Riverfest announces Headlining Acts for Saturday Night
September 1, 2023
Clarksville, TN – Prepare for an unforgettable evening of country music as Country headliners Little Texas & Tyler Rich with special guest Ryan Griffin take the stage at Riverfest on Saturday, September 9 at McGregor Park.
Little Texas, Tyler Rich, and Ryan Griffin are set to perform on the Publix Stage, with each artist bringing their unique style and energy to the spotlight.
Little Texas to headline Riverfest
Everyone had a Blast at Clarksville’s Riverfest Friday night
September 11, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 2022 Riverfest Festival kicked off on Friday with music, fun, food, and craft vendors taking over McGregor Park and a mile-long stretch of Riverside Drive along the banks of the Cumberland River.
The popular Riverfest Family Zone drew a crowd early, and thanks to sponsorship by Hankook Tire, there is no charge for access to the area this year. Inside, families found a variety of booths offering games and prizes, information and activities, and arts and crafts by Artlink.
Everyone at the festival was enjoying themselves listening to good music and indulging in some of the great food available
Tina Brown performing at Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival Friday night.
Clarksville’s Riverfest returns September 9th-10th
September 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The 33rd annual Riverfest Festival put on by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department takes place Friday, September 9th from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Saturday, September 10th from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
Riverfest takes place along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park.
Come out and celebrate the cultural diversity of Clarksville through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family.
AJAX Distribution Company announced as main stage sponsor for Riverfest 2022
August 31, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s 33rd annual Riverfest will return to McGregor on September 9th-10th with vendors, entertainment, food and much more.
AJAX Distribution Company will be this year’s main stage sponsor and will be supplying beer products for purchase during the festival.
Maggie Houts, Event Planning Supervisor for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department said the sponsorship with AJAX Distribution Company will make the festival even more successful.
Riverfest 2022
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival begins this week
September 7, 2021
Clarksville, 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
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 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.
Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta registration going on now
August 15, 2021
Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration open for Interested Teams
Clarksville, TN – Registration is now open for the annual Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by Water Dogs Scuba & Safety LLC. The event will be on Saturday, September 11thm 2021 at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp at 1:00om.
Teams will build their vessel 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.
Though smaller this year, Riverfest still managed to produce several great events, including Saturday’s Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Generation Radio to headline 2021 Riverfest
August 2, 2021
Band of all-stars will rock the Riverfest main stage at McGregor Park
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Park and Recreation Department today announced that Generation Radio, a supergroup featuring legendary musicians from Rascal Flatts, Journey and Chicago, will be the featured act at the 33rd annual Riverfest celebration at McGregor Park.
This year’s festival, back after a pandemic-related hiatus in 2020, will be September 9th-11th.
Riverfest 2021 headliner Generation Radio.
Riverfest Regatta rows on despite COVID-19
September 16, 2020
Clarksville, 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.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Riverfest Art Show Winners
September 12, 2020
Jury selects the festival’s top artists for awards
Clarksville, 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
Riverfest to come to a close Saturday with Fireworks Display
September 9, 2020
Clarksville, 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.
