CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Sunny and pleasant weather is forecast Saturday for Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration.

ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING INFORMATION

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9
The entertainment continues at noon on Sat., Sept. 9. The Bud Light stage will feature Nolen Miller, Emma Feldman, the Fort Campbell Band and a host of other artists. At the Wicked Good Sandwiches Stage, watch as local dance academies strut their stuff followed by showcase of regional rock acts. The UrbanFest Zone will host a Step Show presented by Daymar Institute.

Saturday evening, the Bud Light stage will light up the RiverWalk with performances by Tammie Shannon, Carl Wockner and Andy Velo.

Headliner Chris Janson will take the stage at 9:15 p.m. with a high-powered show fueled by his hit songs “Buy Me a Boat” and “Fix a Drink.”

Back again, the Wicked Good Sandwiches Stage again will feature alternative rock bands from across the mid-South and include performances by Rufus Dawkins, The Rumps, August Christopher and Brother Ryan & Co.
For the full entertainment lineup visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

FAMILY ZONE
McGregor Park, RiverWalk North Extension

Children can explore hands-on games and activities while learning about the environment and cultures. Enjoy performances on the International Stage by cultural groups every hour on Saturday.
Most games and activities are free for children in the Family Zone, presented by Agero. This includes the booths operated by our partner organizations and craft area.

Inflatables and activities will be available from 5-9 p.m. Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. Families will be required to purchase a wristband if they wish to use the inflatables, play in the Retro Arcade, climb the rock wall and shoot zombies, presented by Clarksville Zombie Hunters. The cost is $10 per person and is valid for unlimited use on both Friday and Saturday. The same wristband must be kept on if you will use it both Friday and Saturday. No replacements will be given.

NEW! HEALTH AND FITNESS ZONE
McGregor Park

Critical Mass Gym and Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host the newest attraction at Riverfest — the Health, Fitness & Recreation Zone! The area will be filled with vendors from across the community promoting fitness, healthy practices, and recreational opportunities for the whole family.

Be a diver! A giant 60-by-40 foot tank will let visitors, ages 10 and up, test their scuba skills for free. The experience is brought by DEMA, the national diving education association, in partnership with Waterdogs Scuba.

 

NEW! WWII SHIP LST 325 TOURS
McGregor Park Boat Launch Area
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday

Clarksville’s Riverfest will host the USS LST 325 — the only operational ship of its kind! Tours will be available at McGregor Park during the festival. Cost is $10 Adult, $5 Youth.

FOOD + DRINK
Food and drink are available to purchase, and this year the festival will roll out Riverfest Cashless, powered by Square. Simply bring your credit card or debit card, and leave the hassles of cash at home.

SHOPPING
Over 40 vendors will be dispensing everything from handmade art and retail items to great information from local businesses. You’ll want to visit them all! Vendors will accept cash or credit card.

FESTIVAL POLICIES
• No pets allowed
• No outside food or drinks allowed
• No coolers allowed
• No roaming solicitation allowed
• No flash photography, camcorders, or recording devices during headlining concerts (after 8 p.m.)
• No fights or foul language
• No drones over McGregor Park
• No amplification devices allowed

Any violation of these policies will result in immediate confiscation of items and/or expulsion from the festival.