Riverfest to hold First Annual Recycled Fashion Show September 8th

Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 8th, 2012 Riverfest will hold the First Annual Recycled Fashion Show. This free event is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and interactive environment. Students and adults of all ages are invited to show their created fashions made from recycled materials.

The show will start at 4:00pm on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage at McGregor Park.

Any student or adult. One entry per person. [Read more]

Riverfest Cornhole Tournament registration is underway

Clarksville, TN – The third annual Riverfest Cornhole tournament is excited to offer cash prizes for Riverfest’s 25th Anniversary! This event is intended to bring a little family friendly competition to Riverfest. Registration is limited to 30 teams.

Registration ends September 5th, 2012 so register today! [Read more]

Volunteer Positions still available for this year’s Riverfest

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking volunteers to help with soft drink sales, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Adventure Zone children’s area as well as the Cornhole Tournament on September 7th and 8th at McGregor Park.

Volunteers may sign up for the timevslot(s) that best fit their schedule and availability at the Hands on Nashville website. The process is simple, visit www.hon.org and search “Riverfest.” Volunteers may then select the area in which they would like to volunteer and then select the timeslot occurrence that best fits their schedule.

For more details on volunteering or the new registration options, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com

Riverfest Regatta adds new plastic bottle division to race

Clarksville, TN – The Riverfest Regatta, sponsored by U.S. Bank, is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River Saturday morning, September 8th, will be made of cardboard, a few other approved materials and this year, plastic bottles!

Not only will teams be racing for bragging rights, but trophies will also be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams in each division.

Competition will be in five divisions: Adult Open, Business and Industry, Church/Civic, City Department and Military.

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Recycled Fashion Show to make its debut at this year’s Riverfest

Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 7th-8th, 2012 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show, sponsored by Bi-County Waste Management.

The show is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 4:00pm on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage and is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and exciting way. [Read more]

The 2012 Riverfest Festival to be held on September 7th and 8th

Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville, Budweiser, and Agero along the banks of the Cumberland River as they celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 25th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 7th and 8th, 2012. This FREE, two day music and arts festival features four stages of a variety of local, regional and nationally-known entertainers, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.

The music kicks off Friday night at 5:00pm with a great lineup of Christian performers on the Mary’s the Music Store Stage to include MIKESCHAIR who will perform at 9:00pm. Eliminator and Little Queen will take to the Bud Light Stage on Friday night, followed by the ultimate Journey tribute band, Chain Reaction.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeking Riverfest 2012 Volunteers

Clarksville, TN – Why not celebrate the 25th anniversary of Clarksville Riverfest by giving back? Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking volunteers to help with soft drink sales, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Adventure Zone children’s area as well as the Cornhole Tournament on September 7th and 8th at McGregor Park.

Volunteers may sign up for the timeslot(s) that best fit their schedule and availability at the Hands on Nashville website. The process is simple, visit www.hon.org and search “Riverfest.” Volunteers may then select the area in which they would like to volunteer and then select the timeslot occurrence that best fits their schedule. [Read more]

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 22nd, 2012

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:

• Archery is back!
• Riverfest Cornhole Tournament
• Riverfest Recycles
• Recycled Fashion Show

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Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration tomorrow night at McGregor Park

Clarksville, TN – Come out tomorrow night to McGregor Park as the City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance celebrate our nation’s independence this year with the fifth annual Independence Day Celebration.

The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm. [Read more]

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 1st, 2012

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.

Community Centers will be CLOSED Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

This weeks highlights include:

• Annual Independence Day Celebration
• NEW Youth Kickball League
• Yoga in the Park – now thru August 3rd!
• Free showing of “A League of Their Own”
• *NEW* Kayaking Clinics
• July is National Parks and Recreation Month
• Try Scuba Class

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