CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Need something to do this weekend? Check out our picks for the best events coming up this weekend in Clarksville and the surrounding area:
Clarksville BBQ Bash
The Clarksville BBQ Bash is free to the public and will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Participating teams from near and far will compete for cash and to see who has the best BBQ. Attendees can enjoy live music by Mo’Pie, an inflatable, a dunking booth, a cornhole tournament and local artisan vendors. Barbecue will be available for purchase from Excell Market Bar-B-Q, Hog & Honey BBQ & Catering, Bojangles, and more. Beer will be available for purchase, courtesy of Budweiser.
Jazz on the Lawn
Jazz on the Lawn is Saturday, October 7 at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery.
Live music begins at 6:30 p.m. and goes until 9:30 p.m. and the event is free. Because seating is “general admission,” it’s beneficial to arrive about an hour early to get both a good parking spot and a good view of the band. “Rules of the Beach”: Bring your friends, a picnic, and a blanket and/or lawn chairs & valid ID. Do not bring pets (certified service animals are permitted), grills, tents, and outside alcohol. Admission and parking are free.
Manna Cafe’s Pirate Fest and Chili Cook-Off
Manna Café’s sixth annual Pirate Fest and Chili Cook-Off will be held on October 7 from 2 until 8 p.m. in the First Baptist parking lot on the corner of Hiter and Commerce Streets.
There will be live music, a Kid Zone, costume contest, and prizes and trophies for various chili categories.
Check out our Events Calendar for more fun things to do in and around Clarksville.