CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have an event-packed weekend ahead, with music, theatre, a movie, a rodeo and more music, from the PossumStock festival to tributes to Michael Jackson and The Eagles. Here are the top picks.

PossumStock 2026

  • 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.

Downtown @ Sundown: Eagles Project

  • 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.

MJ: The Illusion

  • Where: Mabry Concert Hall, Austin Peay State University, 601 College St.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m.
  • Cost: Tickets available through Eventbrite.
  • Details: Michael Jackson tribute concert featuring iconic hits including “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and songs from “Off the Wall.”

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.

MoCo Movie Nights: ‘Wicked’

  • Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Wicked.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

  • Where: Roxy Regional Theatre temporary location, 114 Public Square
  • When: Aug. 21-30. Performances at 7 p.m. Aug. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29; and at 2 p.m. Aug. 22, 23, 29 and 30
  • Cost: $35 for adults; $15 for children 10 and under
  • Details: Musical comedy about six middle-school students competing for a spelling championship while sharing humorous and heartfelt stories from their lives. Recommended for mature audiences.

John Waddle Memorial Shoot

  • 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.

| DON’T MISS AN EVENT: For more Clarksville things to do, check out the Summer fun guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.