CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – This summer will be one for the books, and we are here to help ensure that.
Here are some of the upcoming activities in Clarksville this summer, through the first day of fall, Sept. 22. If you know of other events, email news@clarksvillenow.com.
Ongoing events
When: Saturdays, May 14-Oct. 1
Where: 1 Public Square
Cost: Free
Time: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday (excluding Sept. 10)
Details: Weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products.
When: First Thursday of each month
Where: Downtown Clarksville
Cost: Free
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Details: Self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more. Rain or shine.
September
Friday, Sept. 9-Saturday Sept. 10
Where: McGregor Park, Riverside Drive
Cost: Free
Time: 5-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
Details: The City of Clarksville’s 33rd annual Riverfest will feature live music, vendors, entertainment, food and much more.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Dunbar Cave State Park, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road
Cost: $25-$60 on Eventbrite
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Details: Friends of Dunbar Cave hosts the Cooling at the Cave Concert, a fundraising event for Dunbar Cave State Park, featuring The Cumberland Winds. For info, email friendsofdunbarcave@gmail.com.
Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 18
Bikers Who Care Toy Run and Benefit Party
Where: Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Road
Cost: $35 on Ticketleap, $40 at the gate
Time: 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Toy Run Saturday at 1 p.m.
Details: Live music, tattoo contest, bike show, field events, swap meet, $10 bottomless drafts, bikini contests, drag races and more, plus Toy Run to benefit Bikers Who Care charities.
Friday, Sept. 16
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
Cost: Free
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Details: Tyler Stone will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts
Where: 100 block of Franklin Street
Cost: Free
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Details: Coordinated by the Roxy Regional Theatre, this event will showcase the works of over two dozen artists, staged entertainment and art demonstrations.
Where: Downtown Clarksville
Cost: Free
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: Wear your red, white and blue, wave flags and cheer to honor our veterans.
Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
Cost: Free
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Details: Abominable will be playing.