CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Need something to do this weekend? Check out our picks for the best events coming up this weekend around Clarksville:
Clarksville BBQ Bash: Clarksville Parks and Recreation is hosting its third annual BBQ contest at 10 a.m, Saturday, October 19, at Liberty Park. Local teams will square off to see who can make the best BBQ. The event will also include several local food vendors, craft vendors, games, kids activities and an APSU team launching pumpkins from a trebuchet.
Community Tax Relief Workshop: The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office is hosting a series of workshops covering tax relief programs and teaching people how to take advantage of these opportunities. The first of these events will be held Saturday, October 19 from 7-8 a.m. at Christ the Healer Church, 1296 Paradise Hill Rd, Clarksville Tenn 37042.
Floating Pumpkin Patch: Parks & Recreation invite families to join them at New Providence Pool on Saturday at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of swimming, games, face painting and more. Pre-registered families will get to select a pumpkin from the pool and decorate it.
Star Spangled Brewery Oktoberfest: The second annual Oktoberfest will begin on Friday, October 18, at 3 p.m. at the brewery and will continue until October 19 at 11 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment, classic German fare, Oktoberfest contests and plenty of beer on tap.
Be You! Youth Talent Showcase: Governors Square Mall and the I am Invisible Bullying & Suicide Organization will hold a talent show at the mall on Saturday, October 19, from 7-8 p.m. All talents are welcome. Click here to register.
Downtown @ Sundown: The final Downtown @ Sundown of 2019 will be held at the Downtown Commons on Friday, October 18, and will feature the local southern rock group Lone Watie. The band will take the stage at 7 p.m.
Hudubam YA Author Tiny Expo: Several local authors, including Ben Blankenship, David Shelton and James McClellan will be at Hudubam Book Store on Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 p.m. to discuss their work, sign books and perform readings.
The Vampire Ball: The Warehouse is holding their inaugural Vampire Ball on Saturday, October 19 from 8 p.m-2 a.m. This formal Halloween event will feature live music, video games and a costume contest.
American Ninja Warrior Night: APSU invites students to join them at Total Fitness on Friday, October 18 at 5 p.m. to try their hand at being an American Ninja Warrior. Dinner will be provided. Pre-registration through Peaylink is required.
Clarksville Gear Heads Cars and Coffee: On Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon, Clarksville Gear Heads will be holding a free auto show in the mall parking lot in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Jazz on the Lawn: The last Jazz on the Lawn of the year is this Saturday, October 19, featuring the old school R&B/funk group Utopia. Tastings start at 4 p.m. and music starts at 6:30.
The Spartan Race: This weekend, October 19-20, Fort Campbell will hold its annual Spartan Race, a middle distance race that blends distance and speed. With 25 obstacles and 8 miles of rough terrain, this race is for seasoned competitors. The first category of runners will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at Fort Campbell U.S. 79 & Palmyra Rd Woodlawn, Tenn 37191.