CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville Downtown Market on Public Square offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and offer something for visitors of all ages:
• Pop-Up Markets at McGregor Park ‐- 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 22 & Sept 12: Stop by to shop fresh produce and meats from a handful of market vendors. SNAP benefits will be accepted.
• Market Scavenger Hunt — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25: Get to know the vendors, discover how the farmers get the food from the field to the market, and learn how to recognize what is in season by participating in our market scavenger hunt. Winners take home a free Market shirt!
• College Football Saturday — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1: Visitors to the market are encouraged to wear their favorite college or university’s colors to show their team spirit and excitement for the return of college football.
• Paws for a Cause Dog Day & the Market Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6: The market has gone to the dogs! Bring your four-legged family member for a costume contest and a day of shopping, crafts, giveaways and more.
Do you think the Clarksville Downtown Market is one of the best in the country? Visit www.ClarksvilleDowntownMarket.com to recommend the market as one of the nation’s best farmers markets.
American Farmland Trust is giving away awards to markets who are the best in class in four special areas: Focus on Farmers, Healthy Food for All, Pillar of the Community, and Champion for the Environment. The deadline to submit your recommendation is Thursday, September 21, before midnight.
To find out more, visit the market’s Facebook page.
About the Clarksville Downtown Market
The Clarksville Downtown Market, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department and sponsored by Season’s Market, is a weekly open-air market featuring local farmers and artisans who offer fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses, while enhancing quality of life in our community.