Riverfest’s 5th Annual Regatta Winners Awarded
September 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River last Saturday morning, were made of cardboard along with a few other approved materials. Twenty-four teams competed not only for bragging rights, but trophies were awarded to the first, second, and third place teams in each division.
The Clarksville City Council Boat leads the pack in the 2011 Riverfest Regatta
Porter’s Battery at the 2011 Clarksville Riverfest
September 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On September 10th, 2011, Porter’s Battery was at Clarksville’s Riverfest. They had a small encampment approximately where Fort Clark was located at the mouth of the Cumberland and Red Rivers.
The Battery only had one of their Civil War era cannons on display, but they put it to good use firing off blasts every two hours during the day to the delight of the watching crowd. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Riverfest Continues Today
September 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Riverfest Festival continues Saturday, September 10th featuring six stages of entertainment, art exhibits, crafts, vendors, delicious food.
The morning kicks off at 10:00am with the Riverfest Regatta. Started in 2007, crews manning boats built out of cardboard race down the Cumberland River. More boat than ever are expected at this year’s Riverfest Regatta.
No Clarksville Downtown Market this Weekend
September 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksvile Parks and Recreation Department wants to remind everyone that there will not be a Clarksville Downtown Market this weekend due to Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival on September 9th and 10th. The market will open again on September 16th with the night market from 5:00pm-8:00pm and 17th from 8:00am-1:00pm.
For more information on the Clarksville Downtown Market, visit www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com
Clarksville’s Downtown Market voted #1 in Tennessee
September 8, 2011
In the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets Contest
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Downtown Market at Public Square was recently voted #1 in the state of Tennessee and #15 in the nation, in the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest which is hosted each year by American Farmland Trust. This is the second year in a row the Clarksville Downtown Market has won first place in the state of Tennessee.
The online contest was a nationwide challenge to see which of America’s farmers markets can rally the most support from their communities- and support we did receive! Thanks to everyone that voted! [Read more]
Clarksville Parks & Recreation to make special announcement this Friday
September 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is planning a special announcement regarding fundraising for the Smith-Trahern Mansion on Friday, September 9th at the Riverfest Art Exhibit Reception. Please make plans to attend the reception at 6:00pm to see the fantastic show Riverfest has in store for you and to find out how you can help Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
For more details on the Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit, www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.
9/11 Campaign: Red, White, Blue and True, American Troops
September 5, 2011
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – In collaboration with Hands On Clarksville, the LEAP Organization is utilizing its youth and mentors to help meet the goal of 600 volunteers during the Serve to Remember Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11.
LEAP Volunteers will help collect care package items for a 9/11 Campaign: Red, White, Blue and True, American Troops during Riverfest on September 9th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and 10th from 10:00am to 9:00pm. [Read more]
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest & Park Information
September 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Lanes of Riverside Drive will be closed at various times for Riverfest, beginning September 8th and continuing through September 10th.
Traffic flow will be slower than usual during this time, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination. [Read more]
Riverfest to hold 4th Annual Lighted Boat Parade
August 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Sit back and watch as the Cumberland River is illuminated in a majestic display of floating lights during the 4th Annual Riverfest Lighted Boat Parade Saturday night, September 10th. The boats leave the Marina Basin at 7:00pm and procede down the parade route past McGregor Park and the Riverfest Celebration.
Don’t want to just be a bystander in the show? Enter your boat in the festivities and you may even come home with an award!
The Riverfest Lighted Boat Parade
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for August 21st
August 21, 2011
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:
- Collin Raye to Headline Riverfest 2011
- Movies in the Park
- Cooking with the Mayor
- Toddlers in Action
- Archery is Back!
- Fishing Tournaments Return to Riverfest
