{"id":21145,"date":"2015-09-08T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21145"},"modified":"2015-09-08T05:18:13","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T10:18:13","slug":"clarksvilles-riverfest-festival-kicks-off-thursday-september-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/09\/08\/clarksvilles-riverfest-festival-kicks-off-thursday-september-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival kicks off Thursday, September 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Clarksville'sClarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 There are so many ways to play at the City of Clarksville\u2019s 28th annual Riverfest Celebration. The Festival will be held Thursday, September 10th through Saturday, September 12th, 2015.<\/p>\n

The free 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.<\/p>\n

Whether you are looking for a competition, team event or just some fun and games Riverfest will have you covered all weekend long! Sign up online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n

52-Hour Film Festival<\/h4>\n

Participants will create a short film (4-7 minutes) based on the genre assigned at the mandatory meeting Friday, August 14th at 6:00pm at Freedom Point. Films will be judged, selected and screened at a public showing on Thursday, September 10th.<\/p>\n

Juried Art Show<\/h4>\n

Professional, Amateur, Student, and Senior Divisions are available. Entry fees vary depending on division – register early and save! Art Show will be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Thursday, September 10th.<\/p>\n

Human Foosball Tournament<\/h4>\n

Saturday, September 12th, 10:00am \u2013 8:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grab five of your favorite friends and compete for your chance to win ultimate bragging rights! Six-man teams will compete in this life-size version of your favorite table top game in one of three divisions: Youth (10-17 years old), Adults (18-30 years old), and Semi-Pro (31 years old and above).<\/p>\n

Cost is $60.00 for the entire team ($10.00 per player). Register your team today!<\/p>\n

Cardboard Boat Regatta<\/h4>\n

Saturday, September 12th, beginning at 10:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n

This fan favorite is back for the ninth year. Boats are constructed from recycled materials and raced down the Cumberland River in a 100-yard dash. Divisions include: adult, youth (with adult), civic\/churches, businesses, and local government agencies. Registration ends Wednesday, September 2nd.<\/p>\n

Buy Your Tickets Today<\/h4>\n

Thursday, September 10th, beginning at 6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t miss the best show in town as the legendary Temptations revue relives the classics at Freedom Point. Tickets include live entertainment, drinks, and heavy hor d’oeuvres. Reserve your tickets today.<\/p>\n

Riverfest Entertainment<\/h3>\n

Friday – September 11th<\/h4>\n

Wicked Good Sandwiches Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:00pm Earnest Ernest
\n6:00pm New City Savages
\n7:00pm Whiskey Angel
\n8:00pm Dusty Mahan & The Bootleggers
\n9:00pm Queen City Heist<\/p>\n

Miller Lite Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

4:45pm September 11th Commemoration with Fort Campbell
\n5:00pm Fort Campbell Band
\n5:30pm Cultural Performances
\n7:00pm The Rocketmen
\n8:00pm Tina Brown Band
\n9:00pm Serieux – A Temptations Revue<\/p>\n

Riverbend Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:00pm Emma Feldman
\n5:45pm Lydia Walker
\n6:30pm Risen
\n7:15pm Not Easily Broken
\n7:45pm Sons of Levi
\n8:30pm Dionne Jermeia
\n9:30pm Bellarive<\/p>\n

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Saturday – September 12th<\/h4>\n

Wicked Good Sandwiches Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00pm Lacey Caroline
\n12:45pm Brother Ryan & Co.
\n1:45pm The Rumps
\n2:45pm Resistance House Band
\n3:45pm Auction The Secret
\n4:45pm The Nick Jones Project
\n5:45pm Jungle Fever
\n6:45pm The Great Affairs
\n7:45pm August Christopher
\n8:45pm Blue Matches<\/p>\n

Miller Lite Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00pm David Perez
\n1:00pm Cole Washburn
\n2:00pm Lana’s Dance Centre
\n2:30pm Tiger Taekwondo
\n3:00pm Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama
\n5:00pm Music for Mercy
\n6:00pm Sonia Leigh
\n7:00pm Corey Farlow
\n8:00pm Brooke Eden
\n9:00pm Charles Esten<\/p>\n

Riverbend Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:45am Natalies Dance Network
\n12:00pm Francy and Julia
\n12:45pm Acro Dance Express
\n1:00pm Sarah Spencer
\n1:45pm Stars Dance Studio
\n2:00pm Mercedes Johnson
\n2:30pm Lana’s Dance Centre
\n2:45pm Cast & Crowns Dance Troupe
\n3:00pm Step Show hosted by Daymar College
\n4:45pm Distinguished Steppers
\n5:00pm Clemency
\n6:00pm Jill and Kate
\n7:00pm Jenny Leigh
\n8:00pm The Rocketboys<\/p>\n

About Riverfest<\/h3>\n

Riverfest is Clarksville\u2019s longest running community Festival. Now in its 28th year, Riverfest brings over 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River in an arts and recreation celebration. This year the Festival will be held September 10th-12th, 2015. Music, art, family events, and more will fill McGregor Park.<\/p>\n

Admission and entertainment at the Festival are free and open to the public. Riverfest is proud to announce the 2015 headliner Charles Esten, star of the hit ABC series \u201cNashville\u201d. More announcements will be made soon, as new events and entertainment are finalized.<\/p>\n

To stay up to date on the latest Festival happenings visit the Festival website, www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a> , and sign up for the Festival newsletter. The Festival is brought to you by the City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department.<\/p>\n

For questions please call 931.645.7476 or visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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