Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize
September 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize.
The ROTC program at Austin Peay State University will be awarded the $500.00 cash prize for providing the highest number of volunteer hours served at the 2014 Riverfest celebration held September 5th and 6th at McGregor Park.
Riverfest Volunteer winners announced.
Clarksville’s Riverfest gets dazzled by Magician Russ Nowack
September 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest patrons got a taste of slight of hand and illusion Saturday, September 6th by magician Russ Nowack on the River of Culture Stage. From the rings to the disappearing silk handkerchief, Nowack amazed and mesmerized the adults and kids alike with his feats of magic.
With his people skills, he was able draw the audience into his act and had them participating as well.
Magician Russ Nowack performing at the 2014 Clarksville Riverfest Festival.
Clarksville Riverfest went Wild for Nashville Zoo’s Wildlife on Wheels
September 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Nashville Zoo’s “Wildlife on Wheels” was at Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at the Adventure Zone. The show is a regular at Riverfest at each year and a hit with kids and adults alike.
“We love coming to Riverfest. At the Nashville Zoo, we just love being able to come out to events like this to educate young children and get them passionate about the animals,” stated BHD Keeper Anna Currie with the Nashville Zoo.
Nashville Zoo’s Anna Currie talks to the audience about “Archimedes” the Eagle Owl at Clarksville’s Riverfest.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show was held Saturday
September 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 6th, 2014 the Recycled Fashion Show was held at Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival in the Adventure Zone.
Sponsored by Bi-County Waste Management, the event encouraged youth and adults to construct their fashions from nothing but recyclable items and materials.
There were two categories, Youth and Adult. The winners won cash prizes for their efforts.
Clarksville Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show
Clarksville’s Riverfest closed out with Tracy Lawrence on the Miller Lite Stage
September 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The final day of the 2014 Riverfest Festival started like the day before but with a steady wind mitigating the worst effects of the heat.
Crowds started arriving early for the festival with the kickoff of the Riverfest Regatta, and action on the various stages beginning simultaneously.
Bruce and Karen Gundling were enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival with their son Trey. They had traveled to Riverfest all the way from Ottawa Canada.
Tracy Lawrence performing closing out the 2014 Riverfest Festival
Riverfest 52 Hour Film Festival soars in its inaugural year, winners announced at Riverfest 2014
September 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The first-ever Clarksville Riverfest 52 Hour Film Festival boasted 19 entries, and the results are in!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department proudly announced the winners of the inaugural attraction, sponsored by CDE Lightband, at the 2014 Riverfest celebration. [Read more]
Clarksville Riverfest’s 2014 Tour d’Art Winners Awarded
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – After hundreds of artists had their works of art on display at two locations in downtown Clarksville, then judged by artist Mary Addison Hackett, winners were awarded at Clarksville Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Receptions held Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, 2014.
Over $2,500 in prizes were awarded.
The competition included five categories: Photography & Digital Images, Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, and Drawing. Monetary awards are given to first through third place in each category (for each division) and a Best of Show Award.
Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Exhibits
Riverfest Weather forecast shows chance of Showers, Thunderstorms
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The 27th annual Riverfest Celebration starts tonight September 5th and continues Saturday, September 6th, 2014. The National Weather Service forecast this weekend is partly sunny, highs around 90 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 91 with calm winds from the south around 5 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1:00am with a low around 70.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Clarksville’s Riverfest 2014 begins tonight with Nine Bands, headliner Jon Royce Band
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Miller Lite and Agero invites everyone to come out tonight, Friday, September 5th, to the 27th annual Riverfest Celebration at McGregor Park on the banks of the Cumberland River. Admission is free to this two day music and arts festival.
This year’s festival features local, regional and national entertainers and is a great event for the entire family. Tonight, nine bands will perform on two stages and are guaranteed to entertain and excite those in attendance.
Jon Royce Band headlines Friday night at Riverfest.
Riverfest Festival Information, Parking and Riverside Drive Lane Closures announced
September 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival starting Friday, September 5th through Saturday, September 6th, 2014.
Traffic will be slower moving than usual during this time period, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination.
Free parking will be available at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center parking lot.
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest to begin Friday, September 5th through Saturday, September 6th.
