jacket or something to cover the arms would be highly recommended.
Riverfest starts Thursday, September 9th with the Juried Art Show which starts at 5:00pm and goes until 7:00pm.
The art show showcases the work of local professionals, amateurs, and aspiring artists in three divisions: professional, amateur, and youth.
Categories for all divisions are: Photography, Painting (includes acrylic, oil, and watercolor), Drawing, Digital Art, Graphics and Printmaking, 2D and 3D Mixed Media (non-sculptural), Fiber Arts, Animation, 3D Categories: Sculpture, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, Jewelry, and Metalworks.
The Riverfest Juried Art Show is held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located in Liberty Park at 8 Champions Way.
Music and events at Riverfest kick off Friday night, September 10th on the RiverWalk at McGregor Park. Everything gets started at 5:00pm and goes until 10:00pm.
Riverfest starts Saturday, September 11th at 11:00am and runs until 11:00pm.
The annual Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by Water Dogs Scuba & Safety LLC will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp.
Teams build their vessels out of cardboard and race 100 yards down the Cumberland River. Awards will be presented based on boat design, boat aesthetics, team unity, costumes, and the infamous Titanic Award.
The featured performer for the 33rd annual Riverfest celebration is Generation Radio. Generation Radio is a supergroup featuring legendary musicians from Rascal Flatts, Journey, and Chicago.
Generation Radio includes these legends of Classic country and rock music:
- Jay DeMarcus is a two-time Grammy Award Winner with Rascal Flatts.
- Deen Castronovo is the former lead singer and drummer for Journey.
- Jason Scheff was the lead vocalist and bass player for the multi-platinum band Chicago for more than 30 years.
- Renowned session players and sidemen Chris Rodriguez and Tom Yankton round out the lineup.
There will be a number of performers, groups, and entertainers on the Riverfest stages Friday and Saturday.
With beautiful weather and a great lineup of music and events. this year’s Riverfest Celebration is shaping up to be the best one yet.
McGregor Park is located at 640 North Riverside Drive in Clarksville Tennessee.
About Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival
Riverfest brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River in an arts and recreation celebration. The 33rd annual festival will be September 9th-11th 2021. Music, art, family events, and more will fill McGregor Park.
Admission and entertainment at the Festival are free and open to the public.
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities, and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County, and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails, and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults, and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
