{"id":27246,"date":"2019-05-08T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=27246"},"modified":"2019-05-08T03:05:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:05:04","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-announces-clarksville-downtown-market-opens-may-25th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2019\/05\/08\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-announces-clarksville-downtown-market-opens-may-25th\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 25th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ClarksvilleClarksville, TN<\/strong> – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open Saturday, May 25th, 2019 with more than 80 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home d\u00e9cor and crafts, seasonal flowers and live entertainment.<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays through October 12th on Public Square in downtown Clarksville. Enjoy live music, meet Market mascot \u201cCorny the Cob,\u201d and experience special events on select market days.<\/p>\n

\"2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Opening day will feature music by Hank Baker, free activities for artists of all ages provided by Art Link, and a promotion by presenting sponsor Seasons Market.<\/p>\n

Free market totes with the new Clarksville Downtown Market logo will be available to the first 500 visitors. Merchandise such as hats and T-shirts featuring the new logo will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m excited to be a part of the Clarksville Downtown Market as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of connecting local producers and small businesses with the community,” Channel Lemon, Market Manager stated. “Year after year, the Market continues to grow, attracting more vendors and shoppers. It is more than just a farmer\u2019s market, it has become a community gathering place.”<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Downtown Market celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n

Special events for visitors of all ages are planned throughout the market season.<\/p>\n

They include:<\/h3>\n

June 1st<\/strong>
\nFarm to Market Dinner tickets available for purchase at the Market only<\/p>\n

June 8th<\/strong>
\nGreen Day<\/p>\n

June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, September 12th<\/strong>
\nPop-up Markets at McGregor Park<\/p>\n

June 15th and 29th, July 13th and 27th<\/strong>
\nCorn Shucking Contests<\/p>\n

June 22nd<\/strong>
\nVeggie Day<\/p>\n

June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th<\/strong>
\nPop-up Market at Heritage Park<\/p>\n

July 6th<\/strong>
\nSummer Grilling<\/p>\n

July 20th<\/strong>
\nFood Truck Takeover<\/p>\n

August 3rd<\/strong>
\nHealth & Fitness Day<\/p>\n

August 10th<\/strong>
\nFarm to Market Dinner presented by Altra Federal Credit Union<\/p>\n

August 17th<\/strong>
\n[320right]National Honeybee Day<\/p>\n

August 24th<\/strong>
\nMarket Scavenger Hunt<\/p>\n

August 31st<\/strong>
\nCollege Football Saturday<\/p>\n

October 5th<\/strong>
\nFun with Fido<\/p>\n

October 12th<\/strong>
\nClosing Day<\/p>\n

Stay informed on what\u2019s \u201cfresh\u201d each Saturday at the Clarksville Downtown Market by following the Clarksville Downtown Market on Facebook. To view a list of participating Market vendors, visit www.ClarksvilleDowntownMarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SNAP benefits will be accepted.<\/p>\n

The Market is coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, presented by Seasons Market with additional support from Altra Federal Credit Union and Pick Tennessee.<\/p>\n

About the Clarksville Downtown Market<\/h3>\n

\"Clarksville<\/a><\/p>\n

The Market is a weekly open-air event featuring local farmers and artisans who offer fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses while enhancing the quality of life.<\/p>\n

The Market recently was recognized for best event T-shirt and for best event sponsor (Second place, Seasons Market) by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and best market brochure and best market T-shirt by the Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets. The Market continues to be ranked #1 in Tennessee as part of American Farmland Trust\u2019s Farmers Market Celebration.<\/p>\n

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department<\/h3>\n

\"Clarksville<\/a>The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.<\/p>\n

To learn more call 931.645.7476.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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