Final Road to Riverfest concert of the series to be held August 25th
August 12, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Road to Riverfest, an outdoor concert series leading up to Clarksville’s award winning festival Riverfest, continues with the final show of the series from 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, August 25th with live music, food and beer at Liberty Park.
City of Clarksville puts on spectacular Independence Day Celebration
July 6, 2018
City of Clarksville Independence Day Celebration
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville commemorated the July 4th holiday with their 11th annual Independence Day Celebration at Liberty Park on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018. Festivities began at 5:30pm with kids activities and music at the Liberty Park Amphitheater.
The free concert was part of Clarksville’s Road to Riverfest concert series. The 101st Airborne Division Band kicked things off and then at 8:00pm, Carl Wockner took the stage playing his own style of acoustical folk/pop music.
2017 Riverfest Best Ever, Chris Janson extremely entertaining
September 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest 2017 is shaping up to to be one of the most successful of recent years, (based on attendance) according to Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Robert Rayburn.
“We hear from a lot of people that say we are limited by McGregor Park,” Rayburn said. “I think the success of this weekend shows that we can do more. We want this event to keep growing and improving.”
TWRA held their annual Youth Fishing Rodeo in Clarksville, Saturday
June 14, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Despite hot weather, 215 kids descended on the Liberty Park Saturday, June 11th for the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo held by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in partnership with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. The event gives the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing.
“Today is our annual free fishing day here with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. This is our 14th year of coming out and offering this event for kids 16 years and younger,” stated TWRA officer Jereme Odom.
Clarksville Downtown Market best in class for Farmers Market Celebration
September 26, 2015
AFT Releases Final Results of Summer Long Effort
Clarksville, TN – This week marked the end of American Farmland Trust’s summer-long Farmers Market Celebration – an annual effort to rally support for local farms and family farmers by calling on shoppers to identify the best of America’s farmers markets and Clarksville Downtown Farmers Market was rated number one in Tennessee.
“It is so exciting to see our market recognized as #1 in Tennessee across the board,” says Robert Rayburn, Clarksville Downtown Market Manager. “It is with the support of our vendors, our Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff, and dedicated members of the community that we are able to celebrate this honor.”
Vendor application deadline approaches for the 2015 Clarksville Downtown Market
April 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Do you want to sell your homegrown or homemade items this summer? Clarksville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for 2015 Downtown Market vendors- but time is running out!
Applications are available online at www.cityofclarksville.com/downtownmarket and must be submitted no later than April 3rd. Potential vendors may complete the form online or download a printable version to be submitted to 102 Public Square. Any applications submitted later than April 3rd will not be considered for the 2015 market.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 1st, 2015
March 1, 2015
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: Clarksville Downtown Market Vendor Applications, Toddler Splash Pool Party, and Young Champions Cheerleading.
2015 Clarksville Downtown Market Vendor applications are now available
February 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Do you want to sell your homegrown or homemade items this summer? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for 2015 Downtown Market vendors!
Applications are available online at www.cityofclarksville.com/downtownmarket and must be submitted no later than April 3rd. Potential vendors may complete the form online or download a printable version to be submitted to 102 Public Square.
Clarksville Downtown Market vendor applications to be available soon
February 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Vendors, it is almost time to apply for this year’s season of the Clarksville Downtown Market! Beginning February 17th, vendor applications will be available at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation main office, located at 102 Public Square or online at www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com .
The 2015 market season will take place downtown on Public Square, Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm, beginning May 16th through October 10th.
52 Hour Riverfest Film Festival to make its debut at this year’s Riverfest
July 21, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 5th and 6th, 2014 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual 52-Hour Film Festival, presented by the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
The 52 Hour Film Festival will be held August 15th-17th, 2014. Filmmakers from all over Middle Tennessee are encouraged to compete to win awards and prizes! [Read more]