CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – From free concerts to major festivals, plus movies, markets and more, there’s something to do every weekend in Clarksville this summer!
Here are the big upcoming activities from now through the first day of fall, Sept. 22. If you know of other events, email news@clarksvillenow.com.
Ongoing events
- First Thursday Art Walk: First Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Clarksville. Free self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more. Rain or shine.
- Mayor’s Summer Night Lights: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July at various locations. Free activities such as a DJ, sports tournaments, enrichment sessions, health and job information booths, motivational speakers, arts and crafts. A free meal is also provided while supplies last.
- Live Music at Beachaven: 4-7 Fridays and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Sundays at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane. Free live music with wines and charcuterie boards for sale, plus a food truck. Guests can bring their own food. Indoors or outdoors on warm, sunny days.
- Live Music in Silo Park: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at Old Glory Distilling Co.’s Silo Park, 451 Alfred Thun Road. Free live music with food and cocktails for sale in an open-air venue, with fire pits, bocce ball and cornhole.
Summer fun schedule
July 23
Fish Fry
- Where: 2220 Woodlawn Road, Woodlawn
- When: Thursday, July 23, 5 p.m.
- Cost: Donations accepted.
- Details: Meet and greet with candidates for political office, hosted by Little Piping & Mechanical. Fish fry is dine-in only.
July 25
- Where: Woodlawn Park, 2910 Woodlawn Park Road
- When: Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Minecraft.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
Lone Oak Picnic
- Where: Lone Oak Picnic Grounds, 275 Highway 13, Cunningham
- When: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission (food and refreshments available for purchase)
- Details: The 118th annual Lone Oak Picnic will feature pork and chicken barbecue, live music by the Back Lot Pickers, a silent auction, a car cruise-in, inflatables for kids and a new painting activity for all ages led by Tracy Bettencourt. Guests can also hear greetings from local candidates and elected officials. Free parking available off Alonzo Place. The event is hosted by the Central Civitan Club.
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview, 50 College St.
- When: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets starts at $62
- Details: Cosplay, themed showcases, interactive experiences and photo opportunities.
Aug. 7
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7
- Cost: Free
- Details: Neon ’90s (country music) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Aug. 8
- Where: Stokes Park, 1580 Fort Campbell Blvd.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Freakier Friday.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
Aug. 9
Last Jam at Poor Man’s Country Club
- Where: Poor Man’s Country Club, 1776 Madison St.
- When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 3 p.m. until it ends
- Details: Sixteen bands return to send off Poor Man’s Country Club, including Bobby Keel, Tim Lunch, Lucian Greene and more with backing band Uncle Willie’s Kids.
Aug. 18
Bee-Lieve in Literacy: Adult Spelling Bee Showdown
- Where: Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
- When: Tuesday, Aug. 18. Reception, silent auction at 5 p.m.; spelling bee at 6 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets $51.50 on PayPal.
- Details: The Imagination Library of Montgomery County fundraiser to provide books for young children. The evening will feature a silent auction, themed costumes, chants and audience participation. Open to guests 21 and older, with proceeds supporting the Imagination Library of Montgomery County.
Aug. 20-23
- Where: Red River Canoe and Campground, 8002 Highway 41 N., Adams
- When: Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 20-23
- Cost: $50 presale
- Details: Local music festival featuring dozens of hometown bands and artists.
Aug. 21
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21
- Cost: Free
- Details: Eagles Project (The Eagles tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Aug. 22
Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
- Details: Classic rodeo events including bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more, with riders and performers traveling from across the country to participate.
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Wicked.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
- Where: 3975 Jarman Hollow Road, Palmyra
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.
- Cost: $600/team of four
- Details: The eighth annual John Waddle Memorial Shoot will bring together shooters of all experience levels for a sporting clays fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting Loaves & Fishes.
Aug. 29
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Wicked for Good.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
Sept. 4
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
- Cost: Free
- Details: Noise Pollution (AC/DC tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Sept. 11-13
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champion’s Way
- When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13
- Cost: Ticket prices vary.
- Details: F2Con returns for its seventh year with a weekend focused on gaming competition, esports and community events.
Sept. 18
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18
- Cost: Free
- Details: Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
| OTHER EVENTS: If you know of other big events, email us at news@clarksvillenow.com.