The Rivers and Spires 2012 Festival Continues Today!
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires kicks off today!
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are ready up for the 10th annual Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st. As usual there will be tons of free concerts, entertainment and activities. But, because it is our birthday, and we think a big one, the Festival has a few surprises up its sleeve, but you’ll have to come out and see!
If you’ve never been to the Rivers & Spires Festival or are new to town, put it on your calendar and get ready to have a great time. Lined with craft and food vendors, six music stages, kids’ activities and artisan booths, Historic Downtown transforms each year as the festival goes into full swing. Music is a big part of the event, with at least two artists on one of the many stages at any given time. But it doesn’t stop at just music. There is art, crafts, a children’s parade, food, drinks and fun to be found on every corner. [Read more]
Quilts of the Cumberland was the hidden jewel of the Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2011
The weather outside on Saturday was blustery, cold and miserable, but inside the lower level of Madison Street Methodist Church was a display of quilts that warmed the heart of any by-stander.
Quilts of the Cumberland featured more than 50 quilts, ranging from tiny miniatures to full bed-sized artworks. The variety of quilts shown in this exhibit ranged from the perfection of purple geometric pieces in French Braid to the beautiful Geisha of Winter Snow and Tea Ceremony to the shimmering fish in Retiring Fish. Other quilts featured everything from animals to clowns to romantic flower designs.
Tea Ceremony, Cherry Blossoms, Geisha of Winter Snow, and Harvest Dance by Linda Bridges
Quilts Of The Cumberland Brings Exhibit and Trunk Show To Rivers & Spires
April 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – This year during the Rivers & Spires Festival, make your way to the Madison Street United Methodist Church and take in the amazing Quilts of the Cumberland display.
The exhibit will take place all three days of the festival, April 14th-16th. The show will display local artisans with a variety of quilts from traditional to one of a kind art quilts. Quilting is a centuries old art form where the quilters use colors, shapes and their creativity to express themselves through the use of fabrics, various textiles and embellishments. Quilting is still a tradition in many households. According to the Quilters Newsletter study, Quilting in America 2010, there are 21 million quilters in the US and 14 percent of US households are home to one active quilter. [Read more]
Entries Being Accepted for Rivers & Spires Quilts of the Cumberland Show
March 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Entries for The Quilts of the Cumberland Show are being accepted online through April 6th, 2011. The event is open to the public and information, instructions and applications can be found online at www.riversandspires.com. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival offers tailored events for everyone
February 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival is a one stop entertainment spot guaranteed to entertain the young and the young-at-heart.
No matter what your ideal entertainment might be, the 2011 festival, scheduled April 14th-16th, will have an array of options to keep your senses busy and your family amused. Of those, are two specialized events that are making their appearance again after successful debuts at past Rivers & Spires Festivals.
The 2010 Rivers & Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires promises a full weekend of fun!
April 13, 2010
It is spring time again, and April is upon us. That means one thing, Rivers and Spires is just around the corner! The free three day festival will be held on April 15th-17th. It brings people from across the country to Historic Downtown Clarksville to enjoy some of the best entertainment, unique arts & crafts, and the distinctive culture our city has to offer.
The festival this year promises to be bigger and better than ever! With many new events, big name performers, and three days of non-stop fun, there is something for everyone!
In 2009, more than 35,000 people filled the streets of Clarksville for the free 3-day event.
The 2010 Rivers and Spires Festival headliner announced!
December 17, 2009
When it comes to entertainment, the Clarksville Rivers & Spires Festival doesn’t fiddle around. Jeff Turner, president of Ajax Distributing, major corporate sponsor for the event, is thrilled to announce that The Charlie Daniels Band will be the featured headliner at the 2010 Rivers and Spires Festival. Daniels and his band will take the stage as the main event on Saturday night, April 17. The concert is free and open to the public.
Daniels is known for his eclectic mix of country and southern rock. The singer, guitarist and fiddler was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and was recently inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. The band is well known for their support of American troops and has performed for soldiers at more than 300 shows domestic and abroad.
The Charlie Daniels Band (Front Row: Bruce Brown, Charlie Daniels, Chris Wormer, Back Row: Taz DiGregorio, Charlie Hayward, Pat McDonald)
