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Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival begins this week

September 7, 2021

RiverfestClarksville, 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

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 OfficeClarksville 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.

APSU German professor finds peace during COVID-19 through wood working

November 10, 2020

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – After a long day of teaching in front of a computer screen, Dr. Beatrix Brockman blinks her red eyes, steps away from her desk and heads into the garage, with its concrete floors and overwhelming smell of sawdust. In this cavernous space, it sometimes feels as if she has stepped back in time into her father’s workshop.

 Dr. Beatrix Brockman. (APSU)

Dr. Beatrix Brockman. (APSU)

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Riverfest Regatta rows on despite COVID-19

September 16, 2020

Clarksville RiverFest 2020Clarksville, TN – Many of the events at this year’s Riverfest had to be re-engineered, thanks to COVID-19 Coronavirus. Though some were canceled because of social distancing concerns, the good people at Clarksville Parks and Recreation did manage to find ways to carry on in the spirit of Clarksville’s favorite outdoor festival.

With twelve days of events, such as the Juried Art Show, Virtual Talent Competition, Virtual 5K, and the ever-popular Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta, the new-normal version of the festival was smaller and quieter, but a success none the less.

Though smaller this year, Riverfest still managed to produce several great events, including Saturday's Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Though smaller this year, Riverfest still managed to produce several great events, including Saturday’s Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Riverfest Art Show Winners

September 12, 2020

Jury selects the festival’s top artists for awards

Clarksville Parks and Recreation DepartmentClarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has announced the winners of the Riverfest Juried Art Show.

With the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic still having a widespread impact, the show was converted into a 3-day exhibit September 10th-12th, 2020 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

Selected artwork was hung and winning artwork labeled with ribbons, along with a slideshow displayed at the event to recognize all winning artists.

Best in Show- Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun, I Am Here My Love

Best in Show- Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun, I Am Here My Love

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Riverfest to come to a close Saturday with Fireworks Display

September 9, 2020

Clarksville Parks and Recreation DepartmentClarksville, TN – With the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic still having a widespread impact, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department adapted the traditional three-day Riverfest celebration into nearly two weeks of in-person and virtual events.

Riverfest 2020 will come to a close on Saturday, September 12th with a fireworks display from 9:00pm-9:15pm near Kings Run Bark Park inside Liberty Park. The park gates will be closed until 6:00pm on September 12th in preparation for the event.

Riverfest Fireworks display to be held this Saturday night.

Riverfest Fireworks display to be held this Saturday night.

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Riverfest provides something for Everyone

September 9, 2019

RiverFest 2019Clarksville, TN – By all accounts, this year’s Riverfest was a big success. The weather was perfect, attendance was strong, and the entertainment was top-notch.

Three days of activities began Thursday evening with the annual Riverfest Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Kara Zahn and her team did a great job this year, bringing in a full house to view dozens of entries in multiple categories and age divisions.

Montgomery Gentry closed Riverfest 2019 in style, with a big crowd lining the hillside in front of the Miller Lite stage to watch an impressive Saturday night performance.

Montgomery Gentry closed Riverfest 2019 in style, with a big crowd lining the hillside in front of the Miller Lite stage to watch an impressive Saturday night performance.

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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held September 5th, 2019

September 2, 2019

First Thursday Art WalkClarksville, 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.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.

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2019 Riverfest set for September 5th-7th

August 29, 2019

Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebrates it’s 32nd anniversary

RiverFest 2019Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 32nd anniversary of the annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th-7th, 2019.

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.

Clarksville's Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.

Clarksville’s Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.

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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 2nd, 2019

April 28, 2019

First Thursday Art WalkClarksville, 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

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville

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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held February 7th, 2018

February 1, 2019

Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk

First Thursday Art WalkClarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s 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.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.

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