CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With the weather warming up, we have a lot more options for the weekends in Clarksville.

Here are some of the upcoming events in Clarksville this spring through May 31. If you know of other events, email us at news@clarksvillenow.com.

May 7

County Connections

  • Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
  • When: Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Live music, interactive activities like touch-a-truck, and informational booths hosted by Montgomery County Government.

First Thursday Art Walk

  • Where: Franklin Street
  • When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 7
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: See the art and meet the artists at various downtown businesses, headquartered at the Downtown Artists Co-Op.

May 8-16

The Music Man JR.

  • Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 114 Public Square
  • When: 7 p.m. May 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16; 2 p.m. May 9, 10 and 16
  • Cost: Not listed
  • Details: This 60-minute youth production of The Music Man JR. brings the classic story of fast-talking salesman Harold Hill and librarian Marian to life.

May 9

Downtown Market Opening Day

  • Where: Public Square, 1 Public Square
  • When: Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 3, 8 a.m.–noon
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: The Clarksville Downtown Market features locally grown produce, food items and handmade goods. Held weekly throughout the season.

MoCo Movie Nights

  • Where: RichEllen Park, 1466 Highway 149
  • When: Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Despicable Me 4.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.

March to the Past

  • Where: Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
  • When: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost: Not listed
  • Details: Presented by the Friends of Fort Defiance, March to the Past offers a day of living history experiences, including Civil War camp demonstrations, musket and artillery firings, historical cooking demonstrations and hands-on activities for children.

Motorcycle Safety Event

  • Where: Clarksville Regional Airport
  • When: Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Riders Against Dangerous Driving will host a Motorcycle Safety Event focused on promoting safe riding practices. Activities include motorcycle safety demonstrations, educational booths, kids’ games, food vendors, raffles and giveaways.

May 14-16

Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo

  • Where: 1921 Rossview Road
  • When: May 14-16, 7:30 p.m. nightly
  • Cost: $25 (ages 13+), $15 (ages 2-12)
  • Details: The 37th annual Bill Hoy Kiwanis Rodeo, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, features top competitors in events like bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding and more.

May 15

Downtown @ Sundown

  • Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
  • When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 15
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.

May 16-17

Gathering of Eagles

  • Where: Clarksville Regional Airport, 200 Airport Road
  • When: May 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
  • Cost: Free admission; helicopter rides available for a fee
  • Details: The 2/17th Air Cavalry event, hosted by Sky Soldiers, will feature static displays of military helicopters and ground vehicles, along with a mobile military museum inside the airport terminal. Attendees can also purchase rides in Vietnam-era aircraft, including a Bell UH-1 Huey and Bell AH-1 Cobra. Food trucks on site.

May 22

Dueling Pianos

  • Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
  • When: Friday, May 22, 7-9 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Talented pianists go head-to-head in a fun, interactive performance. Food trucks available along Main Street with food for purchase.

May 22-24

Old Ties Clarksville Tattoo Convention

  • Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
  • When: May 22–24 (begins at 2 p.m. May 22)
  • Cost: Not listed
  • Details: The fourth annual Old Ties Clarksville Tattoo Convention returns as the city’s longest-running tattoo convention, featuring top tattoo artists from Tennessee and surrounding states.

May 26-30

Montgomery County Fair

  • Where: Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds
  • When: May 26-30; 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday
  • Cost: Midway admission: $8 adults (12+), $5 children ages 4–11, free for ages 3 and under
  • Details: Carnival rides, games, food vendors, exhibits and entertainment, including the popular Swifty Swine pig races. Ride armbands and tickets will be available daily, with themed nights including Family Day, Military Day and Kubota Coleman Tractor Night. Parking is included with paid admission.

May 30

MoCo Movie Nights

  • Where: Downtown Commons
  • When: Saturday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Lilo and Stitch.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.

| OTHER EVENTS: If you know of other big events, email us at news@clarksvillenow.com.