Riverfest was truly bigger and better than ever!

It’s been several days after the end of the 2010 Riverfest Celebration, and for those who worked the two day festival, life is returning to normal. The hard working folks with the Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation along the entertainers, and hundreds of volunteers ensured that the visitors could simply enjoy some good wholesome family fun.

This was the first year that Clarksville Online and Discover Clarksville was selected to document the festival as much as was humanly possible. Roland Woodworth, Ashley and Meghan Hamilton, and Bill Larson were given the job of photographing everything in the tiniest of detail, while Mark Haynes shot hours and hours of raw video footage, and Sue Culverhouse took it all in to get material for her wonderful articles!

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The Clarksville art scene is alive and thriving at Riverfest

A former resident of the Boston and Washington, D.C. areas, I have been fortunate to see some great artworks in my life. I’ve also witnessed the recent “Emperor’s New Clothes” variety (otherwise called “modern art” by some). My feelings towards some of the obscenities fostered on the public in recent years as “art” cannot be printed in this format. One only has to walk through the National Art Gallery where the display is chronological to see how talent somehow was replaced with publicity stunts to see how some artists have sold their souls to pure unadulterated “selling a bill of goods to the unsuspecting” to see what I mean.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

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.

Parks and Recreation wants to thank everyone that came out to enjoy Clarksville’s 23rd Annual Riverfest Celebration! A special thanks to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for making this year a success! We look forward to Riverfest 2011, September 9th and 10th.

This weeks highlights include:

• Jammin’ in the Alley
• Archery is back
• Clarksville’s Downtown Market
• Kleeman Senior Dance
• Punt, Pass, Kick
• Bicycle Safety Checks

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Riverfest 2010 Clarksville Tennessee – Exit Right

The Riverfest Celebration started Friday night, September 10th 2010. Exit Right took the stage at 7:00pm playing on the Gateway Stage.

Exit Right hits the stage Friday night at Riverfest

The 23rd annual Riverfest Celebration, kicked off Friday night, September 10th at 5:00pm. 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.

Exit Right hit the Gateway Stage at 7:00pm to a large crowd. The band played until 8:00pm to a cheering audience.

Come join the City of Clarksville as they celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage Saturday night along the banks of the Cumberland river. For more information, checkout Clarksville Online’s detailed article on Riverfest 2010. You can also visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

Riverfest to Feature Remembrance Ceremony

In honor of the nine year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a remembrance ceremony will be held from noon to 12:30pm Saturday, September 11th at Riverfest on the Bud Light Stage. Join us as we remember those who lost their lives during the September 11th tragedy and pay tribute to those who defend our freedom every day.

The 101st Airborne Division Band will take the stage to perform following a speech by City Councilman Deanna McLaughlin. The Clarksville Police Department, Clarksville Fire Rescue Honor Guard, and the Clarksville Police Department Chaplain will all take part in this moving and patriotic ceremony.

For more details on the remembrance ceremony, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit, www.cityofclarksville.com

Adventures for Kids abound at Riverfest

On Saturday, you’ll definitely want to include sunscreen, sun glasses and liquid refreshment in your travel gear for Riverfest, but planning ahead can include more.

The way to get the most out of your fun is to study the offerings carefully before you leave home. Our web site provides a comprehensive list of all the activities. You can print these off and circle the ones that work for you. [Read more]

Restless Heart to Perform Friday at Riverfest

James Otto, who was set to perform Friday night at Riverfest, will be unable to perform due to an illness. Legendary country music group, Restless Heart, is currently celebrating over 25 years of perfecting the art of entertaining. They will perform Friday, September 10th at 9:00pm on the Bud Light Stage.

Their harmonies are pure silver, polished to a high sheen. And, as easily as silver conducts electricity, their music has electrified audiences around the world.

For more details on Riverfest, please visit, www.clarksvilleriverfest.com

Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest

There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Riverfest beginning September 9th continuing through September 11th. We recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination. [Read more]

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 8:00pm. 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!

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. [Read more]